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Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka

The mother of all bird watching tours in Sri Lanka. This two weeks of bird watching tour in Sri Lanka includes almost all bird watching sites in Sri Lanka with a greater degree of sightings of Endemic Birds in Sri Lanka, the main focus of this bird watching tour of Sri Lanka. Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, Nawadankulama Bird Sanctuary, Mannar Salterns & Lakes, Wilpattu National Park, Sigiriya Bird Sanctuary, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Kitulgala Makandawa Rain Forest, Yala National Park, Bundala National Park and some of the highly kept secret bird watching sites for endemic birds of Sri Lanka of our bird watching guides which are not in your regular bird watching guide books.

Day 01

Arrival in Colombo International Airport and meet with our representative
Transfer to Negombo – 20 minutes drive approximately
Overnight stay in Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo

Day 02

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Anawilundawa Wetlands – 2 hours drive approximately
Afternoon bird watching in Anawilundawa Wetlands which is one of the two most important birding sites in Sri Lanka named by RAMSAR. In Anawilunda Wetlands you would be able to see birds types such as Cormorants, ducks, egrets, herons, storks, eagles, terns, swallows, swifts, kingfishers and other resident birds
Overnight stay Palmyrah House in Mannar

Day 03

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning bird watching in Mannar beach and lagoon area where you would be able to see birds such as Waders, migratory bird, resident birds, Terns, Ducks, Gulls, Flamingos during the migratory season, Frigate birds, boobies, eagles, cormorants, snipers, plovers, sand pipers, noddies and skuas
Transfer to Wilpattu National Park – 2 to 3 hours drive approximately
On the way visit Thanthirimale ruins and surrounding lakes for bird watching (Water birds and resident birds)
Overnight stay in Sinharagama Hotel in Wilpattu

Day 04

Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park from 6 AM to 6 PM to see 8 endemic birds, eagles, water birds and other resident birds (Picnic meals will be served during the safari)
Overnight stay in Sinharagama Hotel in Wilpattu

Day 05

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Sigiriya – 2 ½ hours drive approximately
On the way see some birds near lakes of Kekirawa (Water birds and resident birds)
Afternoon bird watching in Sigiriya Sanctuary to see Endemic birds, migratory and resident birds, eagles, water birds, swifts, swallows and Falcons
Late evening walk in Habarana Jungle to see nocturnal bird species such as Owls and Nights Jars. Optionally visit Popem’s Arboretum in Dambulla to see Slender Loris.
Overnight Sorowwa Resort & Spa in Habarana

Day 06

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning bird watching in Sigiriya Sanctuary to see endemic birds, migratory and resident birds, eagles, water birds, swifts, swallows and Falcons
Transfer to Kandy – 2 hours drive approximately
A walk in Peradeniya Botanical Garden to see Parrots, Pigeons, Woodpeckers, barbets, Bul buls, Warblers, sunbirds, flower peckers, Ioras and fly catchers
Overnight stay in Thilanka Hotel in Kandy

Day 07

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning walk in Udawattakale Sanctuary in Kandy for bird watching. You can see birds such as Parrots, Pigeons, Woodpeckers, barbets, Bul buls, Warblers, sunbirds, flower peckers and fly catchers
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya – 3 hours drive approximately
Bird watching walk in Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya to see birds such as Parrots, Pigeons, sunbirds, flower peckers, fly catchers, Chats, Thrushers, Wabblers, and Wagtails
Overnight stay in Glenfall Reach Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 08

Transfer to Horton Plains National Park at 5 AM – 1 ½ hours drive approximately
Early morning bird watching walk in Horton Plains National Park to see bird such as Pigeons, Parrots, Barbets, Minivets, Cisticolas, Priniyas, Green Wabblers, Thrushes, Chats, Flycatchers, sunbirds, flower peckers, bul buls and White Eyes (Picnic breakfast will be provided during the walk)
Transfer back to Nuwara Eliya – 1 ½ hours drive approximately
Afternoon bird watching walk in Hakgala Botanical Garden to see birds such as Mainas, Bul buls, Pigeons, Parrots, Woodpeckers, Shrikes, Blue Magpie, Drongos, Prinias, Warblers, Mynas, Thrushes and flycatchers
Overnight stay in Glenfall Reach Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 09

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Kitulgala – 2 ½ hours drive approximately
Afternoon bird watching in Belilena pre historic cave area to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills and Coucals
Overnight in Plantation hotel in Kitulgala

