Weligama Trips & Tours

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.