Kalpitiya is a picturesque coastal town in Sri Lanka known for its stunning beaches and water sports. Located on the northwestern tip of the island, it offers kiteboarding and windsurfing opportunities in the vast lagoon. Kalpitiya is also a hub for dolphin and whale watching, making it a popular tourist destination.
(SKU: LK371501AA) Several types of whales 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.
Includes:
Boat tour with marine mammal naturalist.
All safety equipment.
Whale watching tour in Kalpitiya.
Entrance tickets.
Excludes:
Hotel pick-up and drop off.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (Optional).
Experience:
Several types of whales regularly visit the waters off the Kalpitiya coastline. The continental shelf comes in close to Alankuda Beach and due to this traveling far out in the open seas is not necessary.
The largest of the whales 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, which is located directly in front of our resort. These include the Bryde’s whale, Eden’s whale, and the largest mammal in the world, the blue whale that can grow up to 28 m long. Further afield in deep blue water and mostly about 4-5 nm from shore additional species of toothed whales and oceanic dolphins are likely to be seen. These include the sperm whale, dwarf, and pygmy sperm whales, Risso’s dolphins, pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, Fraser’s dolphins, spotted dolphins, and striped dolphins.
The sight of some of these enigmatic cetaceans is both breathtaking and spellbinding and offers a truly humbling experience.
