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 Colombo
The journey
- 01 Visit the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- 02 Travel from Colombo in an A/C vehicle
- 03 Explore the rainforest with an English-speaking guide
- 04 Spot endemic birds, insects, plants, and other wildlife
- 05 Learn about one of Sri Lanka’s key biodiversity hotspots
- 06 Enjoy lunch during your day tour
- 07 Entrance fees included
Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of Sinharaja Forest Reserve on a full-day journey from Colombo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Sri Lanka’s last remaining lowland rainforests, known for its dense greenery, rich birdlife, and remarkable variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Travel from Colombo to the forest and explore with an English-speaking guide as you walk beneath the rainforest canopy and learn about this unique ecosystem. With entrance fees, lunch, and transport included, this tour offers an immersive nature experience in one of the country’s most important protected landscapes.
Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of Sinharaja Forest Reserve on a full-day journey from Colombo.
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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
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
What's Not Included
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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 Colombo..
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