Sri Lanka · Bird Watching

5-Hour Colombo Birdwatching Tour for Families with Endemic Species

5 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot colourful birdlife in Colombo, including tanagers, purple swamphen, blue-tailed bee-eater, black-hooded oriole, and pheasant-tailed jacana
02 Explore one of the best birding locations in Colombo on a guided eco walk
03 Enjoy a family-friendly nature experience with bird check sheets provided for children
04 Look for Sri Lankan endemic species in the wetland area, including the Sri Lankan green pigeon and Ceylon hanging parrot

Embark on this fun and educational activity that gives the whole family an opportunity to bond and learn as you walk through the lanes of Colombo. Marvel at the unique birds on this 5-hour tour and enjoy rewarding encounters that add a different colour to your trip to Sri Lanka.

Embark on this fun and educational activity that gives the whole family an opportunity to bond and learn as you walk through the lanes of Colombo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Colombo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Birdwatching Walk and Wetland Exploration

5.45 AM - Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
6.00 AM - Enjoy the walk from the villa to your main starting point, the best birding location in Colombo. Expect to spot a couple of domestic bird species along the way. Here, you have a good chance of seeing some of the most colourful birds in Colombo, such as tanagers, purple swamphen, blue-tailed bee-eater, black-hooded oriole, and pheasant-tailed jacana.
7.00 AM - Take a short break and enjoy a refreshing breakfast at the small marshy land you will find at the end of the round tour. Explore more birds around the marshy land area.
7.30 AM - Head to the wetland area, where you can continue your bird chase while children fill in the provided sheets with ticks in the boxes. Here, you will look for a few endemic species such as the Sri Lankan green pigeon, Sri Lankan barbet, greater Sri Lankan flameback, and Ceylon hanging parrot.
9.00 AM - Head back to your accommodation.