Sri Lanka · Dolphin Watching

1-Day Dolphin Watching Tour in Kalpitiya from Negombo

1 Day Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch dolphins in Kalpitiya lagoon, home to 14 small islands
  • 02 Discover Kalpitiya, an emerging destination for dolphin watching in Sri Lanka
  • 03 Experience the character of Kalpitiya's small, close-knit fishing community
  • 04 Enjoy a tour of the Kalpitiya peninsula and beaches known for stunning sunsets

Explore Kalpitiya, an emerging destination for dolphin watching, on a full-day trip from Negombo. This coastal peninsula offers plenty to see and do, with its small, close-knit fishing community shaping local life and character. Along with time on the water to watch dolphins, you will also enjoy a city tour of Kalpitiya and its beaches, which are known for their stunning sunsets.

The peninsula and beaches are known for their stunning sunsets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Negombo, Kalpitiya
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dolphin Watching and Kalpitiya Peninsula Tour

  • 05:00 a.m. - Depart from the Negombo area.

  • 08:00 a.m. - Have breakfast near Kalpitiya Lagoon.

  • 09:00 a.m. - Go dolphin watching.

  • 02:00 p.m. - Stop for lunch.

  • 03:00 p.m. - Enjoy a 3-hour Kalpitiya city tour. The peninsula and beaches are known for their stunning sunsets.

  • 06:00 p.m. - Return from Kalpitiya.

  • 10:00 p.m. - End of the itinerary with drop-off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Negombo 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicles

  • Experienced chauffeurs

  • Licensed skippers

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Snacks

  • Expenses of a personal nature

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • During the tour, travel in air-conditioned luxury vehicles. The chauffeur will keep the conversation informative and explain the tour and the country. They will also answer any questions you have.

  • Once you reach the dolphin-watching departure point, you will be transferred onto a boat. A licensed skipper will conduct the dolphin-watching tour, which normally takes 2 hours for the journey and 2 hours for dolphin watching.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Negombo.

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