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Birdwatching Forest Trek in Kitulgala from Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This amazing one day rain forest hike takes you to see the beautiful rain forest of Kitulgala and explore its rich eco-diversity. Walk through the dense undergrowth along the wide banks of Kelani, that runs through the forest, to see many types of birds and animals. Enjoy the sight of the roaring white waterfalls of Kitulgala. Get a possible chance to view the location where the historical filming of the Academy Award winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai took place in 1957. A delicious lunch Sri Lankan lunch is included.
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dugout Outrigger Canoe ride across river.
Commentary and advice from expert naturalist guide.
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance ticket included.
Highly recommended for Bird Watching.
Nature hike.
Food and Drink.
Gratuities
Birdwatching Forest Trek in Kitulgala from Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
About
This amazing one day rain forest hike takes you to see the beautiful rain forest of Kitulgala and explore its rich eco-diversity. Walk through the dense undergrowth along the wide banks of Kelani, that runs through the forest, to see many types of birds and animals. Enjoy the sight of the roaring white waterfalls of Kitulgala. Get a possible chance to view the location where the historical filming of the Academy Award winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai took place in 1957. A delicious lunch Sri Lankan lunch is included.
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dugout Outrigger Canoe ride across river.
Commentary and advice from expert naturalist guide.
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance ticket included.
Highly recommended for Bird Watching.
Nature hike.
Food and Drink.
Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Mount Lavinia, early in the morning, at 5 am. Your chauffeur will take you on a two and a half hour drive to get to Kitulgala. There you will meet up with your naturalist guide who will take you to a little wharf on the Kelani riverbank alongside the Kitulgala Resthouse. Thereafter, your guide will take you on hidden trails that will let you see the best sights.
Chinthaka, who will be your naturalist, will help you identify some of the endemic birds and nocturnal birds (that will still be about due to the early timing) through his extensive birding knowledge, along with showing you the other forest mammals, butterflies, wildlife and rare herbs and pl...
