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Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling
Glide over shallow coral gardens inside Sri Lanka's protected marine park, home to reef fish, blacktip reef sharks, and sea turtles.
Nilaveli · Trincomalee · Sri Lanka
Discover unforgettable marine adventures, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, and authentic Sri Lankan hospitality — guided by the people who call this coastline home.
Our Story
Pigeon Island Tours is a locally owned travel company founded by experienced Sri Lankan guides with deep knowledge of the ocean, marine life, wildlife, and local culture along Sri Lanka's east coast.
We exist to give travellers safe, authentic, and unforgettable experiences — from the reefs off Nilaveli to the dry-zone parks inland — while supporting responsible, eco-friendly tourism that protects the places we love.
Guides who grew up reading these reefs and roads.
On the water and in the parks, season after season.
Keep the ocean clean isn't a slogan — it's policy.
Small groups, private options, no rushed itineraries.
Sri Lankan warmth, without the tourist-trap script.
Popular Tours & Experiences
From coral gardens to curry pots — choose your depth.
Glide over shallow coral gardens inside Sri Lanka's protected marine park, home to reef fish, blacktip reef sharks, and sea turtles.
Guided dives over fringing reef walls with professional, well-maintained gear — suited to beginners and certified divers alike.
A quieter offshore reef with dramatic rock formations and clearer water — ideal for travellers wanting fewer crowds.
Explore the reef surrounding Navy Island's sheltered cove, with calmer water that suits first-time snorkelers.
Head into deeper water off Trincomalee for a chance to see sperm whales, blue whales, and pods of spinner dolphins.
A calm, scenic cruise through Nilaveli's mangrove-lined lagoon — relaxed pace, golden light, great for families.
Fish alongside local crews using both modern tackle and traditional Sri Lankan techniques passed down for generations.
An authentic Sri Lankan cooking class in a family kitchen — grind your own curry powder and cook a full rice & curry spread.
Sit down to a home-cooked spread of seasonal vegetables, dhal, and fresh seafood curries, served the way locals eat.
Fresh catch grilled and spiced beachside — crab, prawns, and reef fish straight from the morning boats.
Visit Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick, and the harbour town's layered Dutch, British, and Tamil history.
A guided boat tour spotting wild crocodiles, monitor lizards, and water birds on a quiet inland lake.
Bullock cart rides, catamaran paddling, and a home-cooked lunch in a traditional dry-zone farming village.
Safari & Wildlife Adventures
From elephant gatherings to leopard territory — Sri Lanka's national parks, arranged around your trip.
Famed for "The Gathering" — hundreds of wild elephants converging on the reservoir in dry season.
A quieter sister park to Minneriya, with strong elephant sightings and fewer jeeps.
Part of the elephant corridor, easily combined with a Trincomalee-area itinerary.
Sri Lanka's largest park, known for leopards and its distinctive natural lakes ("willu").
Reliable elephant herds year-round around the reservoir, plus the Elephant Transit Home.
Sri Lanka's most celebrated park — among the highest leopard densities on earth.
A wetland sanctuary and birding hotspot, with flamingos in season and resident crocodiles.
A remote, less-visited park bordering Yala — superb migratory bird breeding grounds.
Dense forest and riverine habitat with strong elephant and sloth bear populations.
Why Choose Pigeon Island Tours
Operating with full authorisation from the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
A fully registered tourism company under the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Sri Lankan guides who know every reef, trail, and tide pattern firsthand.
Regularly serviced vessels with safety gear and experienced boat crews.
Masks, fins, and life vests maintained and fitted for comfort and clarity.
Small groups and private bookings, paced around what you want to see.
Clear quotes with no hidden fees — agreed before you ever step on the boat.
Reef-safe practices and a standing commitment to keep the ocean clean.
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