Sri Lanka · TRINCOMALEE TOURS
The 15 best trincomalee tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Whales and dolphins offshore, then guided Navy Island snorkeling in Trincomalee with free underwater photos. 5-hour small-group tour.
“No whales and not likely it seems, lots of dolphins though. Good safety on the boat and snorkeling. Could have been clearer on the snorkeling so we knew where the group was going and being picked up.”
3-hour snorkeling from Uppuveli to Pigeon Island National Park for coral, turtles, reef sharks, gear, and a small-group guide.
“Excellent guide, we were able to see many Sharks, turtles and a lot of diferent types of fishes. Great tour”
Trincomalee whale and dolphin safari on a small speedboat, early morning chances for blue whales, dolphins, turtles, plus temple views.
“Trincomalee Whale Watching at Its Best, Safe, Scenic, and Spectacular! From start to finish, this whale watching tour in Trincomalee was outstanding. We left early to catch the sunrise and soon after saw a pod of spinner dolphins followed by a giant fin whale! The boat was clean and comfortable, and the staff made us feel so welcome. Loved the eco-conscious approach and small group size. If you’re in Trincomalee, don’t miss this magical experience!”
Snorkel Pigeon Island Marine National Park near Nilaveli for 3 hours, with turtles and blacktip reef sharks, plus gear, water, and boat.
“We arrived to a small hut where the leader of the activity gave us all the equipment and a bottle of water each. We then went by boat to the island, where we saw sharks, a turtle, various colourful fish. The corals were mostly dead, however it was expected due to the prior natural disasters. Some corals were alive and vivid. This experience in general is great at offering the equipment (snorkels, masks, fins, the boat ride to the island), but travelling to and from the activity is not offered (which was said in the description). Overall, we were very pleased with the experience and it was definitely worth the…”
Early morning dolphin and whale watching from Nilaveli near Trincomalee, with expert crews, safety gear, and real chances to see blue whales.
“Great activity. Loads of Dolphins, unfortunately no sighting of wales, but then again I understand it was out of season”
Cook Sri Lankan favorites in Nilaveli with a local family, using wood stoves and firewood, then eat what you make, all in 5 hours.
“We had such a wonderful experience learning to cook Sri Lankan dishes in your family home. The warm welcome you gave us made it even more special. We all really enjoyed the cooking class, and even my little ones (4 and 6 years old) got involved! We learned to make hoppers, sweet sambol, pittu, chicken curry, prawn curry and the traditional dessert halapa, which was especially delicious with tea. Cooking alongside you both, as husband and wife, in your lovely home gave the experience such a personal and family feel. Thank you once again for opening your home to us and sharing your knowledge with such kindness.”
4-hour Trincomalee tuk-tuk tour from Nilaveli: Hindu temples, deer park, Kinniya hot springs holy water, markets, beach break, coconut ritual.
“It was really great! Saw a lot of important Hindu-sights which was amazing. The deercamp is not that ineresting. Deers are eveywhere in Sri Lanka and also Europe so it doesn't fit with the rest of the programme. Recommended!”
4-hour Trincomalee city tour by tuk tuk: Koneswaram, hot springs, beaches, Crocodile Lake, Fort Frederick, Naval Museum. From $30 pp.
“Dasitha showed us a lot of places and learned us alot about Trincomalee. Highly recommended!”
Private rural village time, clay-stove cooking, and a 3-hour Minneriya safari in a 4x4 from Trincomalee, with wildlife and real hospitality.
“Absolutely amazing experience! The elephant safari and village tour was unforgettable. The team was very flexible they picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off at the same place, which made everything super convenient. The safari through the national park was peaceful and gave us a chance to see elephants in their natural habitat. The village tour included a delicious local lunch and a relaxing canoe ride it was a great way to see everyday village life in a quiet, uncrowded setting. After the tour, we chose to visit the jewellery shop from the available options, and it was really informative and interesting. Everything was well-organized and felt…”
2-hour Nilaveli mangrove boat safari on Irakkandi Lagoon, with bottled water, fruit, birdlife, and sunset views near Trincomalee.
Small-group snorkeling in Trincomalee with a guide, boat ride, gear, safety support, and photos, in warm, clear water.
“The snorkeling was very good. Really nice instructors and they really cared abzublühen needs and took every request serious. We felt really safe and well guided. Full recommendation!”
Snorkel at Angel Rock from Nilaveli with return speedboat, gear included, and chances to spot turtles and black tip reef sharks.
3.5-hour boat ride from Trincomalee to Pigeon Island for snorkeling, sea-life views, and a calm swim, with pickup included.
“Nice service provider The trip is amazing and the arrangement is good We can see the sea turtle when snorkelling”
5-hour Trincomalee tuk-tuk tour with guide: Fort Frederick, Koneswaram Temple, Nilaveli and Marble beaches, tea, water, sunset views.
“The Tour Guide was fantastic! He showed us amazing places with a beautiful view. He was very kind and friendly. awesome expirience and a very intresting culture.”
Guided Trincomalee scooter tour with Fort Frederick, Koneswaram Temple, hot springs, deer park, and beaches, in a small group for about $46.
“My daughter, her boyfriend and I spent a brilliant day with DeLon and Sheran from ‘Believe It Tours’. My daughter and I were a little nervous having never been on scooters before, (and having seen how the locals drive), so we sat on the back of DeLon and Sheran’s scooters, which was great fun. They drove carefully making sure we were ok. Her boyfriend rode solo on another scooter. We were taken to the local hot springs where we got to try green orange juice, a beautiful beach, 2 fascinating temples and to feed some local deer at a deer park. We stopped for lunch along the way. DeLon and…”
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