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CountrySri Lanka

CategoryBird Watching Expeditions

ThemeBird Watching

CategoryWildlife & Safaris

DestinationKnuckles Mountain Range

Theme: Bird Watching×Destination: Yala, Sri Lanka×

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10 Nights

Sri Lanka

Hidden Wildlife Trails of Sri Lanka

Explore Sri Lanka’s hidden wilderness on an 11-day eco-adventure through Kumana National Park, Gal Oya National Park, and Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Experience birdwatching safaris, jungle trekking, boat safaris, and eco-lodge stays surrounded by untouched nature. Highlights include spotting migratory birds in Kumana, swimming elephants in Gal Oya, and endemic wildlife within the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Rainforest. This journey combines wildlife, rainforest exploration, and peaceful eco-travel in Sri Lanka’s most remote natural landscapes.

Wildlife & SafarisKumana

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USD 1,200

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13 Nights

Sri Lanka

Grand Sri Lanka Birding Expedition

Embark on a grand birding expedition across Sri Lanka’s wetlands, rainforests, highlands, and national parks. Discover endemic and migratory birds in Kitulgala, Sinharaja, Horton Plains, Bundala, Yala, and Wilpattu while enjoying scenic tea country landscapes, thrilling wildlife safaris, and cultural surroundings. This journey perfectly combines birdwatching, nature photography, eco experiences, and comfortable budget-friendly stays throughout the island.

Bird Watching ExpeditionsNegombo

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USD 1,500

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10 Nights

Sri Lanka

Birding & Wildlife Combination Journey

Experience Sri Lanka’s ultimate wildlife and birding journey across Wilpattu, Gal Oya, and Yala National Parks. Enjoy thrilling jeep and boat safaris while spotting leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and vibrant birdlife. Explore scenic forests, wetlands, and lakeside landscapes with authentic eco stays, bird photography opportunities, and cultural village experiences, creating a perfect adventure for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

Bird Watching ExpeditionsWilpattu

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USD 1,200

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12 Nights

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife Discovery

Embark on an extraordinary 13-day Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife Discovery journey that showcases the island's incredible diversity of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Beginning in Negombo, this adventure takes you through the untamed wilderness of Wilpattu National Park, the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Continue into the cultural heart of Kandy before ascending to the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya and the breathtaking natural beauty of Horton Plains and Ella. The wildlife experience intensifies with multiple safari adventures in Minneriya, Yala, Bundala, and Udawalawe National Parks, offering exceptional opportunities to encounter Sri Lanka's famous elephants, elusive leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife. Along the way, discover ancient temples, lush tea plantations, dramatic waterfalls, scenic mountain landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Blending nature, wildlife, history, and culture, this carefully crafted journey provides an unforgettable exploration of Sri Lanka's most spectacular destinations before concluding in the vibrant capital city of Colombo.

Wildlife & SafarisColombo Airport

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USD 1,500

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8 Nights

Sri Lanka

Luxury Eco Birding Escape

Discover Sri Lanka’s diverse eco birding landscapes from the misty Knuckles Mountain Range and scenic tea country of Nuwara Eliya to the wildlife-rich parks of Yala and Bundala. Enjoy rainforest trails, safari birding, coastal relaxation in Mirissa, and breathtaking mountain scenery while staying in budget-friendly eco lodges and nature resorts, perfect for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers.

Bird Watching ExpeditionsKnuckles Mountain Range

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USD 900

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