The season start was a bit slow but now the beautiful bay on the East Coast it is the hottest destination in the country. Guest houses are full to capacity, the local economy is picking up again and everyone, locals and tourists are having a great time.

There is something for everyone: great surf and beautiful weather, amazing food as only Arugam Bay can offer, happening beach parties and calming lounges to soothe your spirit. Everyone we spoke to said they’ll return next season.

If you want to catch Arugam Bay this season there is still a lot of time. Get in touch with us and we will do our best to get you there.

Goofyfoot Holidays

hi,

we are once again going to Arugam Bay with yet another group of fun loving people. and it looks like it is going to be the weekend of the year in Arugam Bay.

the weather is good, the surf is definitely up, the biggest beach party in Sri Lanka this year is sold out and it definitely looks like its going to rock. goofyfoot holidays is going to be there and we hope that so will you.

for the first time ever in Sri Lanka you will see brand new surfboards (shortboards & funboards) making their way in the beautiful A-bay. anyone can have one. so come find us there and see what you can get. we’ve also got real bodyboards that any pro would love to ride.

come back soon to hear about the weekend and see the bay in pictures,

hang loose,

Goofyfoot Holidays

We have re-energised the homepage of our website to give you faster access to the wonderful features we have added for you.

You will find now more articles on watersports in Sri Lanka. About the wonderful destinations available, the people practicing watersports and the lifestyles associated with watersports.

You can also see the holidays we have prepared for those of you looking for a watersports holiday. For the people that are looking for an adventurous option to a log weekend we now have proposals waiting for you.

You can now review the hotels we have selected for you, tell us what you think about practically anything on the website and send us notifications on places you’ve been to and would like to recommend to others.

There is now also a section with watersports related photography. We invite you to send us your best shots and we will publish them as soon as we get them.

And many more things to come in the future!

Keep in touch,

Goofyfoot Holidays

A road trip to a sexy weekend of sun,surf,and moonlit rave set on one of the most exotic & beautiful places in Sri Lanka is on the cards for 100 very lucky people!!!

☺☺☺☺☺Let’s rock that point!☺☺☺☺☺

Tickets are limited! ~ Invitees only!
There will be NO tickets sold at the gate!!
Please request invitations if you wish to bring a friend along.

Let the Rave Bus take you on a riotous road trip to an outdoor beach/lakeside rave on the beautiful East coast of Sri Lanka…

Dj Shiyam & Dj Yazz will be messing with your head, sending shivers down your body with grooves from heaven & hell from Friday night onwards!!!

Surfing ,swimming & water fun finds a new meaning on this beach… (bring your own gear)
Frolick around beach bonfires under a moonlit sky… ☺
Reasonably priced food & beverages available on site.

Camping areas & showers are available on location
A sleeping bag will do if you fancy chilling under the stars as the weather is great! ☺
Please bring your own tents if you wish to camp out.
Don’t forget your swimming gear !!!

The Rave Bus ☺ ☺ ☺ takes off from MacDonald’s Rajagiriya @ 9.00 a.m. on the 17th of July 2008.
Complimentary refreshments will be served on the bus for the onward journey.
Bring all you need along with you as there will be limited stops.
(No shopping stops!)
The return journey will start @ 10.00a.m. on Sunday the 20th of July 2008.
Please be on time as there will be no refunds on tickets if you miss the bus at either point!
The bus will terminate at MacDonald’s Rajagiriya.

Tickets : Entrance only ~ Rs: 1000/-
Rave bus return ticket only~ 3500/-

TICKETS SALES WILL BE FROM THE 27th OF JUNE TILL THE 10th OF JULY ONLY!!!
Arugam bay residents please call
Nuria (0776958407) or Susana (0779497005) for tickets. Please call in time to avoid disapointment.

I first came to Bentota in 2005 soon after the tsunami. One of my colleagues recommended The Den to me before leaving the country as an amazing place to hang out and do something adventurous and fun: waterski.

The Den is a small guesthouse that I found to be extremely clean and comfortable.  Everyone there did their best to provide good service and create a friendly environment. The beer was always perfectly chilled and the meals were a splendid assortment of seafood cooked to perfection. I ended up loving the place and it soon became my second home.

