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Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game

© Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush by David Erterius
Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2026

17 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026 (11 days)

USD4,695 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

Tour price (Per person): USD4,695 * GBP3,667 * EUR4,144 * AUD7,317

Single Supplement: USD670 * GBP523 * EUR591 * AUD1,044

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2026

15 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026 (11 days)

USD3,795 - 2 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio

Tour price (Per person): USD3,795 * GBP2,964 * EUR3,349 * AUD5,914

Single Supplement: USD670 * GBP523 * EUR591 * AUD1,044

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2027

21 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 (11 days)

USD4,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

Tour price (Per person): USD4,995 * GBP3,901 * EUR4,408 * AUD7,785

Single Supplement: USD820 * GBP640 * EUR724 * AUD1,278

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2027

14 Nov 2027 - 24 Nov 2027 (11 days)

USD3,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,120 * EUR3,526 * AUD6,226

Single Supplement: USD820 * GBP640 * EUR724 * AUD1,278

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2028

29 Feb 2028 - 10 Mar 2028 (11 days)

USD5,200 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD5,200 * GBP4,062 * EUR4,589 * AUD8,104

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2028

12 Nov 2028 - 22 Nov 2028 (11 days)

USD4,200 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD4,200 * GBP3,281 * EUR3,707 * AUD6,546

Our Sri Lanka birding and wildlife tour takes us to without doubt one of the world's most pleasurable birdwatching and game viewing destinations. This friendly island nation boasts verdant scenery, characterised by terraced tea plantations and forest patches, and is blessed with many surprisingly large national parks brimming with game and birds. These attractions, coupled with a fascinating history and vibrant culture, make this a truly exotic destination and a pleasure to explore. From the central highlands to the rich lowland rainforests, Sri Lanka is one of only a handful of magical destinations where it is possible to see every single country endemic in a well-planned trip such as this, making this extension a ‘must’ for the keen birder!

Top Birds

Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Wood & Sri Lanka Green Pigeons, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Serendib Scops Owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Yellow-fronted & Crimson-fronted Barbets, Red-backed & Crimson-backed Flamebacks, Layard's Parakeet, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Sri Lanka Woodshrike, Sri Lanka Drongo, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Black-capped & Yellow-eared Bulbuls, Sri Lanka Swallow, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar, Brown-capped & Orange-billed Babblers, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Sri Lanka White-eye, Sri Lanka Hill Myna, White-faced Starling, Spot-winged, Sri Lanka Whistling & Sri Lanka Thrushes and Dull-blue Flycatcher.

Top Mammals

Leopard, Sloth Bear, Purple-faced Langur, Water Buffalo, Asian Elephant, Stripe-necked Mongoose

Habitats Covered

lowland dipterocarp forest, teak woodlands, montane forest, lakes, wetlands, mudflats, saltpans

Expected Climate

warm in lowlands, cool in highlands, chance of rain in forest areas

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

undemanding

Accommodation

basic to very comfortable lodges and hotels

Ease of Birding

mostly unchallenging with very few skulky species

Number of Species Expected

+-230

Other Attractions

Yala National Park, Sinharaja Rainforest, tea plantations

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
MW, Sri Lanka

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!).

Glen Valentine
MW, Sri Lanka

I had been looking forward to visiting Sri Lanka for a long time, since it was still Ceylon. This tour was all I had hoped for. We did quite well on the birds, seeing or hearing just about everything possible in the country, including all the endemics and specialty birds. The tour was well run and the guides excellent. The local guide was determined to get us everything possible and was quite willing to go the extra mile for every bird. Glen was superb, always cheerful, extremely knowledgeable, even going so far as to find us a steady supply of stout for dinner. When we got stuck in Columbo because of a blizzard back home, Glen did what he could to ensure we made it back. We really look forward to traveling with him again.

Stephan Lorenz
MM & GM, Sri Lanka 2018

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.

Stuart Elsom
MC - Sri Lanka 2023

I have a great time on the Tour. This was my first time with Rockjumper Tours and I would 100% recommend to travel with them again. The Leaders always put the participants first in seeing the bird and made sure everyone could have time at the scopes. Very well organised and a pleasure to be on tour with. A sense of humor always is a plus and there was not shortage of that, lots of laughs and great memories. Go...Rockjumper, a real pleasure

Glen Valentine
PR - Sri Lanka 2024

By now you should know I am a total fan of Rockjumper, after more than 10 trips with you ! Impeccable organization, outwordly guides, birdiest spots, incredibly talented leaders (thanks, Glen), I can’t ask for more and look forward to my next trip with you!

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