Coast · November – April

Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Escape

Blue whales, spinner dolphins and five unhurried days on Sri Lanka's most beautiful bay.

5 days Max 12 guests 4.8 · 167 reviews

The trip

Mirissa in season is one of the few places on Earth where you can see blue whales — the largest animals that have ever lived — from a small boat with a marine biologist on board. Two whale-watching mornings, a snorkel day and plenty of hammock time on a crescent of palm-shaded sand.

Highlights

  • Two whale-watching mornings with a marine biologist
  • Blue & sperm whales plus spinner dolphin pods
  • Snorkelling over coral gardens with turtles
  • Sunset at Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint
  • Barefoot beach days with fresh seafood lunches

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Mirissa

    Transfer to your palm-shaded guesthouse; sunset at Coconut Tree Hill.

  2. Day 2

    Whale Morning

    6am boat to the deep water — whales, dolphins and an ocean breakfast.

  3. Day 3

    Snorkel & Beach

    A coral-garden snorkel with turtles, then a free afternoon on the sand.

  4. Day 4

    Second Whale Run

    Another dawn departure for the species you missed, then a fishing-village lunch.

  5. Day 5

    Departure

    One last swim and a transfer to the airport or onward coast.

What's included

  • Guesthouse accommodation (4 nights)
  • Breakfast daily & 3 lunches
  • Two whale-watching boat trips with marine biologist
  • Snorkelling trip with guide & gear
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • 24/7 in-trip support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (we can arrange it)
  • Dinners & personal spending

Base region: Mirissa & Whale Watching — Southern Coast. From November to April, Mirissa's bay hosts blue and sperm whales plus spinner dolphins. Morning boats with marine biologists, then a crescent of beach and palm-shaded cafés.

Keep exploring

More of the wild coast.