Tropical beach with palms

Trincomalee

The east's hidden bay of gold

About Trincomalee

Trinco's crescent beaches — Uppuveli and Nilaveli — are among the finest in Asia: soft white sand, warm turquoise bays and the sacred Koneswaram Temple crowning Swami Rock. Snorkel Pigeon Island with friendly blacktip sharks and turtles.

Best: Apr – Sep (east coast dry season)

Highlights

  • Pigeon Island snorkelling
  • Nilaveli & Uppuveli beaches
  • Koneswaram Temple at sunset
  • Dolphin-watching cruises
  • Fort Frederick & hot springs
  • Whale watching Jun – Sep

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Island coastline seen from the water
Traditional fishing boat at dusk

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Nine Arch Bridge scenic train in Ella
Custom Private Circuits
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10 days8 stops
4.9

Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

The grand island circuit — cultural triangle, sacred Kandy, tea country, Yala's leopards and the southern beaches — everything Sri Lanka is famous for, perfectly paced over 10 days.

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$700 / Per Group

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East coast beach
Custom Private Circuits
5 days3 stops
4.8

Northern Expedition: Trinco & Jaffna

Sri Lanka's road less travelled — Pigeon Island snorkelling at Trincomalee, the sacred Koneswaram Temple, and Jaffna's Hindu temples, island ferries and fiery crab curries.

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$1,250 / Per Group

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