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Birdwatching Walk in Ritigala from Habarana
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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
This tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through forested mountains of Ritigala in search of elusive birdlife. Hike through evergreens and come across ruins steeped in history. Reward yourself with a brilliant flash of tail or glimpse of bright plumage amongst the greenery. View some of the other wildlife that make their home in the mountain range.
What's Included
Nature hike
Highly recommended for Bird Watching.
Commentary and advice from knowledgeable safari guide.
Gratuities
Food and Drink
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
What to expect
You will be able to start the tour at either 6:30 am or 3:30 pm from Ganawelpola. Your English-speaking birding guide will meet you in Habarana. Bring sufficient water for the hike, and don’t forget your binoculars. If you are a photography enthusiast, it would also be a good idea to bring your camera with the flash disabled.
Ritigala is a mountain range that is famed for its ancient monastic ruins. The natural beauty of these mountains and its rare wildlife, often go unnoticed. The forests of Ritigala can be separated into Dry Mixed Evergreen Forests on the lower heights, Tropical Montana Forests in the middle, and Upper Montana Forests near the top of the mountain range. They are host to a number of species of birds, including the Black-capped Bulbul, Brown-capped Babbler, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Ceylon Grey Hornbill.
Your guide will take you on hidden trails, where you can see many species of birds abd other wildlife. He will explain the identification characteristics and calls of the birds, so that you can know them better.
At 8:30 am, if you started in the morning; or at 5:30 pm, if your tour began in the evening, you will be completing your two hour birding tour.
Ritigala is a mountain range that is famed for its ancient monastic ruins. The natural beauty of these mountains and its rare wildlife, often go unnoticed. The forests of Ritigala can be separated into Dry Mixed Evergreen Forests on the lower heights, Tropical Montana Forests in the middle, and Upper Montana Forests near the top of the mountain range. They are host to a number of species of birds, including the Black-capped Bulbul, Brown-capped Babbler, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Ceylon Grey Hornbill.
Your guide will take you on hidden trails, where you can see many species of birds abd other wildlife. He will explain the identification characteristics and calls of the birds, so that you can know them better.
At 8:30 am, if you started in the morning; or at 5:30 pm, if your tour began in the evening, you will be completing your two hour birding tour.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Lakpura LLC
Tags
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bird Watching
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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