Complete guide
Trincomalee,
a luxury guide.
Sri Lanka's deep-water harbour and the gateway to the east coast.
Trincomalee — Trinco — is the historic east coast port, with a colonial Dutch fort, the cliff-top Koneswaram temple and miles of white-sand beaches at Uppuveli and Nilaveli just to the north. It is the natural base for blue-whale watching from May to September.
Best time: May to September. Duration: 3 nights.
See our full Trincomalee destination page for hotels, experiences and a sample itinerary.