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Bird Watching Tour

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AUD$739/ Standard
AUD$869/ Classic
AUD$1089/ Platinum
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Itinerary

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Overview

"Embark on a captivating journey through Sri Lanka, where natural beauty, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage await. Begin with a city tour of Colombo, explore Muthurajawela and Bellanwila Bird Sanctuaries, then visit Sigiriya, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and the historic ruins of Polonnaruwa. Experience thrilling safaris in Minneriya, Yala, and Bundala National Parks, while also enjoying serene birdwatching in Udawattekale, Kitulgala, and Nuwara Eliya. Trek through Horton Plains to World’s End and explore Hakgala Garden. Conclude with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Rainforest and a final tour of Colombo’s vibrant cityscape."
  • Arrive at the airport and proceed to your hotel in Colombo for check-in.
  • Enjoy a visit to the Muthurajawela & Bellanwila Bird Sanctuary.
  • Enjoy a visit to the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala.
  • Engaging in bird watching around the Habarana Tank and its surrounding reservoir area.
  • A visit to climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore its historical significance.
  • A visit to explore the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and appreciate its rich cultural heritage.
  • A guided safari tour of Minneriya National Wildlife Park.
  • A visit to the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple to admire its historic art and spiritual significance.
  • Enjoy visit the Udawattekale Bird Sanctuary with a picnic Breakfast.
  • Proceed to Kitulgala and set out on a bird-watching trail to explore the region’s rich avian diversity.
  • Enjoy visit to the campsite to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings.
  • Set off on a bird trail to Bandarakale, accompanied by a delightful picnic breakfast.
  • Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya visiting a Tea Factory.
  • A visit to the Hakgala Botanical Garden to enjoy its serene beauty and diverse plant collections.
  • A nature hike to Horton Plains for bird watching, followed by a visit to the stunning World’s End.
  • Commence a 4WD jeep safari through Yala National Park to explore its wildlife and natural beauty.
  • Head to Hambantota to explore Kalametiya Sanctuary, a 700-hectare reserve with lagoons and varied habitats.
  • Commence a 4WD Jeep safari tour to Bundala National Park.
  • Commence 4WD Jeep Safari to Udawalawa National Park.
  • Embark on a journey to Ratnapura to explore the renowned Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
  • Embark on a guided city tour of Colombo to explore its cultural and historical landmarks.

Overview

  • Arrive at the airport and proceed to your hotel in Colombo for check-in.
  • Enjoy a visit to the Muthurajawela & Bellanwila Bird Sanctuary.
  • Enjoy a visit to the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala.
  • Engaging in bird watching around the Habarana Tank and its surrounding reservoir area.
  • A visit to climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore its historical significance.
  • A visit to explore the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa and appreciate its rich cultural heritage.
  • A guided safari tour of Minneriya National Wildlife Park.
  • A visit to the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple to admire its historic art and spiritual significance.
  • Enjoy visit the Udawattekale Bird Sanctuary with a picnic Breakfast.
  • Proceed to Kitulgala and set out on a bird-watching trail to explore the region’s rich avian diversity.
  • Enjoy visit to the campsite to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings.
  • Set off on a bird trail to Bandarakale, accompanied by a delightful picnic breakfast.
  • Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya visiting a Tea Factory.
  • A visit to the Hakgala Botanical Garden to enjoy its serene beauty and diverse plant collections.
  • A nature hike to Horton Plains for bird watching, followed by a visit to the stunning World’s End.
  • Commence a 4WD jeep safari through Yala National Park to explore its wildlife and natural beauty.
  • Head to Hambantota to explore Kalametiya Sanctuary, a 700-hectare reserve with lagoons and varied habitats.
  • Commence a 4WD Jeep safari tour to Bundala National Park.
  • Commence 4WD Jeep Safari to Udawalawa National Park.
  • Embark on a journey to Ratnapura to explore the renowned Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
  • Embark on a guided city tour of Colombo to explore its cultural and historical landmarks.

