Sri Lanka stands out as a premier destination for witnessing the awe-inspiring beauty of
whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Nestled within the protected zone of the
International Whaling Commission in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has emerged as a
prominent hotspot for whale and dolphin enthusiasts.
The optimal time to embark on a whale and dolphin watching adventure in Sri Lanka is
from early November to the end of April, particularly in the Kalpitiya region and the
southern seas. However, Trincomalee boasts an abundance of sightings primarily
between March/April and August/September. Consequently, Sri Lanka offers an
uninterrupted eleven-month window of captivating whale watching experiences along
