Sri Lanka · TRINCOMALEE TOURS
17 reviewed
Sri Lanka has plenty of trincomalee tours; these 15 are the ones that hold up, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
5-hour Trincomalee whale and dolphin cruise plus Navy Island snorkeling, with guided reef time, sea turtles, and free underwater photos.
“Really well organised company, good snorkelling equipment, great guides. Whale and dolphin watching was also terrific. You could probably find a bit cheaper if you search around but I’d highly recommend these guys - did an excellent job”
Trincomalee whale and dolphin safari on a small speed boat. Spot blue whales, dolphins, turtles, and rare whale sightings in 2 to 3 hours.
“in the end no whales - but the tour was well organised and the boat driver did his best to give us the best possible experience (we saw some sharks and birds - and a lot of dolphins of course)”
Sunrise whale and dolphin cruise from Nilaveli, Trincomalee, targeting blue and sperm whales plus spinner dolphins on a fast boat.
“El guía al principio no estaba muy pendiente , iba rápido barca y cuando veíamos nosotros delfines se los pasaba de largo. Mucha aglomeracion de barcas demasiado juntas. Ballenas no hay , solo delfines.”
Nilaveli to Trincomalee by tuk tuk: Golden Temple, Swami Rock, deer feeding, Kinniya hot springs, markets and Uppuveli beach with coconut.
“My guide Ramalnathan was excellent and tailored the tour to my needs and patient. Fab guide and would recommend x I got to go to differnt temples and experience the market with good explanations..The hot water place was nice therapy for the feet 👌🏾 The tour is good, little pricey for one person but the guide made up for it. It's a good way to see Trincomlee and feeding the deer was a delight delight Thank you for making my time in Trincomlee 👍🏿 👍🏿 👍🏿 👍🏿”
A 4-hour Trincomalee tour by tuk tuk, mixing temples, hot springs, beaches, Fort Frederick, and Crocodile Lake, plus deer feeding.
“Dasitha showed us a lot of places and learned us alot about Trincomalee. Highly recommended!”
2-day private adventure from Trincomalee to Sigiriya with Lion Rock, Pidurangala, Dambulla Cave Temple, and a wild Minneriya elephant safari.
“Nice solo travel and honestly peoples in hire and come and eenjoy and visit sri lanka sigiriya i hope one day you can explain this travel”
Private 4x4 jeep safari from Trincomalee to Minneriya, chasing elephants and birds with comfort, binoculars and fruit.
“Vår guide var väldigt trevlig och gjorde dagen till en fin upplevelse. Jag skulle göra om utflykten igen och ångrar inget. Dock tog han oss till fyra olika sevärdheter innan safarin som vi inte bokat. Alla var specialiteter från ön och gick ut på att vi skulle köpa något till överpriser. Otroligt dyra produkter och det kändes inte bra. Han var en excellent bilförare och vi kände oss mycket trygga. Väl framme vid nationalparken fick vi själva stå för inträdet, och det framgick inte när vi bokade men var ok typ 180kr. Vi bytte till en jeep och sen väntade chauffören på oss vid en pickup punkt. Jeepföraren gjorde ett…”
Spot blue whales and spinner dolphins off Trincomalee on a 3-hour cruise, with strong odds, included safety gear, and flexible packages.
“Wasn’t deep sea fishing and kept taking the line off my son everytime he caught something. Guide spoke zero English”
Village life near Trincomalee plus a private elephant safari in Minneriya, with cooking, bullock cart rides, canoe time, and lunch.
““Authentic Sri Lankan Village Tour + Elephant Safari = Amazing!” I found this experience while searching for the best day tour from Trincomalee and it exceeded all expectations. The village tour near Sigiriya was so genuine. We met locals, learned about farming, cooking, and daily life, and shared a delicious homemade lunch. The afternoon safari was a real highlight we saw wild elephants in their natural environment! This tour combines everything: culture, food, nature, and wildlife. Highly recommended for anyone staying in Trincomalee or Nilaveli who wants to explore beyond the beach.”
Small-group Colombo to Trincomalee transfer with Minneriya jeep safari, Pelvehera village lunch, and a paddle boat ride for $140 pp.
“I actually did this in reverse. It was a last minute booking due to the train strikes in Sri Lanka but it worked out really well and I’m so glad I did it. It was all very smooth - the driver picked me up from the hotel and took me to Minnerya where a Read more”
Take a Kandy to Trincomalee shuttle with an open 4x4 safari drive, evening snacks, and elephant-focused park visits like Minneriya.
“We enjoyed our safari, as we got to see a lot of elephants as well as water buffalo. Leopards are not in this part of Sri Lanka but still worth seeing. It’s a busy park with many keeps doing the tour, be prepared.”
Private Trincomalee day tour with hotel pickup, port city sights, Konesveram Temple views, Nilavelli and Marblee beaches, and tea.
“I recommend this tour and this guide with all my heart. He looked after my husband and me as he showed us remarkable things in Trincomalee. We loved him so much we hired him for another day in Colombo. Don’t hesitate to book your day with this gentleman.”
Half-day elephant safari from Trincomalee or Nilaveli to Minneriya or Kaudulla, with herd sightings, great photo chances, and a bumpy jeep ride.
“We were notified the evening before our trip that a change of location to Huluru Eco Park would be the best place to see more elephants which we agreed to. Transport to and from the park was good and we were met by a very friendly guide. We had the jeep to ourselves and our guide stopped at every opportunity when he spotted any wildlife. We were fortunate to see almost 40 elephants during our 2 hours in the park. Such a wonderful experience not to be missed. The terrain is very bumpy so be ready to be knocked around lots! Highly recommend.”
Private 4x4 jeep safari to Minneriya from Trincomalee or nearby, with an English guide and up to 3 hours of wildlife viewing.
“Very good experience and help from Hasintha my guide, he explained a lot of things and I was very lucky to see so many elephants. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area”
Private 10-hour Sri Lanka adventure from Trincomalee to Sigiriya and Pidurangala, plus a Minneriya or Kaudulla safari for wild elephants.
“We had an amazing 10-day experience with Ishan. My wife and I had an unforgettable honeymoon experience in Sri Lanka. Ishan gave us great information in his good English on this journey. It has helped us gain an in-depth understanding of Sri Lanka's nature, culture anRead more”
