Sri Lanka · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Mirissa Whale Watching Tour From Galle

7 Minutes Round trip from Pickup service provided in Galle. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Early morning whale-watching trip from Galle to Mirissa
02 Cruise on a relatively large boat in the Indian Ocean
03 Chance to spot whales including blue, sperm, fin, and Bryde's whales
04 Look out for dolphins often seen in the area
05 Breakfast served on board
06 Hotel pickup and return in Galle included

Set out early from Galle for a whale-watching adventure off the coast of Mirissa, one of southern Sri Lanka’s best-known spots for marine life encounters. Cruise into the warm Indian Ocean and look out for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, with breakfast served on board during the morning outing.

This experience offers the chance to spot a remarkable variety of species found in these waters, including blue whales, sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde's whales, and several kinds of dolphins. After returning to Mirissa, you’ll have time for lunch nearby before heading back to your hotel in Galle.

Set out early from Galle for a whale-watching adventure off the coast of Mirissa, one of southern Sri Lanka’s best-known spots for marine life encounters.

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What this trip includes

Duration 7 Minutes

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Galle, Mirissa

Languages English

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The itinerary

Day 01

The warm Indian Ocean of southern Sri Lanka is the best place to spot a wide variety of whales & dolphins.Whale watching in Sri Lanka is one of the most unique and interesting water related activities you can do during your holiday tour in Mirissa Sri Lanka.There are believed to be around 26 different species of whales traversing this region such as Blue whales, Bryde's whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales and also includes the well loved dolphin like common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins.

The route