Route
BIA → Trincomalee → Pigeon Island → BIA
Highlights
- WWII Shipwrecks Trincomalee
- Pigeon Island Hard Coral Reef
- Nurse Shark Sleeping Sites
- HMS Hermes Dive Site
- Nilaveli Coral Gardens
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Trincomalee
- Drive to Trincomalee (260 km)
- Afternoon check-in & dive briefing at dive centre
- Koneswaram sunset temple above the Indian Ocean
Day 2Wreck Diving Day
- HMS Hermes & HMS Indomitable WWII wrecks (advanced diver only)
- Swami Rock shallow reef for non-advanced
- Pigeon Island afternoon drift dive — hard coral walls
Day 3Pigeon Island & Return
- Nilaveli morning reef dive — nurse shark hangout
- Pigeon Island national marine park snorkelling
- Drive back to BIA (260 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · dive fees & equipment · dive certification
🏨 Suggested stays: Trincomalee / Nilaveli dive resort
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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