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Sri Lanka - Wildlife & Culture

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Sri Lanka - Wildlife & Culture 2026

04 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 (11 days)

USD4,450 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC

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

Tour price (Per person): USD4,450 * GBP3,352 * EUR3,976 * AUD6,919

Single Supplement: USD690 * GBP520 * EUR616 * AUD1,073

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.

Top Birds

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

Top Mammals

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

Habitats Covered

Kandy - Temple of the Tooth, Sigiriya, Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park, Udawalawa National Park, Mirissa, Polonnaruwa, Minneraya National Park

Expected Climate

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.

Max Group Size

8 and 1 Rockjumper Leader

Photographic Opportunities

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.

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!).

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.

Daniel Danckwerts
BW, Sri Lanka 2019

Another amazing trip with Rockjumper. The quality of not only the Rockjumper guides but the local guides as well was first class. Travelling with Rockjumper means you basically don’t have to worry about anything other than getting the birds in the binoculars, the guides take care of the rest which results in a really relaxing and enjoyable bird watching trip.

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

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