A plethora of attractions hiding under the guise of a simple village town, Kalpitiya resides in the western coast of the island. It is a collection of 14 islands which is famed for its water front beauty. It is bordered by the Puttalam lagoon and the Dutch Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mannar on the other which is the ideal location for anyone seeking the thrills of riding the winds and waves.

Kalpitiya lies relatively untouched by the tourism industry of Sri lanka. The collection of islands along with the scenic views of the lagoon is teaming up with hidden gems such as pristine beaches with bronze sands, access to a bar reef which consists of a beautiful coral garden in the middle of the ocean and some picture-perfect sunsets. These are but only a few of the teaming adventures you can experience in this one of a kind destination. The waters of the Kalpitiya beach plays host as a marine sanctuary playing an important role towards the contribution of Sri lanka’s marine diversity. An endemic species of sperm whale and spinner dolphins splash through the waves calling the waters their home which serves as one of the most important attractions of the beach. Sail through the currents and watch pods of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat or take the plunge and experience snorkeling or scuba diving. Or ride the winds by kite surfing! Opportunities for thrill seekers are endless. The kalpitiya beach also offers jeep rides along the bronze beaches capturing much of the picturesque sunsets the beach can offer. Canoe or boat rides through the Kalpitiya lagoon offers relaxing views of the Kalpitiya beach and waterfront while the pleasant sea breeze helps you relax and unwind. If you’re more of laid back person, simply unwind basking under the sun or relaxing at dusk with some of the freshest sea food Sri Lanka can offer, your taste buds will be craving for more!Activities on land include touring the historic locations Kalpitiya can offer such as the Dutch Fort. Built in the mid 17th century by the Dutch to run trading operations for the Dutch East India Company the ruins of the fort now used as a Naval training base which offers tours around the fort if one wishes to admire the ancient architecture.Alankuda beach neighboring the Kalpitiya beach offers bird watching excursions experts accompanied by experts where you can spot several native bird species. Or simply get on a boat to ride alongside more pods of dolphins and watch these energetic creatures swerve in and out of the blues. Kalpitiya also offers some of the best wildlife experiences the island can offer.Wilpattu National Park is a mere two hour drive away where you can watch majestic beasts such as elephants, leopards, peacocks and etc traipse through wild. Wilpattu National Park stands as one of the oldest and most important protected areas of the country. The views through the wild including the various fauna and flora is truly a sight to behold. Along with multiple thrill seeking opportunities and escapades, Kalpitiyastands as a must visit destination living by the definition of a true hidden gem yearning to be uncovered.