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14-Day Wildlife & Birding Tour

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14-Day Wildlife & Birding Tour

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14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS

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Experience the best of Sri Lanka’s wildlife and birdlife on this 14-day adventure across the island’s most iconic national parks and nature reserves. From the lagoons of Negombo to the dense जंगल of Wilpattu, the elephant gatherings of Minneriya, and the bird-rich wetlands of Kumana and Bundala, this journey is a paradise for nature lovers.

Spot leopards in Yala, observe elephants up close in Udawalawe, and explore the biodiversity of the Sinharaja Rainforest. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers, this tour offers an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka’s natural wonders.

TOUR DETAILS

Day 1–2 : Lagoon Bird Watching

Highlights

  • Arrival in Colombo

  • Lagoon bird watching experience

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Activities

  • Airport pickup

  • Transfer to Negombo hotel

  • Relax after flight

  • Evening lagoon boat ride

  • Spot kingfishers, herons, and egrets

       Overnight: Negombo

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Day 3–4: Wilpattu National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Wilpattu National Park

  • Unique “Willus” (natural lakes)

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Activities

  • Full-day jeep safari

  • Spot leopards, sloth bears, and deer

  • Wildlife photography

       Overnight: Wilpattu / nearby

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Day 5–6: Minneriya – Elephant Gathering

Highlights

  • Visit Minneriya National Park / Kaudulla National Park

  • Famous elephant gathering

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Activities

  • Jeep safari

  • Witness hundreds of elephants

  • Nature and wildlife viewing

       Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana

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Day 7: Sigiriya / Habarana Birding

Highlights

  • Birding in Habarana

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Activities

  • Early morning jungle birding

  • Spot endemic bird species

  • Nature walk

       Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana

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Day 8–9: Kumana Bird Sanctuary

Highlights

  • Visit Kumana National Park

  • One of Sri Lanka’s top birding  destinations

Activities

  • Bird watching safari

  • Spot flamingos, pelicans, and painted storks

  • Lagoon exploration

       Overnight: Kumana / Arugam Bay

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Day 10–11: Yala National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Yala National Park

  • World-famous leopard sightings

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Activities

  • Jeep safari

  • Spot leopards, crocodiles, elephants, and birds

  • Wildlife photography

       Overnight: Yala / nearby

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Day 12: Bundala National Park

Highlights

  • Visit Bundala National Park

  • Migratory bird hotspot

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Activities

  • Bird watching safari

  • Lagoon exploration

  • Spot flamingos and migratory birds

       Overnight: Hambantota / Yala

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Day 13: Udawalawe Elephant Experience

Highlights

  • Visit Udawalawe National Park

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Activities

  • Visit Elephant Transit Home

  • Observe elephant feeding

  • Safari experience

       Overnight: Udawalawe

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Day 14: Sinharaja Rainforest & Departure

Highlights

  • Explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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Activities

  • Guided rainforest trek

  • Spot rare endemic birds and wildlife

  • Departure transfer

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