Pigeon Island National Park is Sri Lanka's only oceanic national park.

Come Mar-Sep (East Coast high season)

There is no shortage of private boat operators to take you there and back

There is also a public ferry from Nilaveli - details from google maps

Busy with domestic tourists on weekends

Tourists damaging corals is a big problem. As a result of this, pieces of broken coral litter the beaches so bring reef shoes to prevent coral cuts!

No shops or toilets on the island. There are rubbish and recycling bins but please try to bring your rubbish home with you. Go to the bathroom before visiting the island.

Why go? Beautiful beaches, hikes, and snorkelling. Turtles and black-tip reef sharks are common.