Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
Morning: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Meet and greet by the tour guide. Transfer to a hotel in Colombo.
Afternoon: Rest and relaxation after the flight.
Evening: Briefing about the birding tour, followed by a leisurely walk around the hotel premises or nearby parks for some introductory birdwatching.
Overnight Stay: Colombo
Day 2: Colombo to Kitulgala
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Kitulgala, a rainforest region known for its endemic bird species.
Afternoon: Birdwatching session in the Makandawa Forest Reserve, a prime spot for spotting species like the Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Green-billed Coucal, and Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill.
Evening: Explore the Kelani River area, which offers more birding opportunities.
Overnight Stay: Kitulgala
Day 3: Kitulgala to Sinharaja Rainforest
Morning: Early morning birdwatching around the Kitulgala Forest area. Departure to Sinharaja Rainforest after breakfast.
Afternoon: Arrival at Sinharaja and check-in at a nearby lodge.
Evening: Birdwatching in the Sinharaja buffer zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot endemics like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, and Layard's Parakeet.
Overnight Stay: Near Sinharaja Rainforest
Day 4: Sinharaja Rainforest
Full Day: Full-day birding trek inside Sinharaja Rainforest. With a guide, explore deeper into the forest to spot rarities like the Sri Lanka Thrush, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, and Sri Lanka Scaly Thrush.
Overnight Stay: Near Sinharaja Rainforest
Day 5: Sinharaja to Tissamaharama (via Udawalawe)
Morning: Early morning birdwatching session in Sinharaja. Depart for Tissamaharama via Udawalawe National Park.
Afternoon: Birding safari in Udawalawe National Park, known for raptors like the Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, and wetland birds such as Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis.
Evening: Continue to Tissamaharama.
Overnight Stay: Tissamaharama
Day 6: Bundala National Park
Full Day: Full-day birdwatching in Bundala National Park, a Ramsar wetland famous for waterbirds, waders, and migrants. Key species include Greater Flamingo, Eurasian Spoonbill, and Black-necked Stork. The park is also a hotspot for migratory birds during the season.
Overnight Stay: Tissamaharama
Day 7: Yala National Park
Morning: Early morning departure for Yala National Park. Focus on birdwatching in the park's lagoons and scrubland areas. Spot the Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Brown-capped Babbler, and Black-necked Stork.
Afternoon: Continue birdwatching in Yala, also keeping an eye out for other wildlife like elephants and leopards.
Overnight Stay: Tissamaharama
Day 8: Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliya
Morning: Early morning birdwatching around the Tissamaharama tanks.
Afternoon: Depart for Nuwara Eliya, the highland region. En route, stop for birdwatching at various points, including Ravana Falls.
Evening: Birdwatching in Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya, where you can spot montane species like the Pied Thrush, Kashmir Flycatcher, and Sri Lanka White-eye.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 9: Horton Plains National Park
Full Day: Early departure to Horton Plains National Park. Full-day birdwatching in this highland area. Key species include the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Dull-blue Flycatcher, and Yellow-eared Bulbul.
Evening: Return to Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya to Colombo (via Kandy)
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Colombo with a stop in Kandy for a visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where you can spot more bird species like the Lesser Hill Myna and Black-capped Bulbul.
Afternoon: Continue to Colombo.
Evening: Free time in Colombo for relaxation or optional sightseeing.
Overnight Stay: Colombo
Day 11: Departure
Morning: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
