
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Approx. distance
~880 km
Destinations
3 stops
Trip highlights
- Pigeon Island snorkelling
- Surf lessons at Arugam Bay
- Lagoon safari at Kumana





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Optional — day rate applies, distance is unlimitedAirport → Trincomalee → Polonnaruwa → Arugam Bay → back
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Day-by-day plan
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Day 1Trincomalee
Arrive at Nilaveli beach & sunset.
Trincomalee Overnight: Trincomalee - 2
Day 2Pigeon Island
Snorkel with reef sharks and turtles.
Trincomalee Overnight: Trincomalee - 3
Day 3Polonnaruwa stop
Ancient city on the way south.
Polonnaruwa Overnight: Arugam Bay - 4
Day 4Surf day
Surf lesson + board rental.
Arugam Bay Overnight: Arugam Bay - 5
Day 5Lagoon safari
Kumana lagoon & Elephant Rock sunset.
Arugam Bay Overnight: Arugam Bay - 6
Day 6Departure
Drive back via Ella (optional).
Included
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Fuel, highway tolls & parking tickets
- Driver's accommodation & meals
- Airport / hotel pickup & drop-off
Not included
- Hotels (we can book them for you)
- Entrance tickets & safari jeeps
- Your meals & personal expenses
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