Trincomalee

Sri Lanka isn’t only home to the biggest of the land mammals, it is also home to the largest sea mammal – the blue whale. You could get a first-hand view of one on a truly unforgettable boat trip.

Tincomalee is world-famous for whale watching excursions. Journey out to sea and encounter blue whales as they surface for air: expert operators will take you to different spots where these gargantuan animals are often spotted, and most operators guarantee sightings. While waiting for the main event, you may also be treated to a warm-up show from the mesmerising spinning dolphins that also populate the waters.

If waterfall trekking isn’t enough for you, you can immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s very own reef with an exceptional scuba diving excursion to Pigeon Island.

Journey into the deep and discover hundreds of different species of corals and tropical fish. The reef is the only barrier between Sri Lanka and the vast ocean beyond. Explore the world beneath the surface and marvel at the eco-systems that exist there, teeming with fantastical plants and fish – the kind you’ve only seen from behind a glass enclosure before.

This beautiful temple sits along the top of a cliff that overlooks the beautiful Indian Ocean.

Koneswaram Temple is part of an ancient Dutch fort that provides picturesque views of ocean, the quaint city of Trinco, and is also home to the renowned Ravana Cut, also known as the Lover’s Leap. At this Hindu temple you’ll find small candles tied to trees, and a tall statue of Lord Shiva in the seated position outside.

Trincomalee’s main beach Nilaveli promises 4km of perfect, powdery golden sands and bright blue ocean waters.

Soak up the sun in privacy or take a stroll along the shores and take in the view; the choice is yours. Trincomalee’s beach is one of Sri Lanka’s finest, a visit to this incredible island would be incomplete without taking time to soak up the sun along this renowned coastline.

Sri Lanka’s unique location has greatly benefitted the cuisine is much, with influences coming from both South East Asia and India.

Tincomalee is a great place to try a wealth of mouth-watering Sri Lankan dishes, we’ll let you in on some of our favourites! Kottu roti is an absolutely delicious dish that you’ll find both in the finest restaurants and the street food stands, it’s similar to fried rice but it uses a type of flat, crispy bread instead with spicy curry sauce. Another great dish is kukul mas curry, which is a delicious coconut-based chicken curry, and you cannot beat hoppers for breakfast; Sri Lanka’s answer to the pancake!