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7 daysBeaches & Coast relaxed pace

East Coast Unplugged

Pristine Sands & Surf

East Coast
Turquoise east-coast lagoon and palm shoreline in Sri Lanka

Tour overview

Seven days on Sri Lanka's quieter eastern seaboard when monsoon winds favour this coast.

Snorkel, surf, and unwind with minimal driving and maximum beach time.

Highlights

  • Trincomalee bays
  • Arugam Bay surf
  • Secluded coves

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day
    1

    Trincomalee

    Arrive on the east coast.

    Overnight: Trincomalee
  2. Day
    2

    Nilaveli Reef

    Snorkeling and beach time.

    Overnight: Trincomalee
  3. Day
    3

    Coastal Drive

    Scenic transfer south.

    Overnight: Pasikudah
  4. Day
    4

    Quiet Bays

    Relaxation and optional water sports.

    Overnight: Pasikudah
  5. Day
    5

    Arugam Bay

    Surf intro or advanced session.

    Overnight: Arugam Bay
  6. Day
    6

    Surf & Sunset

    Free day on the point breaks.

    Overnight: Arugam Bay
  7. Day
    7

    Departure

    Transfer to airport.

    Overnight: Departure

What's included

  • 6 nights coastal stays
  • Private vehicle
  • One surf lesson

Not included

  • Flights
  • Most lunches

Pricing options

Coastal Double

$1,900

per person

Palm-lined white sand beach near Trincomalee
Snorkeling over a colourful coral reef on Sri Lanka’s east coast

Route overview

Getting around

Add airport transfers to your tour

Start and end your journey stress-free with a fixed-price private transfer — or add a driver-guide for the whole trip.

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Pickup

Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)

Drop-off

Galle

2h 15m 150 km3 vehicles
From

$85

Book transfer
Pickup

Colombo

Drop-off

Kandy

3h 00m 115 km3 vehicles
From

$80

Book transfer

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