Arugam Bay: A Surfers Paradise
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Arugam Bay: A Surfers Paradise
Vandana Hettiaratchi
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Located on the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka, Arugam Bay Arugam Bay is a famous surfing hotspot - for locals and tourists, alike. The 'surfers paradise' is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka - and a must-visit destination - at least once in your life.
Apart from surfing, there are plenty of things to do in the tourist-friendly town. You can chill by the beach, witness breathtaking sunrises, party, or even hike.
It can be challenging to organize and plan a trip in an unknown country (we've all been there), which is why I have composed this guide to make life easier for you. In this guide, you will find:
🏄♀️ Things to do
🏠 Places to stay
🍴 Places to eat
🚗 Transport to and around Arugam Bay
🎒 Packing essentials
🦺 Safety Tips
Hope this guide helps you when planning your trip to Arugam Bay! Happy Travels! 🧡
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How to get to Arugam Bay
There are several ways of getting to Arugam Bay.
Option 1: Bus
You can take day and overnight buses to Arugam Bay, with varying degrees of comfort. Depending on where you are travelling from the journey can take anything between 6 to 12 hours. For example, if you are coming from Colombo, the journey can take around 10 hours. You can either choose airconditioned busses, or unairconditioned busses.
Option 2: Trains
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vandana Hettiaratchi
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Hi there! I'm Vandana and I'm from the little island of Sri Lanka - but I’ve 3 called countries home - Pakistan, Sweden, and Denmark.
Here are a few facts about me:
✔️ I’ve travelled to 27 countries - and my favourite are Thailand, Czech Republic, Georgia, and Hungary.
✔️ My fondest travel memory is driving on the back of a scooter exploring the island of Phangan in Thailand.
✔️ I love summer and spring - especially European summers (it’s beautiful)
✔️ I’m a Digital Marketing Specialist by profession - and I’m obsessed with social media.
✔️I love romance and thriller/crime novels.
✔️My favourite TV shows are Supernatural, Brooklyn 99, and Game of Thrones.
✔️I love beaches and my favourite beaches are Jungle Beach and Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka, Bottle Beach in Koh Phangan and Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi.
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Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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Adventure
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Beach
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