Whale Tail’s Ahoy!
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Mirissa
Today you’ll travel to the south coast. Your destination for the next few days is the popular beach resort of Mirissa. You’ll be staying in a small-scale, family friendly hotel with easy access to the palm-fringed beach and places to eat. The sea here can be rough at times, but the property has a swimming pool and there’s plenty of space for the kids to play in the gardens. Time to crack open a coconut and relax!
Day 2 – Whale watching boat trip
Mirissa is one of the best places in Sri Lanka for whale watching (between November and April). Early this morning you’ll be collected from your hotel and taken to Mirissa port where you’ll embark on a half-day whale watching trip with a small group of other international travellers. You’ll have a good chance of spotting the whales as they are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed. You may also see dolphins.
Once you’re back on dry land you’ll be dropped off back at your beachfront accommodation where you can spend the afternoon relaxing whilst your kids play in and around the pool.
The whale watching trip is suitable for children aged 7 years+
Explore the underwater world
For water babies we can also arrange snorkelling near Mirissa (between November and April). The seas around Mirissa are home to a variety of fish and, if you’re lucky, you may even spot a turtle. You will be picked up by a tuk tuk from your hotel, and taken to a great snorkel spot. If this sounds of interest, ask your Travel Specialist to include this in your travel plan.
The snorkelling is suitable for children aged 7 years+
Day 3 – Departure from Mirissa
One final dip in the pool and then your driver will take you onto the next stop on your Sri Lanka family adventure. If you’d like to spend a little longer relaxing in Mirissa (who wouldn’t?!), ask your Travel Specialist to add an extra night or two to your travel plan.
Accommodation
