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Featherd Trail

Here’s a 15-day itinerary focused on birdwatching in Sri Lanka, including Bundala and Kumana National Parks, with additional bird-rich locations and cultural experiences:

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15 Days / 14 Nights

Tour Highlights

  1. Relax in the capital city upon arrival.
  2. Waterbirds and migratory species en route to Sigiriya.
  3. Spot Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill and Green Bee-eaters in their natural habitats.
  4. Discover aquatic birds like Painted Storks and Spot-billed Pelicans during an afternoon safari.
  5. Highland species like Yellow-fronted Barbet and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.
  6. Montane bird species such as the Kashmir Flycatcher and Sri Lanka Bush Warbler.
  7. Full-day birding to see endemics like Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and Dull-blue Flycatcher.
  8. Black-necked Stork and Blue-tailed Bee-eater sightings during a safari.
  9. Ramsar wetland birdwatching with Flamingos, Eurasian Spoonbills, and other waders.
  10. Premier birdwatching destination featuring Black-capped Kingfisher and Lesser Adjutant.
  11. UNESCO World Heritage site with endemics like Sri Lanka Spurfowl and Malabar Trogon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

Activities: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to a hotel in Colombo. Rest and relax.

Accommodation: Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo to Sigiriya

Activities:

Visit Muthurajawela Wetlands en route, famous for waterbirds and migratory species.

Evening at the Sigiriya Sanctuary for forest-dwelling birds like Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill and Green Bee-eaters.


Accommodation: Sigiriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park

Activities:

Morning birdwatching around Sigiriya rock forests.

Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park, known for aquatic birds like Painted Storks and Spot-billed Pelicans.


Accommodation: Sigiriya.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy

Activities:

Stop at the Knuckles Mountain Range for highland species like Yellow-fronted Barbet and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.

Evening birdwatching in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Kandy.


Accommodation: Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Activities:

Morning drive to Nuwara Eliya.

Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden, home to montane species like Kashmir Flycatcher and Sri Lanka Bush Warbler.


Accommodation: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6: Horton Plains National Park

Activities: Full-day birdwatching at Horton Plains, spotting endemics like Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and Dull-blue Flycatcher.

Accommodation: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya to Yala

Activities:

Scenic drive to Yala, stopping for birding along the Tissamaharama wetlands.

Evening rest at the hotel.


Accommodation: Yala.

Day 8: Yala National Park

Activities: Full-day safari focusing on both big game and birdlife, including Black-necked Stork and Blue-tailed Bee-eater.

Accommodation: Yala.

Day 9: Yala to Bundala National Park

Activities:

Morning transfer to Bundala National Park, a Ramsar wetland famous for migratory waterbirds like Flamingos, Eurasian Spoonbills, and Waders.

Afternoon birding safari in Bundala.


Accommodation: Bundala area.

Day 10: Bundala to Kumana National Park

Activities: Drive to Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka's premier birdwatching site for species like Black-capped Kingfisher and Lesser Adjutant.

Accommodation: Near Kumana (Arugam Bay or Okanda).

Day 11: Kumana National Park

Activities: Full-day birdwatching in Kumana, exploring wetlands, mangroves, and lagoons.

Accommodation: Near Kumana.

Day 12: Kumana to Sinharaja Rainforest

Activities: Transfer to Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO site known for endemics like Sri Lanka Spurfowl and Malabar Trogon.

Accommodation: Sinharaja.

Day 13: Sinharaja Rainforest

Activities: Full-day guided birdwatching trek, exploring dense rainforest trails.

Accommodation: Sinharaja.

Day 14: Sinharaja to Colombo

Activities: Return to Colombo, stopping for birdwatching at wetlands and waterbodies along the route.

Accommodation: Colombo.

Day 15: Departure

Activities: Morning at leisure or optional visit to Talangama Wetlands for birding before your flight.

Transfer: To Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

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Tour Exclusions

  • Sightseeing entrance charges (unless specified)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Late checkouts & early check-in charges
  • Air-tickets
  • Camera & video permits
  • Travel Insurance
  • Guide/driver tips

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