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Sinharaja Rainforest Morning Bird watching walking Tour

By Licensed Nature Guide | Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka
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Free cancellation available
Price is £40 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 5-hour guided bird watching walk in Sinharaja Rainforest
  • Spot rare and endemic bird species with a local expert
  • Enjoy peaceful jungle trails surrounded by nature
  • Learn about Sri Lanka’s unique rainforest ecosystem

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lankagama School Rd, Deniyaya 81500, Sri Lanka
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Meet at the Forest Entress (Buy Entry Ticket $ 5)

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
£39.80 x 1 Adult£39.80
Total
Price is £39.80
Until Fri, 31 Jul

Pick up & drop off your area (Buy guide & entry $35 person)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This option includes hotel pickup and transport to the rainforest entrance. Entrance tickets and the guide fee of USD 35 per adult and USD 20 per child are not included.

Starting time: 04:00
Price details
£77.39 x 1 Adult£77.39
Total
Price is £77.39
Until Fri, 31 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed and Experienced Nature Guide
  • Inclusions
    5-Hour Guided Rainforest Walk
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Waterfalls
  • Inclusions
    Lunch Sri Lanka Rice and Curry
  • Inclusions
    Leech Socks
  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water
  • Exclusions
    Entrance Ticket
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (Optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Firework
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s most important rainforest on a morning bird watching tour in Sinharaja Rain Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 5-hour guided tour, starting early morning at Lankagama sinharaja forest entress 6:30 AM , offers the best opportunity to observe birds and wildlife when the forest is most active.

    The tour begins at the Lankagama entrance, a quiet and less-crowded access point that provides deeper forest trails and a more authentic rainforest experience. Walk through lush greenery, shaded paths, and small streams while listening to the calls of rare birds and learning about the unique ecosystem from an experienced local guide.

    Bird & Wildlife Watching Chances
    Bird watching chance: approximately 70% without rain an natural conditions
    Wildlife (animals, reptiles, butterflies): approximately 50%, depending on natural conditions

    Birds You May See
    Sinharaja is famous for its high number of endemic species. Possible sightings include:
    Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Red-faced Malkoha, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, Spot-winged Thrush, Malabar Trogon, Orange-billed Babbler, Black-naped Monarch, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, and Crested Serpent Eagle.
    Other wildlife may include giant squirrels, lizards, frogs, butterflies, and unique rainforest plants.

    Pickup and drop-off City (Booking Option Available)
    Negombo, Colombo, Udawalawe, Tangalle, Hambantota, Dikwella, Rekawa, Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, Talpe, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Ahungalle, Waskaduwa, Kalutara, Aluthgama, Bentota, Hiriketiya.

    Tour Details
    Tour Duration: Approximately 5 hours (Booking Option Available) meeting at the forest entrance.
    Duration with pickup and drop-off from before mention city (Booking Option Available): Approximately 10 hours, depending on travel distance.
    Meeting Point: Lankagama Entrance
    Lunch: Included: At the end of the tour, all guests are served a traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch, freshly prepared and enjoyed by everyone.

    Important Notes
    Bird and wildlife sightings depend on weather and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
    Comfortable walking shoes, long-sleeved clothing, insect repellent, and binoculars are highly recommended.
    This tour is conducted using eco-friendly and responsible tourism practices to help protect the rainforest and its wildlife.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lankagama School Rd, Deniyaya 81500, Sri Lanka
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka