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Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa
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Whale Watching Experience in Mirissa

By ZRI Adventures
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Ages 6-60, max of 50 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Snacks


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • Mirissa, Sri Lanka
    We will be using a tuk tuk to provide transport
Pickup details
  • We pick from any place around Mirissa
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125344P19

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125344P19

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      $70.00
      per adult
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      Nick W
      Sheffield, UK8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We went on the whale watching in Mirissa which was great, we saw several fin whales and loads of dolphins. Zakib arranged our tuktuk ride from Galle and communicated everything we needed to know.

      Highly recommended
      Written December 3, 2021
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our services. It was a pleasure hosting you. Do visit us again!
      Written December 12, 2021
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Serah
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2019 • Family
      It was one of the best experiences I've had. The modern spacious boats with an experienced crew to guide us made the entire tour wonderful..The behaviour of whales were very well explained by the trained guides and safety of passengers was assured..
      Written December 7, 2019
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      Thank you for your lovely review! We wish to have you again with us.
      Written December 10, 2019
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Explore821054
      3 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2024 • Family
      It is like a safari.. we did not see any whale. It is overpriced and they took 3 to 4 hours and could not spot a whale. Not recommended because the beaches are beautiful and can be a better option.

      Many people were sleeping. :)
      Written December 28, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. However, we could not find any record of a booking under your name with ZRI Adventures for a whale-watching experience. It seems this review may have been posted for the wrong business. We take great care in providing seamless and memorable adventures for our guests, and we’re sorry to hear this experience didn’t meet your expectations. That being said, we understand that whale watching can sometimes be unpredictable, as sightings depend on nature and luck. Typically, boats depart the harbor early in the morning, around 7 a.m., to provide the best chance of spotting these majestic creatures. If you’re ever looking to explore Sri Lanka with ZRI Adventures, we’d be happy to assist in creating a truly enjoyable and well-organized experience for you. That said, we’d like to share that whale watching can indeed be unpredictable, as sightings depend on nature and luck. Boats typically leave the harbor early in the morning, around 7 a.m., to maximize the chances of spotting whales. While the experience can be thrilling, we understand that the wait may feel long if whales remain elusive. If you’re ever looking to explore Sri Lanka’s adventures with us, we’d be delighted to help you create a truly enjoyable and well-organized experience.
      Written January 1, 2025
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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