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X-WR-CALNAME:Arugam Bay\, Sri Lanka — 3 days
X-WR-CALDESC:A standard-paced 3-day Arugam Bay plan covering surf points\, 
 mangrove lagoons\, ancient temples and wildlife on Sri Lanka's east coast.
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SUMMARY:Day 1 — the bay\, surf points & sunset rocks
DESCRIPTION:1. Arugam Bay Main Point (2 hours) — The headland at the south 
 end of the bay is the famous long right-hand break and the natural startin
 g point for getting your bearings. Board rental and lessons run from the s
 urf shops along the road behind it\; even non-surfers can watch the line-u
 p from the rocks. Mornings are calmer for swimming\, afternoons better for
  surf-watching.\n\n2. Arugam Bay Beach & town strip (1.5 hours) — Walk the
  main beach road for lunch — rice and curry\, fresh seafood or fruit smoot
 hies are all within a few hundred metres. This is also where you arrange a
  scooter or tuk-tuk for the rest of your stay. Most kitchens serve from la
 te morning until around 10pm.\n\n3. Crocodile Rock (1 hour) — A short ride
  south of town\, this low granite headland gives a sweeping view back over
  the coastline and rice paddies\, and occasionally over wild elephants in 
 the fields behind. It's an easy 10-minute scramble up and a good warm-up s
 hoot before the main sunset spot. Go late afternoon when the light softens
 .\n\n4. Elephant Rock (1.5 hours) — The signature sunset viewpoint: a boul
 der-strewn headland over an empty beach and a mellow beginner wave. Climb 
 the rock for golden-hour photos west over the lagoon and palms\, then stay
  for the colour after the sun drops. Bring a torch for the walk back acros
 s the sand.\n\nNote: Hire a scooter or settle a half-day tuk-tuk rate on D
 ay 1 so the rock trips are flexible.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.l
 k/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
LOCATION:Arugam Bay\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 2 — lagoon safari\, dunes & temple ruins
DESCRIPTION:1. Pottuvil Lagoon mangrove safari (2 hours) — Go at first ligh
 t for a quiet boat or canoe trip through the mangrove channels just north 
 of town\, where crocodiles\, monitor lizards\, sea eagles and sometimes el
 ephants come to the water's edge. Boatmen wait at the lagoon launch near t
 he Pottuvil road\; trips run roughly 1.5–2 hours. Early morning gives the 
 best wildlife activity and flat-water reflections.\n\n2. Muhudu Maha Vihar
 aya (45 minutes) — These atmospheric Buddhist ruins sit half-buried in the
  coastal dunes\, dating to around the 2nd century BCE and tied to the lege
 nd of Princess Viharamahadevi. The standing statues and image house among 
 the sand make strong morning photographs with the sea behind. Remove shoes
  and hats and dress modestly as it remains an active sacred site.\n\n3. Po
 ttuvil Point (1.5 hours) — A quieter right-hand point break at the far nor
 th of the bay\, backed by a wide sandy beach that's good for a swim or a l
 ong walk when the surf is small. It's noticeably less crowded than Main Po
 int and a fine spot for a midday break. Watch for stronger currents near t
 he point itself.\n\n4. Whiskey Point (1.5 hours) — A laid-back beach break
  near Pottuvil village with a couple of beach cafés for a late lunch or su
 nset beer. Beginners surf the gentle inside section while the headland fra
 mes the bay for photos. Easy to combine with Pottuvil Point as both sit at
  the northern end of the coast.\n\nNote: Book the lagoon boat the evening 
 before and aim to be on the water by 6–6:30am.\n\nFull itinerary: https://
 induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
LOCATION:Arugam Bay\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 3 — southern parks\, monastery & wild beaches
DESCRIPTION:1. Kudumbigala Forest Monastery (2 hours) — A 2\,000-year-old h
 ermitage of rock-cut caves and a hilltop dagoba reached by a short but ste
 ep granite climb through the forest. The summit rewards you with a panoram
 a over jungle\, lagoon and the distant sea — best done early before the he
 at. Wear grippy shoes and carry water\; the path can be slippery.\n\n2. Ku
 mana National Park (3 hours) — Sri Lanka's premier east-coast birding park
 \, famous for its mangrove lagoons\, painted storks and migratory flocks\,
  with elephants\, crocodiles and the occasional leopard. Hire a jeep and t
 racker at the Okanda entrance\; a half-day safari is plenty. Mornings and 
 late afternoons are best for sightings.\n\n3. Panama Village & beach (1 ho
 ur) — A small Tamil-and-Muslim fishing village on the road south\, with a 
 broad\, almost-empty beach and lagoon that see very few visitors. It's a g
 ood place to slow down\, watch the fishing boats and grab a simple lunch. 
 The track in is rough — fine by tuk-tuk or scooter in dry season.\n\n4. Pe
 anut Farm (1.5 hours) — On the way back to town\, this twin-beach cove tuc
 ked behind a headland has a quality point wave and a mellow beginner beach
  break\, plus a couple of rustic cafés for a sunset drink. It's a quiet al
 ternative to the main bay to close out the trip. Bring cash as there are n
 o card machines here.\n\nNote: Start at dawn — Kumana is over an hour's dr
 ive south\, so book the jeep the night before.\n\nFull itinerary: https://
 induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
URL:https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-3vkh0zgz
LOCATION:Arugam Bay\, Sri Lanka
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