Embark on a fascinating Sinharaja Bird Watching Day Tour, starting at 6:30 AM, where you'll be guided by an expert bird-watching guide through the pristine Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for its incredible biodiversity, Sinharaja is home to over 20 endemic bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.
With binoculars provided, you'll have the perfect opportunity to spot vibrant species such as the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, and Green-billed Coucal, among others. As you traverse the lush trails, your guide will share insights into the unique behaviors and habitats of these birds, enriching your experience.
Midway through the tour, enjoy a traditional local lunch, allowing you to savor authentic Sri Lankan flavors amidst the tranquil surroundings of the rainforest. This tour offers an unforgettable journey into one of Sri Lanka's most treasured natural habitats, perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.
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Sinharaja Rain Forest, UNESCO named a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Is an ideal day trip for nature enthusiasts who visit Sri Lanka. The trip starts at 6 am from Colombo and will take 3 hours to r...
Sinharaja Rain Forest, UNESCO named a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Is an ideal day trip for nature enthusiasts who visit Sri Lanka. The trip starts at 6 am from Colombo and will take 3 hours to reach the entrance of Sinharaja Rain Forest. You can decide on how faryou are going to walk inside the jungle depending on your capacity. You can have your lunch once you come out of jungle or ask our driver to organise you a picnic meal so you can enjoy the meals during the picnic.
Visiting Sinharaja Rain forest during Sinharaja day tour - Sinnharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve's name translates as Kingdom of the Lion.
The reserve is only 21 km (13 mi) from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km (4.3 mi) from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife is not as easily seen as at dry-zone national parks such as Yala. There are about 3 elephants and the 15 or so leopards are rarely seen. The most common larger mammal is the endemic Purple-faced Langur.
An interesting phenomenon is that birds tend to move in mixed feeding flocks, invariably led by the fearless Greater Racket-tailed Drongo and the noisy Orange-billed Babbler. Of Sri Lanka's 26 endemic birds, the 20 rainforest species all occur here, including the elusive Red-faced Malkoha, Green-billed Coucal and Sri Lanka Blue Magpie.
Reptiles include the endemic Green pit viper and Hump-nosed vipers, and there are a large variety of amphibians, especially tree frogs. Invertebrates include the endemic Common Birdwing butterfly and the inevitable leeches.
English Speaking Guide
Comfortable A/C Vehicle
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Mineral Water Bottle
All Government Tax & Charges
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Any Other Tour Service Not Mentioned Above