Description

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day birdwatching adventure across Sri Lanka — a tropical paradise home to over 400 bird species, including 34 endemics found nowhere else on earth. From misty mountain forests to lush wetlands and lowland rainforests, this carefully curated journey takes you through the island’s most renowned birding hotspots such as Kitulgala, Horton Plains, Yala, Bundala, and Sinharaja. Led by expert naturalists, each day brings new discoveries — from elusive endemics like the Serendib Scops Owl and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie to migratory wonders gracing Sri Lanka’s skies. Experience the diversity of habitats, scenic landscapes, and cultural charm that make Sri Lanka one of Asia’s premier birding destinations.

Itinerary

Explore our carefully curated tour packages, designed to offer you unforgettable experiences and adventures in stunning Sri Lanka!

  • Day 01: Arrival – Kitulgala
    • Morning arrival at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Kitulgala.
    • Afternoon birding at Kitulgala Rainforest.
    • Overnight stay at: Rest House, Kitulgala.
    • Target Birds: Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Crested Goshawk, Besra, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Layard’s Parakeet, Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Serendib Scops Owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Dollarbird, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, Malabar Trogon, Yellow-fronted & Crimson-fronted Barbets, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Crimson-backed Goldenback, Indian Pitta, Black-naped Monarch, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Sri Lanka Swallow, Black-capped Bulbul, Green Warbler, Brown-capped Babbler, among others.
  • Day 02: Kitulgala
    • Early morning birding around Kitulgala.
    • After breakfast, continue exploring Kitulgala Rainforest.
    • Overnight stay at: Rest House, Kitulgala.
    • Target Birds: Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, Dark-fronted Babbler, Orange-billed Babbler, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Sri Lanka Myna, Spot-winged Thrush, Indian Blue Robin, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Brown-breasted Flycatcher, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Legge’s Flowerpecker.
  • Day 03: Kitulgala – Nuwara Eliya
    • Morning transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
    • Afternoon birding around Nuwara Eliya.
    • Overnight stay at: IVY Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya.
    • Target Birds: Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Thrush, Indian Blackbird, Kashmir Flycatcher, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher, Dark-fronted Babbler, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Black-throated Munia, Pied Bushchat.
  • Day 04: Horton Plains & Victoria Park
    • Morning birding at Horton Plains National Park.
    • Afternoon birding at Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya.
    • Overnight stay at: IVY Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya.
    • Target Birds: Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Sri Lanka White-eye, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Large-billed Leaf Warbler, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Black Eagle, Jerdon’s Baza, Forest & Grey Wagtails, Crimson-backed Goldenback.
  • Day 05: Nuwara Eliya – Tissamaharama
    • Morning proceeds to Tissamaharama with en-route visit to Surrey Bird Sanctuary.
    • Afternoon birding at Tissa Wetlands.
    • Overnight stay at: Peacock Reach Hotel, Tissamaharama.
    • Target Birds: Indian Pitta, Sri Lanka Woodshrike, Marshall’s Iora, White-browed Fantail, Forest & White Wagtails, Blyth’s Pipit, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Grey-breasted, Jungle & Ashy Prinias, Blyth’s Reed Warbler, Tawny-bellied & Yellow-eyed Babblers, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Rosy Starling, Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, Baya Weaver, Indian Silverbill, Black-headed Munia.
  • Day 06: Yala National Park
    • Full day birding at Yala National Park.
    • Overnight stay at: Peacock Reach Hotel, Tissamaharama.
    • Target Birds: Barred Buttonquail, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl, Woolly-necked Stork, Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican, Darter, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Great Thick-knee, Eurasian Thick-knee, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Grey-bellied Cuckoo, Sirkeer & Blue-faced Malkoha.
  • Day 07: Bundala & Tissa Wetlands
    • Morning birding at Bundala National Park.
    • Afternoon birding at Tissa Wetlands.
    • Overnight stay at: Peacock Reach Hotel, Tissamaharama.
    • Target Birds: Greater Flamingo, Garganey, Pintail, Painted Stork, Glossy Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, numerous shorebirds (plovers, sandpipers, snipes), terns & gulls, Greater Painted-snipe, Small Pratincole, Jerdon’s & Indian Nightjars, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Coppersmith Barbet, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Oriental Skylark, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Rosy Starling, Streaked & Baya Weavers, Indian Silverbill.
  • Day 08: Tissa – Sinharaja
    • After breakfast transfer to Sinharaja.
    • Afternoon birding in Sinharaja surroundings.
    • Overnight stay at: Bird Paradise Hotel, Sinharaja.
    • Target Birds: Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Green Pigeon, Hanging Parrot, Layard’s Parakeet, Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Orange-billed & Dark-fronted Babblers, Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, White-faced Starling, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Sri Lanka Myna.
  • Day 09: Sinharaja
    • Full day birding in Sinharaja Rainforest.
    • Overnight stay at: Bird Paradise Hotel, Sinharaja.
    • Target Birds: Serendib Scops Owl, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Malabar Trogon, Yellow-fronted & Crimson-fronted Barbets, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Crimson-backed Goldenback, Indian Pitta, Sri Lanka Drongo, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Yellow-browed & Black Bulbuls, Sri Lanka White-eye, Green & Large-billed Leaf Warblers, Brown-capped Babbler, Black-capped Bulbul.
  • Day 10: Sinharaja
    • Morning and afternoon birding in Sinharaja Rainforest.
    • Overnight stay at: Bird Paradise Hotel, Sinharaja.
    • Target Birds: Spot-winged Thrush, Sri Lanka Thrush, Indian Blue Robin, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Brown-breasted Flycatcher, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Legge’s Flowerpecker, Black-throated Munia.
  • Day 11: Sinharaja – Colombo Airport
    • Morning birding around Sinharaja.
    • Afternoon proceed to Colombo Airport for departure.
    • End of Tour – Birding Sri Lanka Travels (Pvt) Ltd.
    • Contact: +94 777805253 | +94 727805253 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.birdingsrilanka.com
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