Professional Birding Tour

Description

Experience Sri Lanka’s natural heritage and its rich, tropical ecosystem on this 9-day tour. Explore the lush landscapes of the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, as well as the diverse, exotic animals, plants and birds that reside there. Meet some of the largest and gentlest species in the animal kingdom in Udawalawe and breathe in the fresh fragrance of the lush green tea plantations that stretch across the hill country. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sinharaja Rainforest: Recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Sinharaja Rainforest is quite unlike anywhere else on the island. This vast expanse of intertwined trees, ferns and lianas is one of the few virgin forests left in the world and is home to a myriad of bird, reptile, insect and mammal species.

Udawalawe: Udawalawe National Park and the beautiful Udawalawe Reservoir is a true sanctuary for wild animals. It also houses the Elephant Transit Home, an ethical elephant orphanage that rehabilitates orphaned, lost or injured elephants.

Yala National Park: One of the oldest and most popular national parks in Sri Lanka, this nature reserve is home to a rich and unique collection of flora and fauna, including one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. It also houses several archaeological sites, as the region was the home to several sophisticated ancient civilizations.

Nuwara Eliya: Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this highland community has a British feel to it with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. It is also one of the major tea producing areas in the world and the views are breathtaking. 

Hortain Plains: Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This area is an important habitat for many endemic species of flora and fauna.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with an English-speaking driver/tour guide. 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 8 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,2,3 Sinharaja:

Superior Hotel Category = Rainforest Eco Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4 Udawalawe:

Superior Hotel Category = Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort or similar 4*

Day 5,6 Yala:

Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 3*

Day 7,8 Nuwara Eliya:

Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 8 Breakfasts 
  • 8 Dinners

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival airport transfer / Departure airport transfer
  • Shared transport throughout the tour
  • Jeep safari in Yala National Park on day 6

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Sinharaja Rainforest treks, Udawalawe National Park,  Yala National Park, Bomburu Ella Waterfall and Horton Plains

OTHER

  • Meet and greet day 1

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals throughout the tour.
  • Tips and porterage
  • Flights, travel insurance and anything else not stated in the programme 
  • Entrance fees to places of interest not stated explicitly in inclusions

Know before you go

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

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