Detailed Dolphin Watching Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 - Arrival in Kalpitiya
SCHEDULE
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Arrival in Kalpitiya.
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Check in to a hotel.
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Spend a relaxing afternoon on the beach.
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Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpitiya (HB).
Set in between the deep lagoon of Puttalam to the east and the magnificent Indian Ocean to the west, Kalpitiya Peninsula is an exquisite coastal region located in the Western coastal belt, north of Colombo. It is an unrivalled marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangrove swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches.
Despite its natural beauty, Kalpitiya is remarkably untouched by tourism. Here, the visitors can get a real insight into the close-knit fishing community, and enjoy the various activities this region can offer. With the near-constant strong winds, Kalpitiya has the best kitesurfing conditions in South Asia. Or go snorkeling or scuba diving in Sri Lanka’s largest coral reef and discover an incredible variety of tropical fish, manta rays, reef sharks and even turtles. Canoe in the lagoon, or observe the large schools of dolphins playing in the offshore waters. Or visit the Dutch Fort and St. Peter's Kerk Church, and learn about Sri Lanka's colonial past.
Day 2
Day 2 - Dolphin Watching
SCHEDULE
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Early breakfast at the hotel.
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At 6:30 am departure for Dolphins watching excursion (duration from 3 to 4 hrs).
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Return to the hotel.
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Departure.
In Kalpitiya, you don’t need to go far out to the ocean to catch a glimpse of dolphins. The continental shelf runs near, alongside the shoreline, which gives you a great opportunity to observe various marine species just a short boat ride away from the shore. From November to April, you may see pods of hundreds of dolphins in the waters Kalpitiya, especially near the Bar Reef, a one-hour boat ride away. Spinner dolphins are the most common, but also the bottlenose, risso’s, Indo-Pacific and humpback dolphins are seen regularly.
