Latest Developments There have been many developments in the taxi situation between Colombo and Arugam Bay already this year. As there are now several luxury bus options available to travellers, the taxi price has fallen as a result. Taxi Sharing Also […]
Updated Colombo to Arugam Bay Bus Times February 2019
There are now 5-6 buses running between Pottuvil and Colombo, all travelling through the night and taking about 7 hours. Two of these are luxury ac buses and the rest are regular non-ac buses. It appears that one of the non-ac private […]
A Guide to Arugam Bay Hostels 2019
Overview There are now three hostels in Arugam Bay offering a mix of dorm beds and private rooms. Little Lagoon hostel is located at the quieter northern end of the bay near the lagoon. The Long Hostel and Arugam Hostel […]
The Ultimate Guide to Arugam Bay Accommodation 2019
This guide is for travellers who know what they want but are not sure where to start! All links go to Booking.com where you can check availability and read reviews. If you have any other recommendations please make a comment […]
Top Luxury Accommodations in Arugam Bay 2019
Arugam Bay has not been previously known for its luxury accommodation options but there are now a handful of higher-quality places to stay that range between 3 and 4 star hotels. Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing This is probably the […]
How to Book a Train Ticket in Advance in Sri Lanka
Reserve in Person Go to any of these stations and buy the ticket up to 30 days before the date of travel: Aluthgama, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Bandarawela, Batticaloa, China Bay, Colombo Fort, Diyathalawa, Ella, Galle, Gal Oya, Gampaha, Haputale, Hatton, Hikkaduwa, Hingurakgoda, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Elephant Rock, Arugam Bay
Elephant Rock is a very popular beginner surf spot located approximately 4km south of Arugam Bay. In addition to surfing, the location offers the chance to explore isolated and untouched beaches, climb the rock to view an amazing sunset and, […]
New Sri Lankan Transport Board Bus Booking Website
The Sri Lankan Transport Board has made the first step into the digital age with a new website. The services available to reserve are limited and appear to be about 95% non-ac regular Sri Lankan buses. A local Sri Lankan […]
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