Sri Lanka · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Mirissa Whale Watching Tour

1 Day Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Whale-watching boat trip from Mirissa
  • 02 Chance to spot blue whales and dolphins
  • 03 Approximately five hours at sea
  • 04 Lunch included after the cruise
  • 05 Pool access overlooking the Indian Ocean
  • 06 Round-trip pickup and drop-off from Colombo

Head to Sri Lanka’s southern coast for a whale-watching experience in Mirissa, one of the island’s best-known areas for spotting blue whales during the season from November to April. Depending on the day’s sightings, you may also encounter dolphins and other marine life as you spend approximately five hours out at sea.

Your day includes pickup from Colombo, the boat excursion from Mirissa, and lunch after returning to shore. After lunch, relax by the pool overlooking the Indian Ocean before the return journey to Colombo.

Head to Sri Lanka’s southern coast for a whale-watching experience in Mirissa, one of the island’s best-known areas for spotting blue whales during the season from November to April.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Mirissa
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mirissa Whale Watching Tour

Our Team will usher you to our handpicked Whale watching boat operator with picnic breakfast where you will venture out to sea for approximately five hours. Once you come back to the shore our driver will guide you Paradise Beach Club or Similar Hotel for a delicious lunch. After lunch you can have a dip in the pool which overlooks the Indian ocean and cruise back to Colombo after wards. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from Colombo hotel and transfer to Miriisa – Approximately 2 ½ hours drive
  • We go to the Indian Ocean off Mirissa at 6.30 AM in search for Blue Whales and expected to return to the shore by 12 noon
  • Lunch at a recommended restaurant
  • Back to Colombo – approximately 2 ½ hours drive

Know before you go

  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Recommended for People with Good Physical Fitness

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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