Sri Lanka is fast becoming an amazing spot for watching whales and dolphins. Sri Lanka is situated within international whaling commission's protected zone in Indian Ocean. North Western coast in locations from Alankuda beach in Kalpitiya, Mirissa or Dondra Point of down south, east coast of Trincomalee in Sri Lanka is the main ports of Whale and Dolphin watching in Sri Lanka. Alankuda beach in Kalpitiya is the best place if you are interested in seeing dolphins. During November to March is the best season to go Dolphin Watching off Kalpitiya.Hundreds of Spinner Dolphins can be seen just minutes off the shores of Kalpitiya in the North West during the season. Observed in pods, these Dolphins often swim alongside the boats and frolic in the seas - a thrilling sight for children and adults alike.
The impressive Bar Reef is the largest reef in Sri Lanka (at 3 nautical miles in length and 1 nautical mile in breadth). It is located at 8 degrees 23'N latitude and 79 degrees 44'E longitude, and can be reached by boat from Turtle Point Lodge in one hour (approximately 9 nautical miles). With its tremendous variety of tropical fish , the colourful live coral reef is an ideal location for Snorkeling, especially because the water is so clear. Diving is also excellent and can be done at a depth of 2-8 meters (up to 40 meters slightly further out). Due to its vast size, there are numerous different dives that can be done - even a whole week would not be sufficient time to explore everything that it has to offer! Due to the wide variety of shallow dives that are possible at the Bar Reef, it is an ideal location for beginners to learn how to dive. After a first morning used as a basic introduction to diving, the 'beginners' could explore the reef in more detail, putting their training into practice.
Imagine being whizzed across water at the speed of the wind, sea spray on your face, the roar of the wind in your ears. You can almost feel the thrill of adrenaline pumping in your veins and with one swift jump you are airborne; a kite far up in the sky pulling you up. Then, after a heart-stopping somersault in mid air, you are once again zigzagging across the waves... you are kite surfing in Kalpitiya. What makes this place stand out from the rest would be the fact that there is dependable wind, a mix of sea and lagoons in close proximity- shallow lagoon for safe teaching and miles upon miles of unspoiled beaches. As kite surfing grows in the hearts and minds of adventure seekers, it is inevitable that more and more kite surfers will flock the North West Coast of Sri Lanka. It will certainly be a popular water sport in Kalpitiya and many other destinations island-wide in the years to come.