A tourist group watching whales and dolphins closely in a boat in Kalpitiya Sri Lanka

Overview

Whale and dolphin watching in Kalpitiya is another things to do in Kalpitiya and its season from November - April. you can explore whales and dolphins Mirissa, Kalpitiya and Trincomalee. 

Whale and dolphin watching in Kalpitiya is not just a whale watching in Sri Lanka and you will explore footprints of the Adam’s bridge and beautiful landscapes in North-western coast. 

Year round whale sightings not available in Kalpitiya  coast like Mirissa - Southern  coast. Kalpitiy whales are migrating species hence from January–March you can spot the whales in Kalpitiya. whale and dolphin watching tour takes 2–4 hrs and sail 8–10 NM from the shore. mostly Kalpitiya able to spot following mammal species.

  • Blue whale
  • Fin whale
  • Bryde’s whale
  • Sperm whale
  • Pilot whales
  • Whale shark
  • Spinner’s dolphins
  • Bottle nose dolphins
  • Risso’s dolphins 

     

Every December to March, thousands of dolphins make a sudden dash through the calm sea off Kalpitiya on the North-Western coast of Sri Lanka to an unknown location for reasons best known to them. If you are lucky enough to encounter this rare phenomenon, it will be one of the most amazing things you have ever seen in your life.

Operational Details

  • Starting Schedule

    • Report to My Ceylon Adventures Kalpitiya - Norochchola at 6 a.m. 
    • Welcome to you with a cup of tea or coffee. 
    • Meet the supporting crew and purchase the wildlife entrance tickets.
    • Transfer to Whale watching boat for boarding the passengers
    • Safety and whale watching operation briefing by Boatman
  • Starts At

    At 6.30 a.m. leave the shore

  • Travelling

    It is a 2–4 hrs sailing tour

  • Refreshment

    Returning to shore, coconut drink offered to refresh

    Included

  • Guide
    Well experienced supporting crew service
  • Entrance
    Wildlife entrance free
  • Site Transfer
    3–4 hrs whale watching sailing tour
  • Refreshment
    Welcome to tea and water during the sailing tour

    Not Included

  • Transport
    Pick up and drop transport

    Additional Details

  • Whale Watching Boat Specification

    • Boat engine capacity 40 h.p.
    • Life Jackets available
    • maximum passengers per boat 6–10 pax.
    • Fire extinguishers and first aids available
  • Recommendations

    • Casual dress
    • Good sunscreen
    • Hat and sunglass

    Rates Per-Person

    Private 6 Pax Boat
    1
    • 1 Pax

    Rate per-person

    125$

    2
    • 2 Pax

    Rate per-person

    72$

    3
    • 3 - 4 Pax

    Rate per-person

    55$

    4
    • 5 - 6 Pax

    Rate per-person

    45$

    5
    • 7 - 8 Pax

    Rate per-person

    35$

    6
    • 9 - 10 Pax

    Rate per-person

    33$

    Private 10 Pax boat
    7
    • 1 Pax

    Rate per-person

    157$

    8
    • 2 Pax

    Rate per-person

    89$

    9
    • 3 - 4 Pax

    Rate per-person

    67$

    10
    • 5 - 6 Pax

    Rate per-person

    48$

    11
    • 7 - 8 Pax

    Rate per-person

    40$

    12
    • 9 - 10 Pax

    Rate per-person

    38$

    Tour Highlights

    1
    Explore the biggest mammals of the planet (above species)
    2
    Stunning landscape with Sun rising
    3
    Local fishers’ way of fishing
    4
    Kalpitiya power plant

    Tour Locations

    Payments and Cancellations

    Payment policy
    • Tour will confirm up on the payment.
    • You may need to check the availability before making the payment.

    Cancellation policy
    • If you are going to cancel the activity before the 24 hours of the operation, take place, then we will not apply for any cancelation charge.
    • If the activity cancels from My Ceylon Adventures (our) end because of unexpected weather condition effect then Fully refunded (100%) or you can book alternative activity instead of the refund.

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