Frolic with Dolphins & Whales

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1 Frolic with Dolphins & Whales Sri Lanka is arguably one of the best places in the world to sight blue whales and sperm whales because the continental shelf is close to the surface of the water. This means that you are also most likely to sight these great creatures. Day 1 Airport - Galle: About 1 Hour Drive At the airport you will be greeted by your chauffeur guide who will take you to your residence for the next five nights, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Relish the journey as you drive just by the natural turquoise waves, pass villages as local go about their day lives and more. Once at the comforts of your hotel, relax and recover from any jet lag. Day 2 Jetwing Travels inquiries@jetwingtravels.com page 1

2 One of Sri Lanka s finest secrets is that the town of Mirissa, only an hour s drive one-way, is one of the world s best locations for watching blue and sperm whales as well as pods of dolphins. This is because the continental shelf is closer to surface at this point and hence, it is more likely to sight the world s largest animal in nature. Set off early morning on your expedition accompanied by the local naturalist guide Anoma. Don t forget your camera to catch their tails flip. After an exciting experience return to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure Day 3 As in nature sightings cannot be guaranteed - head out another day with Anoma to spot more spinner dolphin, blue whales or sperm whales. As you set off on the boat cruise listen out to the cacophony of tunes created by spinner dolphins, travelling in pods. In deeper waters you will spot the blue whales travelling in groups. As you venture further out are the sperm whales that travel in solitude with a few others. This makes Sri Lanka arguably the best place in the world to sight both blue and sperm whales together. In the evening, take a serene ten minute boat ride down the Kepu Ela, a short waterway by itself. Find yourself so near yet so far away from the hotel at a quiet little village patch off the river. This is where the boutique hotel Jetwing Kurulubeddda is situated. You will be introduced to the property including a sprawling lawn for relaxation and lazing. Following which enjoy a private dinner at the pavilion overlooking the paddy field and marshes. Return by boat to. Jetwing Travels inquiries@jetwingtravels.com page 2

3 Day 4 Galle: At leisure Curiously explore the local wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage 17th century Dutch fort. In this maze of cobbled pathways lined by petit town houses, you will get lost, but that is the very intension. To soothe your mind, body and soul we invite you to s Spa for one of their signature treatments. This head to toe therapy will ease all tensions. Day 5 Spend another day with the majestic blue and sperm whales as they pass the south coast of Sri Lanka on their voyage to the Bay of Bengal from the Arabian Ocean. You will find that fellow travellers also come to Sri Lanka to experience dolphins and whales because the strike rate of the sightings is relatively high. This means that you are Jetwing Travels inquiries@jetwingtravels.com page 3

4 likely to see not just one whale, but many groups during the season. After your expedition, return to the hotel and relax. Savour a final dinner privately on the deck of the hotel overlooking the roaring Indian Ocean. Day 6 Galle - Airport: About 4 Hours Drive As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortable take you back to the international airport for a safe return journey Alternatively, you are welcome to continue your journey learning of Sri Lanka s cultural heritage, endemic flaura and fauna and much more. END OF SERVICES Jetwing Travels inquiries@jetwingtravels.com page 4

5 Terms & Conditions Your Holiday includes: - Per person cost of twin-sharing accommodation - Transport by private air-conditioned car or van and services of English speaking chauffeur guide for the arrival and departure transfer - Local government taxes & service charges - Meals: Dinner & Breakfast - Dolphin & whale watching boat cruise (3 trips including entrances, boat hire, transfer and services of a naturalist guide) Your Holiday excludes: - Visas - Travel Insurance - Optional tours & activities - Flights - Airport taxes - Activities & highlights - Camera & Video permits at cultural sights - All expenses of personal nature - Tips and portage - Spa and Wellness treatment Reservation, Cancellation Policy & Notes: - All reservations subject to availability at time of booking - Quote is subject to availability of rooms, tax increases, price fluctuations and any peak season supplements. - The cost is based on cash basis. For any other method of settlement whether it be cheques, drafts, credit cards or debit cards we will entail a service charge. - For cancellations within 30 days before the date of arrival 100% of the holiday program will be charged - For further details about the cancellation policy please refer - The standard check in time in Sri Lanka is 14:00 hours and standard check out time is 11:00 hours - All drive times are approximate and are subject to change Jetwing Travels inquiries@jetwingtravels.com page 5