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Half day November to April Run by Genuine Sri Lankans

Whale watching, Mirissa

Spinner dolphins surfacing in the sea off Mirissa

What it is

Out of Mirissa harbour before dawn. Blue whales and sperm whales are the draw and are never guaranteed; spinner dolphins are close to certain and often come in numbers. Outside the season the boats mostly stay in, and we will say so rather than sell you a sailing.

The details

DurationHalf day
When it runsNovember to April
Run byGenuine Sri Lankans
Getting thereYour driver, included
Entrance fees[To confirm]
Private or sharedPrivate

Where to stay for it

The Fortress Resort & Spa

A large rampart-walled resort on the sand at Koggala, a short drive from Galle Fort.

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Weligama Bay Resort

On the long shallow bay at Weligama, the gentlest stretch of the south coast.

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Routes that pass this way

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Suggested route 10 nights

Sri Lankan Essential

Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala and the south coast

Everything, without rushing. Two nights at every stop, so you unpack once and stay put for a day.

Price based on

  • 10 nights in partner hotels, 2 adults
  • Hotels from US$45 a night
  • Full board, and every drive between hotels included

Suggested route 10 nights

Hills and the south coast

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Haputale and the south coast

For people who would rather go high and then go flat than tick off ancient cities. Four nights in the hills, four on the coast.

Price based on

  • 10 nights in partner hotels, 2 adults
  • Hotels from US$45 a night
  • Full board, and every drive between hotels included

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