Kalpitya Cost vs Service

Discover the beauty of Kalpitiya with our authentic Dolphin and Snorkeling tours. Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's magnificent marine life and, if luck is on your side, you might even spot whales! Experience the magic of Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka alongside skilled local boatmen from nearby fishing communities.

Our dedicated boatmen possess extensive water experience, though they may not be formally trained tour guides. Their authenticity allows you to immerse in genuine Sri Lankan culture while supporting local communities' tourism development. As these locals master their tour guiding skills, you contribute to sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka.

Usually, our tours cater to intimate groups of two r maximum 6 adults, hence it can be challenging to compete with cost-effective options from the south coast. Large boats there can accommodate up to 40 passengers, significantly reducing costs per person. However, Kalpitiya offers a unique experience led by expert fishermen who partner with small businesses like Ruuk Village.

Imagine embarking on an adventure with just two local guides dedicated to finding dolphins in the vast Indian Ocean! Our specialized boats typically spend around 3 hours searching for the perfect dolphin hangouts.

To give you an idea of the journey, we've listed some locations below. Our small fishing boats are modified into passenger vessels with a maximum capacity of six. Keep in mind that tour costs depend on the number of guests; more passengers make for a more economical experience. If you prefer larger boats and lower prices while spotting dolphins and whales, consider heading down south.

However, if you appreciate personalized service and authentic experiences – despite not being up to standard tourist offerings – Kalpitiya is the perfect destination for exploring Sri Lanka's stunning waters and taking part in unforgettable Kitesurfing adventures.

BAR REEF

Bar reef is around 16km from RuukVillage beach ( 8.2 sea neutical miles).
Use the following link to check on goole maps

Or use the following url : www.tinyurl.com/RuukVillageBarReef

DOLPHINS HANGOUT

Use the following link to understand how far we drive in to open sea to see pods of dolphins. Use the following link to check on 

Or use the following url : www.tinyurl.com/RuukVillageDolphin

Description how these small fishing boat locate dolphins

When the sea is calm, small fishing communities can go in to the deeper water to look where the tuna is moving, and these small fishing communities live off this art of fishing. And to complement this situation, the dolphins also hunt for tuna. This is exactly the situation that every dolphin safari boat is keeping an eye out for. Our local boatmen do is, look where the small fishing boats hangout to do their fishing, and then check their surroundings accordingly.

If the small fishing boats are there and then also the flocks of tuna, then the dolphins are there too. Throughout the year the above mentioned hunt of tuna by dolphins takes place, but due to the reason that there are no small fishing boats to spot them, it is then difficult for our local boatmen  to spot the dolphins. When the Indian ocean becomes rough the small fishing boat don't go out that often anymore. This means the season is declared from November to March when the winds die out.