Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
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Galle, Sri Lanka
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Escape the crowds and explore the wonders of Sri Lanka’s underwater world with this private guided snorkeling tour for a group of just two people. Receive a briefing on how to use the snorkel equipment and navigate in the water if needed. Then follow your guide around in the water in search of sea turtles and other marine life.
- Enjoy a private guided snorkeling tour near Mirissa
- Look for sea turtles and other marine creatures
- Flexible morning departures offer schedule flexibility
- Enjoy the full attention of your guide on a private tour
What's Included
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Araliya restaurantWFV8+345, Matara Rd, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
You can find place with location
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Parrot Rock
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kenya_C
This was such an amazing experience. The guides are great and take good care to make sure you’re comfortable. We got to see several turtles and fish. I highly recommend this activity of your in the area.
Reviews
5.0
based on 284 reviews
karen_g, Mar 2026
Highlight of trip, awesome creatures. So good seeing turtles in natural habitat.
Would do again without hesitation.
sarah_g, Jan 2026
We were really looked after by our guide. I am not a very strong swimmer as I have ms. Life jackets and snorkel equipment provided. Our guide provided a float which I was able to hold on to and he towed me out. We saw turtles and our guide took photos and video which he will send. He made sure we were OK all the way through and took us back when I was tired
Great trip with friendly guide thank you
Louise_T, Jan 2026
The meeting point is a 5 minute walk to the beach where you leave your stuff on a sunbed before heading into the water. We snorkelled with several turtles. The guides knew where to find them and were very respectful. The underwater photos and videos provided made this a worthwhile experience.
Tymon_G, Jan 2026
Really nice tour guide. We started close to the beach where already some turtles where swimming. But here it was really crowded, so he brought us to a better spot. We even went swimming at some nice coral reef and we saw 3 different types of turtles!
We also loved that our guide was freeing some coral from plastic.
Great experience!
Tal_S, Dec 2025
The snorkeling was great we had a great time, there was 5-6 different turtles and many more fish. Honestly worth the money
babywartortle, Oct 2025
Had an enjoyable experience even though the seas were very rough. Very lucky to see a couple of turtles which my guide filmed and send me the pics and videos. Even if you do not have experience in snorkelling, just holding onto the float by the snorkelling guide helps a lot.
Paul_M, Sep 2025
We had a great time snorkelling with sea turtles. Our guide was flexible as the weather wasn't great and so advised us to wait for 30 minutes for the water to clear. When we did snorkel, the guide was very helpful and patient and helped us swim with up to five sea turtles. The experience was great and we'd highly recommend.
Tony_J, Sep 2025
Waters can be rough out of season but still very enjoyable. Saw and swam with 3 turtles and several fish aswell as corals. Guide was very helpful and offers assistance to less accomplished swimmers.
L_C, Jul 2025
You got to know where to snorkel (1) and then you have to have the eye to see them (2). And the guide knew both.
Water was not very clear, but we saw puff fisch, angel fish, golden-lined spinefoot and …a green sea turtle, which we followed for quite a while. The guide made a movie and pics underwater with his GoPro, which he will send to you in the evening.
Susan_G, Mar 2025
I deeply appreciate the amazing experience of snorkelling with the turtles in Sri Lanka. The well-organized setup made me feel entirely safe having never snorkelled before. It truly was an unforgettable experience. It was a perfect blend of adventure whilst considering the impact on the environment and the turtles, leaving me with lasting memories. Thank you for an incredible experience with photos and videos to cherish forever!
ANTIA_C, Mar 2025
Punsara provided us with an amazing experience. He was an excellent guide in our search for turtles to snorkel with. We were lucky to see two, including a very large one, along with plenty of fish and marine life.
I highly recommend him!
Amanda_S, Mar 2025
Had a great time and saw 2 turtles. Would definitely go again and recommend to anyone unsure of going snorkeling.
Selena_B, Feb 2025
Really easy to see turtles and fish in this location. It's nice they film and take pictures for you while you're down there.
Rene_R, Dec 2024
Snorkeling with turtles in Mirissa is an unforgettable experience. The crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and the chance to swim alongside majestic sea turtles create a magical adventure. The turtles are gentle and graceful, making every moment feel surreal. Guides are knowledgeable, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly encounter. A must-try for nature lovers and ocean enthusiasts! I received a link to download all photos and videos in excellent quality
Anthony_H, Dec 2024
Fantastic experience, got to see some turtles really close up and honestly having the guide to video etc was well worth it as a solo traveller
Susan_T, Dec 2024
Great hour spent looking for and swimming with turtles. Managed to find 2 and lots of other sea life. Would definitely recommend!
Rahul_C, Oct 2024
Despite the off-season murkiness, snorkeling with turtles was a joy! The guide was excellent, and I spotted many types of fish, making it a memorable adventure.
Robin_T, Aug 2024
Very nice experience! We had a great tule together with our guide who showed us to some great places to see the turtles. Would absolutely recommend!
Jade_W, Jul 2024
What an amazing experience - would recommend to everyone I know! The guide was super friendly, took pictures of me swimming underwater with the turtles. He knew where to look to see coral, colourful fish and spotted a little turtle friend to swim next to! Snorkel, flippers and goggles included, he even provided me with a diving shirt in case I was worried about getting burnt. Incredible!
David_D, Apr 2024
What an amazing experience. Extremely well organised and communication was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone in the area . It’s a must do. Thankyou
An_T, Apr 2024
After I booked the excursion, I received a whatsapp message to confirm the tour and the guide was very helpful in answering my questions. On the day of the snorkelling, we managed to see 2 turtles and it was an incredible experience! The bonus was that we received amazing pictures and videos to capture our wonderful experience :)
Thomas_H, Mar 2024
We had a great time snorkelling just off the beach in Mirissa. Met promptly and into the sea with the provision of some good quality equipment we saw our first turtle within a couple of minutes. We snorkelled for an hour and saw two turtles and swam across the reef. An excellent experience.
After finishing photos and videos of us swimming were sent over to remember our time with.
Kenya_C, Mar 2024
This was such an amazing experience. The guides are great and take good care to make sure you’re comfortable. We got to see several turtles and fish. I highly recommend this activity of your in the area.
shraddha_n, Mar 2024
Great experience, Guide was very helpful and patient, we saw many fishes and turtles
Definitely recommend
Michelle, Mar 2024
Great activity and great guide. The sea was really rough but we still managed to see a few turtles.🐢
JannekeIds_S, Feb 2024
The guide was very kind and helpful. It didn't take many minutes before he could show us the first turtle. We saw several turtles, both small and large.
We were also offered to swim out to look at the fish in the coral reef, which we accepted. We ended up swimming in the middle of a large shoal of fish.
Although the water was not completely clear, it was certainly an experience to recommend!
Samantha_W, Feb 2024
Our guide went above and beyond- not only making sure we were safe but taking us through the whole beach so that we could have a memorable experience
Charlie_S, Feb 2024
Our guide was excellent! He offered good communication about the experience beforehand and provided good equipment. My partner had not snorkelled before but the guide was very helpful and made her feel safe. We saw two large turtles and plenty of colourful fish.
Paula_F, Feb 2024
The snorkeling trip was better than expected! I saw two turtles, lots of fish even in swarms and colourful corals. My guide was super nice and made beautiful pictures that he send me after the snorkeling session.
Johanna_M, Feb 2024
We wanted to snorkel with turtles and he made that happen. At first he showed us the small reef and all the fish there and then he searched so long until he found the turtles. He showed us and took amazing pictures and helped us make a wonderful memory. Thank you again !
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