Sri Lanka · Whale Watching

3-Day Colombo and Mirissa Tour with Whale Watching and Galle Fort

3 Days Round trip from Canada Friendship Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the nightlife of Mirissa
02 Spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and various fish species on a boat trip from Mirissa
03 Relax at Unawatuna Beach, one of the country's most famous seaside destinations
04 Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort with its historic Clock Tower and Lighthouse

Set out on a boat ride to catch glimpses of majestic marine life, including several species of whales and dolphins, off Mirissa. This 3-day tour also takes you to Unawatuna Beach and the legendary Galle Fort, where you can see the historic Clock Tower and Lighthouse before your departure from Colombo.

Set out on a boat ride to catch glimpses of majestic marine life, including several species of whales and dolphins, off Mirissa.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Mirissa, Katunayake, Unawatuna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Mirissa

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, or anywhere in Sri Lanka. Your Sri Lanka tour guide will meet you and transfer you to Mirissa.
Enjoy the nightlife of Mirissa and spend the night there.

Day 02

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Mirissa

Embark on a whale and dolphin watching boat trip from Mirissa Harbour.
During the whale migration season, you may spot blue whales, Bryde's whales, sperm whales, fin whales, and sometimes killer whales, along with common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and striped dolphins. You can also see turtles and various fish species. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Relax at Unawatuna Beach, one of the biggest tourist destinations and most famous beaches in the country.

Day 03

Galle Fort Visit and Departure

Start the day with a visit to the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site first built in 1588 by the Portuguese and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
Explore the Clock Tower, a popular landmark situated within the fort and overlooking the former guardroom site's central Moon Bastion. It was constructed in 1883.
Admire the Galle Lighthouse, Sri Lanka's oldest light station, dating back to 1848.
See the International Cricket Stadium situated near the fort. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world.
Set out for Bandaranaike International Airport for your final departure out of Colombo.