Whale watching trincomalee wild life trincomalee sport. Whale watching in trincomalee trinco, northeast coast. Find the best time to go to trincomalee trincomalee district. In march the range variation of daily mean temperatures is 5. Best things to do and see in trincomalee, sri lanka. Popular whale watching locations include dondra point, mirissa, and trincomalee.
Whale watching in trinco 2017 trincomalee forum tripadvisor. Is it worth traveling to trincomalee for whale watching considering that we are in sri lanka for 67 days only. Blue whale washed up on beach at dehiwela on 22 march 2012. Trincomalee whale watching yacht in trincomalee sanki.
Whale watching in trincomalee sri lanka amaya beach hotel. The boats of the companies there are either onshore for yearly maintenance or shifted to trinco. If you arrive between march and may, you will be able to catch a glimpse of blue whales and sperm whales that are considered to be some of the largest creatures on earth. A few kilometers from the city center, you will find the beach of uppuveli. Whale and dolphin watching in sri lanka has always been a very exciting activity. Trincomalee is on the eastern end of the a6 and a12 highways in sri lanka, as well as the northern end of the a15. The very best months are march and april for blue whale sightings.
More than 26 species of cetaceans such as blue whales, sperm whales, and fin whales can be observed from the sri lankan coast. I accessed the navys website and downloaded the pdfs. Usually west coast mirissa whale watching season starts in month of october to april. Whale watching sri lanka sri lanka whales watching. Dolphin and whale watching excursion in trincomalee sri lanka whale watching in trincomalee is best from july to september. Though cetaceans are known to be abundant in the waters off trincomalee there is a dearth of research and data pertaining to the. Trincomalee is another great place for whale watching. This is a perfect place for an exotic beach holiday with stunning tropical coves, beaches and palm trees. Footage captured by janith jayarathna snr naturalist of the resort.
The sea is calm in the morning and rough in the afternoon. East coast trincomaleeseason will be started in may october. Trincomalee trincomalee tourist attractions trincomalee district with its natural deep water harbor at the sea port city of great trincomalee bay, nilaveli beach, uppuveli beach, pigeon island, offshore whale watching and dolphin watching, kanniyai hot springs, colonial fort fredrick, somawathiya cheitiya sanctuary, serwawila historical buddhist shrine, velgam wehera historical buddhist. Blue whales are the most frequent guests in sri lankan waters. You can enjoy these expeditions mainly during the morning and afternoon, while the morning trip is.
Average weather march in trincomalee trincomalee district, sri lanka. Cost of whalewatching tours trincomalee forum tripadvisor. Hotels near whale and dolphin watching, trincomalee best. Mirissa whale watching best time to visit top tips. Trincomalee, being one of the finest natural deep water harbours in the world, is one of the most recommended location in sri lanka for whale watching. Trincomalee railway station is the terminus of trincomalee bound rail services, the majority of which originate from colombo fort. You will be able to spot a vast number of whales and dolphins such as bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphin, frasers dolphin, blue whale, killer whale, brydes whale. Trincomalee, eastern, sri lanka monthly weather accuweather.
Expect to see blue whales and sperm whales, it is also likely that you will see dolphins and a range of fish species. Things to do in trincomalee things to see in trincomalee. Get the monthly weather forecast for trincomalee, eastern, sri lanka, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Sperm whale spotted off the coast of trincomalee while on a whale watching expedition from jungle beach by uga escapes. Trincomalee is another spot for dolphin and whale watching. The combined mirissa december to april and trincomalee march. Hi all, i will be on the east coast in june 2017 and would love to try and see some whales from trinco. Whale watching can now become commercially established during the east coast season. Trincomalee, 260 kilometres 160 miles northeast of colombo, is a natural harbour and is also a popular tourist spot for whale watching. East coast climate and whale watching operation changed, since middle of jun we have not spot any single whale in trincomalee. Whalewatching is somewhat a hot spot at trincomalee, with the best times to go being between march and august. Whale watching in trincomalee sri lanka mayoct whale. Whale and dolphin watching at trincomalee lakdasun. The average minimum temperature usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night in trincomalee in march is 25.
