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

© 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 (GBP3,581 * EUR4,091 * AUD7,154)

Single Supplement: USD670 (GBP511 * EUR584 * AUD1,021)

This tour pairs with: India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats (Small Group) 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 (GBP3,809 * EUR4,352 * AUD7,611)

Single Supplement: USD820 (GBP625 * EUR715 * AUD1,249)

This tour pairs with: India - Southern: Endemics of the Western Ghats (Small Group) 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 (GBP3,966 * EUR4,531 * AUD7,924)

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 (GBP4,194 * EUR4,793 * AUD8,381)

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

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader

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

excellent

What our clients say about us

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.

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!

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

Peter Kaestner
EP, Sri Lanka 2020

"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."

Clayton Burne
SP, Sri Lanka 2013

Clayton is a wonderful addition to the Rockjumper family. I look forward to being on tour with him again. He is highly skilled, friendly and aware of the participant's needs.

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