Sri Lanka · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Mirissa Whale Watching Tour From Colombo

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Early morning whale-watching cruise from Mirissa
  • 02 Chance to spot whales and dolphins in the Indian Ocean
  • 03 Round-trip hotel pickup from Colombo in an A/C vehicle
  • 04 Breakfast served during the experience
  • 05 English-speaking guide for the entire tour
  • 06 Entrance fees, taxes, and surcharges included

Set out early from Colombo for a memorable whale-watching adventure off the coast of Mirissa, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known spots for marine life encounters. Cruise the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and look out for whales and dolphins that are often seen in this region, with the chance to spot species such as blue whales, sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde's whales, and several kinds of dolphins.

This experience includes hotel pickup in Colombo, private transport in an A/C vehicle, breakfast, entrance fees, and the company of an English-speaking guide for the day. After returning to Mirissa around midday, you’ll stop for lunch nearby before heading back to your hotel in Colombo.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Mirissa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mirissa Whale Watching 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

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • Breakfast
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Usage of guide beyond mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary
  • Any other services not mentioned above

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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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