Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD4,450 * GBP3,553 * EUR4,284 * AUD7,146
Single Supplement: USD740 * GBP591 * EUR712 * AUD1,188
Embark on an 11-day wildlife and nature adventure through Sri Lanka, beginning with an overnight stay in Veyangoda and a journey to the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Explore the diverse wildlife in Polonnaruwa and Minneraya National Park, including Asian Elephants and endemic primates. Discover the cultural and natural wonders of Kandy, Horton Plains, and Hakgala Botanic Gardens, where you'll encounter unique bird species and stunning landscapes. Enjoy safaris in Udawalawa and Yala National Parks, home to leopards, sloth bears, and an array of other wildlife. Conclude your adventure with a thrilling whale-watching excursion off the coast of Mirissa before returning to Veyangoda for your departure. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and exceptional wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Crimson-backed Flameback, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Layard’s Parakeet, Yellow-eared Bulbul, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Scaly Thrush, Sri Lanka White-eye
Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Blue and Bryde’s Whale, Spinner and Bottle-nosed Dolphin, Jungle Cat, Grey Slender Loris, Rusty-spotted and Fishing Cat, Golden Palm, Small Indian and Asian Palm Civet, Eurasian Otter, Ruddy, Indian Grey, Brown and Stripe-necked Mongoose, White-spotted Chevrotain, Indian Porcupine, Tufted Grey Langur, Toque Macaque, Purple-faced Langur, Golden Jackal, Indian Giant Flying Squirrel, Indian Flying Fox, Indian Muntjac, Layard’s Palm Squirrel, Dusky-striped Squirrel
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth, Sigiriya, Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park, Udawalawa National Park, Mirissa, Polonnaruwa, Minneraya National Park
In December, the tour covers locations in Sri Lanka with a tropical climate, featuring warm temperatures ranging from 22-30°C (72-86°F), with occasional rainfall, particularly in Kandy, Horton Plains, and Yala National Park, while the coastal areas like Mirissa enjoy warm, sunny weather ideal for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing.
8 and 1 Rockjumper Leader
Expect abundant photo opportunities at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Yala and Udawalawa National Parks, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and the landscapes of Horton Plains and Minneraya National Park.
I am so glad that this tour was able to run amidst another Covid wave. The tour exceeded my expectations. Glen is an outstanding guide with a superb ability to find birds and show them to the participants. He is enthusiastic and personable, and we look forward to traveling with him again. The local guide was determined to find all the elusive owls possible. His perseverance is greatly appreciated. I also want to acknowledge the first-rate tour bus and crew that drove us safely over the winding roads of Sri Lanka. Finally, we very much enjoyed the food and the nice beer (thanks to Glen!).
We really enjoyed both tours. The leader, Stephan Lorenz, was very helpful and worked hard to make the birding trips a success. We appreciated the local guides on both trips as well. They were all very good at getting the job done and making it all enjoyable and seamless. We always feel we are in good hands when we go on a Rockjumper tour.
"Both Peter K and local leader were great. Our local leader went so out of his way to find and stake out owls, he'd start roaming the forest at 2 and have reports for us at dawn when we would meet in field. We had all 9 available owls due to his work. He also knew each area so well we found all endemics as he had such intimate knowledge of location and back up sites for each key species. Amazing, he sure pulled some birds out of almost thin air. Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Bay and Serendip Owls, etc. Also amazing with his knowledge of calls - my guess is Rockjumper has the country's best local guide - keep him happy! The bus was great, more room than we needed but that sure beats the alternative - made the long drives so comfy. Also had WIFI which added a real time killer to travel."
I hope to go again with Clayton.
This was my last hard core birding tour, and I did it so that I could have David Hoddinott as my guide again. He is so very superb and I got quite teary giving him a hug goodbye! I also enjoyed Holly Faithfull a great deal. And our entire group was most delightful.
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