Day 10

Morning bird watching in Makandawa Rain Forest in Kitulgala to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills, Owls and Coucals
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Sinharaja Rain Forest near Kudawa entrance – 2 to 3 hours drive approximately
Walk for bird watching in a bordering village of Sinharaja Rain Forest to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Owls and Coucals
Overnight in Sinharaja Blue Magpie Guest House

Day 11

Early breakfast at the guest house
Full day bird watching in Sinharaja Rain Forest in search for birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Trogans, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Frogmouths, and Coucals
Overnight in Sinharaja Blue Magpie Guest House

Day 12

Breakfast at the guest house
Morning bird watching village walk by the border of Sinharaja Rain Forest to see birds such as Munias, Flower peckers, sunbirds, fly catchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills, Blue Magpie, Owls and Coucals
Transfer to Tissamaharama – 4 hours drive approximately
Overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp in Tissamaharama

Day 13

Morning safari in Bundala National Park from 6 to 10 AM to see birds such as Terns, Gulls, Ducks, Snipers, Cormorants, Egrets, Quails, Flamingos in the season, Storks, Ibises, Bitterns, Herrons, Pelicans, Eagles, Kites, Ausprey, Eagles, Crakes, Rails, Water cocks, Plovers, Lapwings, Snipers, Godwits, Curlews, Sand pipers, Stints, Pigeons, Cuckoos, Malkohas, Cuckoos, Swifts, Swallows, Bee Eaters, King fishers, Shrikes, Pipits, Larks, Prinias, Tailorbirds, Fantail, Starlings, Weavers and Munias (A picnic breakfast will be served during the safari)
Afternoon bird watching walk near Tissa Lake and Debarawewa Lake to see birds such as Terns, Ducks, Cormorants, Egrets, Storks, Ibises, Bitterns, Herrons, Pelicans, Eagles, Kites, Lapwings, Sand pipers, Pigeons, Cuckoos, Malkohas, Swifts, Swallows, Bee Eaters, King fishers, Shrikes, Pipits, Larks, Prinias, Tailorbirds, Fantail, Starlings, Munias, Jacana and Owls
Overnight stay in Yala Lake Camp in Tissamaharama

Day 14

Breakfast at the Camp
Transfer to Colombo – 5 to 7 hours drive approximately
On the way visit Kirala Kele Sanctuary to see birds such as Terns, Ducks, Cormorants, Egrets, Storks, Ibises, Bitterns, Herrons, Pelicans, Eagles, Kites, Lapwings, Sand pipers, Pigeons, Cuckoos, Malkohas, Swifts, Swallows, Bee Eaters, King fishers, Shrikes, Pipits, Larks, Prinias, Tailorbirds, Fantail, Starlings, Munias and Jacana
Overnight stay in Cinnamon Red Hotel in Colombo

Day 15

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Airport – 1 hour drive approximately

Price of

Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka

From US$ 3526

Per person on double sharing basis

We can tailor this trip to suit your requirements

Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

Make an enquiry to book Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka
Get in touch with a Sri Lanka destination specialist
to customize this trip

Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka rate will include,

Accommodation in mentioned hotels
Meals as per mentioned meal plans
Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
All mentioned activities and park entrance fees

Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season

Places of visit during Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka

Anawilundawa
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Mannar
Thanthiriale
Wilpattu National Park
Kekirawa
Sigiriya Sanctuary
Peradeniya
Udawatta Kele
Horton Plain National Park
Victoriya Park Nuwara Eliya
Hakgala Botanical garden
Belilena caves
Kitulgala
Tissamaharamaya
Bundala
Kirala Kele

Key highlights of Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka

Bird watching in Sinharaja
Horton Plain
Victoria Park
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Sigiriya Sanctuary
Habarana
Anawilundawa
Mannar
Thanthirimale & surrounding Lakes
Wilpattu
Kekirawa
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
Belilena caves
Makandawa Rain Forest
Tissa Lake
Bundala National Park
Kirala Kele Sanctuary

Accommodation and meals during Endemic bird watching tour of Sri Lanka (For 2 Adults)

1 night in Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Palmayrah House in Mannar on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights in Sinharagama Resort & Spa on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Sorowwa Resort & Spa in Habarana on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Hotel Thilanka in Kandy on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights in Back of Glenfall Reach Hotel in Nuwara Eliya on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Plantation Hotel in Kitulgala on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights in Blue Magpie Guest House in Sinharaja on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights in Yala Lake Camp in Tissa on bed and breakfast basis
1 night in Cinnamon Red in Colombo on bed and breakfast basis