Colombo to Arugam BayArugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast. The bay is located 320 km due east of Colombo. It is a popular surfing and tourist destination. Due to its popularity among low budget tourists, the area has managed a slow recovery. By private initiatives only. The main road through town has still not been repaved. just a single main road running parallel to the beach dotted with guesthouses, cafés, and shops, including some of Arugam Bay’s trademark quirky homespun architectural creations rustic palm-thatch cabanas, teetering treehouses and other quaint structures (not to mention the distinctive wooden pavilion restaurant and red British telephone box of the landmark Siam View Hotel and The beach is now looking better than ever. This is an amazing destination for a tourist to relax by the beach and see the sunrise.Accommodation at 03 Star Hotel
Sri Lanka · Beach & Island
Beach Experience at Arugam Bay 02 Nights/ 03 Days
The journey
- 01 3-day beach escape from Colombo to Arugam Bay
- 02 Watch the sunrise on Sri Lanka’s east coast
- 03 Enjoy leisure time at Arugam Bay Beach
- 04 Visit Kumana National Park for wildlife and birdlife
- 05 See the historic Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil
- 06 Travel in a comfortable A/C vehicle with transfers included
- 07 Stay for 2 nights in 03 Star Hotel accommodation
- 08 Breakfast included throughout the tour
Escape to Sri Lanka’s east coast on this 3-day journey from Colombo to Arugam Bay, combining beach time, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Travel through scenic inland routes, visit notable landmarks along the way, and settle into Arugam Bay for a relaxing stay by the ocean.
Watch the sunrise over the beach, enjoy leisure time in one of Sri Lanka’s best-known coastal destinations, and explore the natural beauty of Kumana National Park, known for its birdlife and wildlife. On the return journey, visit the historic Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil before heading back to Colombo.
Watch the sunrise over the beach, enjoy leisure time in one of Sri Lanka’s best-known coastal destinations, and explore the natural beauty of Kumana National Park, known for its birdlife and wildlife.
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Arugam BayKumana National Park, a favourite outing spot for the country's residents is located at the south eastern corner of Sri Lanka. One of their most prominent features would be the bird sanctuary and their wide swamp lake, which gives it all the vibe of a safari park. It is home to some famous mammals like elephants, leopards and deers etc. It's said that some rare birds were spotted in the lake and tourists rushed to witness their existence at once03 Star Hotel
Arugam bay to ColomboMuhudu maha viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated at Pottuvil in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka. This temple is situated near a wide beach. In this temple, there is a stone statue of lord Buddha and two statues of old kings or gods. In today also there is a Buddhist temple. This temple was built in the Anuradhapura era by king Kaavantissa. According to some folk stories Viharamaha Devi has come ashore from this place, not from Kirinda and there are a lot of archeological proofs supporting that.03 Star Hotel
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What's Included
- Breakfast
- English Speaking Guide
- Accommodation at 03 Star Hotels
- Fuel Charges
- Comfortable A/C Vehicle with Airport Transfers
- All Government Tax & Charges
What's Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Any Other Tour or Service Not Mentioned Above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..
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