When one does visit the island, which is also known as the pearl of the indian ocean, trincomalee is one of the favored towns. Whale watching in august trincomalee message board. Sail into the turquoise waters of trincomalee, with the captain of the pearl, and get a private audience with acrobatic dolphins and the largest creatures on earth, while aboard a secret boat. The good news is that in sri lanka you can see so many of them just few hours from the islands southern shore and my ceylon adventures and whale watching sri lanka makes more convenient get the unforgettable. Whale watching sightings log trincomalee jetwing eco. I will stay at sri lanka for 2 weeks starting from 7th august. Hello all, we will be in sri lanka during the last week of july for a 6 day trip we were planning for whale watching in mirissa during that time, but later realized that it may not be the right time.
Hi there, has anyone on these boards gone aboard the sl navy ship to do whale watching. Whale watching eastern coast season in sri lanka is from may to oct, trincomalee, 257km east of colombo has become one of the largest animal to inhabit earth. The whale watching tours start very early in the morning between 6 and latest 7. Does it worth to go trinco for whale watching during my holiday. Whale watching trincomalee may october 2015 season. The princess of lanka passenger vessel played a pivotal role in ferrying thousands of security forces personnel, civilians and goods between trincomalee. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support. Afternoons can be very hot with average high temperatures reaching 30. Mirissa whale watching best time to visit top tips before you. Another good option is trincomalee from june to october with best sightings in august and. The thrill that you get when you witness these beautiful and mammoth creatures is always humbling. Usually month of may october there will pilot whales and whale sighting located 16 24 nautical miles away from the coast but comparative to last year whale watching sightings are poor but still you can spot 300. The three main whale and dolphin watching areas in sri lanka are mirissa in the southwest, trincomalee in the northeast and kalpitiya on the northwest coast.
In dutch bay, trincomalee, every morning pearl can be booked for a premium whale watching cruise for families, groups of friends or colleagues. Apart from its beaches, trincomalee is noted for its many exciting cultural sites that simply must be explored. Jun 26, 2017 dolphins whale sri lanka trincomalee 2016 iris vz. Relative to mirissa and kalpitiya trincomale is a little less likely to spot whales and dolphin, but it is only relative. Jul, 2015 east coast climate and whale watching operation changed, since middle of jun we have not spot any single whale in trincomalee. Climate and average monthly weather in trincomalee. Sri lanka is an enchanting island the changing climate every 20 kilometers, the rich cultural and historical heritage, mythologically significant locales, hill country area, wildlife parks and, of course, the beaches all around the island. The earliest epigraphical inscriptions found in trincomalee city are in the tamil language. To see a blue whale in its natural habitat is something most of us can only dream of.
The roughtoothed dolphins were encountered in march 2011. May to october whales can be spotted, but less in number and the sea can be rough. Trincomalee, located 257km northeast of colombo, is one of the finest natural deep water harbors in the world. Aug, 2017 chris fishing and whale watching recommended for you 14. Trincomalee is one of the most popular destinations known for whale and dolphin watching. Sperm whales, blue whales, and brydes whales were also relatively common. Save up to 75% off hotels near things to do in trincomalee. Mirrisa is the most reliable place for whale watching in sri lanka because of a ninety percent chance of seeing whales in right season and a welldeveloped infrastructure. Dolphin and whale watching excursion in trincomalee sri lanka. Dolphins and whales are regularly seen in trincomalee as well, trincomalee is quite far from. Whales off trincomalee extend sri lankas commercial blue whale watching season. Hi, does anyone know if there are blue whales or any other whales in trincomalee in august. I have read very diverse stories about it and i am in doubt about visiting trincomalee or mirissa for whale watching. Well experience crew organizing snorkeling, whale, dolphin watching and beach wedding.
Blue whales in particular plus smaller numbers of sperm whales can regularly be seen around six to eight nautical miles east of trincomalee about 30min by boat. The team that took us out was very well educated, professional and friendly. I recently returned from a visit to trinco, where i took in the major mustsees and was welcomed by the locals. Overnight temperatures are generally fairly hot with an average low of 25. Ill be in trincomalee on the 20th july and would love to go but unsure how to book. Enjoy activities such as scubadiving, snorkelling, surfing, and whalewatching. Could someone tell me how the chances are to actually see a whale in the beginning of august in trincomalee.
