Sri Lanka · MIRISSA TOURS
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Mirissa is a whale port with a beach attached. Boats leave at six for blue whales between December and April, and the reef off the eastern headland has green turtles grazing in waist-deep water. Below are the best Mirissa tours with prices, boat sizes, and which trips carry a marine guide rather than just a skipper.
Ella to Yala safari with a dawn or noon transfer, open-air 4x4 game drives, and drop-offs across Tangalle, Mirissa, Weligama, Galle, and more.
“Unbelievable experience highly recommend whilst in sri lanka. Ishaad was an amazing tour guide and we got to spot leopards, Elephants, water buffalo and so much more. We was really lucky!”
Ella to Yala safari plus onward transfer to Mirissa and Galle areas, with an open-jeep wildlife hunt and air-conditioned comfort.
“Sasanka was a great guide and showed us some great sights in Yala.”
Air-conditioned transfer from Ella to Yala with a 3-hour open-jeep safari, door-to-door dropoff to Mirissa, Tangalle, Hiriketiya and beyond.
“your was nice. got to see some elephants, small peek of a leopard and other animals. Our tour guide sasanka was knowledge and was able to spot animals for us”
Private turtle snorkeling near Mirissa. Swim by sea turtles at Parrot Rock, get photos and videos, and enjoy a 1-hour guide-led outing.
“Had a great time and saw 2 turtles. Would definitely go again and recommend to anyone unsure of going snorkeling.”
Air-conditioned pickup, a 3-hour Jeep safari in Yala, and a pro English-speaking guide. Spot leopards, elephants, birds, and more.
“It was amazing! Our driver Tikiri, tried everything to make sure we saw all the animals, but sadly they were a bit scarce as it had rained a lot the night before. It is a truly amazing experience and highly recommended!”
Mirissa whale watching with WWC on the Queen Whale catamaran, with snacks, coffee, a swim stop, and ethical spotting in small groups.
“It was a great experience, we saw plenty of dolphins and a fin of a shark whale. The food was good and the sea sickness tablet worked well!”
Door-to-door transfer to Ella with a 3-hour Yala safari, open jeep wildlife spotting, and air-conditioned comfort from the coast.
“Dilshan/Shanuka was excellent and cooperative. Didn't leave a stone unturned and was always prompt.”
Ella to Yala safari, then straight to Tangalle, Mirissa, or Galle. 4x4 game drive, leopard chances, and easy south coast drop-off.
“Great day started early in Ella and was in Mirissa by 1pm. A great safari tour as well with a fun game drive that lasted a good few hours managed to see plenty of wildlife.”
Door-to-door transfer from Galle and Mirissa to Ella, with a Udawalawe 4x4 safari for elephant sightings and tea-country views.
“Mahesh was amazing tour guide. We had the best spots to see animals”
Day trip from the south coast to Ella highlands with tea country, waterfalls, the Nine Arches train, Little Adam’s Peak, and optional zipline.
“The trip was really nice, and we enjoyed every moment of it. Yasith was friendly and did a great job.”
Ella to the south coast with an Udawalawe National Park safari, open-jeep wildlife spotting, and air-conditioned door-to-door transport for $48.
“Pathum was a great guide, we saw a lot of animals up really close. Great organised trip!”
Blue whale hopes in Mirissa on a large trimaran with pickup, breakfast, snacks, Wi-Fi, and safety gear, plus sea-sickness help.
“First and foremost, I understand that seeing whales is a chance, might / might not happen. What shocked me was the horrible management surrounding the transport to and from the venue. We had to wait in the scorching heat and then they loaded 5 of us in a siRead more”
Door-to-door transfer from Mirissa and beyond, a Yala National Park safari in a 4x4 jeep, then drop-off in Ella or nearby areas.
“Very good safari trip, the guide Chutte was very kind and helpfull”
Mirissa snorkeling with sea turtles in Kotapola, with gear, guide, boat ride, pickup, and ProCam photos, for $29 in about 1 hour.
“Had such a great time snorkelling with the team here! They were easy to communicate with, plenty of amazing fish and turtles to look at ! The team felt like a family and made sure you were satisfied with your experience. Highly recommend! A little side note to the other snorkelling services out there: it seems like they allowed snorkelers to touch the turtles - pls don’t let them do this, it’ll damage their shell and it’s important that we don’t interfere or interrupt them. Thanks to the team here in supporting this and for protecting sea life.”
South coast pickup for a guided Yala jeep safari, with comfortable A/C transport and real chances at leopards, elephants, and crocs.
“Really awesome. Good guide, good drive, everything. Quite a bit expensive but well. Love it.”
