Travel Distance: 71 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 2 Hours

• As you arrive at the airport, you will be picked up by our specialized bird watching tour guide upon your arrival and transferred to your accommodation near Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary
• Check-in and relax after your journey.

• Wake up early to begin your bird watching adventure.
• Enjoy a guided bird watching tour at Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary.
• Anawilundawa encompasses three distinct ecosystems: the coast, mangroves, and freshwater tanks, making it one of Sri Lanka's six RAMSAR Wetlands.
• The sanctuary comprises nine tanks, six of which are manmade cascading tanks, including Pinkattiya, Maradansola, Anawilundawa, Mayyawa, Surawila, and Vellawali.
• This unique ecological system creates an ideal nesting ground for hundreds of bird species.
• Anawilundawa is home to approximately 150 bird species, as well as various fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
• Bird species commonly found here include herons, the open bill, great cormorants, white ibises, storks, pheasant-tailed jacanas, and purple swamphens.
• Popular among birdwatchers and nature lovers, Anawilundawa offers opportunities to spot rare birds and observe their behavior in their natural habitat.
• Take breaks for photography and bird watching sessions.
• Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Travel Distance: 155 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 3 Hours & 40 Minutes

• Wake up in the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and head out to Sigiriya.
• Check in to the hotel in Sigiriya and relax.
• Late afternoon, enjoy bird watching at Sigiriya sanctuary. As a certified forest reserve, Sigiriya Rock provides a great opportunity for bird viewing.
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sigiriya sanctuary is a birdwatcher's paradise with its dense forests and canopies.
• Encircled by enormous artificial reservoirs, Sigiriya draws a multitude of endemic and migratory avian species.
• Today, tourists can take pleasure in bird watching while taking in Sigiriya's historical significance and natural beauty.
• Return to your Sigiriya hotel for an overnight stay.

• Take a morning stroll in the Habarana jungle to observe various species, including eagles, swifts, swallows, migratory birds, and resident birds.
• Immerse yourself in the rhythms of rural life with a village tour in Hiriwadunna. Join this 2.5 hour Habarana Village tour for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the nature and culture of a real Sri Lankan village.
• Feel the gentle sway of a bullock cart as it traverses rustic paths.
• Step into the past with a visit to a traditional village house, where warm smiles and hospitality await.
• Wander through lush farmlands, breathing in the earthy scent of the countryside.
• Opt for a leisurely bicycle ride around Sigiriya, the wind in your hair as you pedal through picturesque landscapes.
• Return to your Sigiriya hotel for overnight stay.

Travel Distance: 200 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 5 Hours

• After brekafst take a lovely drive to Nuwara Eliya from Sigiriya, which provides views of misty mountains, waterfalls, and tea plantations.
• While travelling, make stops at highland birding locations like the Hakgala Botanical Garden and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya.
• After arriving in the afternoon, settle into your lodging in Nuwara Eliya.
• Enjoy the cool weather or spend the evening visiting Nuwara Eliya town.
• Spend the night in Nuwara Eliya.

Travel Distance: 177 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 5 Hours

• Early morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park, known for its unique ecosystem and birdlife.
• Enjoy bird watching along the trails of Horton Plains, with opportunities to spot endemic species such as the Sri Lanka whistling thrush, Sri Lanka bush warbler, and yellow-eared bulbul.
• Return to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya to refresh, check out, and proceed to Sinharaja
• Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best bird watching destinations in Sri Lanka.
• Arrive in Sinharaja and check into your accommodation.
• Dinner & overnight stay at Sinharaj Hotel.

• Discovering the many paths and forest habitats during a full day of bird viewing at Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve.
• Keep a watch out for a wide variety of bird species, such as endemic specialties, colourful tropical birds, and woodland inhabitants.
• Take pleasure in picnics in Sinharaja's verdant environs.
• When the evening comes, get back to your lodging for dinner and rest.
• Spend the evening at Sinharaja

Travel Distance: 124 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 3 Hours

• Before checkout from the hotel, you may have the opportunity for early morning bird watching in Sinharaja .
• Look out for endemic species such as the Sri Lanka blue magpie, Sri Lanka spurfowl, and red-faced malkoha.
• After leaving your Sinharaja lodging, head towards Colombo.
• Enjoy the breathtaking drive through Sri Lanka's countryside en way.
• Once you've arrived in Colombo, check into your hotel and give yourself some time to relax.
• In the afternoon, take in the sights of Colombo, including Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, and Galle Face Green.
• Evening: Savour dinner at a neighbourhood eatery and take in Colombo's exciting nightlife.
• Staying the night in Colombo

Travel Distance: 32 KM | Travel Time: Approx. 40 Minutes drive

• After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport, marking the end of your bird watching tour.