Colombo Trip Overview
Morning bird watching session around Muthurajawela wetland
Anawilundawa and Bundala bird sanctuary tour.
Birding around Sigiriya Village and afternoon biding at Udawatta Kele – Kandy.
Morning and Evening bird-watching session at Kithulgala and Sinharaja Rain forest.
Bird watching in Sri Lanka is a rewarding experience. Despite her small size of not more than 65,610 km2, Sri Lanka records 459 species of bird and 55% of all bird orders in the world occur in the island under different genera and families. There are 34 endemic bird species in Sri Lanka, which are the priority of visiting ornithologists.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Morning bird watching session around Muthurajawela wetland
Anawilundawa and Bundala bird sanctuary tour.
Birding around Sigiriya Village and afternoon biding at Udawatta Kele – Kandy.
Morning and Evening bird-watching session at Kithulgala and Sinharaja Rain forest.
Bird watching in Sri Lanka is a rewarding experience. Despite her small size of not more than 65,610 km2, Sri Lanka records 459 species of bird and 55% of all bird orders in the world occur in the island under different genera and families. There are 34 endemic bird species in Sri Lanka, which are the priority of visiting ornithologists.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Negombo
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Welcome to Sri Lanka. At the airport, you will be greeted by both our guide & he will take you into the Negombo. It is a romantic little coastal town with wide sandy beaches and the safe sea coastal area. You can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and unwind and could enjoy Negombo nightlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight stay at Negombo 3 stars Hotel
Day 2: Negombo Tour
Stop At: Muthurajawela Marsh, Negombo Sri Lanka
Morning Bird watching session at Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary.
This tour offers sightings of some 75-bird species, including purple herons, cormorants and kingfishers, as well as crocodiles, monkeys and even some very rarely seen otters. Among the total vertebrate species documented 17 are endemic while 26 are nationally endangered.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Negombo Hotel
Day 3: Negombo – Anawilundawa – Sigiriya
Stop At: Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, Chilaw Sri Lanka
Morning Bird watching session at Anawilundawa bird sanctuary.
This is generally unknown outside of bird watching circles. Indeed, there are over 150 species of birds known to inhabit the sanctuary. A total of 20 species of mammals have also been recorded here, including the Toque Monkey, five threatened species of Slender Loris, Rusty Spotted Cat, Fishing Cat and the Indian Otter. 74 species of butterflies are also known to breed here.
Then proceed to Sigiriya
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Sigiriya Hotel
Day 4: Sigiriya – Kandy
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Morning bird-watching session at Sigiriya area.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Udawattekele Sanctuary, Lovers Walk, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
This forest extends about 257 acres and is considered to be a vital Bio reserve for the much populated Kandy City.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Kandy 3 star Hotel
Day 5: Kandy – Kithulgala
Stop At: Belilena Cave, 8 Km From the Town of Kitulgala., Kitulgala 71720 Sri Lanka
In the evening take a bird watching tour around the Belilena prehistoric cave area. Birds such as Munias, Flower peckkers, sunbirds, flycatchers, Mynas, Babblers, Monarchs, Wabblers, Prinias, Bul Buls, Wagtails, Drongos, Orioles, Leafbirds, Woodpeckers, barbets, Pigeons, Nuthatchs, Hornbills and Coucals are able to see in this tour.
Duration: 4 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Kithulgala camping site or resort
Day 6: Kitulagala – Sinharaja
Stop At: Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sinharaja Access Road, Mederipitiya, Deniyaya, Galle 81524 Sri Lanka
Early Morning bird watching session around Kithulgala.
Then proceed to Sinharaja.
Evening bird watching tour at Sinharaja Rain forest.
Sinharaja Rain Forest which has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site is rich in birdlife with an impressive 147 species recorded to date is also the only location where 21 out of 26 bird species endemics to Sri Lanka can be explored.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Sinharaja Rain Forest camping or tent
Day 7: Sinharaja – Bundala
Stop At: Visit Sinharaja rainforest, Sinharaja Samangala Entance,Viharahena,Deniyaya Deniyaya Guest House,Ihalagama,Deniyaya, Deniyaya 81500 Sri Lanka
Morning bird watching session at Sinharaja rain forest
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, Southern Province
Then Proceed to Thissamaharama
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Thissamaharama Hotel
Day 8: Bundala bird watching
Stop At: Bundala birds paradise, No152/2,Akkara 80,Uduwila Tissamharama, Tissamaharama 82600 Sri Lanka
Early Morning Bundala bird watching session
The Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka. The water bodies create a good feeding ground for the wetland birds, Migratory birds & Flocks of hummingbirds which attracts many visitors. Bundala harbours 197 species of birds, the highlight being the Greater Flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Migratory birds can be found in very large numbers during the migratory period.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Thissamaharama – Negombo
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast proceed to Negombo
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Negombo 3 star Hotel
Day 10: Negombo – Airport
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast, your guide will take you back to the international airport for a safe journey.
We hope and wish that you will visit this beautiful country again.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
