It has not been much of a summer for watching English cricket so why not join us on the tropical island of Sri Lanka for a birdwatching and wildlife tour this winter combined with daily attendance at the First Test match in Kandy? The tour itinerary visits some of Stri Lanka's world heritage archaelogical sites but will also guarantee some superlative birdwatching opportunities.
Tour itinerary
- Sun 25th November - Depart London
- Mon 26th November - On arrival Colombo early morning go to airport hotel for 'wash & brush up'. Drive to Anuradhapura stopping along the way for birding & breakfast. Arrive hotel for lunch, then afternoon relaxation/local birdwatching
- Tue 27th November - Tour of Anuradhapura & Mihintale, ancient cities & sites with plenty of birding & wildlife opportunities among the sightseeing
- Wed 28th November - Drive to Sigiriya with birdwatching stops en route. Afternoon birdwatching/climb Sigiriya Rock
- Thu 29th November - Morning around Sigiriya Rock in forest. After lunch visit Minneriya National Park for wildlife viewing including Elephants
- Fri 30th November - Drive to Kandy stopping at Spice Garden en route
- Sat 1st - Wed 5th December - Test Match with chance of birding excursions to local sites before play
- Thu 6th December - Drive to Colombo
- Fri 7th December - Morning return flight to UK
Tour cost: £1,700 (based on sharing twin accommodation)
Single room supplement: £150
Tour includes: full board accommodation, all transfers and transportation in private vehicles, entrance fees, services of naturalist tour leader, air fare from London, entrance fees, picnic lunches and soft drinks for daily attendance at First Test Match in Kandy.
Optional extension
- Thu 6th December - Drive to Nuwara Eliya, capital of hill country
- Fri 7th December - Horton Plains all day
- Sat 8th December - Drive Colombo
- Sun 9th December - Fly to London
Extension cost: £200
Single room supplement: £60
For further information please email Paul Dukes or phone 01962 733051