Head up the north-west coast to Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka’s kite-surfing and dolphin paradise, with Kura’s Kalpitiya Day Tour. Starting from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), this private tour takes you to quiet lagoons, empty beaches and colonial history on a peninsula far from the usual tourist trail.
Tour Highlights
- Dolphin Watching: Head out by boat in the early morning to see large pods of spinner dolphins in the waters off Kalpitiya, with whale sightings possible in season (best November to April).
- Kalpitiya Lagoon Safari: Take a boat through the Kalpitiya Lagoon and its mangroves, rich in birdlife, fishing villages and quiet sandbanks.
- Kite-Surfing: Watch or try kite-surfing at one of Asia’s top spots, with steady winds from May to October and December to March. Lessons can be arranged with local schools.
- Dutch Fort: Visit the 17th-century Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya, built from coral and limestone and still standing at the edge of the lagoon.
- Kalpitiya Beach: Enjoy a relaxed walk on Kalpitiya’s long, uncrowded beaches and watch the fishermen bring in their catch.
Enroute Visits
- St. Anne’s Church, Talawila: Stop at the seaside St. Anne’s Church in Talawila, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.
- Puttalam Lagoon & Salt Pans: Pass the Puttalam Lagoon and its shimmering salt pans, a traditional industry of the north-west coast.
Travel Details
- From BIA to Kalpitiya: The journey from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Kalpitiya takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, covering a distance of about 140 km.
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