The 5 Best Day Trips from in Kalpitiya, North Western Province

Kalpitiya is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its natural environment. It consists of 14 islands. It has a total area of 16.73 km2.It is a marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangroves swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches.The coastal waters are also home to spinner, bottlenose and Indo Pacific humpback dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and the elusive dugong. The Sri Lankan government has now formulated a master plan for the development of tourism industry here.

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Kalpitiya is one of the best locations in Sri Lanka for dolphin and whale watching. 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. Other than kitesurfing, in the winter season and soon after (December-April) another attract for individuals coming to Kalpitiya is to see some the dolphins and whales simply off the coast. It's normal to see cases of spinner dolphins numbering in the hundreds or even thousands! During this season the water is more quiet so the odds of spotting them goes up, and the brave is an unmistakable improvement over those rough rides throughout the late spring storm season!

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Kalpitiya is most famed as being the best place in Sri Lanka for kite-surfing, attracting enthusiasts from all levels to test the winds on an exciting lagoon expedition. Besides being a haven for kite-surfers, Kalpitiya is also known to be a popular place for snorkeling, diving and dolphin watching excursions too. It is made up of 14 islands; home to local fishing communities as the waters around Kalpitiya are thriving with marine life. Explore the sights and sounds of this quiet town during your holiday to Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya may be a simple village town, however, the attractions in Kalpitiya make it one of the more unique places in the western coast of the island. Possessing some immaculate lagoons, and nature reserves that are prime locations for adrenaline-filled activity, Kalpitiya will never cease to amaze the adventurous travelers!

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This would be among the top 10 in any nature lovers bucket list. And what better way to do it than right here in Sri Lanka!The best thing about Whale watching in Kalpitiya is that you do not need to travel too far out into open seas unlike the other Whale watching locations in Sri Lanka.A Whale watching experience will leave you spellbound and in awe of nature’s magnificent creations. Spotting a Whale in these waters equals to seeing a majestic Elephant in the Sri Lankan jungle.Be mesmerized by a whale watching experience in the tropical seas of Sri Lanka. • Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver

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Home to large pods of dolphins and Mighty Whales, the seas off the Kalpitiya peninsula are some of the best in Sri Lanka for magical moments, delighting in the antics of these amazing mammals in their natural habitat.Most commonly seen are the acrobatic spinner dolphins. Sperm whales are the most commonly sighted, but you may be lucky and see a blue whale or a minke! Traveling in smaller groups, it is awe inspiring to watch as they dive under water with their huge tails in the air. Have your camera ready, or simply enjoy the moment, as they spin and leap out of the water, putting on wonderful displays, often coming alongside the boat and ducking and diving through the clear waters. • Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver • Explore Marine Life • Witness the worlds’ Largest Mammal

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