Route
BIA → Trincomalee → Nilaveli → Arugam Bay → Batticaloa → Passikudah → BIA
Highlights
- Trinco Whale Watching (Jun–Sep)
- Pigeon Island Coral Snorkelling
- Arugam Bay — World Top-10 Surf
- Lahugala Elephants
- Batticaloa Singing Fish
- Passikudah Turquoise Bay
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Trincomalee
- Drive to Trincomalee (260 km)
- Fort Frederick & clifftop Koneswaram Temple at sunset
Day 2Trinco Beaches & Pigeon Island
- Whale watching (Jun–Sep, optional)
- Nilaveli Beach leisure
- Pigeon Island snorkelling — best coral reef in Sri Lanka
Day 3Arugam Bay
- Drive to Arugam Bay (200 km)
- Main Point surf break — world-ranked top 10
- Pottuvil Lagoon boat trip
Day 4Arugam Area
- Whiskey Point beginner surf lessons
- Lahugala National Park — elephant gathering (Jul–Sep)
Day 5Batticaloa
- Deegavapi ancient stupa
- Batticaloa Lagoon — singing fish phenomenon (night)
- Kallady Bridge · Dutch Fort
Day 6Passikudah Bay
- Passikudah — shallowest turquoise bay, best swimming in Sri Lanka
- Coral garden snorkelling · kayaking at leisure
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · boat trips · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Trinco/Nilaveli · Arugam Bay · Passikudah
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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