Colombo Trip Overview
It’s a beautiful rainforest with many different species unique to Sri Lanka and the only way in which you get to see all this is by foot. There are no trails for cars or jeeps in the forest, so it’s all muscle power that will take you around.In the Sinharaja forest, you will find over 200 species of flora and fauna that can only be found in Sri Lanka showing how important it is to protect the last area of undisturbed rainforest in Sri Lanka. At least 139 species of trees in Sinharaja are endemic to Sri Lanka. As for the birds, there are 20 endemic birds in Sri Lanka and 19 of them can be found here. In total you can find 139 different types of birds in the park, making it a great stop for bird watchers!
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
It’s a beautiful rainforest with many different species unique to Sri Lanka and the only way in which you get to see all this is by foot. There are no trails for cars or jeeps in the forest, so it’s all muscle power that will take you around.In the Sinharaja forest, you will find over 200 species of flora and fauna that can only be found in Sri Lanka showing how important it is to protect the last area of undisturbed rainforest in Sri Lanka. At least 139 species of trees in Sinharaja are endemic to Sri Lanka. As for the birds, there are 20 endemic birds in Sri Lanka and 19 of them can be found here. In total you can find 139 different types of birds in the park, making it a great stop for bird watchers!
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sinharaja Forest Entrance, Sinharaja Access Road Viharahena, Deniyaya 81500 Sri Lanka
Sinharaja Rain Forest (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the last viable remnant of Sri Lanka’s tropical lowland rainforest spanning an area of 18900 acres bounded by rivers on three sides. Sinharaja Forest reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. The forest is densly crowded with tall trees growing in close proximity, but winding trails make the trekking. Small streams of crystal-clear cool water, that is home to a variety of fish, toads and crabs, crisscross the trails. And the mixed species of birds are seen in the canopy of woods. Many threatened species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies are found in the Reserve including the leopard. Endemism among mammals and butterflies is greater than 50%.
Duration: 5 hours
