Post Congress Herping Tour in Sri Lanka 2026
Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka with this curated experience.
About This Expedition
A focused post-congress herping program exploring two iconic lowland rainforest reserves—Kanneliya and Kottawa—in the Galle District. The tour is limited to 24 participants on a shared basis and pairs daytime and nocturnal sessions to maximize amphibian and reptile observations.
Main Target Species
Tour Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival and First Night Session
Detailed Schedule
Transfer from Kandy to the Galle District (approx. 5 hours) and settle in before starting the first evening and night herping sessions inside lowland rainforest habitat.
Full-Day Rainforest Herping
Detailed Schedule
Twin rainforest sessions with ample daylight and nocturnal coverage to encounter a wide range of amphibians and reptiles within Kanneliya and Kottawa reserves.
Final Morning Session and Departure
Detailed Schedule
Wrap up with a final morning field session before departing to Colombo after lunch.
Package Includes
- Transport from Kandy to Galle (pickup) and Galle to Colombo (drop)
- Shared basis accommodation
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with tea and coffee
- Forest entry tickets during herping sessions
- Bottled drinking water at the sessions
- Guided herping sessions with experienced National Tour Guide licensed team
What's Excluded
- Personal or group insurance for any incidents
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
What You Should Bring (Personally)
- •Rain jacket or umbrella
- •Torch or headlamp
- •Field boots or leech socks
- •Comfortable field clothing and insect repellent
- •Camera and diffuser
Important Conservation Note
According to Sri Lankan Wildlife Law (FFPO): Carrying collecting bags, L hooks, catcher sticks, gloves, forceps or any equipment related to specimen collection (live or dead) is not allowed. Collecting or keeping any part of flora or fauna is strictly prohibited. All observations and photography must be done in situ. Ethical wildlife photography practices must be followed at all times. Please do not bring any equipment related to sample or DNA collection, or related chemicals.
Join This Experience
Limited to 24 participants. Three-day, two-night rainforest herping program focused on endemic amphibians and reptiles in Kanneliya and Kottawa. Contact admin@worldsnakes26.com for booking.
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Maximum 24 participants for this tour
Available Rates
For groups of 1, we offer special custom rates.
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