My resting place was the brand new fourstar anilana resort, located right on nilaveli beach trincos most stunning stretch of coastline. I have seen another forum saying that there was little whale activity in the 2016 season and wondered whether anyone had some more definite. Trincomalee is located on the northeastern coast of sri lanka. Chris fishing and whale watching recommended for you 14. Dec 03, 2016 kalpitiya also offers whale and dolphinwatching cruises without the crowds, while bar reef, a couple of miles offshore, is one of the islands bestpreserved marine sanctuaries, teeming with. Having only been open for three months, i wasnt surprised that the service was a bit slow, but the staff made up for it with their. To see more than one in a lifetime would be very rare experience reserved for a fortunate lot. Between march to august, trincomalee has a combined strike rate of over 80 per cent for blue and sperm whales. Trincomalee which is a natural deepwater harbour has attracted seafarers, trader and pilgrims from europe, middle east, africa, china, east asia and australasia since ancient times. Trincomalee, eastern, sri lanka three day weather forecast. Cetacean presence in the trincomalee bay and adjacent waters. Discount hotels near whale and dolphin watching, trincomalee. Whale watching is a onceinalifetime, aweinspiring experience that most can only dream of. A whale of a time in trincomalee travelogues from remote.
Trincomalee is one of the most famous places in the world to observe the whales in the wild. Trincomalee whale watching and snorkeling boat srilankantours. May 31, 2017 trincomalee, 260 kilometres 160 miles northeast of colombo, is a natural harbour and is also a popular tourist spot for whale watching. Whale watching in trincomalee apart from mirissa and kalpitiya, trincomalee is another ideal getaway to get close to the whales in their natural habitat. If this is the year for a holiday with a difference, why not opt for a blue whale safari where you will get the opportunity to swim with the worlds largest mammals. Whale watching trincomalee may october 2015 season my. The most frequently targeted species of whale for whale watching in sri lanka is the blue whale, which can be observed off the coast of mrissa between december and march, and off trincomalee between march and july. Nilaveli beach is the beachfront that trincomalee is most famous for, perfect for swimming, fishing and a wide array of water sports. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. The good news is that in sri lanka you can see so many of them just few hours from the islands southern shore and my ceylon adventures and whale watching sri lanka makes more convenient get the unforgettable experience with professional service. The average temperature in trincomalee in march is very hot at 28 c 82.
The amount of rain in march is normal with an average of 54mm 2. With resident and migratory colonies being spotted off the islands south west coast, sri lanka is fast becoming a top spot to watch blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins. Whale watching tours in trincomalee trincomalee whale. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do while in the east of sri lanka during this season. Located in 257km east of colombo trincomalee is a historical city with a marine life spectacle that enchants every traveller who visits the place. Mirissa or trincomalee for whale watching july last week. Jan 20, 2015 if this is the year for a holiday with a difference, why not opt for a blue whale safari where you will get the opportunity to swim with the worlds largest mammals. Trincomalee is also known as the location where both of. It is also home for lots of eye capturing beaches where you can explore your favorite marine mammals in their own splendid habitats. Get your 3day weather forecast for trincomalee, eastern, sri lanka. We operate safe and reliable purposebuilt boats that are equipped with all the necessary safety devices including gps, nautical charts, compasses and a uhf radio for whale watching. Whale watching trincomalee trincomalee message board. Visiting trincomalee last week febfirst week march 30 january 2020 trinco blue in tricno or maalu in pasikidu please help 11 january 2020 travel colombo to trincomalee 23 december 2019. Whale watching trincomalee trincomalee forum tripadvisor.
Climate and average weather for trincomalee trincomalee district, sri lanka displayed in graphs. Kalpitiya also offers whale and dolphinwatching cruises without the crowds, while bar reef, a couple of miles offshore, is one of the islands bestpreserved marine sanctuaries, teeming with. If anyone is out in trincomalee i recommend going out on the hotels dolphin whale adventure as it is a unique experience where 4 to 5 people are in a a boat looking for the largest living being on earth. Immersive dolphin and whale watching mission on a secret.
East coast trincomalee season will be started in may october. Whale and dolphin watching at trincomalee with the preference of majority last years company annual office trip was planned to trincomalee. Whale watching in trincomalee sri lanka mayoct my ceylon. Do i need to do it in advance or can i do it on the day. Whales and dolphins watching in trincomalee on map sri. Whale watching in trincomalee is best from july to september. The whale watching season starts in november until the end of april. With that we remembered that there was a news article in defence. Recent blue whale deaths due to ship strikes around sri lanka a. Day 03 trincomalee breakfast at the hotel, afterwards leave for whale watching and snorkeling. Trincomalee whale watching yacht in trincomalee sanki leisure.
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