Lakpura

Dolphin Watching Boat Tour from Kalpitiya City

November to March is the season for dolphin watching excursions, as this is when the seas are calm. During this period, hundreds of dolphins and in some instances thousands can be observed in large pods just ½ hour on shore.

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About this experience

November to March is the season for dolphin watching excursions, as this is when the seas are calm. During this period, hundreds of dolphins and in some instances thousands can be observed in large pods just ½ hour onshore.

Includes

  • Available November to March (subject to weather).
  • Naturalists are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • Daily dolphin watching excursions begin at 0730 hrs.
  • Private group excursions can be arranged.
  • Up to 6 guests in one boat.
  • All safety gear as required will be provided.

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (Optional).

Experience

November to March is the season for dolphin watching excursions, as this is when the seas are calm. During this period, hundreds of dolphins and in some instances thousands can be observed in large pods just ½ hour on shore. Dolphin watching excursions usually begin at 0730 hrs. Sightings are so certain that we offer a free dolphin excursion (excluding park fees) the next day if you are unlucky on your first outing. We have a 95% hit ratio seeing dolphins.

Spinner dolphins are the most common sightings and the most spectacular as they engage in acrobatic leaps out of the water. Whilst airborne they rotate along their longitudinal axis hence their name spinner dolphins.

A permit issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation is required for every individual going out on marine mammal watching excursions.

Mewan
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Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Mewan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Available November to March (subject to weather)
  • Naturalist available on first come first serve basis
  • Daily dolphin watching excursions begin at 0730 hrs.
  • Private group excursions can be arranged.
  • Up to 6 guests in one boat
  • All safety gear as required will be provided

Not included

  • Food & Drink

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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