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THINGS TO DO IN KALPITIYA

Kitesurf / Windsurf

Kalpitiya is one of most the popular flat water paradises for kiting in the world. We can arrange kite surfing lessons in Kalpitiya by certified trainers. Also we provide kite rental & kite tours to the islands. Special kite surfing packages available including food & accommodation.

Kalpitiya Diving Center

Kalpitiya has the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka. Still protected and untouched by many tourists. It is a home of many varieties of color fishes and sea creatures. There are several dive locations in the sea and we arrange dive sessions with professionals.

Kalpitiya Diving Center

Kalpitiya has the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka. Still protected and untouched by many tourists. It is a home of many varieties of color fishes and sea creatures. There are several dive locations in the sea and we arrange dive sessions with professionals.

Dolphin Watching

Across the last decade, the West coast of Kalpitiya has emerged to become a destination for sighting dolphins and whales. The pods of dolphin could be seen in-shore off the Kalpitiya Reef that runs north-south parallel to the peninsula, now called as “Dolphin Line’.

Although the Indian Ocean is a vast open space, finding dolphins in Kalpitiya, during the season is not that hard. Most often the boatman will travel around four to six kilometers off the shore and sure enough after a few moment of scanning the horizon dolphins will come into view.

Dolphin pods often follow shoals of tuna so wherever you can see a tuna fisherman, you can generally assume that dolphins are nearby giving chase.

Spinner dolphins are the most common type to be observed off the Kalpitiya shore, a lovely sight when they jumping out of the sea and ‘spinning’.

Whale watching

One of the prime attractions of Kalpitiya tourism trail, whale watching activity came popular around year 2010. Many types of whales can be seen in Kalpitiya and most sightings pass the main Kalpitiya Bar Reef.

These include the largest mammal on the earth, the Blue whale and Minke, Melon-headed, Bryde’s, Killer and Sperm whales. Recently even Orcas have been observed off the coast of Kandakuliya.

Both dolphin and whale watching tours usually starts from Kandakuliya or Alankuda beaches. The best time to watch dolphins and whales is from November to April. The seas are clear and clam, without any choppy water easily making it ideal for spotting mammals.

Catamaran Cruise

Go see dolphins and spend a magical day out on the only Catamaran in Sri Lanka. CeyWave

Whale watching

One of the prime attractions of Kalpitiya tourism trail, whale watching activity came popular around year 2010. Many types of whales can be seen in Kalpitiya and most sightings pass the main Kalpitiya Bar Reef.

These include the largest mammal on the earth, the Blue whale and Minke, Melon-headed, Bryde’s, Killer and Sperm whales. Recently even Orcas have been observed off the coast of Kandakuliya.

Both dolphin and whale watching tours usually starts from Kandakuliya or Alankuda beaches. The best time to watch dolphins and whales is from November to April. The seas are clear and clam, without any choppy water easily making it ideal for spotting mammals.

Fishing in the Sea or Lagoon

The pleasure of reeling in a fair catch off the Indian Ocean awaits keen anglers and novices alike.

Kalpitiya Dutch Fort

The historic Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya is today located within the premises of the Kalpitiya Naval Detachment. This 16th century fort was first established by the Portuguese who installed a very basic fortification at this location coupled with a civilian settlement outside. The Dutch further upgraded this fort by erecting ramparts around it between 1667 and 1676.

The fort is now only a cluster of modest ruins, with large boundary walls, five bastions and a clear church look in the outside. The reason for giving the fort the look of a church from outside was in order to deceive then Kandyan King Keerthi Sri RajasingheII who only gave the Dutch, permission to build a church at this location and not a fort.

There are said to be two secret escape tunnels within the fort, one leading to the adjacent lagoon, and another leading to the nearby Dutch church. The entrance to the land tunnel still exists but nobody had ever ventured further. The high elevation of the Fort enabled the Dutch to control and monitor trade and security movements with ease. The fort was abandoned circa 1796, when the British first came across Kalpitiya.

Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu is one of the largest National Parks in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (Natural lakes) – Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. It has many species of birds & animals in it. Wilpattu is the best location to see Leopards.

Kandy and Pinnawala Elephants

Ruwala Resort is ideally located to explore all the attractions of the North-West of Sri Lanka, and even further inland to the heritage cities of the Cultural Triangle. We can, of course, arrange excursions to any location of your choice around Sri Lanka too.

Close to the resort are the historic Dutch Fort and the Dutch church, situated in the nearby fishing town of Kalpitiya itself. Located at the tip of the peninsula, it was formally a Dutch trading port.

The abundant Salterns and mangroves in the area also offer plenty of possibilities for exploring – especially for the nature lover.

St. Anne’s Church – a 17th century Catholic Church and one of the most revered historic churches in Sri Lanka is only 5 km away.

The Munneshwaran Kovil is a historic Hindu temple renowned for its miracles and draws devotees from around the island.

Anawilundawa Wilderness Sanctuary is a haven of picturesque marshes with lush vegetation and natural ponds covered with lotuses. A large number of endemic and migratory bird species can be seen here.

Navadankulama tank is also famous for a wide variety of waders and other water birds.

Wilpattu National Park- Sri Lanka’s oldest and largest National Park and home to wild Elephants, the elusive Leopard, the Sloth Bear and a multitude of fauna and flora is only 2 1/2 hrs away.

For those interested in the islands history and heritage, tours further afield can be arranged too:

The Cultural Triangle – Consisting 4 of the 7 World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka, the ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Sigiriya are well worth a visit.

Kandy – The last kingdom of Sri Lanka, where the tooth relic of the Buddha, venerated by Buddhists all over the world is preserved in the Temple of the Tooth, is another historic location not to be missed.

*Note: All excursions are on prior reservation, and all activities/excursions are subject to availability, and of course, to weather and ocean conditions. The above activities are not included in the rate, and will be charged for, separately.

Vella Island Tour

“Vella” is a small island in Kalpitiya lagoon which is popular for perfect kiting at the same time it is a must visit place during the tour in Kalpitiya. The natural beauty and the sand bang along the lagoon side are eye catching sceneries.

We arrange boat tour (safety ensured) to Vella Island for kite tours.

Dambulla & Sigiriya Tour

Sigiriya and Dambulla have been nominated as UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES and once Sigiriya was nominated as the 8th Wonder of the World. This is a MUST DO trip when holidaying in Sri Lanka. Trip starts at 6 am from Colombo and the drive to Dambulla will take 4 hours approximately. Once Dambullla Cave Temple is visited we suggest you have lunch at a recommended restaurant by our driver. Then we will take you to a lake where you would be able to enjoy an Elephant back ride which is a highlight of this trip. When the sun is not so harsh you can visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and proceed to Colombo after wards.

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Kalpitiya is located 130 km north of the Bandaranayke International Airport in Katunayake, while it is an exquisite coastal region located in the Western coastal belt, north of Colombo. Kalpitiya is a peninsula set in between the deep lagoon of Puttalam to the east and the magnificent Indian Ocean to the west. It is an unrivalled marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangrove swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches. City of Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

About KALPITIYA

Kalpitiya is located 130 km north of the Bandaranayke International Airport in Katunayake, while it is an exquisite coastal region located in the Western coastal belt, north of Colombo. Kalpitiya is a peninsula set in between the deep lagoon of Puttalam to the east and the magnificent Indian Ocean to the west. It is an unrivalled marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangrove swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches. City of Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

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