A focused birding tour for Sri Lanka's endemic birds and winter migrants, with an experienced naturalist. Lowland rainforest, dry-zone parks, wetlands and cloud forest, all in one week.
This is our suggested plan. Times and order can change with the weather, park conditions and your wishes.
Airport pick-up and drive to Kitulgala. Afternoon birding along the river.
🛏️ Overnight: KitulgalaMorning forest birding, then drive to Sinharaja.
🛏️ Overnight: SinharajaFull day in the rainforest looking for blue magpies, babblers and other endemics.
🛏️ Overnight: SinharajaDrive south. Afternoon safari in Udawalawe for dry-zone birds and elephants.
🛏️ Overnight: TissamaharamaWetland birds, waders and migrants in Bundala and around the Tissa tanks.
🛏️ Overnight: TissamaharamaDrive up to the hills. Afternoon birding in Victoria Park for highland species.
🛏️ Overnight: Nuwara EliyaDawn birding on Horton Plains for highland endemics.
🛏️ Overnight: Nuwara EliyaTransfer to the airport (about 5 hours) or continue your holiday.
Every tour is private. Choose a full package, only a vehicle with a guide, or let us build something just for you.
We take care of everything, from airport to airport.
You book your own hotels and tickets. We drive and guide.
Talk to us and create anything you want.
With the all-inclusive package we book your hotels for every night of the tour. Tell us your style and budget; we will send hotel suggestions with your quote.
Most groups see a large part of Sri Lanka's 34 endemics in a week. It depends on the season, the weather and a bit of luck.
Yes. We can plan slower stops and the best light for photographers.
The price depends on the number of travellers, travel dates, hotel level and the package you choose (all-inclusive or transport & guide only). Send us your details and we will reply with a clear, free quote, usually within 24 hours.
Private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed tour guide, accommodation at your chosen level, entrance tickets, safari jeeps and the activities in this itinerary, airport transfers and water in the vehicle. See the full list in the 'What's included' section.
Yes. Choose 'Transport & tour guide only'. We provide the vehicle, driver and licensed guide, and you book your own hotels and tickets. We are happy to recommend hotels.
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can add or remove days, change places, choose different hotels or join two tours together.
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group. There are no strangers on your tour.
Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), day or night, and drop you back at the end. We can also start from any hotel in Sri Lanka.
English as standard. Ask us about other languages for your dates.
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