Private Transfer Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay: Surfboard racks included

Eight hours from the airport to the coast, door to door

A private transfer from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle and all taxes included. You're picked up at the airport and driven directly to your accommodation in Arugam Bay, with surfboard racks available if you're bringing gear. The operator has run this route since 2013 and works around the clock.

The experience

The driver meets you at Colombo airport and takes you straight to Arugam Bay in a private vehicle: a sedan for two travelers or a minivan for up to six. The route takes around eight hours. All fees and taxes are built into the price, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the full journey. If you're traveling with a surfboard, the operator can mount a rack on the vehicle.

The drivers speak English and have long experience on this route. The operator has been running transfers since 2013 and operates 24/7, so you can book an arrival at any hour. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The vehicles are wheelchair accessible, and the service is suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.
• pickup at Colombo airport.
• English-speaking driver.
• surfboard racks available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Dec

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Arugambay Taxi Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving at the airport with luggage and surfboards. Your driver picks you up directly and takes you straight to Arugam Bay without stops.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring a surfboard on the transfer from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay?

Yes, surfboard racks are available on the vehicles, so you can transport your board safely for the eight-hour journey to Arugam Bay.

What size vehicle will I get for my group traveling from Colombo to Arugam Bay?

A sedan accommodates two travelers, and a minivan seats up to six. The operator assigns the vehicle that fits your group size.

Do the drivers speak English on the Colombo to Arugam Bay transfer?

Yes, the drivers are English speakers with long experience on this route and are trained to assist passengers throughout the journey.

What time can I book a pickup from Colombo airport?

The operator works 24/7, so you can arrange a transfer at any arrival time, including early morning and late night flights.

Are infants and young children safe on the eight-hour transfer to Arugam Bay?

Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The air-conditioned vehicle is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.