Sri Lanka is one of the best places to spot the blue whale, the largest mammal in the ocean and the largest mammal ever known to have lived on earth; even outweighing the dinosaur and having a lifespan of 80-110 years. Blue whales need to surface to breath can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes before they have to come up for air, which allows for great sightings and photography. Apart from the Great Blue, you may also spot sperm whale, humpback whale, and fin whale among a variety of other species.
Mirissa and its sandy beach is the perfect place for you to rest and relax after the whale watching tour and you will be allowed free time on a popular beach to have lunch if you wish and enjoy the sun, sand and surf. The sandy tropical beach is considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s best places to visit, and enjoy the most stunning sunsets. Should you wish to, we will take you to the now very Insta-famous Secret Beach and Palm tree hill.
About the Activity:
- Delight in this amazing Blue Whale watching tour, witness these huge sea animals leaping out of the water in an experience like never before.
- Get picked up from your hotels at around 6 AM and reach the Mirissa Harbor from where at around 6.30 AM the boats will take you to the whale watching locations.
- The complete activity will take around 2-4 hours, depending up on the sight of the whales.
- After the whale watching, continue your journey and enjoy the time visiting turtle hatchery point, where you can watch cute little turtles hatching and making
their way into the sea.
- Continue your journey and visit the age old tradition of stilt fishing at Koggala where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
- Aftermath, visit the famous Moonstone mine place and followed by an exciting shopping trip to the markets of Bentota.
- End your trip at around 2 PM by getting dropped off to your hotels.
- Transportation in an Air-conditioned vehicle with private transfers
- Pickup and drop from/to your address in Mirissa.
- Entrance tickets and excursion fee for whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa
About The Activity:
- Enthrall in a 35 km bike ride through the tea plantation in Akuressa, the journey is a relatively leisurely with small uphill climbs and terrains.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Galle Fort, Unawatuna or Koggala at around 8.30 AM in the morning and proceed to the starting point.
- Enjoy a pit stop for a refreshment at the tea plantation and take a 15 minute walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in the fresh waters of Hiyare Rain forest.
- The bike ride is provided with all necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride through the rough terrains.
- End your amazing mountain bike ride in the evening at around 7-8 PM and get dropped to your respective hotels in Kandy.
Pick up/Drop off: Hotel in Kandy
Type of transfer: Shared
Tour Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Tour timings: 08:30 AM to 08:00 PM
About the Activity:
- If you are looking for some tour to explore the beautiful city of Bentota, this tour is a perfect fit for you.
- Get picked from your hotels in Bentota at around 8 AM and began your journey with the cherishing sights in the small village that is located amidst rich greenery.
- Indulge in the boat safari activity in Bentota river and explore the dense forest and its greenery.
- Visit and admire the stunning beauty of mangrove lagoons accompanying you throughout your safari, followed by the visit to turtle hatchery point where you can have sight of turtles moving to the sea.
- Aftermath, take a walk to the old coconut factory and delight in the lush-greenery of Bawa garden and Herbal garden.
- Visit the famous Buddhist temple, post this enthrall in an exiting shopping spree before enthralling in an array of water sports available at this small town.
- End your trip in the evening by getting dropped of to your respective hotels.
Pick up/Drop off: Hotel in Bentota
Type of transfer: Private
Tour Duration: 8 hours(approx.)
Tour starting time: 08:00 AM