⭐ Rated 4.9/5 on Google · Since 2016 Nilaveli, Trincomalee

Sri Lanka's Ocean & Wildlife, One Unforgettable Tour at a Time

Snorkel the living coral reef of Pigeon Island National Park, meet blue whales off Trincomalee, and track leopards and elephants across Sri Lanka's greatest national parks β€” with licensed local guides who put the ocean first.

16,000+Happy Guests
25+Tours & Safaris
4.6β˜…Google Rating
100%Licensed SLTDA & Insured
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850+ Google reviews
Licensed National Park Operator
Eco-Certified Β· Reef-Safe Practices
Secure Payments Β· Free Cancellation*
Featured Tours

The Experiences Everyone Books First

Our signature adventures at Pigeon Island National Park β€” Sri Lanka's most spectacular shallow coral reef, just off Nilaveli Beach.

Best SellerShared €48 Private 52.50

Pigeon Island Snorkeling Private & Shared

Entrance tickets,Boat tranfer,Bottled Water, reef snorkeling for foreign visitors. Swim with blacktip reef sharks, turtles and 300+ fish species.

⏱ Shared 3hrs Private 3-8hrsπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ All ages
VIPPrivate €90

VIP Private Snorkeling All Inclusive

Your Private boat Tranfer,Entry tickets, private guide, premium gear,Refreshment, Bottled Water, Lunch after the trip and the reef's quietest hours. The luxury way to experience Pigeon Island.

⏱ FlexibleπŸ₯‚ Private boat
From €60

Pigeon Island Suba Diving

Guided dives over coral gardens and boulder reefs. Beginner discovery dives and fun dives for certified divers.

⏱ Half day🀿 PADI guides
SAARCSpecial Rates

Pigeon Island β€” SAARC Rates

Discounted entrance tickets and snorkeling packages for visitors from SAARC countries. Same reef, friendlier price.

⏱ 3–4 hrs🎫 Official tickets
Why Choose Us

Why Travellers Trust Pigeon Island Tours

SLTDA Licensed & Local

DWC Official national park operator run by Nilaveli locals who grew up on this reef β€” fully licensed and insured.

Instant WhatsApp Booking

Real humans reply in minutes. Confirm availability, get picked up from your hotel, and pay securely.

Ocean-First Ethics

Reef-safe briefings, no coral touching, respectful whale-watching distances. Keep the Ocean Clean is our promise.

4.9β˜… Guest Love

Hundreds of five-star Google reviews from guests across 40+ countries β€” and counting.

National Park Safari Collection

Leopards, Elephants & Wild Sri Lanka

Official entrance tickets and expert jeep safaris across eight of the island's greatest national parks.

LeopardsFrom €65

Yala National Park

The world's highest leopard density, plus sloth bears, crocodiles and coastal lagoons.

From €55

Wilpattu Safari

Sri Lanka's largest park β€” natural lakes, leopards and true wilderness. Official tickets included.

ElephantsFrom €50

Udawalawe Tickets

Guaranteed elephant sightings on open grasslands β€” official entrance tickets, zero queues.

The GatheringFrom €55

Minneriya Safari

Witness "The Gathering" β€” hundreds of wild elephants around one ancient reservoir.

From €55

Kaudulla Safari

Minneriya's sister park β€” elephants, painted storks and golden-hour jeep drives.

From €28

Hurulu Eco Park

An easy afternoon safari from Sigiriya and Habarana β€” reliable elephant herds year-round.

From €50

Wasgamuwa Safari

Off-the-beaten-path wilderness jeep adventures with big tuskers and zero crowds.

BirdlifeFrom €55

Kumana National Park

Sri Lanka's bird paradise on the wild east coast β€” lagoons, leopards and nesting colonies.

Dolphin Whale Watching Experiences

Meet the Largest Animal That Has Ever Lived

Blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins β€” from Trincomalee's deep-sea canyon to Mirissa and Kalpitiya.

Combo DealBest Value

Dolphin Whale + Pigeon Island Snorkeling Combo

Sunrise whales, mid-morning reef snorkeling β€” Trincomalee's two greatest hits in one epic day.

⏱ Full day
Private7 Hours

7-Hour Private Whale Cruise

A private deep-sea cruise off Trincomalee with breakfast on board and no crowds.

⏱ 7 hrsπŸ₯‚ Private
From €45

Whale Watching Mirissa

Sri Lanka's famous south-coast season (Nov–Apr): blue whales just miles offshore.

πŸ—“ Nov–Apr
DolphinsFrom €40

Whale Watching Kalpitiya

Super-pods of spinner dolphins by the hundred, plus sperm whales off the northwest coast.

πŸ—“ Nov–Apr
Diving & Snorkeling Adventures

Beneath the Surface of the East Coast

From €55

Scuba Diving Trincomalee

Shipwrecks, boulder reefs and swim-throughs β€” discovery dives to advanced adventures.

Combo2 Sites

Angel Rock + Coral Island

Two pristine snorkeling sites in one boat trip β€” dramatic rock reef plus shallow coral gardens.

