Day One

Arrival at the Campsite in Kalpitiya for lunch.

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 is a multitude 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 the 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! 

Campsite is located in the beach near the small fishing village of Kandukkuliya on the west coast of the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka, approximately 6 km from Kalpitiya itself.  The Campsite is a true escape from modern-day civilization. The guests have to reach the campsite in a boat and can enjoy the romanticism on the unpolluted beach under a millions of stars.  Flaming torches light up the area from which guests can relax and marvel at the beautiful open starry skies whilst enjoying a hearty barbecue dinner of locally caught fresh fish!  A night at Campsite wouldn’t be complete without a walk along the deserted beach to look for the sea turtles that come ashore to lay eggs – an unforgettable experience that is not to be missed!

Enjoy the Sri Lankan Lunch at the campsite.

Evening at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite.

Leave for a Whale & Dolphin Watching Trip after and early breakfast around 7.00am.

WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING: Sri Lanka is situated within the International Whaling Commission's protected zone in the Indian Ocean. Of the 80 species of cetaceans observed and identified worldwide, 26 are found in the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Whale and dolphin watching is a seasonal activity in Sri Lanka, available on the west coast in locations from KALPITIYA and along the SOUTH WEST COAST from November to March while the east coast off TRINCOMALEE is preferable from June to September.

Whale and Dolphin watching is a seasonal activity and sightings are certain on the west coast in locations from Kalpitiya which is a lesser known paradise within a paradise, its natural beauty, close knit fishing community, fresh sea food, provide interesting and varied possibilities for the visitor. Whale & dolphin watching tours are arranged by various organizers in Kalpitiya and the ideal season is November to March. Whale and dolphin sightings are additionally available in the western coastal cities of Alutgama, Ambalangoda and Hikkaduwa & Dondra.

Whales seen include:-
Common Blue Whales , Bryde's Whales , Sperm Whales , Killer Whales , False Killer , Dwarf , Melon Headed Whales , Cuvier's Beaked Whales and if lucky, the elusive Indian Blue Whales.

 Dolphins seen include:-
Spotted Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Fraser's Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Common Dolphins and the Bottlenose Dolphins

Back to the Campsite after the boat ride.
(If you are staying only 1 night, you will leave the campsite once you finish the Whale Watching Boat Trip)

Lunch at the Campsite.

Visit the Kalpitiya Town and fishing villages in the evening.

Visit the Dutch Fort that was constructed in 1676 on the spot where the Portuguese had a stockade and a Jesuit chapel. The Fort is located approx. 1 km from town’s entrance, at the extreme tip of the peninsular.  Roofless, but otherwise in reasonable condition, the fort is four-sided with two whole and two half bastions. The walls are about 4 meters high and inside are the remnants of the chapel, a commander's house, barrack rooms, a prison and several go downs.

Visit the local Dutch church (connected to the ort by an underground tunnel).   The church, called St. Peter’s Kerk lies about a half-mile west of the fort.  Although the church is Dutch in origin, it now displays the architecture of the British who rebuilt the church in 1840.

Back at the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Leave for your next destination after the breakfast.