Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SIYAMBULANDUWA
Buses to Pottuvil - from anywhere - aren't frequent. But buses to Siyambulanduwa (a
market town 37km to the west) are, and so are buses from Siyambulanduwa to Pottuvil.
You can get to Arugam Bay most of the time if you head to Siyambulanduwa. Pottuvil
buses run only until around 5pm, but the well-run
Nethmini Hotel
( 055-355 0891;
www.nethminihotel.com
;Ampara Rd;r with fan/air-con US$17/27;
) is 1km from the bus stand.
Getting There & Around
BUS & THREE-WHEELER
Nearby Pottuvil is the gateway to Arugam Bay, from where you'll need to get a three-
wheeler (Rs 200). The only exceptions are the rare buses from Pottuvil to Panama, which
pass by Arugam Bay (one continues to Monaragala). Three-wheeler fares to local surf
spots are given in the relevant sections.
CAR
Private air-con taxis to Colombo cost around Rs 18,000.
MOTORCYCLE & BICYCLE
Virtually all guesthouses can find you a bicycle (Rs 350 to 500) or scooter (Rs 1000 to
1500) for the day .
North of Arugam Bay
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For most tourists the small town of Pottuvil is simply the transport hub for Arugam Bay,
3km further south. But Pottuvil has several ATMs, a decent market, a few low-key sights
and a lovely lagoon to explore.
