Sri Lanka · Dolphin or Whale Watching

12-Hour Mirissa Whale Watching Excursion from Negombo

12 Hours Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch blue whales in Mirissa, one of the world's top whale-watching locations
02 Travel to Sri Lanka's southern coast along a key whale migratory route
03 Look out for sperm whales, including super pods of more than 30 individuals
04 Spot other cetaceans such as Bryde's whales, orcas, Risso's dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and striped dolphins

Spend an incredible morning in Mirissa, one of the world's top locations for watching blue whales on Sri Lanka's southern coast. Set along the migratory route of whales near the continental shelf, Mirissa offers the chance to admire these magnificent creatures as they rise from the aquamarine sea and dive back into the tranquil waters. Along the way, you may also spot other remarkable marine life, including sperm whales, Bryde's whales, orcas, and several dolphin species.

It is the closest point to the continental shelf and lies on the migratory route of whales as they move closer to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, primarily to breed.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mirissa, Negombo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Negombo to Mirissa Whale Watching Excursion

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning by your tour guide and travel to Mirissa, situated on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is the closest point to the continental shelf and lies on the migratory route of whales as they move closer to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, primarily to breed.
When you arrive, discover why Mirissa is considered one of the best places in the world to see blue whales. Although blue whales are the main attraction, if you're lucky, you will also have the chance to see a mix of amazing marine life. In recent years, super pods of sperm whales numbering over 30 individuals have been sighted.
You may also see Bryde's whale, orca (killer whales), Risso's dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, and striped dolphin, which are among the other cetacean species spotted a few times each season.
After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Negombo.