A guided tour handled by a trained and qualified local guide. He / she is well educated about the Sinharaja forest, wild life, trees, plants, and the environment.
Located in south-west Sri Lanka & country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Over 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, and many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.
Covering an area of 8,864 ha and ranging from an altitude of 300 – 1,170 meters.
Sri Lanka is home to 830 endemic species, of which 217 trees and woody climbers are found in the low land wet zone. Of these, 139 (64%) have been recorded in the reserve including 16 rare species. Faunal endemism is particularly high for birds with 19 (95%) of 20 species recorded here being endemic to Sri Lanka. Endemism among mammals and butterflies is also greater than 50%.
Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Infants must sit on laps. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Mederipitiya Bus station, Poddana, Mederipitiya Dombagoda Rd, Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
Please send us a message / whasaapp message with the name of your hotel. If it's located close to the Sinharaja Forest entrance gate, our guide will walk into your hotel and meet.