DAY 01 : AIRPORT / COLOMBO
Arrive at the airport and be met by our representative and transferred to Hotel in Colombo.
City Tour & Bird Watching at Bellanwila ,Attidiya.
The City Tour will include places of Tourist interest such as Old parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Buddhist Hindu Temple and Town Hall.
P.M BELLANWILA – ATTIDIYA SANCTUARY.
A marshland just of Colombo with urban surroundings. Yellow, Chestnut (Cinnamon) and Black Bitterns, Watercock, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Blyth’s Reed and Pallas’s Grasshopper Warblers, Loten’s (Long – billed) Sunbird.
Overnight stay at Galle Face Hotel - Colombo.
DAY 02: COLOMBO / KANDY
After breakfast leave for Kandy.
En route visit Elephant Orphanage – Pinnawala.
ELEPHANT ORPHANGE
Pinnawala, Visit the Elephant Orphanage, the foster – home of elephants of different age and size feeding, bathing, playing together and even mating. These have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. There are even little baby calves born in captivity.
Next visit the Botanical Garden Peradeniya.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and later made in to a Botanical Garden during the British regime.
This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. The diversity of trees creates diverse habitats for many species of birds such as Hill Mynah, Tickell’s Blue flycatcher, Magpie robin, black-headed Oriole and endemic Sri Lanka Hanging parrot and Layard’s Parakeet.
Overnight Stay at Swiss Residence Hotel - Kandy.
DAY 03: KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
Early proceed to visit Udawatte Kele.
UDAWATTAKELE SANCTUARY
This is a trek of rainforest rich in species that has enjoyed protection from historical times. It supports many species of bird life. Some of the common birds are Layard’s Parakeet, Gold-fronted and Blue-winged Leafbirds, Spotted and Emerald Doves, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Yellow-fronted, Crimson-fronted and Brown-headed barbets and Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
NUWARA ELIYA
The Hill country of Sri Lanka is a sight to behold. After
the heat of the low lands of Sri Lanka, the diversity
of temperature and scenery of the high lands is incredible.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela, are three popular
hill stations of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya being the highest,
situated over 6000 feet above sea level is also called
“Little England”. As this is where the British
built themselves a home away from home.
The winding road that leads to the hill country through
tea plantations that carpet the hills to extents beyond
sight, the water falls that meander cascading down the
hills, the misty valleys and scenery are certainly awe
inspiring.
One who drives up to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo [a four
hour drive] will find it impossible to accept it to be
a part of the same country.
TEA FACTORY
Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory enroute. Sri
Lanka being famous for its “Ceylon Tea” has
added cheers to many the world over for more than a century.
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry
atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and the colonial
air. (Nuwara Eliya is also known as “Little England”)
NUWARA ELIYA CITY TOUR
Drive through the little town of Nuwara Eliya observing
the well-maintained buildings of colonial Architecture.
Visit the busy market where the tea plantation workers
rush in and out with their days provisions. Visit the
lake Gregory built for generating power during the British
Colonial age but now a feature that adds beauty to the
city.
VICTORIA PARK
An ornamental park in the heart of town that has gained
a reputation for birds.
Eurasian Blackbird, Indian Blue robin, Pied thrush and
Grey Tit are commonly seen.
DAY 04 : NUWARA ELIYA / KITHULGALA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Kithulgala.
En route visit
HAKGALA BOTANICAL GARDENS
Hakgala Botanical Gardens which was home for many highland
bird species. This garden was expanded during the British
period and has a wide variety of flowers, including an
excellent collection of orchids.
Check in at Rafters Retraet. – Kithulgala.
