Down South & Whale Watching Tour
The south coast at its best — golden beaches, stilt fishermen and an early-morning boat trip off Mirissa in search of blue whales and dolphins.
Half Day (approx. 4 hours)
Duration
1 - 6 travellers
Group Size
Easy
Difficulty
Overview
Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales and sperm whales in the wild, and the south coast around it is lined with some of Sri Lanka's finest beaches. Head out at sunrise on a licensed whale-watching boat for a 3 - 4 hour cruise along the continental shelf, with a real chance of spotting whales, dolphins and flying fish, then spend the rest of the day down south among palm-fringed bays and traditional stilt fishermen. Whale watching is best from November to April.
Highlights
- Real chance of blue and sperm whale sightings
- Spinner dolphin pods
- Golden south coast beaches
- Traditional stilt fishermen
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Early hotel pick-up (around 05:30) and transfer to Mirissa harbour. Board a licensed whale-watching boat departing around 06:30 for a 3 - 4 hour cruise along the continental shelf, with an experienced crew tracking blue whales, sperm whales, and pods of spinner dolphins. Return transfer to your hotel afterwards.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Whale-watching boat ticket
- Life jackets and safety briefing
- Light refreshments on board
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Route Map
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