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Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary Catamaran Bird Watching Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Galle, Sri Lanka
  • 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
    • Private transportation
    • All Parking Fees
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Fresh Coconut
    • Cavendish Banana

      Meeting and Pickup

      Pickup points

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      Pickup details

      We Pick up Travelers From All Hotels Around Kalametiya / Tangalle / Rekawa Please Write Your Hotel if its not in the List.

      Drop-off points

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      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infant seats available
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Tour Duration Includes Travel Time
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 12 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      It was a very beautiful...

      Sven_S, Mar 2026
      It was a very beautiful and peaceful tour. We really enjoyed the birdwatching. We were able to see various bird species, as well as water buffalo, monitor lizards and monkeys. Priyanka was very kind and knew a lot about the birds. We would definitely recommend this wonderful tour in the lagoon to everyone.

      Absolute highlight tour for birders

      Sarah_H, Feb 2026
      We arrived in Sri Lanka the night before our tour. Super easy pick up/drop off from our hotel. The lagoon and are where you start the boat tour is beautiful in itself, lots to see and you already know it's going to be a great tour because you are surrounded by wildlife. Our bird guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We made stops to watch and listen to birds, I think we spotted over 30 different species and had bonus lizards and monkeys. Birding highlights - pied kingfishers, red wattled lapwings, painted storks, but the absolute highlight was watching hundreds of Bee-eaters hunting for snacks over the water, whilst the sunset and we drank from King Coconuts on the front of the boat. Epic.

      Fantastic experience !

      Noella_N, Nov 2025
      We had a fantastic experience at the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. We spotted around 25 different bird species, from colourful kingfishers to majestic eagles - truly a bird-lover’s paradise! The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and the catamaran ride makes the whole experience even more relaxing as you glide gently through nature. Our guide, Priyanka, was wonderful — - super friendly, very knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about wildlife. He took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and make sure we didn’t miss a thing. You can really feel how eager he is to share his love for the birds and the lagoon. A beautiful and memorable experience - highly recommend!

      A real personal touch

      James_W, Feb 2025
      An amazing trip, thank you soooo much!! We were picked up by a private car. After 25mins we arrived and were taken down to our private boat. It was such a relaxing trip which we both enjoyed! (One minor note, after you book you might not get any direct communication. Our driver arrived 30mins late, which made us a bit anxious. He had a puncture. Trust the process…they will pick you up!)

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