Location
Kithulgala
Tour Rating
Duration
Full Day
Location
Yala , Sri Lanka
Duration
Full Day
Tour Ratings
Bird Watching and Cycling Expedition In Kitulgala
Hop in to Makandawa forest reserve and enjoy a bird watching tour in the jungle surrounded by Kaleni River and explore the little mountain village and the Belilena Cave on a paddling excursion. Kitulgala is one of the best places to experience the different aspect of nature. You will discover some of the lowland endemic species of birds, enjoy lunch by the Keleni river, explore Belilena Cave where evidence of prehistoric human presence was recorded and experience the sceneries and the local village lifestyle during this full day tour.
- Itinerary
- Includes
- Excludes
- Conditions
- Know before you go
Itinerary
8:00
You will be picked up from Plantation hotel and transferred by Tuk Tuk to do a bird watching tour at Makandawa forest reserve which is home to many of Sri Lanka’s endemic fauna & flora.
8:30
The unique experience of visiting this Kitulgala forest reserve is the boat trip across the river. Most of the lowland endemic species of birds including the Green-bill Coucal, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Red-faced Mal koha, Sri Lanka Spot-winged Thrush, Grey Hornbill, Sri Lanka Spur fowl, Ceylon Jungle fowl and Yellow-fronted Barbet can be seen in this forest.
10:00
When the tour is progressed, you will discover mammal species like Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Layard’s Striped Squirrel and the Purple-faced Leaf Monkey. The streams hold endemic fish and many species of amphibians. The Earless Lizard, Kangaroo Lizard and the Hump-nosed Lizard are among the reptile species and are frequently seen in the foliage along the Kelani River.
12:00
On completion of the Bird watching tour, you will be taken to Plantation Hotel for your buffet lunch by the river.
13:30
After lunch, you can do a cycling tour to Belilena cave which is a great way to experience the sceneries and the local village lifestyles.
14:00
You will cycle through narrow paths passing rubber plantation, jungle vegetation, and beautiful mountains to reach the Belilena Cave which is located up a steep path on a hillside close to the town of Kithulgala.
14:30
Visit Belilena Cave. The Cave’s damp and dark depths are famed for the thousands of bats which have taken up residence in the cave’s cool interior, and they flit about seemingly haphazardly, in the discomforting beam of your torchlight. Colorful butterflies can be seen dancing around the entrance to the cave. Fossils believed to be approximately 32,000 years old have been found inside the cave during the recent archaeological excavations.
16:30
You will end the cycling tour at Plantation Hotel.
Includes
- Transfers from Plantation Hotel to Starting point and back by TukTuk
- Entrance fees to the forest reserve
- Service of an English speaking local guide.
- Bottled water & snacks
- Buffet lunch
- Use of bicycles with helmets
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature
- Gratuities (Recommended)
Conditions
- Children 10 Years and younger are not recommended.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Adult Price is applicable for all the participants.
- This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Activity can be rescheduled or the payment could be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
- To receive a full refund, travelers should cancel before 24 hours of the experience starting date in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Know before you go
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
- You must be able to ride a bicycle on your own.
- You should wear comfortable clothing.
Starting From
USD
55.00
55.00
Share Tour with Friends
Day Tours
See more
See less
Round Tours
See more
See less
Things To Do
See more
See less