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Rickshaw Travel
Sri Lanka

Whale Tails Ahoy!

Bite-sized trip
  • Itinerary:
    Mirissa
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 229.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Travel period:
    Visit between November and April for the best weather
Take a trip to the seaside town of Mirissa, between November and April you’ll be in one of the best places on the planet for whale watching. These mighty marine giants are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed, making your chances of spotting them particularly high. In your free time, you can walk along the soft sands of Mirissa’s crescent bay, crack open a coconut and let your worries drift away.
Sri Lanka Mirissa wildlife whale tail

Day 1 – Arrival in Mirissa

As you approach the small town of Mirissa you’ll pass coconut palms, ocean views and fishermen on stilts. Soon enough you’ll arrive at your accommodation; we’ve found a cosy guesthouse tucked away down a quiet side street, just a five minute walk from the beach. Once you’ve freshened up you can take a walk along Mirissa’s crowning glory. Although the sea can be wavy at times, on calm days it’s a stunner.

Day 2 – Half day whale watching

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 whales from the ship, or maybe even dolphins; they like to frolic in the ships swell. Once you’re back on dry land you’ll be dropped off back at your cosy B&B.

Day 3 – Departure from Mirissa

Today it’s time to move on. After a hearty breakfast you’ll pack up your things and get ready to journey onwards to your next destination. If you’ve got a little time to spare you could have one last stroll along the beach, a final swing in a hammock or a concluding sip of a tropical fruit shake at a beach front café.

Accommodation

Sri Lanka Mirissa Accommodation bed
Sri Lanka Mirissa Accommodation dining
Sri Lanka Mirissa Accommodation gardens

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

1Option

Whale tail's ahoy - In Style

  • Price:
    From £ 359.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

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