Is this a private trip or a group tour?

Every East Coast & Whales departure is fully private: just your party, your own chauffeur-guide and a vehicle to yourselves.

Can we customise the East Coast & Whales itinerary?

Yes. East Coast & Whales is a starting point. A designer will adjust the route, pace, stops and hotels around the way you like to travel.

When is the best time to travel?

We plan beach & coast trips around the right season for each coast and region, and will advise the best window for your dates.

What do the listed prices assume?

Prices are a from-rate per person on twin-share in the package's standard accommodation tier. Your final price depends on dates, chosen hotels and group size.

BEACH & COAST · PACKAGE

East Coast & Whales

This 7-day boutique journey runs from Negombo to Arugam Bay, threading 5 of the island's finest beach & coast moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

7d / 6n
Boutique
from $1,750 pp
5 stops

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How the journey unfolds.

This 7-day boutique journey runs from Negombo to Arugam Bay, threading 5 of the island's finest beach & coast moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

Follow the line — scroll across, then hover a day to see more.

Why we stop herelagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.
Days 1-22 nights
Negombo
- Lagoon boat ride at dawn
- The Dutch canal and fish market
- Settle in near the airport
Why we stop herenatural harbours, Koneswaram temple and whale season.
Day 31 night
Trincomalee
- Koneswaram temple on the cliff
- Whale and dolphin season
- Fort Frederick and hot wells
Why we stop herewhite sand and the snorkelling of Pigeon Island.
Day 41 night
Nilaveli
- Snorkel Pigeon Island reef
- White-sand swimming
- Beach-camp sunsets
Why we stop hereshallow turquoise bays made for swimming.
Day 51 night
Pasikuda
- Swim the shallow turquoise bay
- Snorkel and watersports
- Slow resort-coast days
Why we stop herethe east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.
Day 61 night
Arugam Bay
- Surf the famous point
- Lagoon safari for elephants
- Kumana birdlife day trip

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2 nights
lagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.
- Lagoon boat ride at dawn
- The Dutch canal and fish market
- Settle in near the airport
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3
4
5

Your route across the island.

West Coast

1Negombo
lagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.

East Coast

2Trincomalee
natural harbours, Koneswaram temple and whale season.
3Nilaveli
white sand and the snorkelling of Pigeon Island.
4Pasikuda
shallow turquoise bays made for swimming.
5Arugam Bay
the east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.

Your route across the island.

Stop 1 · West Coast

Negombo

lagoon town and the gateway beach minutes from the airport.

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Before you book

Included, excluded & the good-to-knows.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation throughout, twin-share, on the stated basis
Daily breakfast
All entrance fees listed on the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water on travel days
Beachfront and boutique stays
Surf, snorkel and boat add-ons
Easy coastal transfers

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

The fine print, in plain English.

Your deposit, date changes and cancellation cover are all set out in our booking terms — no surprises, and your travel designer will walk you through them before you pay.

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Payment

Priced in USD, per person on twin-share
Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Bank transfer in USD available for the balance
Secure payment links sent by your travel designer

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