Adventure getaway at Trinco Blu
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‘Trinco Blu’ by Cinnamon offers guests the perfect blend of rest, beach-side relaxation and adventure. The guests visiting this vibrant and chic hotel can opt to enjoy an array of thrilling nature and adventure-based activities with expert naturalists from Cinnamon Nature Trails (CNT). Headed by renowned wildlife photographer and expert- Chitral Jayatilake, CNT is the award-winning wildlife and adventure tourism division of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, and also serves as one of Sri Lanka’s leading eco-excursion providers.
A day in the sun: In the early hours of the morning or evening, guests can opt to join the CNT team on their fiber-glass motor boat for a few hours of catch and release fishing. This eco-friendly alternative to traditional fishing, enables guests to indulge in the thrill of casting line and reeling the catch without causing significant harm to any fish. The fish that catch can safely be unhooked and returned to their natural environment.
Safety jackets, rods and all of the necessary equipment are all provided on the 2-hour excursion.
Discover the Whales:From February onwards, the whale watching season will commence in Trincomalee and guests can embark on a memorable marine mammal safari with the CNT team. The waters that surround Sri Lanka’s coastlines are becoming well-known as popular whale watching sites and over the years, CNT has meticulously recorded sightings and the behavioural patterns of these majestic mammals. The team is equipped to offer insightful and engaging tours that will enable travellers to simultaneously observe and learn more about the whales that are continuously drawn to Sri Lanka’s waters. On a typical whale watching excursion, guests can expect to travel 18-20 miles into the ocean, where with some patience and luck, the travellers will be able to spot an array of marine wildlife species including blue whales, common dolphins, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, Bryde’s whales, bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales and Risso’s dolphins along with several other species such as sea turtles and whale sharks. On very rare occasions, killer whales (orcas) have also been sighted on these excursions. Snorkel: Located a short 30-minute boat ride away from the hotel, Pigeon Island National Park is home to an abundance of saltwater fish and corals. The CNT team organises guided snorkelling tours to this unique underwater park that is home to a rich biodiversity of marine life. The shallow waters that surround this pristine island are teeming with life and offer guests the rare chance to observe hundreds of marine fish in their natural habitat. The waters of the park are home to a colourfulcoral reef, which harbours over 100 species of coral of varying shades, shapes and textures and 300 species of marine fish. Explore the city: Trincomalee has a rich cultural and historical heritage and is also known for its beautiful beaches, deep-water harbour, its religious temples and various other attractions. The ideal time to explore the city is in the mornings or late afternoons. The guests can opt to start their tour by visiting the nearby hot water springs which date back several centuries. Thereafter a visit to the Commonwealth War Cemetery, a special memorial for naval officers and military officials who lost their lives during World War II, is a must. Other key attractions include the harbour mouth, Fort Frederick, Koneswaram and Lover’s Leap.
Contact Daya on 071 5478642 for details.