Trincomalee Trips & Tours

Sri Lanka’s northeast coast is a generous swathe of creamy beaches and laidback fishing villages that, for many years, was firmly off the travel radar due to the war. Now, the coastline is back in action and ready to reveal its full potential as a tropical beach heaven. The spot leading the revival is Trincomalee, a vibrant town spread over a cluster of rocky promontories, tree-lined beaches extending north and south in a postcard-perfect picture of golden sands and waving palms. The deep blue waters up here offer excellent surfing, diving and fishing, and, if you’re visiting in March, April, August or September, fabulous whale-watching opportunities – hop on a boat from Trinco’s harbour for the best opportunity to spot them. On land, visit gilded Hindu temples (Koneswaram, perched on Swami Rock above Trinco, is magnificent) and wander or bike through the flora-clad interior.