Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
You'll get picked up at Colombo airport and head to the beach resort in Negombo. From there, you spend the day checking out the local wetlands and lagoons, keeping an eye out for waterbirds. It's a chance to ease into the trip and start getting familiar with Sri Lanka's bird life right away.
- Start point
- Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amagi Aria)
Included Activities
- Explore local wetlands and lagoons
- Observe waterbirds
Landmarks/POIs Negombo Lagoon - Day 2
Negombo to Wilpattu National Park
After breakfast, you head to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary where you'll walk through marshes, lakes, and mangroves while spotting both resident and migratory birds. Later you continue on to Wilpattu National Park for some focused bird-watching safari time. It's a full day of moving between two key birding spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Thimbiri Wewa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
- Explore marshes, lakes, and mangroves
- Spot resident and migratory birds
- Bird-focused safari at Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Wilpattu National Park
This day is all about birdwatching at Wilpattu National Park with plenty of time to spot a wide variety of avian species in their natural surroundings. You'll have the flexibility to track down different birds throughout the day without rushing between locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Thimbiri Wewa Resort)
Included Activities
- Full day birdwatching at Wilpattu National Park
- Spot endemic and migratory birds
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park - Day 4
Wilpattu to Habarana
You drive to Habarana and settle in. After lunch, you visit Sam Popham Arboretum where you can watch for dry zone bird species like Jungle Magpie Robins, Jungle Fowl, and Red Vented and Black Capped Bulbuls. The arboretum gives you a more controlled setting to spot these specific birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Lodge Habarana)
Included Activities
- Visit Sam Popham Arboretum
- Birdwatching in dry zone arboretum
Landmarks/POIs Sam Popham Arboretum - Day 5
Sigiriya - Minneriya
In the morning, you head out for birdwatching at Sigiriya Sanctuary to catch endemic species, migratory birds, eagles, water birds, and falcons. After lunch, you switch gears with an afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya National Park where you'll see birds and other wildlife including Asian elephants roaming the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Lodge Habarana)
Included Activities
- Morning birdwatching at Sigiriya Sanctuary
- Spot endemic species, migratory birds, eagles, water birds, and falcons
- Afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya National Park
- Observe bird species and Asian elephants
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya Sanctuary Minneriya National Park - Day 6
Habarana to Kandy
Early in the day you drive to Kandy with a leisurely walk through Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, where you'll spot parrots, pigeons, woodpeckers, barbets, bulbuls, warblers, sunbirds, and flycatchers. After lunch you explore Udawattakale Sanctuary for more birdwatching. Two locations give you different ecosystems to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Serendib )
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
- Birdwatching walk through garden pathways
- Visit Udawattakale Sanctuary
- Observe diverse bird species
Landmarks/POIs Royal Botanical Garden Udawattakale Sanctuary - Day 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Following breakfast, you head to Kitulgala for birdwatching in the Makandawa Rain Forest. You'll navigate through lush trails spotting various bird species, then continue to the highland town of Nuwara Eliya for an overnight stay. It's a long but rewarding day transitioning to the cooler highlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Golden Ridge)
Included Activities
- Birding Trail walk in Makandawa Rain Forest
- Observe rainforest bird species
Landmarks/POIs Makandawa Rain Forest - Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Arugam Bay
Early morning takes you to Horton Plains National Park where you can spot 12 endemic bird species found nowhere else in the world. By afternoon you drive to Arugam Bay near Kumana National Park to set up for the next phase of your trip. You're moving toward the eastern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Surf & Safari)
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park
- Spot endemic bird species
Landmarks/POIs Horton Plains National Park - Day 9
Kumana National Park
You spend the day on a birdwatching adventure in Kumana National Park, exploring lush landscapes and wetlands while searching for diverse migratory and endemic bird species. The combination of habitats here means you'll see a good range of different birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Wild Yala)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Kumana National Park
- Explore wetlands and lush landscapes
- Observe migratory and endemic bird species
Landmarks/POIs Kumana National Park - Day 10
Kumana to Yala National Park
Game drives through Yala National Park take you across diverse habitats ranging from dry plains to dense forests and coastal areas. You'll spot colorful bird species alongside other wildlife including elephants, crocodiles, and leopards. It's not just about birds here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Wild Yala)
Included Activities
- Game drives at Yala National Park
- Observe diverse bird species
- Spot elephants, crocodiles, and leopards
Landmarks/POIs Yala National Park 
- Day 11
Yala National Park to Bundala National Park
You explore Bundala National Park, a Ramsar wetland site and UNESCO biosphere reserve with 197 bird species on record. You'll traverse diverse habitats including wetlands, lagoons, scrublands, and sand dunes, observing both resident and migratory birds throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cinnamon Wild Yala)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching at Bundala National Park
- Explore wetlands, lagoons, scrublands, and sand dunes
- Observe resident and migratory bird species
Landmarks/POIs Bundala National Park - Day 12
Bundala to Sinharaja Rainforest
You travel to Deniyaya, the gateway to Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot. You'll do a themed trek led by expert guides exploring rare and endemic species. The rainforest setting is quite different from the other parks and sanctuaries you've visited.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Rainforest Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Themed trek in Sinharaja Rainforest
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Observe rare and endemic species
Landmarks/POIs Sinharaja Rainforest 
- Day 13
Sinharaja Rainforest to Galle
Another full day of trekking adventures through Sinharaja Rainforest with expert guides. You explore lush greenery, diverse ecosystems, and remarkable biodiversity. By evening you drive to Galle, transitioning from the rainforest to the coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Rainforest Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Full day trekking at Sinharaja Rainforest
- Explore diverse ecosystems and biodiversity
Landmarks/POIs Sinharaja Rainforest - Day 14
Kalametiya Sanctuary - Galle
After breakfast, you visit Kalametiya Sanctuary on the southeastern coast for a birdwatching boat ride through mangroves and lagoons spotting wading birds, kingfishers, and raptors. You return to Galle for an overnight stay, exploring the historic UNESCO World Heritage fort and colonial architecture. The boat component adds a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Radisson Blu Resort)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching boat ride at Kalametiya Sanctuary
- Observe wading birds, kingfishers, and raptors
- Explore Galle Fort
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll through streets of Galle
- Explore colonial architecture and cultural heritage of Galle
Landmarks/POIs Kalametiya Sanctuary Galle Fort - Day 15
Galle to Colombo Airport
Your guides transfer you to Colombo airport for departure. It's time to reflect on the memories from your birdwatching adventure throughout Sri Lanka and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
