Bird Watching Holidays - Option I - Winter in Sri Lanka

Bird Watching Holidays - Option I - Winter

There are a lot of rainforests in the world. They look the same for the naked eye. However, the high possibility of viewing different species in one rainforest would be a delighting factor for wildlife enthusiasts. Sinharaja rain forest in Sri Lanka has the highest and best bird wave in the world.

This tour programme has designed to explore the highest and best bird wave in the world together with surrounding interesting attractions.

Let’s explore the best bird waves in the world!

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DAY 1	Colombo
DAY 2 & 3	Sinharaja
DAY 4	Udawalawe
DAY 5 & 6	Tangalle

7 Days / 6 Nights

Bird Watching Holidays - Option I - Winter

from USD 682

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

Visit Colombo - Sinharaja - Udawalawe - Bundala - Tangalle - Kalametiya
Boat safari in Muturajawela Wetland
Boat safari in Kalametiya sanctuary
Full-day trekking in Sinharaja rainforest
Bird watching safari in Bundala national park
Visit Bird park, Hambantota

What's included

Accommodation for 6 Nights.
6 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on HB (breakfast and dinner) basis as per itinerary.
Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanying throughout the tour.
Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
Local transfers
Government tax and service charges
Entrance and activity charges directly pay at the site as per itinerary

What's Not included

All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go.
International airfares.
Lunch, snacks & beverages.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for guide / driver / assistant
Visa fees
Expenses of a personal nature.
Video camera and still camera fees
Permits at some locations

DAY - 1 (Airport – Negombo) -Stay @ Jetwing Thalahena Villas - NEGOMBO

Welcome to Sri Lanka.
Transfer you to Negombo
Explore birdlife in the Muturajawela wetland by boat safari

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At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 7 Days and transfer you to Negombo. Approximately 20 min. drive
Check in to the hotel and relax for a few hours.
In the afternoon explore birdlife in the Muturajawela wetland by boat safari
Dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Thalahena Villas, Negombo

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Available Hotels

Jetwing Thalahena Villas

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Pledge Scape

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Villa Hundira

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jetwing Lagoon

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Heritance Negambo

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

DAY - 2 (Negombo - Sinharaja) -Stay @ Rain Forest Edge - SINHARAJA

Transfer you to Sinharaja
Walking through the bird watching trail in Sinharaja. At least 10 endemic bird species can be seen

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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer you to Sinharaja. Approximately 3 hours’ drive.
Sinharaja the hilly virgin rainforest, the UNESCO World Heritage Site represents a biome that dates back to the Deccan Plate and consists of lowland, mid-elevation, and montane rainforest. Out of a total of 830 indigenous flowering plants on the island, Sinharaja has nearly 500 plants and out of 27 native bird species in the country, 17 species make Sinharaja their home.
Afternoon walking through the bird watching trail where you will be able to see at least 10 endemic bird species.
Dinner and overnight stay at Rain Forest Edge, Sinharaja.

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Available Hotels

Rain Forest Edge

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sinharaja Forest Edge

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Sinharaja Forest Gate

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

DAY - 3 (Sinharaja) -Stay @ Rain Forest Edge - SINHARAJA

Full-day trekking through hilly virgin Sinharaja rain forest for bird watching

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Early morning around 6.30 am trek will start through hilly virgin rainforest. It will go through striking paths and sparkling water streams with the hearing of the chirping sounds of endemic birds.
This 14 km teak will provide the best opportunity to observe some of the rarest birds and butterflies of Sri Lanka, a complex of ancient caves named “Gallen Yaya” and “ Koskuklana Peak”.
Climbing “Singhagala Peak” would somewhat be challenging but at the summit, the view of the surrounding virgin rain forest would be breathtaking.
The pool down the Kekuna Ella Water Fall is a fantastic place to have a bath and relax after a hard trekking exercise.
You should prepare for leeches and your guide will assist you in preparations.
The entire trek will take 7-9 hours. Throughout the trekking, you will be able to witness birds everywhere.
Picnic meals and drinks will be provided.
Dinner and overnight stay at Rain Forest Edge, Sinharaja.

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Available Hotels

Rain Forest Edge

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Sinharaja Forest Edge

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Sinharaja Forest Gate

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

DAY - 4 (Sinharaja - Udawalawe) -Stay @ Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort - UDAWALAWE

Transfer you to Udawalawe
Explore the kingdom of bats in the Waulpane cave
Afternoon bird watching and wildlife safari in Udawalawe national park

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Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer you to Udawalawe. Approximately 2 and a half hours’ drive.
Enroute visit Waulpane cave to explore the kingdom of bats
Afternoon bird watching and wildlife safari in Udawalawe national park
Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

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Available Hotels

Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Kottawatta River Bank Resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Eliyanth Udawalawe

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Jansen's bungalow sinharaja

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Elephant Trail

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Udawalawe

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Mahoora Tented Safari Camp

US$ 231 + per night

Explorer by Mahoora

US$ 231 + per night

DAY - 5 (Udawalawe - Tangalle) -Stay @ Turtle Bay - TANGALLE

Transfer you to Tangalle
Enroute visit Bird Park in Hambantota. It is considered to be Asia's largest bird park.
Afternoon bird watching safari in Bundala national park

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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer you to Tangalle
Enroute visit Bird Park in Hambantota. It is considered to be Asia's largest bird park.
Afternoon bird watching safari in Bundala national park
Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle Bay, Tangalle

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Available Hotels

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night

DAY - 6 (Tangalle) -Stay @ Turtle Bay - TANGALLE

A traditional catamaran ride to explore the birdlife in Kalametiya lagoon and bird sanctuary

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Early morning visit Kalametiya lagoon and bird sanctuary for bird watching.
A traditional catamaran ride is the best way to explore the birdlife of this wetland.
Afternoon relax at the Tangalle beach or try enjoying the bird safari beginning the sunset in Kalametiya bird sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight stay at Turtle bay Tangalle

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Available Hotels

Nuga Eden

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Turtle Bay

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Aga Surf View

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Villa Blu

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

US$ 231 + per night

Amanwella

US$ 231 + per night

DAY - 7 (Tangalle - Airport)

Transfer you to Airport to say goodbye to Sri Lanka

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Breakfast at the hotel
Checkout and proceed to Airport for the departure. Approximately 3 hours' drive.

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