Two of Sri Lanka’s “purest gems are her rich and varied wildlife and her equally rich and varied jungles. One-tenth of the island’s entire land area comes under the jurisdiction of the Department of Wild Life Conservation, which administrates and serves as the primary authority on all matters concerning wilderness areas and their fauna.
It takes the visitor only a few miles of travel, or perhaps only a short walk in town or country, to be convinced that Sri Lanka is a paradise for the bird watcher. There are more than 400 species found here, indigenous varieties as well as migrants.
The vast majority of birds, and also the prettiest, prefer the wooded regions. Most of them are widely distributed, spread from the lowlands to the foothills and on to the mountains. The best time to watch birds in the island is between the months of September and April, when thousands upon thousands of migrants arrive.
Arrival in Sri Lanka and transfer to Jetwing Colombo 7, Colombo for one night. Afternoon, visit Talangama Lake and birding highlights include Black and Yellow Bitters.
Jetwing Colombo 7
Deluxe Rooms
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 02
After breakfast leave for Rainforest Edge, Sinharaja for three nights.
Rainforest Edge
Standard Room
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 03
Morning and afternoon birding at Sinharaja Rainforest (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) for lowland endemics and mixed species bird flocks. According to a study of the mixed species bird on average 42 individual birds occur in the flocks, which makes this world’s largest mixed species bird flock. The mixed species Bird flock study of Sinharaja forest has been continuing since 1981 and is considered as the World’s longest studied bird flock study. Birding highlights include Red-faced Malkoha, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, White-faced Starling and Scaly Thrush. Late evening candle light dinner over the pool.
Rainforest Edge
Standard Room
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 04
Morning and afternoon birding at Sinharaja Rainforest.
Rainforest Edge
Standard Room
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 05
After breakfast leave for Palmstone Retreat, Kithulgala for two nights. Late evening candle light dinner.
Palmstone Retreat
Palm Stone Retreat – Nelum Double Room
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 06
Morning and afternoon visit Kelani Valley Forest Reserve, which is a lowland tropical rainforest rich in endemic fauna and flora. The Kelani Valley Forest Reserve is ideal for any missed lowland endemics such as Sri Lanka Myna, Green-billed Coucal, Spot-winged Thrush, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Brown-capped Babbler and Red-faced Malkoha.
Palm Stone Retreat
Palm Stone Retreat – Nelum Double Room
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 07
After breakfast leave for Jetwing Blue, Negombo for one night.
Jetwing Blue
Deluxe Rooms,
Bed and Breakfast Basis
Day 08
Transfer to International Airport for departure. Though it will be difficult to say goodbye, all good things come to an end. Hope to see you on your vacation with us. Until then have a pleasant stay.
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