Encounter 475 species, including 34 endemic birds of Sri Lanka.
The island is considered to have one of the best birding tours in the South Asian and South-East Asian regions.
Your private tour with a birding guide will lead you to encounters with resident, migratory and endemic birds across the country. Apart from the 34 endemic species, there are another 54 species that are endemic to Sri Lanka & India. Sri Lanka also has 240 migratory species that arrive during specific periods of the year; we can help you to plan your birding tour to coincide with those periods to get the most out of your holiday.
Your birding holiday to Sri Lanka will also lead you to discover the beauty and hospitality of the country.
Towering mountains, lush green tea estates, thundering waterfalls, golden beaches, ancient ruins, jungles, bars and temples, the list of encounters goes on and on. But all the while, your adventures across the island will remain anchored by amazing birding experiences.
Your Sri Lankan birding experience is designed to take you on a journey that helps you discover your next new favourite place. You will encounter rich culture, delicious cuisine, historical sites and a plethora of wildlife along the way!
Read MoreAlthough Sri Lanka is a small country in size, it has a wide range of climates and habitats that are home to many varieties of birds. The National Parks you will visit during your birding holiday to Sri Lanka play a huge role in protecting and preserving these habitats. Some Parks are only accessible by jeep safari, but others allow you to trek through them, letting you get close up sightings of our feathered friends. There are many resident nocturnal species, including 2 species of endemic owls, so night birding will also be an essential part of your Sri Lankan birding experience.
The variety of birds present in cities and other developed areas may come as a surprise to you. Although this is partly due to easy access to food, it is also because Sri Lankans have a very welcoming attitude towards wildlife. A great byproduct of this kindness is that, birdwatchers have excellent sightings wherever they go in Sri Lanka. So even when you’ve returned to your hotel after a fantastic day of birding, and are relaxing in the pool with a drink in your hand, the sightings are quite likely to continue!
Itineraries
14 days / 13 nights
Ornithologists’ Special – 14 Days Birding Tour
This one-of-a-kind birding tour will take you across diverse climatic zones in Sri Lanka to explore and observe some of Sri Lanka’s most unique...