12-Hour Kalpitiya Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour from Negombo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot large pods of dolphins in Kalpitiya, often numbering in the hundreds
• 02 Look out for sperm whales and an occasional blue whale offshore
• 03 See different dolphin species, including Bottlenose, Risso's, and Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins
• 04 Enjoy a boat ride from the Kalpitiya Peninsula to an offshore viewing site

Look out for different species of whales and dolphin pods on this adventure. Kalpitiya is one of the best locations in Sri Lanka for dolphin and whale watching, where you can often see large pods of dolphins numbering in the hundreds. The presence of sperm whales and an occasional blue whale makes this place a world-class attraction for marine life lovers.

Spot sperm whales and an occasional blue whale, making this a world-class attraction for marine life.

From the itinerary

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 Negombo, Kalpitiya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Negombo to Kalpitiya Whale and Dolphin Watching

• Get picked up from your hotel in Negombo and transfer to Kalpitiya.

• Reach the destination and board the boat that regularly departs from the Kalpitiya Peninsula to an offshore site away from the reef.

• Understand how Kalpitiya allows you to view large pods of dolphins, often in numbers running into the hundreds. It is becoming a famous spot in Sri Lanka for all animal lovers.

• Spot sperm whales and an occasional blue whale, making this a world-class attraction for marine life.

• Find Spinner dolphins in close proximity to the coast, as they are the most common species here.

• Conclude your boat ride and get dropped off back at your accommodation in Negombo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned private vehicle

• All entrance fees

• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities

• Any personal expenses

• Meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.