Sri Lanka · BIRD WATCHING TOURS
12 reviewed
Sri Lanka has plenty of bird watching tours; these 12 are the ones that hold up, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Private, quiet lagoon boat ride in Kalametiya Sanctuary to spot 150+ bird species with an English guide for $25.
“Birdwatching in the lagoon on a canoa driven by a local and in company of an expert telling interesting stories about animals watched. Extremely friendly guide and beautiful lagoon, perfect for wildlife observation and photography.”
Private boat birdwatching in Muthurajawela wetlands from Colombo or Negombo, with a naturalist guide, pickup, and admission ticket included.
“Beautiful morning, Shanaka our guide was really helpful and informative. Unfortunately we were super jet lagged & booked later in the morning. If you book, go for sunrise when all the birds get up for the day, you will see alot more. Still saw some amazing birds & travelled through the mangroves. 5*”
Spot birds in Muthurajawela marsh on a boat cruise from Negombo, with tuk-tuk transfers, a local guide, and light refreshments.
“This is well worth it if you are interested in wildlife. All went smoothly with the pick up. We saw lovely birds, blue tailed bee eaters were my favourites, a huge water monitor and baby crocodiles. The previous day I did a trip on the lagoon with Captain F.ernando who also dRead more”
Half-day Bundala bird watching safari with pickup from the Yala and Tissamaharama area, plus chances to spot elephants and crocodiles.
“Had a great safari in Bundala, paradise for birds, so many species along with other animals. Would really recommend this to visit”
Catamaran bird watching at Kalametiya from Galle, with hotel pickup, a 2 to 3 hour lagoon cruise, and peaceful sanctuary sightings.
“We arrived in Sri Lanka the night before our tour. Super easy pick up/drop off from our hotel. The lagoon and are where you start the boat tour is beautiful in itself, lots to see and you already know it's going to be a great tour because you are Read more”
Sinharaja private bird watching from Deniyaya, 5:30 am start. Breakfast, entry fees, leech socks, and a guide by bird call.
“Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a must visit place for keen birdwatchers. However, to get the best out of your visit you need a good guide. I spent 2 days with Achi who is a first class bird guide with a mountain of experience in Sinharaja. He knew the bird calls, habitats to visit aRead more”
Two-hour boat ride through Negombo Lagoon and Muthurajawela wetland near Colombo, with free admissions and a private group setup.
“My transport from the ship to the Lagoon Boat Ride broke down. He said he would be an hour or two?! Knowing this meant I would miss the tour, I told him not to bother. BTW, I was sent the name and driver’s phone number. But when we called, he wasn’t the driver.”
Guided birdwatching boat ride at Muthurajawela Marsh from Negombo or Colombo with tuk tuk pickup, Slender Loris chances, and light refreshments.
“Excellent tour. Friendly staff and the guide was very knowledgeable about history of the area, the wildlife and the fauna and taught us a lot. The pick-up and drop-off from our hotel in Negombo was smooth. The driver bought us refeshmentRead more”
Birding in Sri Lanka's Bundala National Park in a 6-seat Jeep with hotel transfers, park fees included, and dawn or afternoon wildlife viewing.
“the young person who drove the vehicle did not know much about the birds and wild life. also though we asked for an English speaking guide his spoken English was very poor”
Two-hour boat tour through Sri Lanka's Muthurajawela Wetlands from Negombo or Colombo, led by an English guide with light refreshments.
“This seems off the beaten track for most tourists; our interesting, knowledgeable and friendly guide navigated us through the lagoon and some of its waterways for a couple of hours. We saw plenty of bird life, ate bananas (which we shared with the monkeys who visited!) and fresh coconut. A really relaxing and peaceful trip in a lovely setting.”
Private bird-watching day tour from Negombo to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, with A/C pickup, temple stops, and easy mobile tickets.
“If you love birds then this is the perfect tour to choose. (We unfortunately don't) the guide has many beautiful places to find them has apps on his phone to recognize them and he is passionate about this. I think because we didn't share the Read moreAuto-translated”
Guided bird watching in Colombo wetlands for 50+ species in 6 hours, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, snacks, and a naturalist.
“Hasitha was an experienced bird guide. We went to 3 locations that you normally would not visit on your own. I got a list of over 50 species week before we left. checked them all and others during the trip. 67 species in total. We left at 6 and returned by 2. I can recommend.”
