Bird Watching 10 Days

Arrival and welcome at the airport by an Overa Tours representative and transfer to the Kitulgala hotel.
Relax & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the Kitulgala Hotel.
Makandawa Rainforest Reserve in Kitulgala is a hidden ecological gem in Sri Lanka, offering a serene retreat into nature’s raw beauty and rich biodiversity. This lush lowland rainforest is a paradise for bird lovers, home to an impressive variety of endemic and rare bird species. Among the remarkable sightings are the Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Woodpigeon, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, and Yellow-fronted Barbet. Other avian highlights include the White-faced Starling, Black-throated Munia, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Blue Magpie, Dollarbird, and the elusive Ashy-headed laughingthrush. The best season to visit Kitulgala’s Makandawa Rainforest Reserve to see migrant birds is during the northern hemisphere winter months, specifically from November to March.
After the bird watching, return to the Kitulgala Hotel.
Relax & Overnight Stay at the Hotel.

After breakfast, visit the bird watching at the Kitulgala area. Transfer to the Nuwara Eliya hotel.
Relax & overnight stay.

Early morning proceeds to Horton Plains National Park.
Horton Plains National Park was called ‘Maha-Eliya Tenna. It was renamed during British rule and declared a national park in 1988. With a unique ecosystem comprising montane grasslands and subtropical montane cloud forests. Home to around 750 plant species and diverse fauna, including 24 mammals, 87 birds, 15 amphibians, and several endemic reptiles, its most iconic residents include the Sambar deer, Sri Lankan Leopard, and the endangered Red slender loris.
Horton Plains is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, featuring 21 endemic bird species, including the Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Orange-billed Babbler, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, and Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, with four species the Sri Lanka Magpie, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka White-eye, and Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon found only in Horton Plains. There are also a variety of migrant birds such as the Alpine Swift, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain-hawk Eagle, and Black-winged Kite. The park's misty climate, varying between 5°C and 27°C, enhances its ethereal charm, particularly at natural landmarks like the sheer precipice of World’s End and the scenic Baker’s Falls, making it a prime destination for trekking and wildlife tourism.
Relax & Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Yala. Relax & overnight stay at Yala Hotel.

 Early morning proceeds to Bundala National Park.
Bundala National Park is Sri Lanka’s first Ramsar wetland site and an internationally acclaimed birding destination. Originally declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and upgraded to a national park in 1993, Bundala spans 6,218 hectares of diverse landscapes including thorny scrublands, lagoons, marshes, dunes, and waterways. This unique ecosystem supports nearly 200 bird species, including around 150 migratory birds such as flamingos, blue-tailed bee-eaters, and forest wagtails, making it a critical wintering ground for long-distance migrants from Eurasia. The park is also home to resident birds like pelicans, herons, cormorants, and Sri Lanka junglefowl. Recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2005, Bundala’s biodiversity includes 383 plant species, 32 mammals like elephants, leopards, and sloth bears, and five species of sea turtles that nest along its coastal stretch. It’s a hot, dry climate from May to September, and peak birdwatching season from September to March, attracting nature lovers and
wildlife enthusiasts year-round.
Relax & overnight stay at Yala

After breakfast, transfer to Sinharaja. Relax & overnight stay at the Sinharaja Hotel.

Early morning visit to Bird Watching at Sinharaja Rain Forest.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve, meaning "Lion Kingdom," is Sri Lanka's most renowned tropical rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its exceptional biodiversity. Home to nearly 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species, Sinharaja shelters a diverse range of wildlife including the Purple-faced langur, Toque macaque, Rusty Spotted Cat, and the elusive Leopard. The reserve is also famous for its "bird waves," where 30–50 birds of mixed species feed and travel together, led by species like the Orange-billed Babbler and Crested Drongo. Among the 154 bird species recorded, endemics such as the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Brown-caped Babbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, and Ceylon Hanging Parrot captivate birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike, making Sinharaja a living treasure trove of flora and fauna.
Transfer to Bentota hotel. Relax & overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day of relaxation at the Bentota beach.
 Relax & Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to the airport.
Goodbye from Overa Tours.