Birdwatching Journey

Upon arrival, meet your chauffeur guide and proceed to Anuradhapura. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural Sri Lanka. Relax at your hotel and prepare for the exciting wildlife expedition ahead.

Spend the day exploring the rich wetland habitats of Negombo Lagoon and Muthurajawela Marsh. These wetlands attract numerous resident and migratory species including purple herons, painted storks, brahminy kites, and various kingfishers. Ideal for photography and nature enthusiasts.

Enjoy another full day of birdwatching focusing on coastal habitats, mangroves, and inland wetlands. Look for black-headed ibis, whiskered terns, marsh harriers, and migratory waders. Evening at leisure by the beach.

Travel into Sri Lanka's scenic tea country. The cooler climate and montane forests around Hatton provide opportunities to spot endemic birds such as the Sri Lanka White-eye and Yellow-eared Bulbul. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery.

Explore forest patches and tea estates around Hatton. Birders can search for Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Dull-blue Flycatcher, and Hill Swallow. The combination of cloud forest habitats and tea plantations creates excellent birding conditions.

Early departure to Horton Plains National Park. This unique high-altitude ecosystem is home to many endemic birds including Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, and Yellow-eared Bulbul. Walk through grasslands and cloud forests.

Continue exploring bird-rich habitats in the central highlands. Enjoy peaceful forest walks and opportunities to observe endemic birdlife. The scenic landscapes and cool climate provide an exceptional birdwatching environment.

Journey through spectacular mountain scenery to Ella. En route, enjoy stops at waterfalls and viewpoints. Evening birdwatching around forest edges and tea estates where numerous endemic and migratory species can be observed.

Explore the forests surrounding Ella. Search for Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Orange-billed Babbler, Crimson-fronted Barbet, and other endemic species. The varied habitats around Ella make it one of the island's rewarding birding locations.

Visit forest trails and natural habitats around Ravana Falls. The area supports a rich diversity of forest birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Enjoy a relaxed day dedicated to photography and wildlife observation

Spend another day exploring birding hotspots around Ella. Morning and late afternoon sessions offer the best opportunities for sightings. Enjoy panoramic views while observing endemic species in their natural habitat.

Descend from the highlands to Sri Lanka's southern coast. Tangalle offers a mix of coastal wetlands, lagoons, and beaches that attract a variety of water birds and migratory species throughout the year.

Enjoy a dedicated birdwatching safari in Bundala National Park. Famous for migratory birds, flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, and raptors, Bundala is considered one of Sri Lanka's premier birding destinations.

Visit Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, an important coastal wetland supporting a wide variety of birdlife. Explore lagoons, mangroves, and marshes while searching for herons, kingfishers, shorebirds, and migratory species.

Enjoy a relaxed day along the southern coast. Explore nearby lagoons and coastal habitats while observing seabirds and wetland species. Free time to enjoy the beach and resort facilities.

Travel back to Colombo via the Southern Expressway. Enjoy the changing landscapes along the journey and arrive in the capital for a final evening at leisure.