Inclusions

This is a fully guided small group tour (maximum size 9 pax) which includes below.
  • Standard Package – 3 Star (motel quality) hotels, Classic Package – 3 to 4 Star hotels, Platinum Package – 4 to 5 Star hotels
  • Daily breakfasts included (From Day 2)
  • Travel in A/C comfortable vehicles
  • Transfers between airport and hotel included
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer guide
  • 12
  • 60

Trip Overview

  • Standard Package – 3 Star (motel quality) hotels, Classic Package – 3 to 4 Star hotels, Platinum Package – 4 to 5 Star hotels
  • Daily breakfasts included (From Day 2)
  • Travel in A/C comfortable vehicles
  • Transfers between airport and hotel included
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer guide
  • 12
  • 60
  • Standard Package – 3 Star (motel quality) hotels, Classic Package – 3 to 4 Star hotels, Platinum Package – 4 to 5 Star hotels
  • Daily breakfasts included (From Day 2)
  • Travel in A/C comfortable vehicles
  • Transfers between airport and hotel included
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer guide
  • 12
  • 60

Tour Highlights

1 – Pinnawala Orphanage
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2 – Sigiriya
14 – Worlds-End-Horton-Plains-Sri-Lanka
12 – Horton-Plains-National-Park-06
3 – Dambulla
4 – Polonnaruwa

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Airport - Colombo

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Colombo.
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Colombo, including visits to the Muthurajawela and Bellanwila Bird Sanctuaries.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 :
Colombo - Pinnawala - Sigiriya

After breakfast, depart for Sigiriya, visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en-route. In the afternoon, enjoy bird watching at Habarana Tank and Reservoir, followed by a climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 :
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

After an early breakfast, visit the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second kingdom and renowned medieval capital.
In the afternoon, enjoy a safari tour of Minneriya National Wildlife Park.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 :
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

After breakfast leave for Kandy visiting Dambulla Cave Temple – famous for wall
& ceiling paintings.
In the evening witness the Cultural show & Fire-walking.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 :
Kandy - Kitulgala(Camping)

Early morning visit to the Udawattekale Bird Sanctuary, accompanied by a picnic breakfast.
Later, proceed to Kitulgala.
In the evening, enjoy a bird trail and return to the campsite for an overnight stay.

Day 6 :
Kitulgala - Nuwara Eliya

Early morning leave on a Bird Trail to Bandarakale with a picnic Breakfast.
Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya visiting a Tea Factory on the way.
Afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 7 :
Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, embark on a nature hike through Horton Plains National Park for bird watching, including a visit to the breathtaking World’s End.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 :
Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama

After breakfast, depart for Tissamaharama.
In the afternoon, enjoy a 4WD jeep safari through Yala National Park.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 :
Tissamaharama - Hambantota(Beach)

After breakfast, depart for Hambantota to visit the Kalametiya Sanctuary, located in the Southern Province. Spanning 700 hectares, the sanctuary features two interconnected lagoons—Lunama and Kalametiya—and a rich variety of habitats including mangrove forests, reedbeds, grasslands, scrub forests, and marshlands.
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 :
Hambantota(Beach)

Early morning, embark on a 4WD jeep safari tour of Bundala National Park.
Spend the evening at leisure at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 :
Hambantota - Udawalawa - Ratnapura(Sinharaja)

After breakfast, depart for Udawalawa with an 4WD jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park. Continue to Ratnapura to explore Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO-proposed World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity and vital river catchments.
Overnight stay at a campsite or eco-lodge.

Day 12 :
Ratnapura - Colombo

After breakfast, depart for Colombo.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 :
Colombo - Airport

After breakfast, depart for Colombo and enjoy a guided city tour.
Late evening departure.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Airport - Colombo

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Colombo.
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Colombo, including visits to the Muthurajawela and Bellanwila Bird Sanctuaries.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 :
Colombo - Pinnawala - Sigiriya

After breakfast, depart for Sigiriya, visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en-route. In the afternoon, enjoy bird watching at Habarana Tank and Reservoir, followed by a climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 :
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

After an early breakfast, visit the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second kingdom and renowned medieval capital.
In the afternoon, enjoy a safari tour of Minneriya National Wildlife Park.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 :
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

After breakfast leave for Kandy visiting Dambulla Cave Temple – famous for wall
& ceiling paintings.
In the evening witness the Cultural show & Fire-walking.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 :
Kandy - Kitulgala(Camping)

Early morning visit to the Udawattekale Bird Sanctuary, accompanied by a picnic breakfast.
Later, proceed to Kitulgala.
In the evening, enjoy a bird trail and return to the campsite for an overnight stay.

