Colombo Trip Overview
Home to large pods of dolphins and Mighty Whales, the seas off the Kalpitiya peninsula are some of the best in Sri Lanka for magical moments, delighting in the antics of these amazing mammals in their natural habitat.Most commonly seen are the acrobatic spinner dolphins. Sperm whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may be lucky and see a blue whale or a minke! Traveling in smaller groups, it is awe inspiring to watch as they dive under water with their huge tails in the air. Have your camera ready, or simply enjoy the moment, as they spin and leap out of the water, putting on wonderful displays, often coming alongside the boat and ducking and diving through the clear waters.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
• Explore Marine Life
• Witness the worlds’ Largest Mammal
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Home to large pods of dolphins and Mighty Whales, the seas off the Kalpitiya peninsula are some of the best in Sri Lanka for magical moments, delighting in the antics of these amazing mammals in their natural habitat.Most commonly seen are the acrobatic spinner dolphins. Sperm whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may be lucky and see a blue whale or a minke! Traveling in smaller groups, it is awe inspiring to watch as they dive under water with their huge tails in the air. Have your camera ready, or simply enjoy the moment, as they spin and leap out of the water, putting on wonderful displays, often coming alongside the boat and ducking and diving through the clear waters.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
• Explore Marine Life
• Witness the worlds’ Largest Mammal
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, North Western Province
Several types of whales and dolphins regularly visit the waters off the Kalpitiya coastline. The continental shelf comes in close to Alankuda Beach and therefore traveling far out into the open seas is not necessary. The largest of the whales, the Blue Whale, and pods od dolphins can be seen surfacing from time to time particularly when they come inshore to feed just 3.5 km from the shoreline between Norochcholai and Talawila.Kalpitiya is the paradise of Dolphins. You can see pods of 1000 dolphins. Kalpitiya is home to a variety of dolphins that can be found in close proximity to the coast – the Spinner dolphin being the most common. Other dolphins that can be spotted here include Bottlenose, Risso’s, Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins, etc. You can be seen Blue Whales (largest mammal in the world), Bryde’s Whales , Sperm Whales , Killer Whales , False Killer , Dwarf , Melon Headed Whales , Cuvier’s Beaked Whales and if lucky, the elusive Indian Blue Whales in Kalpitiya.
Duration: 5 hours
