Colombo Trip Overview
Explore with us an unmatched experience of a thick rainforest in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. This evergreen rain forest, a UNESCO World heritage site, is one of the few virgin rainforests left to date. It is staggering array of flora and fauna place it among the top biodiversity hotspot in the world. Sinharaja is known as ‘the lungs of the island’ due to its recycling policy and our love for nature. Therefore, no matter what part of the world you live, Sinharaja contributes immensely to give space to catch your breath. Sinharaja boasts a complex and diverse ecosystem that consists of five canopy levels. Each layer of the forest is a different kingdom in its own right.
• 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
• Explore the endemic flora and fauna to Sri Lanka
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 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
Explore with us an unmatched experience of a thick rainforest in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. This evergreen rain forest, a UNESCO World heritage site, is one of the few virgin rainforests left to date. It is staggering array of flora and fauna place it among the top biodiversity hotspot in the world. Sinharaja is known as ‘the lungs of the island’ due to its recycling policy and our love for nature. Therefore, no matter what part of the world you live, Sinharaja contributes immensely to give space to catch your breath. Sinharaja boasts a complex and diverse ecosystem that consists of five canopy levels. Each layer of the forest is a different kingdom in its own right.
• 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
• Explore the endemic flora and fauna to Sri Lanka
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sinharaja Forest Entrance, Sinharaja Access Road Viharahena, Deniyaya 81500 Sri Lanka
Sinharaja Forest Reserve encompasses the largest single swath of remaining low land tropical rain forest in the country. It was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as Kingdom of the Lion. Over 130 birds, species are found here including many of the 33 species endemic to the Sri Lanka. There also rich reptile population and myriads of insects species, many yet to be classified. Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife is not as easily seen as at dry-zone national parks such as Yala. There are about 3 elephants and the 15 or so leopards are rarely seen. The most common larger mammal is the endemic Purple-faced Langur.
Duration: 5 hours
