Hiriketiya: Mirissa Beach & Whale Watching Day Trip

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ID: GYG1158300-1775766
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a day trip from Hiriketiya to Mirissa Beach. Join a responsible whale-watching cruise, relax on the beach, and capture stunning photos at scenic viewpoints.
Start your day from the peaceful surf bay of Hiriketiya and travel along Sri Lanka’s scenic southern coastline toward the vibrant seaside town of Mirissa. Enjoy ocean views, palm-lined roads, and charming fishing villages that reflect authentic southern Sri Lankan life.

During whale watching season, join a licensed marine wildlife observation cruise operated under Sri Lanka’s official maritime safety and conservation guidelines. Focus on non-intrusive observation of whales and dolphins from a safe distance, without touching, feeding, chasing, or disturbing any marine animals.

The boat crew follows international ethical whale-watching standards, ensuring the well-being of marine life at all times. Observe blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins in their natural ocean environment, depending on weather and sea conditions.

After returning to shore, spend relaxed time at Mirissa Beach, where you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and ocean views at your own pace. Optional stops include scenic viewpoints such as Coconut Tree Hill for panoramic photography. In the late afternoon, travel back to Hiriketiya with a comfortable hotel drop-off.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of spotting blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline to Mirissa
  • Relax on Mirissa Beach, swim in the ocean, and soak up the sun
  • Capture stunning photos at scenic viewpoints like Coconut Tree Hill
  • Travel in comfort with a hotel pickup and drop-off in Hiriketiya

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Whale watching is seasonal and depends on weather and sea conditions
The tour follows ethical whale-watching standards
INCLUDED
  • Licensed marine wildlife observation cruise
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Scenic viewpoints
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.