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12 days

12 Days

Bird Watching & Wildlife Tour

A focused wildlife and culture circuit — dry-zone national parks, the ancient cities, Kandy’s tea country, the Ella train, and a Yala safari — sized for a shorter stay.

Highlights

  1. 01Wilpattu National Park and the ancient city of Anuradhapura
  2. 02Sigiriya Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park
  3. 03Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and tea country
  4. 04The Ella train, Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
  5. 05Yala National Park safari
  1. day 1

    West Coast

    Arrival & Dutch Canal Boat Trip

      Arrive at Colombo airport and drive to Negombo (approximately half an hour).

    • Days 2–3

      North Central Province

      Wilpattu & the Ancient City

        Negombo fish market, Wilpattu National Park, an Anuradhapura ancient city tour, and Mihintale Temple.

      • Days 4–5

        Central Province

        Lion Rock & Ancient Polonnaruwa

          Lion Rock Fortress, Pidurangala Temple, a Polonnaruwa ancient city tour, and Minneriya National Park.

        • Days 6–7

          Central Province

          Temple, Tea & Culture

            Dambulla Cave Temple, a herb and spice garden, a Kandy cultural show, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a tea factory visit, and a Kandy city tour.

          • Days 8–9

            Uva Province

            The Ella Train & Hill Country Trails

              Train trip to Ella, the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and Ravana Waterfall.

            • day 10

              Southern Province

              Yala Safari

                A full day safari in Yala National Park.

              • Days 11–12

                Sabaragamuwa Province

                Rainforest Birding & Departure

                  Birding and a nature walk through Sinharaja Rain Forest before transferring to the airport for departure.

                  What you might see

                  • Serendib Scops Owl — A rare, small owl species rediscovered in 2001, endemic to southwestern Sri Lanka.
                  • Sri Lanka Blue Magpie
                  • Red-faced Malkoha

                Your Sri Lanka starts with a conversation.

                Tell us what you would love to see, how you like to travel and how much time you have. We'll help you shape the journey.

                No complicated forms. Just a conversation about Sri Lanka.