Kalpitiya by a team including personnel from whale and dolphin. During november to april is the best season to go dolphin watching off kalpitiya in sri lanka. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. Dolphin beach resort, kalpitiya updated 2020 prices. By car instead of hiring a car, organise a car and driver for your holiday in sri lanka. Ultimate guide to kalpitiya diving updated for 2019. Dolphin beach kalpitiya features an outdoor pool, a childrens pool, and a fitness center. Dutch bay kalpitiya, extremely popular for its dolphin watching, kalpitiya is a gorgeous peninsula with some of the. The first popular article to publicise the indo pacific humpback dolphins in the kalpitiya lagoon. Dolphin watching at kalpitiya friday, 12 september 2014.
Frontdesk staff can answer questions 247, and assist with securing valuables, dry cleaninglaundry, and tours or tickets. Staying at dolphin beach is the epitome of fulfilling a penchant desire to live in a hotel in kalpitiya with a distinctive fusion of eco, rustic and boutique design. There are good chances of spotting spinner dolphins as well. Book dolphin village dolphin village kalpitiya 2019. Sri lanka news channel reports that there were over 100 whales can be seen with their child whale, around the kalpitiya coast in this season. Dolphin watching kalpitiya dolphin watching sri lanka. Kalpitiya dolphin watching activities at bar reef resort.
Encounter rates based on nearly a thousand whale watching trips from. Kalpitiya gives you an opportunity to watch hundreds of dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat, riding waves, jumping, spinning, twirling and leaping out of the water in a magical display, is a magnificent experience you will never forget in your lifetime. These friendly mammals will love to amuse you by following the bow of the boat you will be traveling on. It is located at 8 degrees 23n latitude and 79 degrees 44e longitude, and can be reached by boat from kalpitiya in an hour. It is possible to take bus from colombo to kalpitiya 4 hours, or train to puttalam and then bus from puttalam to kalpitiya. Dolphin beach resort restaurant, kalpitiya updated. We are a passionate wildlife enthusiasts and tour operators. To get there, you just take an hourly ac bus from the pettah bus station to puttalam 3 hours. Dolphin is location right on the shore and you will see an amazing sunset from there. When i try running melee on dolphin, it starts okay with a frame rate of about 18. Kalpitiya dolphin watching whale and dolphin watching. During november to march is the best season to go dolphin watching off kalpitiya. The impressive bar reef is the largest reef in sri lanka.
Just use the let us know what you need section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the agoda messaging service. Dolphin beach resort this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. The seas off kalpitiya peninsula became famous relatively recently in 2005 when large pods of spinner dolphins were spotted. It spans approximately 307 square kilometres and was declared a protected marine sanctuary in 1992 by the government of sri lanka. The seas are calmer and the pods gather to feed in the warm rich waters of kalpitiya. Kalpitiya for its presence of sperm whales and an occasional blue whale alone is a world class attraction of marine life. Nov 08, 2014 kalpitiya dolphins watching sri lanka distance from colombo. Is the best place to see dolphins and during the season you can witness dolphin pods up to to 1500 members at most given times.
At this time it seems like there arent rigid dolphin or whale watching guidelines as the boats often speed towards pods of dolphins and. Kalpitiya is one of the best locations for dolphin watching in sri lanka. Kalpitiya is the best places if you are interested in seeing dolphins. Among all the fauna in these waters, you are likely to see butterflyfish, parrotfish, groupers and black tip reef sharks. Whale and dolphin watching in kalpitiya in sri lanka nov. Kalpitiya gives you an opportunity to watch hundreds of dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat, water sports. Dolphin village is situated in front of the beautiful alankuda sand beach. Kalpitiya is apparently the best place to go dolphin watching, while down south is better if you want to see whales. Our cabana style rooms can hold upto 3 persons for a supplementry fee, they are tastefully decorated with rustic woodern furniture, mosquito nets over the bed, ceiling fan, kettle for tea and coffee making and each have an onsuite bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. Should i download a certain version of melee or should i get dolphin 4. Kalpitiya 167 km north of colombo, on the west coast of sri lanka. Dolphin village is an absolute find, nestled along a lovely quiet beach its one of the more affordable places in kalpititya. Witness leaping pods of everything from spinner dolphins to bottlenose dolphins.
