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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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,695 (GBP3,603 * EUR4,104 * AUD7,235)

Single Supplement: USD670 (GBP514 * EUR586 * AUD1,032)

This tour pairs with: India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats (Small Group) 2026

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2026

15 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026 (11 days)

USD3,795 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio

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Tour Price (Per person): USD3,795 (GBP2,913 * EUR3,317 * AUD5,848)

Single Supplement: USD670 (GBP514 * EUR586 * AUD1,032)

This tour pairs with: India - Northern: Birds & Tigers 2026

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,995 (GBP3,834 * EUR4,366 * AUD7,697)

Single Supplement: USD820 (GBP629 * EUR717 * AUD1,264)

This tour pairs with: India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats (Small Group) 2027

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD3,995 (GBP3,066 * EUR3,492 * AUD6,156)

Single Supplement: USD820 (GBP629 * EUR717 * AUD1,264)

This tour pairs with: India - Northern: Birds & Tigers 2027

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,200 (GBP3,991 * EUR4,545 * AUD8,013)

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,200 (GBP3,223 * EUR3,671 * AUD6,472)

This tour pairs with: India - Northern: Birds & Tigers 2028

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

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game (Small Group) 2029

27 Feb 2029 - 09 Mar 2029 (11 days)

USD5,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

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Tour Price (Per person): USD5,500 (GBP4,221 * EUR4,808 * AUD8,476)

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

Sri Lanka - Endemic Birds & Big Game 2029

11 Nov 2029 - 21 Nov 2029 (11 days)

USD4,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,500 (GBP3,454 * EUR3,934 * AUD6,935)

This tour pairs with: India - Northern: Birds & Tigers 2029

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

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

André Bernon
JC, Sri Lanka 2023

Rockjumper tour is very well planned, on a good schedule with 2 nights almost everywhere, and local people helping. Andre Bernon was a wonderful and excellent tour leader, listening to us and our needs, very knowledgeable about the birds and their habitat. We would go back with him anytime! He was also of great help for Anne and supported her physically when necessary. As she was the smallest in the group, he always made sure that she could see the birds. Andre was helped perfectly by the very friendly local guide, as well as the driver and his assistant. They all made this first birding tour a wonderful experience and we would not hesitate to choose Rockjumper for another birding tour elsewhere.

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

Stephan Lorenz
KH, Sri Lanka 2018

Stephan Lorenz did a great job of bird-finding and then managing to get everyone a chance to see the birds. Stephan provided lots of helpful tips about what to look and listen for and the general natural history of birds, kept us well-informed of the daily plans, and is personable and fun to be with. I'd love to be on another of his tours.

David Hoddinott
LD, Sri Lanka 2018

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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