Kalpitiya Dolphin Watching Safaris

Come to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat... An hour's boat ride will take you to the dolphin play area. We are committed to the protection of our local dolphin population while giving you a pleasure on watching them..

Minutes away from the shores of Kalpitiya, hundreds and hundreds of dolphins can be spotted from November to April.

The spinner dolphins regarded as the exhibitionists of all dolphins show off their beautiful routine of somersaults and spins which is fascinating. As these were not calculated acts of amusement, you had to patiently watch out for the next spin or somersault in the open sea and when it finally happens a sense of indescribable happiness takes hold of you.

To enjoy this wild beauty at its natural habitat please feel free to contact us. We have fully licensed six seater boats equipped with life jackets and experienced tour guides who will make your trip enjoyable and a memorable one!

Call - 0094 71 860 3186

mail - info@dutchbaytours.com

Kalpitiya Coral Reef - The Bar Reef Of Sri Lanka

For keen scuba divers and snorkellers, the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka ('Bar reef') is only an hour's boat trip from Kalpitiya.This beautiful reef is home to an incredible variety of tropical fish as well as offering sighting of manta rays, reef sharks and the occasional turtle.

The impressive Bar Reef is the largest reef in Sri Lanka. It spans approximately 307 Square Kilometres and was declared a protected marine sanctuary in 1992 by the Government of Sri Lanka. It is located at 8 degrees 23'N latitude and 79 degrees 44'E longitude, and can be reached by boat from Kalpitiya in an hour. With its tremendous variety of tropical fish , the colourful live coral reef is an ideal location for Snorkelling, especially because the water is so clear. Diving is also excellent and can be done at a depth of 2-8 metres (up to 40 metres 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!

To explore this underwater paradise please contact us -

Call - 0094 71 860 3186

mail - info@dutchbaytours.com

Exploring Kalpitiya

Despite its natural beauty, the western peninsular area of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is remarkably untouched by tourism. But for those lucky enough to visit, there's a plethora of things to see and do! With the small close-knit fishing community dominating the lives of the local people, visitors can get a real insight into working life away from the city. After watching the night fishing boats return in the morning, a visit to one of the fish markets offers the opportunity to choose the evening meal direct from the fresh catch! The Dutch Fort and St Peter's Kerk church in the town itself are interesting examples of Sri Lanka's rich history and colonial past.

Leisurely boat rides up the lagoon and canoe trips down the river are a pleasant way of exploring the coastline, whilst 4WD jeep rides along the deserted sand dunes between the ocean and the lagoon offer a unique way of watching the colourful evening sunsets. For keen scuba divers and snorkellers, the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka (‘Bar reef') is only an hour's boat trip from Kalpitiya . This beautiful reef is home to an incredible variety of tropical fish as well as offering sighting of manta rays, reef sharks and the occasional turtle!

Luxury Boutique Hotel

We have teamed up with Kalpitiya's premier boutique hotel, Divyaa resorts to give you the best accommodation in town with special rates only for Dutchbay Tours customers.

The hotel is on the border of the Dutch Bay lagoon, which is mesmerising with its unique beauty, with calm waters and consistent wind.

Enjoy one of their private villas featuring it's own plunge pool to base yourself in this beautiful unspoilt area of Sri Lanka. Alternatively take a boat ride out to sea to watch the exciting and playful spinner dolphins (amongst others) leap from the water!

Whale sightings are also common, including the amazing Blue Whale which is truly an awesome thing to see. If you're into exploring the underwater world we can send you to the vast Bar Reef,which it's colourful and exotic marine wildlife.

To take advantage of this special promotional offer Call or email now to book your stay:
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Mail -  info@dutchbaytours.com

Why choose Dutch Bay Tours? Please read what our customers have to say about us!

"We had a fantastic experience today watching the dolphins. The tour was very good and the guide was very informative" - Maha

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"It was a wonderful experience. Never give up your hope when you first don't see them. But end of our journey suddenly thousands of dolphin appears and we were so excited. The boat crew was good and they also didn't give up the hope. Thanks for everything and may God bless you" - Chaminda

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"That was nice! good experience with my daughter. Nice fishes and corals! Thanks" - Kizillz from Russia

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"It was a pleasure to go with these guys to watch the dolphins. They take till we see them and till we say now enough and we want to go back. That's the speciality! Plus I recommend dutchbaytours for any local or foreign travellers who loves to see the beautiful Sri Lanka. Keep up the good work guys!" - Yohan from Laxembourg

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"It was awesome, thank you all so much! We never expected to see so many dolphins, it was an incredible experience! Thank you very so much guys :)" - Jennie, MarKus,Monika from Germany

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"It was terrific seeing the dolphins so close to the boat. Never expected to see so many. Even though the sea was a bit rough, the boat was handled safely and well." - Nalinika Abeysekare

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"A unique experience. We enjoyed so much. The guide was very good and determined to show us the dolphins. Happy to recommend to anybody" - Dr. Wettasinghe and family

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"Thank you Suresh and Patum! It was great to discover the many fishes in the coral of Bar reef. It's a place that is not yet written up in the guide books, but it should be. We are very happy to know that the reef is now a protected area. Thank you for showing us this beautiful spot and for being careful with the boat so not to damage the coral, We hope to come again, maybe when the sea is a little calmer!" - Michael, Benoit and David from Montreal & Winnipeg CANADA

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"Today we had a nice time in the sea. It was an enjoyable boat trip to watch Dolphin. The owner who supplied the boat provided all the facilities which made us to enjoy the boat trip fully. We thank them for their concern about us and was so kind to us in every way." - Holy Family Sisters from Kurnichanpitiya

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Getting To Know Us

We are a passionate wildlife enthusiasts and tour operators. At Dutch Bay Tours we love nature as much as you do.

We organise dolphin watching safaris, coral reef tours, whale watching and island trips. We will take you on an unforgettable boat ride out to sea to watch the exciting and playful spinner dolphins leap from the water and mesmerise you by the majestic beauty of the coral reef.We operate fully licensed boats which can accommodate up to 8 people. We take health and safety seriously. With life jackets and experienced tour guides who knows the area well, will make your trip enjoyable and a memorable one!