Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

6-Day Sri Lanka Beach Tour with Whale Watching and Pigion Island

6 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Whale and dolphin watching in Kalpitiya
02 Boating through mangrove forests and seagrass areas
03 Visit Pigion Island's coral reefs and rich marine life
04 Relax at Nilaweli beach and explore Trincomalee's coastal attractions
05 Surfing and wildlife spotting in Arugambay

Enjoy a 6-day private beach tour through Sri Lanka's coastal highlights, with relaxing private transfers, professional English guiding, and safe driving by Buddhika. Travel from Kalpitiya to Nilaweli, Trincomalee, and Arugambay, with opportunities for whale and dolphin watching, diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, and wildlife experiences. Along the way, visit Kanniya Hot Springs and Pigion Island, known for its coral reefs and marine life.

There are about 100 species of coral reefs, and 300 fish species live in the reef colony.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Trincomalee, Arugam Bay, Katunayake, Kalpitiya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Airport Pickup and Transfer to Kalpitiya

Get picked up from the airport and drive to Kalpitiya. Stay the night in Kalpitiya.

Day 02

Kalpitiya Whale Watching and Water Activities

Kalpitiya is a prime destination for whale and dolphin watching, as well as diving, snorkelling, and kite surfing.

Explore mangrove forests and seagrasses on a boating excursion, and stay the night in Kalpitiya.

Day 03

Nilaweli Beach, Hot Springs, and Trincomalee

Drive straight to Nilaweli Beach. Hot water springs and Pigion Island are major tourist attractions. Sunbathing, snorkelling, and windsurfing are very popular in Trincomalee District.

Stay the night in Nilaweli.

Day 04

Pigion Island and Coral Reefs

Visit Pigion Island, which is 01 km away from the Nilaweli coast. There are about 100 species of coral reefs, and 300 fish species live in the reef colony. Coral reefs are spread over 200 meters in length and 100 meters in width.

Stay the night in Nilaweli or at the nearest beach resort.

Day 05

Arugambay Surfing and Wildlife

Drive to Arugambay, which is a very popular surfing destination in Sri Lanka. Low-cost Tuk Tuk tours are arranged to visit wild elephants and crocodiles.

Stay the night in Arugambay.

Day 06

Airport Drop-off

No itinerary plans are scheduled, and you will be dropped back at the airport according to your flight departure time.

Where this trip takes you

Kalpitiya mangrove forests, Pigion Island coral reefs, Nilaweli Beach, Kanniya Hot Springs

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English guiding and safe driving by Buddhika
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable A/C car
Driver accommodations and meals
Fuel and local insurance

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Entrance fees for visiting sites and any costs related to activities
Personal expenses
Flight tickets and visa

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists are able to include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
You can adjust tour activities and the itinerary according to your requirements.
Price - (Up to 02 Pax).

Logistics