P.m. corss the Kelani river by canoe
an enter “Bandara Kele” a remanent of the
virgin forest. Kithulgala
KITHULGALA
A rain forest across the Kelani River from Kithulgala
resthouse, east of Colombo. At the foot of the central
mountain massif, this is the area of higest rainfall in
Sri Lanka. Mountain and rufous-bellied Hawk-Eagles, Besra
Sparrowhawk, Crested Goshawk, Pompadour Green Pigeon,
Ceylon Frogmouth, Ceylon(Malabar) Trogon, Ediblr-nest
Swift(Indian Swiftler), Three-toed (Oriental Dwarf) and
stork-billed Kingfishers, Lesser Yellow-naped Woodpecker,
Indian Blue Chat(Robin), Green and Largo-billed Leaf Warblers,
Layard’s (Brown-breasted) Flycatcher, Paradise Flycatcher,
Indian Scimitar Babbler, Gold- fronted Chloropsis(Leafbird),
Ceylon Crested Drongo.
Overnight stay at Rafters Retreat – Kithulgala.
DAY 05 : KITHULGALA / RATHNAPURA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Rathnapura.
Check in at Rathnaloka Hotel.
p.m. Visit the forest.
RATHNAPURA
Garden and surroundings of Rathnaloka Tour Inn near Ratnapura
east of Colombo, 30 m above sea level. Blossom-headed
(Plum-headed) parakeet, Edible-nest Swift (Indian Swiftlet
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Brown-headed Barbet, Brown-capped
pygmy Woodpecket, Indian Pitta, Black headed Cuckoo- Shrike,
White-browned bulbul, White-throated(Tawny-bellied) Babbler,(Asia)
Brown Flycathcer.
GILIMALE FOREST.
A rain forest north-east of Rathnapura. Pompadour Green
Pigeon, Green Imperial Pigeon, Ceylon (Malabar) Trogon,
Three-toed(Oriental Dwarf) Kingfisher, Lesser Yellow-naped
Woodpecker, Indian Blue Chat(Robin), Green and Large-billed
Leaf Warblers, Layard’s (Brown-breasted) Flycatcher,
Indain Scimitar Babbler, Gold – fronted Chloropsis
(Leafbird), Ceylon Crested Drongo.
Overnight at Hotel Rathnaloka – Rathnapura.
DAY 06 : RATHNAPURA
Leave Hotel for Sinharaja with a pick nick Breakfast pack.Bird
Watching at Sinharaja forest.
SINHARAJA FOREST
A large rain forest south of Rathnapura, one of the best
remaining in the Island. Black Eagle, Mountain and Rufous-bellied
Hawk-Eagles, Besra Sparrowhawk, Krested Goshawk, Pompadour
Green Pigeon, Indian Cuckoo, Red winged Crested (Chestnut-winged)
Chuckoo, Ceylon frogmouth, Ceylon (Malabar) Trogon, Brown
–throated Spinetail Swift (Brown –backed Needletail),
Edible-nest Swift(Indian Swiftlet), Lesser Yellow-naped
Woodpecker, Indian Blue Chat(Robin), Green and Large-billed
Leaf Warblers, Scaly thrush, Layard’s (Brown-breasted)Flycatcher,
Paradise Flycatcher, Indian Scimitar Babbler, Gold –
fronted Chloropsis (Leafbird),Ceylon Crested Drongo. Among
other animals, vry likely to be seen here are the endemic
Purple-faced Leaf Monkey and the Giant Squirrel.
p.m. at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Rathnaloka – Rathnapura.
DAY 07 : RATHNAPURA / EMBILIPITIYA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Embilipitiya. Check in at
Centuria Hotel - Embilipitiya.
Overnight at Hotel Centuria Hotel Embilipitiya.
DAY 08 : EMBILIPITIYA / TISSAMAHARAMAYA.
Leave Hotel for Udawalawe with a pick nick Breakfast pack.
Bird Watching at Udawalawe.
UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
A mix of habitats in the dry zone:grassland, scrubland,
tall forest and water-associated. South of the hill zone,
near Embilipitiya. Spotbilled Pelican, Lesse Adjutant
and other water Birds, Grey –headed Fishing Eagle
and other raptors, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Blossomheaded
(Plum-headed)parakeet, Blue-faced Malkoha, Sirkeer(Malkoha),
Indian Plaintive (Grey-bellied) Chckoo, Brown Fish owl,
Crested Tree Swift, MALABAR pied Hornbill, Forest Wagtail,
Blyth’s pipit, Yellow-fronted Pied(Yellow-crowned)
Woodpecker, Indian Pitta, Yellow-eyed Babbler,Large (Jungle)
Prinia. The Park is especially good for Indian Elephant.
