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Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Galle

4.2
#1 of 8 in Nature in Galle District
Must see · World heritage site · Forest · Nature / Park
A World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve protects Sri Lanka's last remaining undisturbed rainforest. Established as a biosphere reserve in 1978, the virgin forest is a haven of wildlife and vegetation, supporting numerous endemic species. Under the canopy of straight, high trees, observe how the birds tend to feed in mixed flocks, often with a greater racket-tailed drongo or orange-billed babbler at the helm. Embark on the verdant trails with a professional guide, who can help spot creatures and explain the array of unusual trees, birds, insects, and reptiles you might encounter. Make Sinharaja Forest Reserve a centerpiece of your Galle vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Galle road trip planning site.
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FROM $760 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 Days - Different discovery private wildlife tour
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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sinharaja Rain forest tours
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FROM $168 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Tour in Sinharaja Rain Forest & A Country Walk in the Boarder of Sinharaja
Duration: 12 hours
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  • By kenpearce2
    Well it was a wonderful experience of tropical flora and fauna, if u wannna get a experience of a rain forest Sinharaja is the best.  more »
  • By mara_morozova
    Well Maintained Rain Forest Reserve. It's possible to see snakes, lizards and more different reptiles. Hight trees and a lot of waterfalls. Better to use guide service. Different options available...  more »
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  • By Nadeesha Liyanage
    It's nice place to visit unlesss there's a concrete road going through the forest. Whole purpose of visiting there is to see the forest not concrete.
  • By Ruvin Weliwita
    There are lot of verity of both flora and fauna. Good for nature lovers ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ
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