Birds Watching Packages
BIRD WATCHING PACKAGES
Sri Lanka, a tiny, friendly island provides immense opportunities for bird enthusiasts to explore and discover the beautiful world of small creatures with wings. Dream Round Tour organizes an array of birding , nature tour for bird enthusiasts, travelers and nature lovers. Our birding tour will truly unwind your senses with an unimaginable encounter with the lovely and colorful birds. Here is a glimpse of places covered under our birding tour packages. With plenty of resident and endemic birds, Sri Lanka is one of the most popular birding destinations across the globe. The best time to visit Sri Lanka for a birding tour is from November to April, as during this period, you can catch migrants as well as resident birds.
The Best time : The best time is November to April Because winter migrants also accompanied with island resident birds. There for you can count more than 250 Birds with this tour.
Our Target : We are targeting over 250 with all 33 endemics and also leopards ,sloth bare, Elephants,Lizards,Snakes
For Whom: Individual, Couple , Families or groups of up to 10
Extensions: At the end, you can be a relaxing in a tropical sandy beach as per your wish.
About Drives/Guides: All Our Drives and Guides are Sri Lankan’s .They are well experienced.
Transport : A/C Comfortable Mini Van / Car/ bus
Extra Activities:
Whale Watching
Elephant Riding
River Safari with fish Massaging
Fish Therapy
or you named it we do the rest…
Seasonal Activities:
Esala Perahera (kandy Procession) July to August
Adam’s Peak December to May
Main Attractions
Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometres (243 mi) southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast.Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park, Kumana was formerly known as Yala East National Park, but changed to its present name in 5 September 2006.
Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of Birds, the highlight being the Greater Flamingo, which migrate in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993. In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 245 kilometres (152 mi) southeast of Colombo.
Kaudulla National Park
Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres (122 mi) away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002 becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs.100,000 from entrance fees.Along with Minneriya and Girithale BirdLife International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area. Historically Kaudulla was one of the 16 irrigation tanks built by King Mahasen. Following a period of abandonment it was reconstructed in 1959. It now attracts and supports a variety of plant and animal life, including large mammals, fish and reptiles.
Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park is an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains.
Anawilundawa
Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary is located between the coast and the Chillaw – Puttalam railway line of the North-Western province of Sri Lanka and covers an extent of 1400hectares. Anawilundawa is the second RAMSAR wetland site in Sri Lanka and has proudly recorded the sighting of more than 20, 000 birds of 150 species! Anawilundawa is marshy and packed with luscious vegetation. Water lilies such as Olu and Manel crowd the water-logged soil which is surrounded by tall grass with patches of thick forest growing here and there. It is one of the finest wetlands in the island for sighting water birds. During the migration season, a large variety of birds can be seen using this area as feeding ground as well as breeding ground. An abundant number of Waterfowl are found here including the Little Grebe, Lesser Whistling Duck and the Cotton Teal. Migrant birds like the Sand-piper, Pintail, Garganey Common and Pintail Snipe are seen seasonally. In addition to these water birds, large numbers of Asian Open-bill and Little Cormorants alsonest here.
Muthurajawela Marsh
Muthurajawela Marsh is situated towards the southern part of Negombo. The boundaries span from Negombo lagoon (which also helps to create a costal eco system) and Kelaniya River situated at the northern tip of Colombo. Muthurajawela is in close proximity to Colombo.Muthurajawela Marsh is said to be the island’s largest saline peat bog. It is believed to have originated about 7000 years ago. There are some residuals which extend up to 500 years towards the history from now. Muthurajawela bears staggering species of flora and fauna. Numerically 192 flora and 209 fauna,excluding 102 species of birds have been discovered. Some indigenous floras and faunas have also been found in Muthurajawela marsh. Visitors may see water birds such as herons, egrets in abundance in the lagoon and the marsh. It is also a residence for 40 different species of fish, of which 15 falls under the category of indigenous fauna. The nocturnal animal, slender Loris, which is believed to be endangered, can be seen once in a blue moon
Knuckles Range
Lying 25km east of the city of Kandy, the Knuckles mountain range exists as a unique ecosystem separate from the rest of the central hills. Covering a distance of about 12 miles Knuckles extends roughly from the northwest to the southwest of Sri Lanka. Over 120 bird species recorded here include many endemic ones including the yellow-fronted barbet, dusky-blue flycatcher, Ceylon lorikeet, Ceylon grackle, yellow-eared bulbul and Layard’s parakeet.
Kithulgala Forest Reserve
The Kithulgala forest is a secondary rain forest situated beside the Kelani River, one of our longest rivers. There is a tributary flowing through the forest to this river. The forest reserve has a high biodiversity. Though it is mostly secondary forest, it’s faunal and floral diversity is very similar to a primary forest. Wild boar, Toque Macaque, Purple faced leaf monkey, and Barking deer are some of the interesting mammal species. Among the interesting bird species Red faced Malkoha, Ceylon Blue Magpie, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, Frog Mouth and Layard’s Parakeet are outstanding
Some of these parks are not opened all the year, and some have seasons to visit if you are targeting for bird watching, so let us know your requirements , we will let you know the availability.
Sinharaja Rain Forest
With an array of endemic species, Sinharaja national park is an excellent destination for bird watching. You get chance to check out some of the sheer varieties of birds such as Sri Lankan Frogmouth and Seredip Scops Owl. It is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to watch the several varieties of endemic birds. At Dream Round Tour, we specialise in organising amusing and entertaining birding Tour. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka for a birding tour, give us a call and we will help you to get the most out of it.
Yala National Park
With over 100 species of birds, Yala National Park is a place not to be missed by any bird enthusiast. Situated in south East of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park is surrounded by diverse eco systems, scrub plains, rocky outcrops, fresh water lakes, rivers and beaches and is home to a large number of animal and bird species. At Yala National Park, visitors get opportunities to spot Brown-capped Babbler, Sri Lanka Gray Hornbill, Sri Lanka Wood Shrike, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Malabar-pied Hornbill, Blue-faced & Shirkeer Malkoha, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Great & Eurasian Think-knee and more.
Sigiriya
From Negombo you will be taken to Sigiriya. On the way, you can explore the most fascinating birds at the couple of roadside birding stops such as Green Chestnut-headed & Blue-tailed Bee-eaters, House Swift, Common Iora, Indian Robin, Spot-billed Pelican, Thick-billed Flower pecker, Black-capped Bulbul and more. An overnight stay at Sigiriya will let you explore the wonderful bird species in the early morning. In Sigiriya, you can watch all dry zone birds, which you miss at other destinations.
Welcome the guests at the Airport by a Representative of Aliyah Tours
All Local Transfers and Sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
Entrance Fees for Sights Visited
Visit according to the program
One litter water bottle per day
Highway Tolls
All Local Taxes
Air tickets and insurance
Immunizations / Medical
Meals and accommodation
Video camera permits
Vehicle use for night life activities
Porter rage & Tips
Cost of beverage throughout the tour
Expenses of a personal nature
Any other services not specified above
Client should pay 50% of tour amount at the arrival and the rest can be paid during the tour or at the Airport where you’re ready for the departure.
You should provide accommodation and meals for the driver.
Cancellations within 01 to 06 days of the arrival date – 100% of the value of the booking
Cancellations within 07 to 13 days of the arrival date – 50% of the value of the booking
Cancellations within 14 to 28 days of the arrival date – 25% of the value of the booking
Cancellations beyond 30 days of the arrival date – not charge