BIRDWATCHING · COLOMBO BIRDWATCHING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a birding friend: 4 colombo birdwatching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the Muthurajawela bird watching tour from Colombo or Negombo, with boat details, birdlife, timing advice, price, and practical tips.
“Unfortunately this tour did not deliver what was advertised. It was not a bird watching trip. No expert naturalist, old noisy boat, the boat driver asked if we could help identify birds. An expensive 1.5 hr boat trip up the marsh”
Review of Muthurajawela Marsh by tuk-tuk and boat, with birdlife, crocodiles, monkeys, local guiding, tips, price, and practical advice.
“We saw big monitor lizards, macaque monkeys, all sorts of exotic birds. Our guide was very informed and spoke good English. Our tuktuk driver was right on time.”
Review of Sri Lanka’s 10-day private birding tour, covering wetlands, forests, endemic birds, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“I can't believe this trip has turned out to be the best one yet. The variety of bird species was truly amazing. I'd love to visit this place with my family again.”
Spot 50-plus bird species around Colombo on a private six-hour tour with guide Hasitha, hotel pickup, snacks, and air-conditioned transport.
“Hasitha was an experienced bird guide. We went to 3 locations that you normally would not visit on your own. I got a list of over 50 species week before we left. checked them all and others during the trip. 67 species in total. We left at 6 and returned by 2. I can recommend.”
Pick a species, a habitat or a coastline.
