9 Days / 8 Nights

Bird Watching Tour

Tailor-Made Luxury Journey • Private Chauffeur Guide

Chase endemic and migratory birds across wetlands, forests, and highland reserves.

The Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival & Transfer to Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland

    Welcome by your specialized ornithologist guide at BIA. Drive to the Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland sanctuary, renowned for resident and migratory waterbirds, storks, egrets, and raptors. Overnight in Chilaw or Negombo.

  2. 2

    Kitulgala Kelani Valley Forest Reserve

    Journey to the wet-zone rainforests of Kitulgala. Birding along the Kelani River canopy tracking wet-zone endemics including the Green-billed Coucal, Chestnut-backed Owlet, and Sri Lanka Spurfowl.

  3. 3

    Sinharaja UNESCO Lowland Rainforest Exploration

    Transfer to Sinharaja World Heritage Biosphere Reserve. Full-day guided birding trail through virgin rainforest to encounter the famous mixed-species bird feeding waves containing Red-faced Malkohas and Sri Lanka Blue Magpies.

  4. 4

    Sinharaja Endemic Bird Watching (Full Day)

    Dawn bird walk targeting elusive species: Serendib Scops Owl, White-faced Starling, Sri Lanka Scaly Thrush, and Ashy-headed Laughingthrush. Evening discussion on endemic species conservation.

  5. 5

    Highland Cloud Forests of Horton Plains National Park

    Ascend to Nuwara Eliya and trek across the windswept grasslands and cloud forests of Horton Plains to World's End. Spot highland endemics: Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Yellow-eared Bulbul, and Sri Lanka Bush Warbler.

  6. 6

    Victoria Park Birding & Udawalawe National Park

    Morning bird walk in Victoria Park, a prime wintering site for the Himalayan Kashmir Flycatcher and Pied Thrush. Descend south to the grasslands and reservoir fringes of Udawalawe National Park.

  7. 7

    Bundala Ramsar Wetland & Yala Coastal Lagoons

    Explore Bundala National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve hosting thousands of Greater Flamingos, sandpipers, plovers, and terns across salt pans and coastal lagoons. Afternoon birding in Yala safari buffer zones.

  8. 8

    Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary & Southern Coast

    Early morning boat safari through the mangrove channels of Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, observing night herons, purple swamphens, and kingfishers. Leisurely coastal drive to Galle or Bentota.

  9. 9

    Coastal Birding, Dutch Canal & Airport Departure

    Morning boat trail along the historic Dutch Canal and Muthurajawela marshlands. Afternoon transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

Seamless Travel

Package Inclusions

  • ✓ VIP Airport Welcome: Personalized meet, assist & floral garland on arrival at BIA.
  • ✓ Private Luxury Transport: Air-conditioned private vehicle with unlimited fuel & parking.
  • ✓ Expert Chauffeur-Guide: English-speaking, SLTDA-licensed chauffeur guide throughout.
  • ✓ Curated Accommodation: 4-star, 5-star & boutique hotels with daily breakfast included.
  • ✓ Express Highway & Tolls: All expressway tolls, driver lodging & driver meals covered.
  • ✓ 24/7 Island Concierge: Dedicated on-trip concierge assistance & daily bottled mineral water.
Good to Know

Package Exclusions

  • × International Flights: Inbound & outbound air tickets to/from Sri Lanka.
  • × Sri Lanka Entry Visa: Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa processing fees.
  • × Monument & Safari Entrances: Site entrance fees (available on request or pay on-site).
  • × Discretionary Meals: Lunches and dinners unless specifically mentioned in your plan.
  • × Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, alcoholic drinks & spa services.
  • × Travel Insurance & Tips: Comprehensive travel insurance and customary driver/guide gratuities.
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