{"product_id":"whale-watching-from-hikkaduwa-on-shared-boat","title":"Whale Watching from Hikkaduwa on Shared Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA resort town along the southwestern coastal belt of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hikkaduwa\"\u003eHikkaduwa\u003c\/a\u003e is a haven for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/beaches\"\u003ebeach\u003c\/a\u003e lovers and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/adventure\"\u003eadventure\u003c\/a\u003e seekers alike. If you are looking to broaden your \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/adventure\"\u003eadventure\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whale-watching\"\u003ewhale watching\u003c\/a\u003e boat tour from \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hikkaduwa\"\u003eHikkaduwa\u003c\/a\u003e is a wonderful addition to your itinerary. This tour offers the chance to witness some of the largest mammals in the world in their natural habitat. You may observe \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sperm-whale\"\u003esperm whales\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/blue-whale\"\u003eblue whales\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fin-whale\"\u003efin whales\u003c\/a\u003e, occasional orcas, and many types of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dolphins\"\u003edolphins\u003c\/a\u003e as they swim off the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/south-coast\"\u003esouthern coast\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e. They are best seen between \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/december\"\u003eDecember\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/april\"\u003eApril\u003c\/a\u003e, when the seas are calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel pickup and drop-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices of an English-speaking \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chauffeurs\"\u003echauffeur\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whale-watching\"\u003ewhale watching\u003c\/a\u003e tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacks (sandwich or bun, a serving of seasonal \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruits\"\u003efruits\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea or coffee (one serving per person)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne liter of bottled mineral water per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll taxes and service charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeals where not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be picked up from your hotel in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hikkaduwa\"\u003eHikkaduwa\u003c\/a\u003e at 5:00 am and driven to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mirissa\"\u003eMirissa\u003c\/a\u003e in an air-conditioned vehicle. The journey from \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hikkaduwa\"\u003eHikkaduwa\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mirissa\"\u003eMirissa\u003c\/a\u003e Harbour takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The boat will depart from the harbour at 6:30 am. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whale-watching\"\u003ewhale watching\u003c\/a\u003e tour lasts for approximately four hours, including travel time from and back to the harbour. You will spend about one hour at the primary sighting spot, where \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whales\"\u003ewhales\u003c\/a\u003e can be clearly seen. The total tour duration is around seven hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boat will reduce its speed and engine noise when approaching the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whales\"\u003ewhales\u003c\/a\u003e, stopping at a safe distance of at least 300 feet. The closest approach may be about 100 feet, while still ensuring responsible tourism with minimal environmental impact. A naturalist on board will explain various \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whales\"\u003ewhale\u003c\/a\u003e species and their behaviors and help you identify the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whales\"\u003ewhales\u003c\/a\u003e you encounter. Always ensure that you do not disturb any \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/whales\"\u003ewhales\u003c\/a\u003e that come close to the boat. Once the excursion is complete and you return to the harbour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hikkaduwa\"\u003eHikkaduwa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 Guest + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998281825,"sku":"LKW487P229","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998347361,"sku":"LKRZ3BTPV7","price":154.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998412897,"sku":"LKC7J97XR5","price":227.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998478433,"sku":"LKG6JT9KPN","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998543969,"sku":"LK6W9N27XS","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998609505,"sku":"LK5DJNCCZR","price":434.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998675041,"sku":"LKKXDF4RJT","price":487.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39339998740577,"sku":"LK94783NJ6","price":656.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LK372O01AA-01-E_4e5a03c3-0a6e-4ebb-9d96-886d9f74ba17.jpg?v=1738311189","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.co.uk\/products\/whale-watching-from-hikkaduwa-on-shared-boat","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}