Trincomalee & the east
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Trincomalee & the east

Pigeon Island reef, Swami Rock dives and flat May-to-September seas.

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Best time to go
May to September, when the east-coast sea is calm.
Getting there
About 6 hours from Colombo, or 2–3 hours from the Cultural Triangle.
Great for
Reef Diving
Overview

Why go to Trincomalee & the east

While the south and west have their monsoon, the east coast comes into its own. From May to September the sea off Trincomalee lies flat and clear, and Nilaveli and Uppuveli have long, uncrowded beaches.

Pigeon Island National Park, a short boat ride offshore, has some of the best snorkelling in the country, with reef sharks and turtles over shallow coral. Divers can explore Swami Rock beneath the Koneswaram Temple.

Highlights

What not to miss

  1. 01

    Pigeon Island snorkelling

    Blacktip reef sharks and turtles over shallow coral, a short boat ride from Nilaveli.

  2. 02

    Diving Swami Rock

    Dives beneath the cliff-top Koneswaram Temple.

  3. 03

    Nilaveli & Uppuveli beaches

    Wide sandy beaches with few crowds, even in peak season.

  4. 04

    Koneswaram Temple

    A historic Hindu temple on Swami Rock with sweeping ocean views.

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Tours through Trincomalee & the east

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Culture & heritage Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Bentota · Colombo

07 Days 06 Nights Sri Lanka Tour - Trincomalee

Explore Sri Lanka on this 7-day, 6-night tour through Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Colombo. Discover ancient temples, stunning beaches, scenic tea plantations, beautiful waterfalls, and rich cultural heritage. Experience an unforgettable journey combining history, nature, relaxation, and the beauty of Sri Lanka.

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