Budget FriendlyShared Trip

Angel Rock Shared Snorkeling

Join a small shared group to Angel Rock β€” big reef adventure, friendly price.

Sri Lankan Cultural Experiences

Taste, Cook & Live Like a Local

From €45

Fishing Tours Trincomalee

Head out with local fishermen at dawn β€” hand-line fishing, and grill your catch on the beach.

Foodie FavoriteFrom €15

Rice & Curry in Nilaveli

A traditional Sri Lankan feast β€” a dozen village curries, sambols and smiles at a family home.

Hands-OnFrom €25

Cook with Nimali

Learn authentic coconut-milk curries from scratch in Nimali's Nilaveli kitchen β€” then eat it all.

Guest Reviews

Loved on Google, Remembered Forever

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850+ Google reviews
Every review below is from a real guest on our Google Business profile. Come make your own memory β€” then tell us about it.
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"The snorkeling at Pigeon Island was the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. We saw reef sharks, two turtles and endless fish. The guides were patient with our kids and genuinely cared about the reef."

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Sophie M.United Kingdom Β· Snorkeling Tour
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"We saw THREE blue whales on the sunrise cruise and still made it to Pigeon Island by 10am. Perfectly organised, fast WhatsApp replies, hotel pickup on time. Book the combo β€” trust me."

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Daniel K.Germany Β· Whale + Reef Combo
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"Yala safari arranged flawlessly from Trinco β€” tickets, jeep, brilliant tracker. Leopard within the first hour! These guys go far beyond just the island tours."

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Anjali R.India Β· Yala Safari
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The east coast season runs from May to October, when the sea around Nilaveli and Trincomalee is calm, sunny and crystal clear β€” perfect for snorkeling, diving and whale watching. Mirissa and Kalpitiya whale seasons run November to April, so we can find you whales almost year-round.

Absolutely. Every guest gets a safety briefing, quality mask/snorkel/fins and a life jacket. Our guides stay with you in the water, and much of the reef sits in shallow, calm water β€” many of our happiest guests were first-time snorkelers.

Fastest way: message us on WhatsApp +94 71 322 7050 with your date and group size β€” we confirm within minutes. You can also call, email pigeonislandtours.info@gmail.com, or use the Book Now button on any tour page. We accept cash, card and secure online payment.

Yes β€” we are an official ticket operator. Pigeon Island entrance fees and all national park tickets (Yala, Wilpattu, Udawalawe, Minneriya, Kaudulla, Hurulu, Wasgamuwa, Kumana) are arranged by us with no hidden costs, and SAARC-country discounts are available.

Yes. Free pickup from Nilaveli and Trincomalee hotels is included on most tours, and we run island-wide arrival transport from Colombo Airport to anywhere in Sri Lanka.

It's our founding promise: reef-safe sunscreen guidance, strict no-touch coral rules, respectful distances from whales and turtles, and beach clean-ups funded by every booking. You travel; the reef wins too.

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Moments From the Water & the Wild

A glimpse of what's waiting. Follow us for daily photos from our guests.

Interactive Tour Map

One Island, Endless Adventures

Hover the pins to explore where each experience happens across Sri Lanka.

Pigeon Island Β· Nilaveli Β· Trincomalee
Kalpitiya β€” Dolphin & Whale Watching
Wilpattu National Park
Minneriya Β· Kaudulla Β· Hurulu
Wasgamuwa National Park
Kumana National Park
Yala National Park
Udawalawe National Park
Mirissa β€” Blue Whale Watching
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    Trincomalee & Nilaveli β€” our home basePigeon Island snorkeling & diving, whale cruises, fishing and cooking experiences.
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    Cultural Triangle safarisMinneriya, Kaudulla & Hurulu β€” perfect add-ons to Sigiriya and Habarana.
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    Southern circuitYala leopards, Udawalawe elephants and Mirissa blue whales (Nov–Apr).
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    Western wildsWilpattu's lakes and leopards, Kalpitiya's spinner-dolphin super-pods.
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    We connect it allAirport transfers & island-wide transport β€” from touchdown to tour, seamlessly.
Latest Travel Blog

Plan Smarter With Local Knowledge

Things to Do in Sri Lanka

The complete guide to attractions across the island β€” beaches, ruins, tea country and wildlife.

When to See Blue Whales

Season-by-season breakdown for Trincomalee, Mirissa and Kalpitiya so you never miss the giants.

Arriving in Sri Lanka

Airport transfer tips, SIM cards, currency and how to reach Nilaveli stress-free.

Your Sri Lankan Adventure Starts With One Message

Tell us your dates β€” we'll handle the boats, jeeps, tickets and everything in between.

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Ask Us Anything β€” We're on the Beach

Prefer email? Write to pigeonislandtours.info@gmail.com

Call or WhatsApp+94 71 322 7050 Β· +94 77 297 3882
Open Daily5:30 AM – 9:00 PM Β· Sunrise whale cruises depart early!
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