Pigeon Island Snorkeling Highlights
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Enjoy a snorkeling experience in the magnificent marine beauty of Pigeon Island National Park
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Explore the serene areas of the Island which has the finest coral reefs in the country
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Get to witness variety of turtles like- Hawksbill turtle and green turtle, or see a blacktip reef shark
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Grab all the safety gear and equipment for snorkeling and get guided by an experienced snorkeling instructor
Pigeon Island Snorkeling Overview
Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx)
Activity Starting/Pick-up Time: 8:00 AM
About Snorkeling in Pigeon Island National Park:
Embark upon a perfect trip that is especially for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Make the best out of your Sri Lanka trip and snorkel around the serene areas under the water at Trincomalee. The Pigeon Island National Park is also famous for water sports, and one of the best coral reefs of Sri Lanka is found here. Get to observe the types of turtles and blacktip reef sharks. Also, get to enjoy a boat ride with a splendid view of the surroundings.
About the Activity:
- At 1:45 PM, arrive at the meet-up location and embark upon this serene tour.
- Depart from your meeting location to Nilaveli beach at 2:00 PM.
- At 2:00 PM you will reach Pigeon Island for your further activities.
- Start your experience by swimming and snorkelling in the azure water of the ocean and exploring the beauty of marine life.
- After your experience, head back on the boat to the island at 3:45 PM.
- At 4:00 PM get back to your starting point and cherish every memory you spent underwater
How to reach?
Trincomalee is about 18.1 km away from the main city of Tirukkalkudah, Sri Lanka.
- By Car: It is a 26-minute drive from the main city of Tirukkalkudah, Sri Lanka to reach the diving spot. You can either hire a cab or just rent a vehicle to get there.
Note:
- The operator will contact you to provide the complete address and directions of the location.
- Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity.
- Children aged 5+ will be charged the same rate as adults.
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Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling Experience
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Know Before You Go for Pigeon Island Snorkeling
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
- Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
- The operator will contact you to provide the complete address and directions of the location.
- Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- Social distancing is enforced throughout experience.
- Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity.
- Children aged 5+ will be charged the same rate as adults.
Things To Carry for Pigeon Island Snorkeling
- Caps
- Walking shoes
- Swimwear





