Sri Lanka · Whale Watching

4-Hour Whale Watching Tour in Kalpitiya with Blue Whales and Dolphins

4 Hours Round trip from Kalpitiya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot majestic Blue Whales off the coast of Kalpitiya
  • 02 Encounter pods of playful dolphins in the open ocean
  • 03 Look out for Bryde's Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Fin Whales
  • 04 Enjoy a comfortable boat trip during Kalpitiya's whale migration season

Kalpitiya, a coastal region in Sri Lanka, is known for its excellent whale-watching opportunities, particularly during certain times of the year when whales migrate through the waters off its coast. Head out to sea on a comfortable boat trip for the chance to spot Blue Whales, Bryde's Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Fin Whales, along with playful pods of dolphins in their natural habitat.

Head out to sea on a comfortable boat trip for the chance to spot Blue Whales, Bryde's Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Fin Whales, along with playful pods of dolphins in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Kalpitiya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Whale and Dolphin Watching off Kalpitiya

  • Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate enough to see Blue Whales - the largest creatures on earth - as well as Bryde's Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Fin Whales.
  • You can also encounter pods of friendly dolphins, such as Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and Striped dolphins, as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves.
Kalpitiya, Blue Whales, pods of dolphins

Where this trip takes you

Kalpitiya, Blue Whales, pods of dolphins

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kalpitiya 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Life jackets
  • Wildlife tax

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • Transportation, meals, accommodation, and other activities can be added upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Kalpitiya.

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