This island nation has a number of places to go dolphin watching but one place where a traveller can watch dolphins and also explore a significant amount of other local attractions is at Mirissa and Dondra point in the southernmost tip of the country. The best time to go to watch these intelligent creatures of the sea is around December to January. However even the months of February and March are as exciting with their unique sightings.
If one wants to catch the action of dolphins spinning out of the water and frolicking around the boats that takes one to the sea, the best time to go out into the sea is early morning. Spotting these adorable creatures would be a perfect way to start a day in this tropical island.
A thing to keep in mind when one goes dolphin watching is to not feed these animals as they are wild animals and do not come close to the boat for food. Do not try to go too close to where the schools of dolphins are and always adhere to the safety guidelines that have been informed to you.
For those who want to go dolphin and whale watching there are numerous beach hotels in Sri Lanka. One exceptional Hikkaduwa hotel is the Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa, which was recently refurbished to provide unmatched luxury for the tourists who visit the area to explore the corals, great beach vibe and of course the dolphins and the whales at this world renowned spot.
