East Coast

Trincomalee

Deep natural harbour, hilltop temple and warm, flat swimming water on the east.

Deep natural harbour, hilltop temple and warm, flat swimming water on the east.

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Journeys

Tours that include Trincomalee.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

3 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy

A short, cinematic first taste of the island for travellers on a stopover.

from $390

Experiences

Nilaveli & TrincomaleeHalf day

Reef sharks, turtles and coral gardens a short boat ride off the east coast.

MirissaHalf day (early start)

Head offshore at first light for blue whales, spinner dolphins and open ocean.

Nuwara Eliya3 hours

Walk the terraces with a picker, then taste single-estate Ceylon at 6,000 feet.

Village kitchens island-wide4 hours

Grind spices on stone, cook over a wood fire, and eat with a family who taught you how.