Arugam Bay

About Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay is a barefoot surf village wrapped around one of the planet's top right-hand breaks. Catch the dawn point break, spot elephants at neighbouring Kumana National Park, and drift through the day with smoothie bowls, hammocks and bonfire jams.

Top experiences

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  Main Point surf break

  A world-class long right-hand point break — best in the world for intermediate to advanced surfers.

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  Kumana National Park safari

  Yala's quieter sister park — leopards, elephants and a famous bird sanctuary lagoon.

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  Whisky Point & Peanut Farm

  Quieter sister surf spots up and down the coast from Arugam Bay.

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  Pottuvil Lagoon boat tour

  Sunrise paddle through mangroves to spot wild elephants, crocodiles and birds.

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  Beach bonfires & live music

  Arugam's laid-back nightlife of beachfront bars, fire shows and impromptu jams.

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  Snorkelling at Pigeon Island

  Reef sharks, turtles and coral gardens in a marine sanctuary.

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  Surfing at Arugam Bay's Main Point

  World-class right-hand point break, mellow beach breaks nearby.

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  Whale watching from Trincomalee

  Seasonal blue whale and dolphin encounters off the east coast.

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  Beach horseback ride

  Long empty beaches of Nilaveli and Uppuveli at sunrise.

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  Koneswaram Temple

  Cliff-top Hindu temple with sea views on Trincomalee's Swami Rock.

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  Fort Frederick

  Colonial-era Portuguese and Dutch fort overlooking Trinco harbour.

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  Nilaveli & Uppuveli beaches

  Long stretches of white sand fringing turquoise waters.

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  Pigeon Island National Park

  Offshore marine sanctuary with vibrant coral reefs and reef sharks.