Bird watching and Wildlife Tour (6 Days)

6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

All wildlife and nature lovers will certainly love the tour itinerary provided by Lakpura and enjoy a holiday filled with excitement. Some of the most enjoyed activities in Sri Lanka are wildlife safaris to some of the many National Parks that are located across the island. The island is currently home to about 7500 elephants while you can view herds of these gigantic animals roaming around. Parks and reserves are also home to leopards, deer, buffalo, sambar, sloth bear and many more endemic species.

What's Included

Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges).
Hotel Accommodation.
International / Domestic Airfare.
Any expenses of personal nature.
Entrance fees to the respective sites.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Bandaranaike International Airport OR Your Hotel in Colombo or Negombo

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    BIA > Colombo

    1 stop
  • 1
    Katunayake

    Arrival and transfer to hotel near Airport. Overnight stay at the hotel near Airport Possible highlights of birds: Brown hawk Owl, Indian Scope Owl, Red backed Flameback, Sri Lanka Swallow, Lesser Hill Mayna. Possible highlights of mammals: Brown Mongos, Ruddy Mongos, Indian Flying Fox.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Colombo > Udawalawe

    1 stop
  • 2

    Morning proceed to Udawalawa. Evening safari drive in Udawalawa National Park consisting grassland and forest in dry climatic conditions, looking for dry forest, open country and grassland birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Overnight stay at a hotel in Udawalawa. Possible highlights of birds: Crested Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Indian Peafowl, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker, Sirkeer Malkoha, Blue-faced Malkoha, Indian Scops Owl, Alexandrine Parakeet, Plum-headed parakeet, Ornage-breasted Green Pigeon, Marshall’s Iora, Crested Treeswift, Coppersmith Barbet, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Jerdon’s Bushlark, Blyth’s Pipit, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Lesser Adjutant, Ceylon Woodshrike, Indian Black Robin, Whitebrowed Bulbul, Jungle Prinia, Ashy Prinia, Plain Prinia, Grey-breasted Prinia, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Black-headed Munia, Rosy Starling. Possible highlights of mammals: Ruddy Mongoose, Asian Elephant, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Indian Flying Fox, Lesser Tube-nosed Bat

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Udawlawe > Yala

    1 stop
  • 3
    Yala National Park

    Morning drive to Lunugamwehera and visit Lunugamvehera National park and afternoon visit Yala National park Overnight stay at hotel in Thissamaharama. Possible highlights of birds: Great Thick-knee, Black and Yellow Bitterns, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Small Pratincole, Watercock, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue-faced Malkoha, Ceylon Woodshrike, Marshall’s Iora, Tawny-bellied Babbler, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Jungle Prinia, Rosy starling. Possible highlights of mammals: Chital, Samber, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear e, Leopard, Tufted Grey Langur e, Eurasian Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Ruddy Mongoose e, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Gerbil, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Hare e.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Yala

    1 stop
  • 4
    Yala National Park

    Morning safari drive in Yala National Park consisting wetlands, scrublands and forest in dry climatic conditions, looking for waterbirds, shorebirds, coastal seabirds, dry open country, forest and nocturnal birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Afternoon visit wetlands around Tissamaharama looking for waterbirds. Overnight stay at hotel in Thissamaharama Possible highlights of birds: Great Thick-knee, Black and Yellow Bitterns, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Small Pratincole, Watercock, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue-faced Malkoha, Ceylon Woodshrike, Marshall’s Iora, Tawny-bellied Babbler, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Jungle Prinia, Rosy starling. Possible highlights of mammals: Chital, Samber, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear e, Leopard, Tufted Grey Langur e, Eurasian Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Ruddy Mongoose e, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Gerbil, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Hare e.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Yala > Colombo

    1 stop
  • 5
    Yala National Park

    Morning or afternoon visit Yala National park. Overnight stay at hotel in Thissamaharama. Possible highlights of birds: Great Thick-knee, Black and Yellow Bitterns, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Small Pratincole, Watercock, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue-faced Malkoha, Ceylon Woodshrike, Marshall’s Iora, Tawny-bellied Babbler, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Jungle Prinia, Rosy starling. Possible highlights of mammals: Chital, Samber, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear e, Leopard, Tufted Grey Langur e, Eurasian Wild Boar, Golden Jackal, Striped-necked Mongoose e, Ruddy Mongoose e, Indian Grey Mongoose, Indian Gerbil, Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Hare e.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Colombo > BIA

    1 stop
  • 6
    Katunayake

    Morning drive to hotel near airport for departure. Midnight departure.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lakpura LLC

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Safaris
Car Tours
Involves Animals
Zombie
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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