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PIGEON ISLAND - NILAVELI - SRI LANKA

PIGEON ISLAND  - NILAVELI - SRI LANKA

Just a short boat ride from the golden shores of Nilaveli Beach lies one of Sri Lanka’s most stunning marine treasures — Pigeon Island National Park. Named after the flocks of blue rock pigeons that nest among its rocky cliffs, this tiny island is a paradise for snorkelers, divers, and nature lovers.

A Hidden Underwater World

Beneath the crystal-clear turquoise waters, you’ll find a vibrant coral reef teeming with marine life — from colorful parrotfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish to graceful sea turtles and harmless reef sharks. The shallow reef makes it one of the best snorkeling spots in Sri Lanka, even for beginners.

The Island Experience

The park actually consists of two small islands — the larger one fringed by coral reefs and the smaller one located a few hundred meters away. Visitors can walk around the rocky shores, relax on the white sandy beach, and enjoy panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

A short boat trip from Nilaveli Beach (about 10–15 minutes) is all it takes to reach this natural wonder. The best time to visit is between April and October, when the sea is calm and visibility underwater is at its best.

Protected Natural Beauty

Declared a marine national park in 2003, Pigeon Island is one of only two such parks in Sri Lanka. It is home to over 100 species of coral and 300 species of reef fish. To protect this fragile ecosystem, visitors are encouraged to avoid touching the corals and to swim responsibly.

Perfect for Photography & Adventure

Whether you’re an underwater photography enthusiast, a beach lover, or someone looking for a peaceful escape, Pigeon Island offers a picture-perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Its unique mix of wildlife, coral gardens, and calm waters makes it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the East Coast of Sri Lanka.

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    "Dear Cyril, Thank you very much for wonderful holiday. Your attention to detail and care of your clients is extraordinary. We certainly hope to cross paths again and we will recommonding you to all of our friends and to family too. Many thanks again.     Paul nad Machelle Brisbane, Australia. Visited during 10/10/2012 - 26/10/2012" Mr. Paul and Mrs. Machelle from Australia

    "(10 days). Before the trip I did a lot of research here on the site and other sites on the tour options and after checking in we decided to go with a guide attached. Choice in was not easy and I started Travels "correspondence with more than ten guides to staying with the" chosen ". No doubt it was an excellent choice! Before Asbury on our guide, I wanted to note that after the visit, I understand the importance of taking guide (driver) suite. Roads and driving in Sri Lanka ..." Corey

    "CyrilWe are now back at home after the lovely time with you in Sri Lanka, andvisiting Hong Kong.Thank you for driving for us while we were in Sri Lanka.In particular, we appreciated  - your smooth, calm and efficient driving through varied traffic conditions  - your calmness when things did not go quite as expected  - your being available at all times of day - I'm remembering our late  arrival at the airport, and our late departure  - your information about all sorts of ..." Cliff Hooker and Jean from Australia

    "Dear Cyril, We just got back to Singapore today...I am will be back to work tomorrow.. :) Sad but true ha ha……. We were very lucky to have you as our guide. I don’t think there will be anyone else who could have done an excellent job that you have done. We will spread the word around and will surely sell your services...do keep in touch so we can work something out. Thanks for the photos they are great Will visit your website soon and put in some good words for you.. Ti..." Shuhanth Haridas from Singapore

    "Dear Cyril, We would like to thank youthat you have arrange ourholiday which we have enjoyed so much, that we can call them the best holiday we have ever had. You are avery helpful guide- because you know about your beautiful country very much. We also appriciate your advices that you gave us during our two weeks long journey and your  perfect trip arrangement we have enjoyed every single day. All the best to you and your family. Hope to see you again. Martha & Jarda   08 No..." Martha & Jaroslav Jirout

    "Thank you Cyril for making our Christmas holiday fun so smoothly and easy. We loved Sri Lanka and look forward to retuning again. Cyril, your knowledge and service was outstanding and it was so refreshing to have such a very highlevel of service. We will be sure to recomond your service and travel agency to our friends. Please feel free to use us as a reference, you can use my email or phone number to clients." Bruce Larson & family from USA

    "  Dear Cyril We spent a wonderful week with you. We were so pleased to have to visited your beautiful country and we will recommend you for all of our relatives and to friends. It has been a pleasure to spend these days with you, we will never forget nice smile on your face all the time. Thank you and if one day you would like to visit Switzerland we will be raedy take you around snowy mountans! All the best, Franz family" Dr. David franz from Swiss

    "Dear Cyril, Here are some photos for you as we promised, and also little gift to you. Here is some photos of elephant boy which we were took on elephant ride. Please give to them when you go to Habarana again. We are very grateful to you for your services that you have done to make our holiday in this beautiful country. Still we are thinking over our nice trip with you. It was fantastic, really! Here in Holland, life is normal again. Greeting for your wife and daughter too. George and Cala ..." George and Cala

    "We had a fantastic holiday in Sri Lanka, thanks Cyril Tours, Our driver, Amiila, was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble for him. The places we visited were really interesting and we saw some lovely scenery.I would definitely recommend your company to other people. Emma - UK 2010 December " Emma Patterson

    "Hello my dear friend Mr. Cyril We are all fine dear, I have visited Sri Lanka and I loved the country, Insha’Allah I will visit again your country, it is amazing place. This is the first  day at work , really I enjoy the tour to sri lanka with my  family  and it was very nice and  I wish  to go again to sri lanka and of course you were very good and polite and respectable guy  -thanks  a lot  for every thing and  I wish you ..." Nasser Mohamed from Oman

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