
Snorkeling with Turtles
Swim with sea turtles, and take home the video
Start time
7:00 AM (premium hours)
Duration
1.5-hour session
Where
Thalaramba, near Mirissa
Season
Nov – Apr
Why book with Zipp
Thalaramba's calm reef is home to sea turtles and colourful fish. Gear is free, and we film your swim on an action camera so you get a free adventure video to keep.
- Swim with sea turtles
- Reef fish in clear, calm water
- Free action-camera adventure video
- Quiet early-morning premium slot



How the day goes
- 1
7:00 AM
Meet at Thalaramba beach, get your gear and a quick briefing
- 2
1.5 hrs
Snorkel the reef with turtles while we film you
- 3
After
Refreshments and your video sent to your phone
Included
- All gear & equipment, free
- 1.5-hour guided session
- Refreshments
- Safe lockers for your things
- Free action-camera adventure video of your swim
Not included
- Tips for your guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses & extra drinks
What to bring
Swimwear · Towel · Reef-safe sunscreen
Questions
I'm not a strong swimmer. Can I join?
Yes. The water is calm and you'll have a life vest and a guide next to you.
Why 7 AM?
The sea is calmest and clearest early in the morning, with fewer people.
Just show up and enjoy
Snorkeling · $45 per person
Send us your date, hotel and number of travellers. We'll confirm everything on WhatsApp.
Book on WhatsAppPrices are per person for guests starting their journey from the south coast (mainly Galle and Matara) during the season (Nov – Apr). Starting from somewhere else? Rates differ slightly, so message us for your price.
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Photos: Wexor Tmg / Unsplash · NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries / Public domain · Dan arndt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Peter van der Sluijs, CC BY-SA 3.0