Sri Lanka

Whale Watching, Mirissa

Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most popular water activities to do in Sri Lanka. Mirissa has some of the best marine life in the whole of Sri Lanka and Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November to March. This is the period when whales migrate from further south.

Whale Watching, Mirissa
Sri Lanka: The ultimate 2-week itinerary for culture, wildlife & endless beaches
Day 8 - 9
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Harbour Road 41, Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Whale Watching, Mirissa

Join a whale-watching tour, many of which you’ll find at the beach. A guide will take you out into the deep blue Indian Ocean to see whales, dolphins, and turtles. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a big blue whale – the largest animal on the planet! Please make sure to research the tour company to be sure they respect the international whale-watching rules. We choose for Whale Watching Club, which is known for conducting its whale watching tours following the natural behaviors of the animals and with minimum disturbance to them and the environment. - Departure is at Mirissa harbor at 6.45AM - Breakfast, Morning Tea / Coffee, Cola and Roti is included in the tour

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Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Relaxing afternoon and local vibes

As the ocean is quite rough, being on the whale watching tour for 6 hours might have been a challenge for quite some people. Spend the afternoon in a relaxing way at the pool, buy some fresh fruits for the local vendors and enjoy some street art at Mirissa town.

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Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Seafood dinner at the beach

Mirissa is not only famous for its beautiful white sandy beaches, it's also known for its variety and availability of great seafood in the many restaurants. Restaurants are showing their catch of the day on the beach every evening. Salt and Zouk are two nice restaurants with excellent sea food and stunning view on the ocean.