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
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About the Activity:
- Delight in an exciting session of jeep safari. Enthrall in this 4 hour long safari that provides you with ample memories to cherish for a lifetime.
- Admire the age old tradition of stilt fishing where fishermen sit balanced far from shore atop sticks and twine, hanging fishing rods into schools of fish.
- Post this visit an ancient temple, Moonstone mine place and cinnamon garden – enjoy the tangy aroma while walking through this spice garden.
- Visit paddy fields and know more about the local rice cultivation, methods.
NOTE: Pick-up and drop from the hotel till the location of the activity.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Are you nature and wildlife lover then this full-day tour to Sri Lanka's second-largest wildlife park, the Yala National Park must be on the top of your bucket list of activities to do near Galle. The tour will start at around 3:30 am with you getting picked from your hotel and taken to the Park, where you will enjoy morning safari onboard a Jeep. You will get to see the Park's wild animals like elephants, sambar deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, etc. along with amazing picturesque nature throughout the tour.
What To Expect
Visiting Yala National Park
This full-day tour to Yala National Park will leave you with memorable memories of watching a diverse variety of wildlife animals in their natural habitat and capture the best shots of the natural beauty of stunning landscapes of dense forests, meadows, and lagoons.
Thrilling private Jeep Safari
Onboard a jeep, you will enjoy the thrilling safari of the Park and will get the chance to spot wild animals like leopards, elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, water buffalo, sloth bears, crocodiles, a wide range of birds, and fishes, etc.
Hassle-free round-trip transportation
Join the adventurous tour to avail of the great facility of round trip transportation in a comfortable coach from your hotel or accommodation in Galle. This facility diminishes the need to look for means to reach the Park and makes the trip hassle-free.
Wildlife Guide
You will learn more about wild animals and their lives from the trained and experienced wildlife guide who will provide you informative commentary on the animals that you will spot during the private safari. Book the tour through us and have a pleasurable experience in the woods.
Know Before You Go
Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private
Meeting Point: Lobby of your hotel or outside your accommodation in Galle
Pick-up time: 3:30 am
Drop Off Time: 3:30 pm
Duration: 12 Hours (Approx)
Child Age: The prices are the same for all ages above 18 years
Insider Tips:
Not recommended for pregnant women, travelers with back problems or serious health problems
Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun
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