Pdf a compilation of articles on whale and seabird watching. Water sports in kalpitiya scuba diving, snorkeling, dolphin. Breakfast is really good, my room was clean and had an amazing outdoor shower. Download dolphin to play wii and gamecube on your computer. Compare prices and find the best deal for the dolphin beach kalpitiya. Furthermore, ive been in sri lanka for two months at the time of this visit and dolphin beach is, hands down, the most. March is a good time for dolphin watching, and you could even be lucky enough to see whales around that time of the year in kalpitiya. Hi, i am travelling to kalpitiya in 1st week of feb and i am soooo interested in whale watching. Kalpitiya is one of the best locations in sri lanka for dolphin and whale watching. Dolphin beach resort is easy to access from the airport.
Dolphin watching boat tour in kappalady, kalpitiya, sri lanka. Hotel in kalpitiya dolphin beach jetwing eco holidays. Marvel at their beauty while they mesmerize you in pods swimming along your boat. Dolphin wadiya kalpitiya 2020 all you need to know before. Kalpitiya is home to a variety of dolphins that can be found in close proximity to the coast the spinner dolphin being the most common. Dolphin watching in kalpitiya kalpitiya message board. I would like to know that what is the probability of spotting a whale. Capture the moments through your technological lenses and take home the memories of your new found ocean friends. November through march is the best time of the year for dolphin watching in kalpitiya coast, sri lanka. Whales are regularly seen around the kalpitiya peninsula. If there are 02 passengers to get the total for 02 passengers, per person rate should multiply by 02. Whale watching in kalpitiya kalpitiya message board. We are a small team of tour consultants dedicated in providing a personalized service to all your travel needs. These friendly mammals will love to amuse you by following the.
Hotels in kalpitiya dolphin watching kalpitiya kitesurfing kalpitiya. Kalpitiya dolphins,whales,coral reef,kite surfing and accommodation. Kalpitiya dolphin watching kalpitiya, sri lanka facebook. Dolphin watching in kalpitiya sri lanka safari in sri lanka. Apr 08, 2017 sri lanka news channel reports that there were over 100 whales can be seen with their child whale, around the kalpitiya coast in this season. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisement. I know it is rainy season, but how much rain should i expect. Witness exquisite dolphins dancing between the milky waves of the indian ocean in kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya dolphin watching whale and dolphin watching boat. When i get to the menu it slows down to less than 10. Sep 12, 2014 kalpitiya dolphins,whales,coral reef,kite surfing and accommodation. We can arrange accommodation in a basic holiday cottage or a nice beach villa in kalpitiya area or get a boat ride organised from negombo and proceed to kalpitya by sea. Theres free parking, and an airport shuttle available 24 hours for usd 90 per vehicle one way. Kalpitiya is one of the best place in the world, for dolphin watching, here you can observe this highly intelligent, social, creatures in their natural habitat with abundance. Just an hour off the coast from kalpitiya, the 300 kilometer long bar reef is the largest reef system in sri lanka and a protected marine sanctuary bar reef is home to an impressive 156 types of coral and 283 different species of tropical fish, making it one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in this part of the indian ocean. Interestingly it was only from around february 2010 that kalpitiya is finally considered as a destination to catch the sight of the majestic whale. I know it is the wrong season and i know there are no whales, but i would know if dolphin watching is possible in august. Day tour kalpitiya tours in sri lanka my flight zone. Download the latest version of the dolphin emulator 5. Water sports in kalpitiya scuba diving, snorkeling. I know it is the wrong season and i know there are no whales, but i would know if dolphinwatching is possible in august. Kalpitiya dolphins watching sri lanka distance from colombo.
In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of lkr 90. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. We saw a super pod of sperm whales around end of march a couple of years ago. Whale sightings are not that frequent off kalpitiya compared to mirrisa, its still one of the best places to see the ever smiling and singing chirpy dolphins in sri lanka. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Dolphin beach is 2 hours north of the international airport in colombo.
Conveniently located in kalpitiya, dolphin village is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Kalpitiya gives you an opportunity to watch hundreds of dolphins swimming alongside and diving under your boat. Not only that kite surfing, divine, snorkeling tour, sport fishing, island visit, sea bird visit tours can be arranged. Simple but full of charm, dolphin village has some of the best hospitality and most friendly service on the whole west. Wind blows at an average of 1820 knots almost every day during our summer season from may to october. Dolphins are seen around 80% of the time in the season october to may. Kalpitiya, that affords the opportunity to view large pods of dolphins often numbers running to hundreds, is becoming a celebrated location in sri lanka of the lovers of spinner dolphins.
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