East Coast

Arugam Bay

Long right-hand point break and a barefoot surf village that empties into the season.

Long right-hand point break and a barefoot surf village that empties into the season.

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Journeys

Tours that include Arugam Bay.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

Experiences

Weligama, Hiriketiya & Arugam Bay2-3 hours

Soft-top boards, patient local instructors and a bay that forgives everything.

Arugam Bay & HiriketiyaFull day

Warm water, long peeling waves and a beach café that knows your coffee by day three.

SigiriyaHalf day (sunrise)

1,200 steps past the mirror wall and frescoes to a palace built on top of a rock.

Anuradhapura & PolonnaruwaHalf day

Ride between stupas, palace ruins and monastery tanks under the shade of old trees.