Excursion Overview
Pigeon Island is a Marine National Park off the coast of Nilaveli, just north of Trincomalee. It has one of the best remaining live coral reefs in the country and is an ideal location for scuba diving and snorkelling. You will be taken out for a few hours to explore this beautiful area and try to spot some local marine life! We recommend setting off early morning to beat the crowds when the sun is less harsh, the waters are calmer, and better visibility. The spectacular Blacktip Reef Shark and several kinds of turtles including the Hawksbill Turtle and Green Turtle often visit this island. You can also spot lots of tropical fish, eels, and rays, amongst the vibrant coral. If you bring an underwater camera, you will be able to take some great photos, too.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Active
- Nature/wildlife
Excursion Gallery
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Lisa Jankus-Scott organised a very diverse itinerary for our visit to Sri Lanka. We visited temples, tea plantations, a couple of safaris, a street food experience, Sri Lanka food cookery class and many beautiful rural boutique hotels. Our driver guide Alaine looked after us so well and was very informative, he loved the fact that my husband shared his interest in birds. Will definitely use Holiday Architects again.
Valerie Mortiboys,
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Rebecca at Holiday Architects put together a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka for us. She listened carefully to everything we did and didn’t want and asked all the right questions. This resulted in a perfect itinerary right from the beginning. The holiday itself was as good as promised; an excellent driver-guide, wonderful hotels and an itinerary that delivered everything we wanted.
Patricia Smith,
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