Snorkeling at Pigeon Island

Sri Lanka

3 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Pigeon Island National Park offers some of Sri Lanka’s most vibrant coral reefs and spectacular marine life—but to see it, you need a boat. Skip the expense of negotiating taxis and haggling with boatmen, and book this convenient trip, with entrance tickets and gear. You can expect to see colorful corals, parrotfish, butterflyfish, and more, and you may encounter turtles, rays, or reef sharks. This small-group trip suits budget-conscious travelers.

Snorkel Pigeon Island National Park in a small group
See coral, eels, and parrotfish, and maybe even turtles, rays, and sharks
No need to pack your mask—package includes snorkeling gear
Skip the transport stress and upgrade to 2-way transfers from nearby hotels

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Boat with Round trip
Entrance fee - National park entrance ticket

Guide fee

$5.00 per person
Hotel pickup drop from Trincomalee

$12.00 per person
Hotel pickup drop off from Uppuveli

$11.00 per person
Hotel pickup drop off from Nilaveli

$5.00 per person
Hotel pickup drop off from Uga jungle beach

$12.00 per person
Lunch

Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Six Vegetarian Curry's papadm bottled drinking water

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Pigeon Island National Park, Nilaveli Beach Rd, Nilaveli 31010 Sri Lanka

What To Expect

Pigeon Island National Park

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.6

based on 66 reviews

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Flipping great

Andy_B, Aug 2023

Booked at the last minute and it turned out I was the only one on the boat from the location south of Nilaveli… a restaurant on the beach. The trip to Pigeon Island was a 10 min hop. If you are a strongish swimmer, decline the flippers and use your beach shoes as the coral on the beach is painful to walk on. The snorkel tours themselves were incredible. Maybe not as much sea life as say, the Red Sea but beautiful nonetheless with all sorts of (often huge) fish and quite a few sharks that minded their own business but which were amazing up close. Loved it (despite the 100000 non-stinging jellyfish that took some getting used to)