Day 6 :
Kitulgala - Nuwara Eliya

Early morning leave on a Bird Trail to Bandarakale with a picnic Breakfast.
Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya visiting a Tea Factory on the way.
Afternoon visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 7 :
Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, embark on a nature hike through Horton Plains National Park for bird watching, including a visit to the breathtaking World’s End.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 :
Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama

After breakfast, depart for Tissamaharama.
In the afternoon, enjoy a 4WD jeep safari through Yala National Park.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 :
Tissamaharama - Hambantota(Beach)

After breakfast, depart for Hambantota to visit the Kalametiya Sanctuary, located in the Southern Province. Spanning 700 hectares, the sanctuary features two interconnected lagoons—Lunama and Kalametiya—and a rich variety of habitats including mangrove forests, reedbeds, grasslands, scrub forests, and marshlands.
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 :
Hambantota(Beach)

Early morning, embark on a 4WD jeep safari tour of Bundala National Park.
Spend the evening at leisure at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 :
Hambantota - Udawalawa - Ratnapura(Sinharaja)

After breakfast, depart for Udawalawa with an 4WD jeep safari in Udawalawa National Park. Continue to Ratnapura to explore Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO-proposed World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity and vital river catchments.
Overnight stay at a campsite or eco-lodge.

Day 12 :
Ratnapura - Colombo

After breakfast, depart for Colombo.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 :
Colombo - Airport

After breakfast, depart for Colombo and enjoy a guided city tour.
Late evening departure.

Fine Print

Not Included

Meals other than specified above

Entrance fees to attractions

Expenses of a personal nature: All kinds of beverages, laundry, telephone calls etc.

Photographic Permits at places of interest for Video & Cine Cameras, Guide / Driver tips & porterage

Check-in | Check-out

Check-in time is any time after 2 PM (early check in is not guaranteed due to high volume of occupancy). If you arrive earlier hotels will be pleased to arrange the room subject to
availability on compliance with hotel policies.

Check-out is at 12 NOON. late check-out will be subject to availability , and we will do our best to accommodate your request. A charge may apply, depending on availability.

Fine Print

Not Included

Meals other than specified above

Entrance fees to attractions

Expenses of a personal nature: All kinds of beverages, laundry, telephone calls etc.

Photographic Permits at places of interest for Video & Cine Cameras, Guide / Driver tips & porterage

Check-in | Check-out

Check-in time is any time after 2 PM (early check in is not guaranteed due to high volume of occupancy). If you arrive earlier hotels will be pleased to arrange the room subject to
availability on compliance with hotel policies.

Check-out is at 12 NOON. late check-out will be subject to availability , and we will do our best to accommodate your request. A charge may apply, depending on availability.

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  • Standard Package – 3 Star (motel quality) hotels, Classic Package – 3 to 4 Star hotels, Platinum Package – 4 to 5 Star hotels
  • Daily breakfasts included (From Day 2)
  • Travel in A/C comfortable vehicles
  • Transfers between airport and hotel included
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer guide
  • 12
  • 60

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Bird Watching Tour
AUD$739/ Standard
AUD$869/ Classic
AUD$1089/ Platinum
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  • Standard Package – 3 Star (motel quality) hotels, Classic Package – 3 to 4 Star hotels, Platinum Package – 4 to 5 Star hotels
  • Daily breakfasts included (From Day 2)
  • Travel in A/C comfortable vehicles
  • Transfers between airport and hotel included
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer guide
  • 12
  • 60