Wander through 3 unique trails inside a birding wonderland, at the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Rainforest. Witness the world-famous bird wave with a whopping 147 different species, while enjoying a forest picnic.
Why should you book this trip?
With more than 95% of Sri Lanka’s endemic birds found here, bird watching in Sinharaja is a phenomenal experience to have. More than 147 species have been recorded to date.To name a few commonly sighted birds: the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red Faced Malkoha, Grey Hornbill and White Headed Starling. About 13% of the birds are migratory, coming in for their winter break.
Over 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of mammals and butterflies are found in Sinharaja.
Besides birding in Sinharaja, watch out for the Sambhur, the most common deer species and the Mouse-deer. Leopards are very seldom sighted, but their frequent presence has been confirmed by tracks and other signs. The most commonly seen primate is the purple-faced leaf monkey. In contrast, the Brown Mongoose and the Golden-palm Civet have been occasionally sighted.
The rainforest is habitat to more than 60% of Sri Lanka’s endemic trees, some of which are considered rare.
Our Services Include
Service of a well experienced local birding/trekking guide
Entrance fees to Sinharaja Rainforest
Picnic Style meal (brunch or lunch)
Transportation from Deniyaya Town to Kurulugala Entrance & Back
Leech socks
Water & Refreshmet during the trail
All applicable Govt taxes
Our Services do not Include
Transportation upto Deniyaya and beyond.
Any extra beverages or food consumed
Any tips to the staff
Any personal effects not mentioned in this description
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Fantastic Forest Reserve
By Tanya C
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Switzerland
March 15, 2024
We did a an excellent rainforest tour organized by Sri Lanka Day Tours. We had some truly memorable experiences in the area including a few monastery visits and a wonderful rainforest day trek. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge. We had a great experience.
Very kind, helpful and funny guide. He really knew his stuff and clearly loved the forest. He gave us a superb 6 hour trek showing us many plants, birds and animals. A good guide will make or break your rainforest experience. We saw plenty of guides who looked like they were doing an average job. Nelum did an excellent job.
We booked a Sinharaja tour with Sri Lanka Day tours and everything was arranged well in advance. We came to Deniyaya Town from where we were transported to the Forest, did the guided tour in the forest. We were offered a nice picnic style lunch by our local guides who are knowledgeable and showed us many birds, lizards, plants, snakes and many more. Value for Money... Highly recommonded tour.
