Discover the Eastern Province beyond Trincomalee with day trips to ancient cities, national parks, and cultural sites. Most include transportation and local guides. Best for: history lovers, nature enthusiasts, adventure travellers.
What to Expect
Difficulty ranges from easy to challenging. Group sizes are typically 2-15. Tours available in English, Sinhala, Tamil.
Our Top Picks
5 hand-picked activities for this trip
Ancient Polonnaruwa UNESCO Site
Best for history enthusiasts and UNESCO site collectors
- Four colossal Buddha statues at Gal Vihara carved from granite
- Royal Palace complex with 30-foot walls still standing
Batticaloa Lagoon and Culture Tour
Best for cultural travellers wanting local immersion
- Boat tour of 56-square-kilometer Batticaloa Lagoon
- Kallady Bridge with singing fish legend
Minneriya Elephant Safari
Best for wildlife photographers and elephant lovers
- Up to 300 elephants gathering during peak season
- Ancient Minneriya Tank built in 3rd century AD
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Trip
Best for adventure travellers and ancient history fans
- Climb the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- See ancient frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens
Somawathiya National Park Safari
Best for nature lovers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences
- Mahaweli River wildlife corridor with elephant herds
- Over 150 bird species including endemic Sri Lankan species
Booking Advice
More on Trincomalee
For sights rather than tours, see the things to do in Trincomalee. The Trincomalee guide covers where to stay and how to get around.
We arrange all of these for our guests. Tell us which one and when you are in Trincomalee.