Sea Shells on Coral Islands
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrive in Trincomalee
Warm sand between your toes, a calm sea and miles of sandy shorelines; Trincomalee is the perfect place for a beach stay in Sri Lanka with your children. You’ll be staying in a comfortable resort located on the beach. After checking in, you can head straight down to the beach and take a dip in the sea.
If you prefer, you can gaze over the edge of the swimming pool and watch your kids playing a game of football on the grass, or finally read that book that you’ve been carrying around with you.
Days 2 & 3 – Snorkelling on Pigeon Island
One of the reasons to travel to the east coast of Sri Lanka is the wonderful snorkelling at Pigeon Island. Your boat leaves from Nilaveli and it’s about a 10-minute crossing to the island. It’s clearly indicated where you can and cannot snorkel – this is to protect the coral here. On the south side of the island, you’ll see colourful coral and reef sharks happily swimming around. On the north side of the island, you’ll mainly see colourful fish. You and the kids are sure to have a blast spotting all the marine life around the island!
The snorkelling experience is suitable for kids aged 7 years+.
The following day is free to relax and enjoy some family time.
Day 4 – Departure from Trincomalee
If you’d like an extra day or two of relaxation, let us know so we can extend your stay. If you want to head west, you can grab a bike and cycle past the ancient temples at Polonnaruwa, or continue onto the Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, for a taste of home-cooking with your host family.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Sea Shells on Coral Islands - In Style accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience during your stay in Trincomalee, consider our In Style option. Our In Style option is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! You will be staying in a family-friendly hotel located directly on the beachfront. Cool off in the swimming pool, have dinner in the restaurant or completely relax in the spa. If you’re interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
Sea Shells on Coral Islands - Alternative stay in Passekudah
There are a couple of options for your accommodation along the east coast. One of them is a comfortable resort along the coast of Passekudah during your stay. Where Trincomalee is a bustling city hub, Passekudah has a more laid-back and relaxing vibe. You’ll stay in a comfortable resort located directly on the white sands of Passekudah Bay, facing the ocean. The property features a large outdoor pool and an appealing choice of places to eat. If you’re interested in upgrading to our alternative accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
