Whale Watching from Mirissa

Mirissa is one of the most visited beach hotspots in Sri Lanka and this quaint little town is located in the deep South of the island. With beautiful palm fringed beaches, waves that are ideal for surfing along with deep blue waters that are filled with marine life including sea turtles and whales, Mirissa is loaded with things to do when you visit on holiday. The Whale watching boat tour which can be organized through Lakpura travels is a five hour tour that will give you the opportunity to see these magnificent marine creatures in their natural habitat. The best time to see these mammals are between the months of December to April while the time taken to reach the exact location from the shores of Mirissa is about two hours. The whale population around this location usually includes blue whales, fin whales, sperm whales and if you are lucky enough even orcas.