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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka
Journey Route
Sri Lanka
Bird Watching Expeditions • Bird Watching

Best Time
November – April
From
On request
Duration
9D / 8N
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
Journey Route
Route Summary
Arrival – Colombo - Sinharaja Rainforest - Kitulgala - Knuckles Mountain Range - Departure – Colombo Airport (BIA)
Experience Details
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Itinerary
Day 1
Bundala
Arrive in Colombo and travel south toward Bundala via scenic coastal highways. Enjoy village landscapes, salt pans, and lagoons enroute. Evening leisure at eco-lodge near wetlands.
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
250.00 KM
Day 2
Sinharaja
Early morning guided birdwatching trek inside Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Search for Sri Lankan Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal, and mixed feeding flocks. Evening nature walks near the lodge.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
42.00 minutes
Distance
20.00 KM
Day 3
Sinharaja
Another immersive rainforest experience with opportunities for photography, butterfly watching, amphibians, and endemic bird sightings. Optional village walk and stream visit during the afternoon.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
30.00 minutes
Distance
10.00 KM
Day 4
Kithulgala
After breakfast, travel to Kitulgala, famous for rainforest biodiversity and river landscapes. Evening birding walks around forest patches and riverside habitats.
Accommodation
Kitulgala Heritage Rest House • Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel • Moksha at Kitulgala Rainforest Boutique
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
5.00 hours
Distance
145.00 KM
Day 5
Kithulgala
Explore secondary rainforests and riverine habitats with chances to spot Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, and Grey Hornbill. Optional soft adventure activities available.
Accommodation
Kitulgala Heritage Rest House • Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel • Moksha at Kitulgala Rainforest Boutique
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
45.00 minutes
Distance
20.00 KM
Day 6
Knuckles Range
Drive towards the Knuckles mountain region via scenic hill country roads. Check into a mountain eco-lodge and enjoy sunset views over cloud forests and valleys.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
120.00 KM
Day 7
Knuckles Range
Morning trek through montane forests and grasslands searching for highland bird species. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, and cool mountain climate throughout the day.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
18.00 KM
Day 8
Knuckles
Continue exploring forest trails and traditional mountain villages. Relax amidst nature with opportunities for landscape photography and endemic wildlife observation.
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
45.00 hours
Distance
15.00 KM
Day 9
After breakfast, depart for Colombo or airport transfer. Enjoy final scenic hill country views during the journey back.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
5.00 hours
Distance
180.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Bundala⟶Sinharaja⟶Kithulgala⟶Knuckles Range⟶Knuckles