Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve's name translates as Kingdom of the Lion. The reserve is only 21 km (13 mi) from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km (4.3 mi) from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife is not as easily seen as at dry-zone national parks such as Yala. There are about 3 elephants and the 15 or so leopards are rarely seen. The most common larger mammal is the endemic Purple-faced Langur.
Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Hambantota
The journey
- 01 Visit the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- 02 Explore a biodiversity hotspot with a naturalist guide
- 03 Look for endemic birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals
- 04 Enjoy a full-day rainforest experience from Hambantota
- 05 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup
- 06 Lunch and mineral water included
Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of Sinharaja Forest Reserve on a full-day journey from Hambantota. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Sri Lanka’s last remaining virgin rainforests, known for its dense greenery, rich ecosystem, and remarkable variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Travel through scenic landscapes before exploring the forest with a knowledgeable naturalist guide. As you walk beneath the rainforest canopy, learn about the reserve’s unique ecology and keep an eye out for birds, insects, reptiles, and other wildlife that thrive in this protected habitat.
With round-trip transport, lunch, and guiding included, this tour offers an immersive way to experience one of Sri Lanka’s most important natural treasures in a single day.
As you walk beneath the rainforest canopy, learn about the reserve’s unique ecology and keep an eye out for birds, insects, reptiles, and other wildlife that thrive in this protected habitat.
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What's Included
- Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
- English speaking guide for the entire tour
- Mineral Water Bottle
- All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Any tours to cities not mentioned above
- Entrance fees
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hambantota..
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