Explore Pigeon Island: Snorkeling Tour from Uppuveli
Overview
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your selected hotel or meeting point in Uppuveli. Travel to the nearby boat departure point and meet your experienced boat crew before setting out toward Pigeon Island National Park.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the clear waters of the Indian Ocean as you approach the island. Upon arrival, receive a safety briefing and snorkeling guidance before entering the water to explore the surrounding coral reefs.
Swim through the clear tropical waters and discover colorful reef fish, coral formations, and other marine life. Pigeon Island is particularly popular for its beautiful underwater environment and opportunities to observe reef species in their natural habitat.
Take time to relax on or around the island, enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery, and capture memorable photographs. After completing the snorkeling experience, board the boat for the return journey to Uppuveli.
Highlights
- ✦ Scenic boat ride from Uppuveli to Pigeon Island
- ✦ Snorkel in clear tropical waters
- ✦ Explore colorful coral reefs
- ✦ Discover tropical fish and marine life
- ✦ Experience one of Sri Lanka's famous marine parks
Places featured
- Uppuveli
- Boat departure point
- Trincomalee coastal waters
- Pigeon Island National Park
- Pigeon Island snorkeling area
- Coral reef and marine zone
- Uppuveli return point
Additional information
- Pickup: Selected hotel or accommodation in Uppuveli
- Destination: Pigeon Island National Park
- Participants should be comfortable swimming in the sea.
- Snorkeling conditions depend on weather, tides, currents, and water visibility.
- Coral and marine life sightings are not guaranteed.
- Do not touch coral, fish, turtles, or other marine animals.
- Follow all instructions provided by the boat crew and snorkeling guide.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, drinking water, and a change of clothes.
- Reef-safe sunscreen is recommended.
- The tour may be postponed or cancelled if sea conditions are unsafe.
- Children may participate subject to age, swimming ability, and operator approval.
- National park rules must be followed throughout the visit.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Uppuveli
- Boat transfer to Pigeon Island
- Pigeon Island snorkeling experience
- Snorkeling mask and snorkel
- Fins
- Life jacket
- Experienced boat crew or snorkeling guide
- Safety briefing
- Guided snorkeling session
- Drinking water where provided
Not Included
- Pigeon Island National Park entrance fee unless specifically included
- Meals and snacks
- Personal expenses
- Underwater photography or video
- Additional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Services not mentioned under inclusions
USD 154.00
Cancellation terms follow the selected product and supplier policy.
Secure checkout - Full payment is collected at checkout unless the product explicitly states otherwise.
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