Day 01 – Arrival / Negombo

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your representative at the arrival lounge.

• Transfer to Negombo – approximately a 20-minute drive.

• Relax and unwind at your beachside resort.

• Overnight stay at Ranweli Holiday Village, Negombo.

Day 02 – Negombo / Anawilundawa / Nawadankulama / Nochchiyagama

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Anawilundawa Wetland – approximately a 1-hour drive.

  • Enjoy bird watching at this man-made wetland, constructed in the 12th century AD.

  • The sanctuary is home to abundant birdlife, as well as mammals such as mouse deer, mongoose, and civets, plus reptiles and amphibians like monitors and tortoises.

• Transfer to Nawadankulama Tank (approximately 30 minutes).

  • A popular site for large flocks of migratory ducks, collared doves, and grey partridges.

• Overnight stay at Hotel Sinharagama, Nochchiyagama.

Day 03 – Wilpattu National Park

• Full-day safari at Wilpattu National Park with picnic meals.

  • Explore the vast dry zone jungle interspersed with lakes and sandy banks.

  • Spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, deer, and wild boar.

• Overnight stay at Hotel Sinharagama, Nochchiyagama.

Day 04 – Nochchiyagama / Sigiriya

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Sigiriya – approximately a 2-hour drive.

• Bird watching in Sigiriya Sanctuary.

  • The area surrounding the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a forest reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in birdlife.

  • Guided birding trip with an expert naturalist from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

• Lunch and relaxation at an Eco Lodge in Habarana, followed by an afternoon birding trip in the Habarana jungles.

• Overnight stay at Back of Beyond, Pidurangala.

Day 05 – Pidurangala

• Breakfast at the lodge.

• Morning bird watching in the garden.

  • The forest surroundings attract many species of birds and butterflies.

  • Elephant sightings are also possible, especially during the dry season.

• Evening garden walk in search of the elusive Slender Loris.

• Overnight stay at Back of Beyond, Pidurangala.

Day 06 – Pidurangala / Kitulgala

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Kitulgala – approximately a 4½-hour drive.

• Evening bird watching at Makandawa Rainforest Patch.

  • Home to endemic species such as the Chestnut-backed Owlet, Serendib Scops Owl, Ceylon Spurfowl, and Green-billed Coucal.

• Overnight stay at Kitulgala Adventures.

Day 07 – Kitulgala

• Early morning bird watching at Makandawa Rainforest.

• Return to campsite for breakfast and relaxation.

• Evening village bird watching tour.

• Overnight stay at Kitulgala Adventures.

Day 08 – Kitulgala / Tissamaharama / Bundala

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Tissamaharama – approximately a 5-hour drive.

• Evening bird watching safari in Bundala National Park.

  • A UNESCO Ramsar Wetland Site with over 197 bird species, including numerous migratory waterfowl.

  • Home to 383 plant species and 32 species of mammals.

• Overnight stay at Yala Lake Camp.

Day 09 – Yala National Park

• Full-day safari at Yala National Park with picnic meals.

  • One of Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations, covering 97,878 hectares.

  • Spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, deer, and a diverse range of birdlife.

• Overnight stay at Yala Lake Camp.

Day 10 – Tissamaharama / Departure

• Morning bird watching around Tissa Lake and nearby villages.

• Transfer to the airport for departure – approximately a 5-hour drive.

✅ Tour Includes

• Accommodation in the mentioned hotels.

• Meals as per the itinerary.

• Air-conditioned private transfers with an English-speaking chauffeur guide.

• All mentioned activities, safaris, and national park entrance fees.