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Arugam Bay: Kumana Birding Safari & Authentic Local Lunch

By Watching Lanka
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,941 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Spot over 250 species of birds, including rare painted storks and pelicans.
  • See elephants, crocodiles, and leopards in a peaceful, less-crowded park.
  • Enjoy a comfortable, private tour in a modified jeep with chilled refreshments.
  • Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Sri Lankan meal in Panama Village.
  • Includes easy hotel pickup and drop-off from any location in Arugam Bay

Activity location

    • Arugam Bay
    • Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Arugam Bay
    • Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Check availability

With Jeep + Refreshments + Free Pickup & Drop off

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup and drop-off available from all hotels in Arugambay.

Note: National Park entrance tickets and the Panama village lunch must be paid in cash (LKR)

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
P 6,941.36 x 1 AdultP 6,941.36
Total
Price is P 6,941.36

With Jeep + Lunch + Refreshments + Free Pickup & Drop off

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Arugambay.
Please note: National Park entrance fee must be paid by the guest at the park gate.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
P 8,415.64 x 1 AdultP 8,415.64
Total
Price is P 8,415.64

With Jeep + Entrance Charge + Lunch + Refreshments

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

All-inclusive safari starting from Arugambay. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private jeep, and all national park entrance fees/taxes. Also includes a traditional lunch in Panama village, water, and refreshments.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
P 11,241.32 x 1 AdultP 11,241.32
Total
Price is P 11,241.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private 4x4 Jeep: Specially modified for wildlife viewing.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup & Drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pro Driver & Guide: Professional spotting and navigation.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Extensive half-day drive in Kumana.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Lunch in Panama Village (Optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water and light snacks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (tips) for your driver or guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup from locations outside our standard service area (available for an extra fee)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Littering
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Discover the Untouched Wilderness of Kumana Embark on an unforgettable journey from Arugam Bay to Kumana National Park, widely recognized as one of the most significant bird sanctuaries in the world. Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in a private, specially modified 4x4 safari jeep designed for optimal wildlife viewing and photography. As you enter the park, leave the crowds behind and immerse yourself in a serene landscape of vast lagoons, tropical forests, and golden plains.

Spot Rare Wildlife and Migratory Birds Kumana is a paradise for nature lovers. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will have the chance to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, majestic elephants, and sloth bears. The park is most famous for its incredible birdlife; keep your binoculars ready for rare migratory species, painted storks, and pelicans nesting in the mangrove swamps. Your expert guide will navigate the best trails to ensure you witness the park’s biodiversity in its most natural state.

A Taste of Local Culture in Panama Village After your 6-hour wildlife quest, the journey continues to the rustic village of Panama. Here, you will take a break to experience true Sri Lankan hospitality. Depending on your selected option, enjoy a traditional, home-cooked village lunch featuring authentic local curries and fresh ingredients. This is the perfect way to relax and reflect on your safari sightings before a comfortable drive back to your accommodation in Arugam Bay.

Location

Activity location

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    • Arugam Bay
    • Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Arugam Bay
    • Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka