End of every year and beginning of the next Whale watching from Mirissa - a southern town close to Galle goes into full swing. Blue Whales dominate. If you are lucky you could observe 10-20 animals.
Wildlife and Nature

Join responsible excursions to observe whales and dolphins.

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CategoryWildlife and Nature
Featured places5
Generally bestYear-round — varies by park
Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Mirissa

    Mirissa is a south-coast bay near Weligama, with a sandy beach, fishing harbour and seasonal marine-wildlife excursions offshore.

    End of every year and beginning of the next Whale watching from Mirissa - a southern town close to Galle goes into full swing. Blue Whales dominate. If you are lucky you could observe 10-20 animals.
    Mirissa whale photograph
    Photos I captured during a whale and dolphin watching tour in 2018 December
    Mirissa dolphin photograph
  2. 02

    Trincomalee

    Trincomalee is a harbour city on the northeast coast, with the Koneswaram headland, Fort Fredrick and beaches around its bay.

  3. 03

    Kalpitiya

    Kalpitiya lies between the Indian Ocean and Puttalam Lagoon, with fishing settlements, lagoon landscapes and seasonal water-based activities.

  4. 04

    Dondra Point

    Dondra Head is the southernmost headland of Sri Lanka, marked by a lighthouse near the town of Devinuwara.

  5. 05

    Hikkaduwa

    Hikkaduwa is a southwest-coast town with beach tourism, surf breaks and a marine national park protecting a nearshore reef.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We work with licensed, responsible guides and operators, and check park access rules and seasonal closures before every trip.

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