Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

Trincomalee and Nilaveli beach Tour from Dambulla

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dambulla. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the port city of Trincomalee on Sri Lanka’s northeast coast
  • 02 Explore Fort Frederick and the cliff-top Koneswaram Temple
  • 03 Relax at the unspoilt shores of Nilaveli Beach
  • 04 See the seven wells of Kanniya Hot Springs
  • 05 Discover the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple
  • 06 Travel with private A/C transportation and an English-speaking guide
  • 07 Breakfast and mineral water included

Discover Sri Lanka’s east coast on this 3-day journey from Dambulla to Trincomalee and Nilaveli Beach. Explore a mix of coastal scenery, sacred sites, and historic landmarks as you visit Fort Frederick, the cliff-top Koneswaram Temple, and the Kanniya Hot Springs, with time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Nilaveli.

The tour also includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, one of the country’s most important cultural landmarks. With breakfast, private A/C transportation, and an English-speaking guide included, this experience offers a relaxed way to combine beach time, heritage, and spirituality in one itinerary.

Discover Sri Lanka’s east coast on this 3-day journey from Dambulla to Trincomalee and Nilaveli Beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dambulla, Trincomalee
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dambulla To TrincomaleeTrincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Undoubtedly one of the first sites to be ticked off the Trincomalee tourist map is this revered temple located atop a cliff inside Fort Fredrick. This important Hindu pilgrimage site displaying Darvidian architectural style is believed to be one of the Panch Ishwarams(five abodes of Shiva) with a swayambhu lingam. Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline.3 Star Hotel

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Day 02

TrincomaleeNilaveli beach is further north, bigger, calmer and totally unspoilt by the onslaught of tourism. When you’ve covered all places to visit in Trincomalee map, head to these beautiful beaches to steal some relaxing moments.The Kanniya Hot Springs is a site with hot wells located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only 3–4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom.3 Star Hotel

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Day 03

Trincomalee to DambullaDambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site(1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dambulla. 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Mineral Water Bottle

What's Not Included

  • Accommodations
  • Entrance Fees
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dambulla.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dambulla.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dambulla..

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