2 Whale Watching Trips from Colombo to Build a Day Around

1.2-Day Whale Watching & Southern Sri Lanka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $292Our pick

See blue whales near Mirissa, explore Galle Fort, cruise Bentota River, and visit beaches, temples, turtles, and coral sites in two busy days.

“The tour was everything I had expected and envisioned it to be - we had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, who explained to us certain histories and information about the places we passed, or was going to. He made sure we were well settled into our hotel for the night, and was ready to help us at any of the other excursions. I really enjoyed the river cruise - as I did not know what to expect, and saw the amazing wildlife the mangroves had to offer us! My only complaint is that the hotel room we stayed at had very little air conditioning, and the room and bathroom…”

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2.Whales Watching Mirissa Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $260Best value

Review of a private Mirissa whale-watching day tour from Colombo or Negombo, with Galle Fort, turtles, snorkeling, lunch, and practical tips.

“Our guide Smokio was really informative, kind and considerate. Also he took us where we wanted to visit, like market and specific restaurant. Thank you to Smokio for our perfect one day in Colombo.”

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