Wildlife

Pigeon Island Marine National Park

Nilaveli 31010 3.9
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM

Open 8 AM to 4 PM.

Best on a dawn or dusk safari. Book a jeep and keep a respectful distance.

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Hours8 AM to 4 PM
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5 stops nearby · ~23 km · approx $48/person

  1. 1 Pigeon Island Marine National Park You’re here
  2. 2 Nilaveli Beach 2.3 km
  3. 3 Pigeon Island Tours 3.6 km
  4. 4 Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple | වෙල්ගම් වෙහෙර 9.1 km
  5. 5 Amaranthé Bay Resort & Spa 11.5 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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Pigeon Island National Park1.2 kmPigeon Island National ParkNilaveli Beach2.3 kmNilaveli Beach Pigeon Island Tours ★ 4.6 3.6 km away Diving DIVINGURU Nilaveli, PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort, S-23912 ★ 4.8 4.2 km away Diving Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple | වෙල්ගම් වෙහෙර9.1 kmVelgam Vehera Buddhist Temple | වෙල්ගම් වෙහෙරSally Muthumariyamman Temple, சல்லி அம்மன் கோவில்11.1 kmSally Muthumariyamman Temple, சல்லி அம்மன் கோவில்

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Common questions

What are the opening hours at Pigeon Island Marine National Park?

Pigeon Island Marine National Park is open 8 AM to 4 PM. Hours can change on poya days and public holidays, so confirm before you travel.