Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales, which can be observed off the coast of Mirissa in the southwest between December and March and Trincomalee in the northeast between March and July. Blue whales are not the only type of whales who call the waters off Sri Lanka home for half the year however. You can also spot a number of other species including the humpback, sperm, Bryde’s, minke and fin whiles as well as plenty of dolphins. The waters off Kalpitiya in the northwest coast is another popular location for whale watching with the exception of the blue whale.
As a responsible travel organisation, Atlas Lanka offers whale watching tours that comply with all conditions stipulated under the Sea Mammals Regulations Act (2012) ensuring the safety of both humans and whales.
