Wildlife & Birding Tour of Sri Lanka

Kotugoda | Sigiriya | Hatton | Yala | Weligamanka

Negombo | Kitulgala | Nuwara Eliya | Yala | Galle

9 Nights | 10 Days

9 Nights | 10 Days

This journey explores Sri Lanka’s stunning ecological diversity, from rainforests and highland plains to coastal wetlands and arid jungles. It offers immersive wildlife and birdwatching experiences, including leopards, and migratory birds.

Theme

Wildlife

This expertly curated journey explores Sri Lanka’s rich natural heritage, from coastal lagoons and rainforest reserves to misty highland plains and arid jungles. Designed for keen birders and wildlife enthusiasts, the itinerary combines immersive field experiences with elegant accommodations and seamless logistics. Track endemics in ancient forests, observe leopard and elephant in the wild, and witness the seasonal spectacle of migratory birds along the southern wetlands—all set against the island’s breathtaking ecological diversity.

Highlights:

Boat ride along the Dutch Canal and Gin Oya near Waikkal through the mangroves to watch a variety of waterbirds. 

Birding around Kithulgala and the nearby Kelani Valley Forest Reserve in search of lowland endemics

A visit to Horton Plains National Park for primates, deer, highland bird species and endemic lizards.

Wildlife viewing from jeeps, and birding for dry-zone species and winter migrants at Yala and Bundala national parks. 

Explore the old Dutch Fort in Galle

Tea Experience tour in Nuwara Eliya

Travel Plans

DAY 01

Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo

  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport

  • Transfer to your resort in Negombo

  • Spend the rest of the day in leisure

  • Overnight at Negombo

DAY 01

Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo

DAY 02

Birding Boat Safari in Waikkal

DAY 02

Birding Boat Safari in Waikkal

  • Early morning and late afternoon boat rides on the Dutch Canal

  • Spot diverse waterbirds and lowland species among mangroves and wetlands

  • Overnight at Negombo


DAY 03

Negombo to Kitulgala

DAY 03

Negombo to Kitulgala

DAY 04

Birding in Kitulgala

DAY 04

Birding in Kitulgala

DAY 05

Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya

DAY 05

Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya

DAY 06

Horton Plains National Park & Hakgala Gardens

DAY 06

Horton Plains National Park & Hakgala Gardens

DAY 07

Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park

DAY 07

Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park

DAY 08

Wildlife & Birding in Yala

DAY 08

Wildlife & Birding in Yala

DAY 09

Bundala Wetlands & Transfer to Galle

DAY 09

Bundala Wetlands & Transfer to Galle

DAY 10

Departure from Colombo

DAY 10

Departure from Colombo

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