Weligama Trips & Tours

Liven up a beach break with spot of whale-watching or take to the water with a kayak or snorkel.

On the southern section of the Sri Lankan mango, the Weligama coast is another highlight of any beach-comber’s handbook, although in this case there’s another reason to visit: whales. The coastline (and in particular the fishing town of Mirissa) is one of the best places in the world to spot both blue and sperm whales as well as frolicking dolphins, and if the denizens of the deep top your wishlist, time your visit from December to April. If not, there’s still plenty to captivate, from the pretty bays and coconut groves to the gentle ocean swell that will have you reaching for a surfboard in the flash of a flipper. Other water-based activities include sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving and snorkelling, and then there’s the iconic stilt fisherman and their colourful fishing boats, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sights and a beautiful one at that.

Things to do

What to do in Weligama

A gorgeous stretch of Sri Lanka's southern coastline, Weligama has everything you need for a chilled-out beach break. Find a soft spot to relax in one of the sun-dappled coves, snorkel or surf in crystal-clear waters, or kayak along the shoreline entirely at your own pace. If you're in Weligama between December and April, hop aboard a catamaran and head into the deeper water to spot blue and sperm whales, and dolphins. The sunsets are ravishing and it's not a bad time to see traditional stilted fishermen waiting for a nibble.

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