SL RIDE

Unawatuna to Trincomalee

428 km ~10h 42m by car

Travel from Unawatuna to Trincomalee with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A sheltered bay with calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed beach-village atmosphere. A stunning natural harbour on the east coast with pristine beaches, hot springs, and sacred Hindu temples. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

428 km

Estimated Travel Time

~10h 42m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Unawatuna

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Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike
Cultural

Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike

Unawatuna1h

A short jungle trail leads to a serene white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop with sweeping views of the coastline.

Rumassala Jungle Walk
Nature

Rumassala Jungle Walk

Unawatuna1.5h

Trek through the Rumassala nature reserve — said to be the spot where Hanuman dropped a piece of the Himalayan mountain range.

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling
Adventure

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling

Unawatuna3hTicket $15

Swim in the sheltered turquoise bay and snorkel over vibrant coral gardens just metres from shore.

Things to Do in Trincomalee

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Kanniya Hot Springs
Nature

Kanniya Hot Springs

Trincomalee1h

Visit seven ancient wells with naturally warm water at different temperatures — a unique geological curiosity.

Koneswaram Temple Visit
Religious

Koneswaram Temple Visit

Trincomalee1h

A sacred Hindu temple perched on Swami Rock cliff, offering dramatic views over Trincomalee's natural harbour.

Nilaveli Beach Day
Leisure

Nilaveli Beach Day

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Relax on one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful and uncrowded white-sand beaches on the east coast.

Pigeon Island Snorkeling
Adventure

Pigeon Island Snorkeling

Trincomalee3hTicket $25

Sri Lanka's best snorkeling — crystal-clear waters with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, and abundant coral.

Whale Watching (Blue & Sperm Whales)
Nature

Whale Watching (Blue & Sperm Whales)

Trincomalee4hTicket $40

One of the world's best locations for blue and sperm whale sightings, just off the Trincomalee coast.

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