Leave for Tissmaharamaya.
Check in at Hotel Chandrika.
p.m. Bird Watching around Tissamaharama and Weeraviala.
TISSAMAHARAMAYA
Five large tanks (reservoirs) around Tissamaharamaya in
the south – east. With paddy fields and urban surroundings.
Yellow, Chestnut (Cinnamon) and Black Bitterns, Cotton
Teal (Pygmy-goose), Pheasant- tailed Jacana, Watercock
and many other water birds, Blue faced Malkoha, Brown
Fish Owl, Stork billed Kingfisher, Black – backed
Yellow (White napped) Woodpecker, Clamorous reed Warbler.
Overnight stay at Hotel Chandrika - Tissamaharamaya.
DAY 09 :TISSAMAHARAMAYA / INDURUWA
Leave for Hikkaduwa with a pick nick Breakfast pack. En
route visit National Park Bundala for Bird Watching.
BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK.
A large park in the dry zone comprising scrubland, grass
flats, monsoon forest and rock out crops with waterholes;
it includes much of the south –east coast of the
island. Spot-billed Pelican, Lesser Adjutant, Black –
necked Stork, Grey – Headed Fishing Eagle, Great
stone-plover ( Great Thick – Knee), Yellow wattled
Lapwing and other waders, pied Crested Cuckoo, Blue-faced
Malkoha, Sirkeer (Malkoha), Indian Paintive (Grey –
Bellied) Cuckoo, Jungle Owlet, Indian and Long-tailed
(Jerdon’s) Nightjars, Crested Tree Swift, Malabar
Pies Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Pied (Yellow-cowned) and
Black backed Yellow (White-naped) Woodpeckers, Indian
Pitta, Ashy-crowned, Finch-Lark(Sparrow Lark), Large(Jungle)Prinia,
Brahminy Mynah (Starling) Baya Weaver.
Some of the animals likely to be seen are the Indian Elephant.
Spotted Deer,(Chital) Sambhur, Golden Jackal, Ruddy Mongoose,
Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wild Boar and Marsh and Estuarine
Crocodiles.P.m Check in at Hotel in Induruwa for Beach
Stay.
Induruwa
At leisure – Beach Stay with many choices of spending
your time. Leisurely strolling on the Golden Beaches enthralled
in the magical atmosphere.
Lazing on a Sun deck reading a book of you choice, and
sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple,
Mango, Banana.
Overnight stay at Emerald Bay Beach Hotel – Induruwa.
DAY 10 :HIKKADUWA / AIRPORT
Breakfast at Hotel and transfer to Airport for Departure.
**** TOUR END WITH Don Voyage ****
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Ø Welcome at the airport by our representative
on arrival.
Ø Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa
in Air-conditioned Vehicles
Ø The accommodation in ingle Room in the hotels
mentioned or similar
Ø Bed and Breakfast Basis (Room + Breakfast)
Ø Air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking
Guide (Bird Expert) will be provided. ( A/C Car)
ABOVE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
# Entrance fees & Jeep hire charges to visit reserve
to be paid directly as applicable for different programs.
(Entrance Fees are Subject to Change Without Prior Notice)
Jeep at Rathnapura = 35 - 45 USD Approximately
Jeep at Embilipitiya = 30 - 35 USD Approximately
Jeep at Bundala = 30 - 35 USD Approximately
Entrance fees to the following sights. (approximately
)
Sinharaja Forest USD 06 per person – Bird Watching
Site
Udawalawe USD 17 per person – Bird Watching Site
Bundala USD 17 per person – Bird Watching Site
Elephant Orphanage USD 05 Per Person
Botanical Gardens USD 03 Per Person - Bird Watching Site
# Video and Camera permits.
# Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters,
laundry, telephones, etc.
# Air Port Taxes
# Lunch, Dinner and Entrance fees to through out the tour.
# Any other services not specified above.
IMPORTANT
The official Check in time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
The official Check Out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs
