It was intended to combine birdwatching with visits to historical / cultural sites

Chuca, Supurna and Eduaro De Juana

Eduardo De Juana
29/08/2014

This tour has fulfilled our expectations. It was intended to combine birdwatching with visits to historical / cultural sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Kandy and in bothe areas we got really satisfied. Taking into account the season (August) and the amount of time employed in non-birding activities, the final score of 181 bird species seen, including almost every Sir Lankan endemic, is most satisfactory. The skills and hard work of our guide explain much of it. We also managed to see and photograph many reptiles and mammals including two leopards, one of them at a very close range.

We found hotels and restaurants reasonably clean and comfortable on average. Martin’s Lodge at Sinharaja was an exception but it had the obvious advantage of being in an exceptional location. Food was good, often delicious although a bit too spiced for European standards.

In summary, an excellent tour. Congratulations and “istuth tee”!

Eduardo De Juana 
and Chuca

Leopard at Yala