Sri Lanka · Snorkelling

6-Day Sri Lanka Snorkelling Tour with Pigeon Island and Arugambay

6 Days Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Dolphin and whale watching at Kalpitiya
02 Snorkel, dive, and kite surf along the coast of Kalpitiya
03 Explore Pigeon Island's coral reefs and marine life
04 Sunbathe, snorkel, and windsurf in the Trincomalee district
05 Surf in the popular beach destination of Arugambay

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable luxury tour of Sri Lanka, exploring the coastal highlights of Kalpitiya, Nilaweli, Pigeon Island, and Arugambay. This 6-day journey combines dolphin and whale watching, snorkelling, diving, kite surfing, and boating with time to unwind on beautiful beaches. Along the way, discover mangrove forests, seagrasses, coral reefs, and marine life, while also visiting the hot springs in the Trincomalee district.

Explore the 100 species of coral reefs and 300 fish species living in the reef colony there.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Trincomalee, Arugam Bay, Negombo, Kalpitiya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Kalpitiya

Pick-up and transfer to Kalpitiya.

Overnight stay at Wind Blend Kite Resort or a similar hotel in Kalpitiya.

Day 02

Marine Activities in Kalpitiya

Watch whales and dolphins, dive, snorkel, and kite surf at Kalpitiya. Explore mangrove forests and seagrasses on a boating excursion.

Overnight stay at Wind Blend Kite Resort or a similar hotel in Kalpitiya.

Day 03

Kalpitiya to Nilaweli via Hot Springs

Drive straight to Nilaweli Beach and visit the hot springs. Sunbathe, snorkel, and windsurf in the Trincomalee district.

Overnight stay at Sun Star or a similar hotel in Nilaweli.

Day 04

Pigeon Island Excursion from Nilaweli

Visit Pigeon Island, located 1 km off the Nilaweli coast. Explore the 100 species of coral reefs and 300 fish species living in the reef colony there.

Overnight stay at Sun Star or a similar hotel in Nilaweli.

Day 05

Nilaweli to Arugambay

Drive to Arugambay, a very popular surfing destination in Sri Lanka. Low-cost tuk-tuk tours can be arranged to visit wild elephants and crocodiles.

Overnight stay at Bay Vista or a similar hotel in Arugambay.

Day 06

Departure and Airport Drop-off

No touring on this day; get dropped off at the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Pigeon Island coral reefs, Nilaweli Beach shoreline, Kalpitiya mangroves, Arugambay surf breaks

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Negombo 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide and driver
Accommodation at 4 & 5-star hotels with breakfast and dinner
Airport pick-up & drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel and local insurance
Driver's accommodation and meals
All local taxes & charges

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for visiting sites
Personal expenses
Lunch

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists can 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.

Logistics