Eastern Beach Escape

A seven-day escape to Sri Lanka's sun-soaked east coast, from Pigeon Island and Trincomalee's whales to the surf of Arugam Bay.

7 Days · 6 NightsBest: May to SeptemberEnquire to Book

Airport → Habarana → Trincomalee → Pasikudah → Arugam Bay → Galle → Colombo

Tour Highlights

What makes this journey unforgettable.

Two small islands off Nilaveli with coral reefs just metres from the shore.

Blue and sperm whales in the deep water off Sri Lanka's east coast.

A shallow bay of pale water where you can wade a hundred metres out.

A world-class right-hand point break, with a slow surf town around it.

Sunset on the ramparts of the Dutch fort, with lanes of shops and villas inside.

A city tour and shopping at the end of a journey: temples, markets and the sea face.

The itinerary, day by day.

Welcome on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Habarana, with time to relax and unwind.

Boat to Pigeon Island for snorkeling and scuba diving above the coral reefs.

A dawn whale-watching boat off Trincomalee, then water sports on the calm shallows of Pasikudah bay.

Drive south to Arugam Bay for an afternoon surf at Sri Lanka's legendary point break.

A full day of surfing and beach relaxation at Arugam Bay.

A scenic drive down the south coast to Galle, and a relaxed evening in the old town.

Coastal drive north to Colombo; transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's in your journey.

Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels
Half-board meal basis throughout stay at the hotels, can be changed to full-board, bed & breakfast or another meal plan. Just tell us when we plan your journey.
Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the stay
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide, travelling in another language? We can arrange a guide who speaks your language, just ask while planning.
02 bottles of mineral water (500ml) per day per person
All entrance tickets to sites
24/7 customer care & assistance throughout the tour

What's separate.

Air fares & visa fees to Sri Lanka (apply online at eta.gov.lk)
Extras of a personal nature: beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, drinking water, telephone calls
Photo & video camera permits at the sites

Let's craft your private version of Eastern Beach Escape.

Every departure is tailored to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us how you'd like to travel and we'll shape the rest.