The Wetland Wing
A six-day introduction to Sri Lankan birding, from the wetlands of Anawilundawa and the forest lakes of Wilpattu to the dry-zone birdlife of Sigiriya and Kandy's Udawattakele reserve.
Airport → Negombo → Anawilundawa → Wilpattu → Sigiriya → Kandy → Airport
Tour Highlights
What makes this journey unforgettable.
Anawilundawa's Wetlands
Herons, egrets, ibis, cormorants and jacanas across a chain of shallow tanks and mangrove.
Wilpattu's Villus
Forest and lake habitats in Sri Lanka's largest national park, quiet and rich in birdlife.
Sigiriya's Dry-Zone Birdlife
An early-morning walk beneath the rock fortress with a specialist birding guide.
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
A protected forest in the heart of Kandy, alive with forest birds at first light.
Negombo Lagoon
A gentle first taste of the island's waterbirds on the lagoon beside your arrival hotel.
Specialist Bird Guides
Every birding session is led by a local specialist who knows the calls and the perches.
Day by Day
The itinerary, day by day.
Day 01Airport → Negombo
Welcome on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo, with time to relax by the lagoon and settle in.
Day 02Negombo → Anawilundawa → Wilpattu
A guided morning among the shallow tanks and mangrove of the Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar wetland alive with waterbirds. Continue north to Wilpattu for the night.
Day 03Wilpattu → Sigiriya
An early-morning birdwatching walk, or a jeep safari, in Wilpattu National Park, where the forest lakes draw both wildlife and woodland birds. Transfer to Sigiriya in the afternoon.
Day 04Sigiriya → Kandy
Early-morning birding around Sigiriya with a specialist guide, then transfer into the hills to Kandy.
Day 05Kandy
A birdwatching walk through the Udawattakele Forest Reserve with a local guide, followed by a relaxed afternoon in the hill capital.
Day 06Kandy → Airport
Transfer to Colombo or the airport for your departure flight.
Included
What's in your journey.
- Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
- Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels
- Half-board meal basis throughout stay at the hotels, can be changed to full-board, bed & breakfast or another meal plan. Just tell us when we plan your journey.
- Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the stay
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide, travelling in another language? We can arrange a guide who speaks your language, just ask while planning.
- Guided birdwatching sessions with specialist and local guides
- 02 bottles of mineral water (500ml) per day per person
- All entrance tickets to sites
- 24/7 customer care & assistance throughout the tour
Not Included
What's separate.
- Air fares & visa fees to Sri Lanka (apply online at eta.gov.lk)
- Binoculars and personal birding equipment
- Extras of a personal nature: beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, drinking water, telephone calls
- Photo & video camera permits at the sites
Ready When You Are
Let's craft your private version of The Wetland Wing.
Every departure is tailored to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us how you'd like to travel and we'll shape the rest.