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Wildlife & Bird Watching Tour

Wildlife · Private journey

Wildlife & Bird Watching Tour

A specialist safari and birding journey through Wilpattu, Minneriya, Sinharaja, Udawalawe and Yala.

13 days / 12 nightsPrivate tour10 stops
Price

Custom quotation

Journey overview

A route with room to breathe

A specialist safari and birding journey through Wilpattu, Minneriya, Sinharaja, Udawalawe and Yala. This is a private, flexible journey planned around your arrival time, travel style and preferred hotel category. Your driver-guide can adjust sensible stops and daily timing before the itinerary is confirmed.

Multiple national parks

Endemic rainforest birds

Private safari jeeps

Experienced naturalist guides

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day1

Negombo experience

Explore the fishing coast, lagoon, local market and Dutch-era canal with time to relax by the sea.

Activities: Multiple national parks

Meals: As stated in your quotation · Overnight: Negombo

Day2

Wilpattu experience

Take a private safari among natural lakes and forest, watching quietly for deer, birds, sloth bears and leopards.

Activities: Endemic rainforest birds

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Wilpattu

Day3

Wilpattu experience

Take a private safari among natural lakes and forest, watching quietly for deer, birds, sloth bears and leopards.

Activities: Private safari jeeps

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Wilpattu

Day4

Sigiriya experience

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore its water gardens, frescoes and panoramic summit views.

Activities: Experienced naturalist guides

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sigiriya

Day5

Polonnaruwa experience

Cycle or drive between the royal palace ruins, temples and stone sculptures of the medieval capital.

Activities: Multiple national parks

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Polonnaruwa

Day6

Kandy experience

Experience the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, a cultural performance and the hill capital's lively streets.

Activities: Endemic rainforest birds

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kandy

Day7

Nuwara Eliya experience

Travel through tea country for estate views, a factory visit, waterfalls and cool highland scenery.

Activities: Private safari jeeps

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day8

Sinharaja experience

Walk with a nature guide in Sri Lanka's UNESCO rainforest, listening for endemic birds and observing rich plant life.

Activities: Experienced naturalist guides

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sinharaja

Day9

Sinharaja experience

Walk with a nature guide in Sri Lanka's UNESCO rainforest, listening for endemic birds and observing rich plant life.

Activities: Multiple national parks

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sinharaja

Day10

Udawalawe experience

Explore open grassland and reservoirs on a private safari renowned for reliable elephant sightings.

Activities: Endemic rainforest birds

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Udawalawe

Day11

Yala experience

Join a responsible private jeep safari in search of elephants, birdlife and other dry-zone wildlife.

Activities: Private safari jeeps

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Yala

Day12

Galle experience

Walk the UNESCO-listed fort ramparts, lighthouse and atmospheric lanes with a knowledgeable local guide.

Activities: Experienced naturalist guides

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Galle

Day13

Departure

Travel privately to the airport with timing arranged around your confirmed departure flight.

Activities: Multiple national parks

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: To be confirmed

What is included

Private transportation in an air-conditioned, insured vehicle

Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Accommodation in the selected hotel category

Meals stated in the confirmed itinerary

Entrance fees and activities specifically listed in the final quotation

Unlimited bottled drinking water during touring

24-hour local ground support

Government taxes and service charges

Not included

International flights to and from Sri Lanka

Visa or ETA fees

Travel insurance

Meals and drinks not stated in the itinerary

Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls and tips

Optional activities not listed in the confirmed quotation

Helpful details

Good to know

Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. The route, pace, hotels, activities and meal plan can be adjusted before confirmation.

What hotel standard is included?

You can choose the hotel category. Your written quotation will name every proposed hotel and room type.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Transport and touring are arranged privately for your party unless your quotation clearly states otherwise.

How is the final price confirmed?

The final price depends on travel dates, party size, hotel category and selected activities. We provide a clear written quotation before payment.

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