In my 3 years of living in Sri Lanka, I spent almost every weekend there, and was soon part of a group of frequent waterskiers that immediately became my friends. Together we enjoyed great watersports, good food and most of all we had the best of times.

Initially i skied using the gear available from PJ Mono Sports but soon i was so hooked into the sport i decided to buy my own mono ski, wakeboard, vest and gloves. It is an amazing sport and Bentota’s river is such a nice place to ski on.

Sigi, the owner of PJ Mono Sports and my waterski instructor soon became my dear friend. Looking back makes me feel so lucky to have found this place and the people there. Together we organised a waterski competition, awesome parties and the most sumptuous barbeques Bentota has ever seen

I often went on boat rides in the mangrove swamps, fishing or across the river for a swim in the ocean. Bentota Beach is to me one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. From my passion for evenings admiring the beautiful sunsets stemmed the Sunset Bar. A coctail bar that i had built and where we had great conversations over the years.

The Den its a great family place and me and my family have always treasured our times here. My two sons have started wakeboarding here and seeing them progress in the sport has always been one of my greatest memories here.

As I now leave Sri Lanka, I find that I will miss The Den and the great times I had there with my dearest friends the most. I look forward to returning here every chance i get.

Good bye & see you soon!

PS: author requested his identity be kept private.

Arugam Bay was awarded the Highly Commended Best Destination award at the World Travel Market Responsible Tourism Awards Ceremony at Excel in Docklands, London on 14th November 14, 2007. Out of the thousands of nominations received, Costa Rica and New Forest were the other two nominees.

Arugam Bay is classed among the top ten surfing destinations in the world. The village itself is a delightful experience. There are no big hotels. The community has developed tourism by dint of their own hard work and imagination.

Three star establishments rub shoulders with low-key stilt cabins and coconut palm leaf cabanas, and tourists share the beach with local fishermen.

The wild and rugged scenery, elephants meandering at the edge of the village, abundant birdlife, and mysterious archaeological sites have made this a long-time favourite destination for travellers.

The three ethnic groups - Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims, work and live in harmony. The population of 3,000 families is made up mostly of small family managed hotels/guest houses and restaurants.

We arrived in the small remote village of Arugam Bay at noon, on the first day of an amazing 4 day holiday. I have never seen a more beautiful place or experienced such simple living.  Arugam Bay is a stretch of azure blue sea with crests of white fluffy waves breaking on the beach.  The beach was steaming hot at noon yet by evening it offered long walks on cool golden sands.

Set back from the beach were coconut and palmyrah palms, some in groves and others standing alone.  Across the bay at the various surf points you could see the surfers, sitting on their boards staring across the bay and waiting for the big waves.

The small hotel we stayed at was one of the most charming places I have ever stayed in.  The tree-house like rooms were made of slatted wood and red tile roofs. The profusion of white bougainvillea growing all across the wooden structures gave the place a certain irresistible beauty. We found that the best way to beat the afternoon heat was to take cold outdoor showers before taking an afternoon nap outside on the verandah of the hotel.

The evenings were beautiful.  The steaming hot sands cooled to the sea breeze.  This was the ideal time for swimming.  The sea was cool and the water a brilliant blue.  Huge waves came across the bay and we enjoyed jumping over or diving under them.  Arugam Bay is not a busy or crowded beach.  There are a few people swimming or walking on the beach and groups of surfers riding the waves.  You can actually feel the solitude and tranquility of the place. At night we enjoyed leisurely dinners under the ever brightening full moon.  On the last night the moon was brightest and a perfect golden orb in the star studded sky. The act of something so simple, as watching the full moon, felt special in Arugam Bay.

The village of Arugam is more a series of small houses, restaurants and hotels.  The people of this region are extremely friendly and welcome you with a smile.  The best way to look around is to walk, and that’s what we did.

We found the most amazing places to eat and drink. I had the best home made ice cream I have ever eaten and they even had a selection of about 10 to choose from including passion fruit, mango and pineapple. We found wonderful Sri Lankan food at small street-side restaurants and enjoyed one dinner sitting at a small table set by the side of the road while we were served with spicy Sri Lankan cuisine. Every evening we ordered pots of yogurt and honey that was made from buffalo milk which became our staple dessert. We were also impressed by the western food which was delicious.

We spent the mornings visiting the different surf points as well as taking in the sites of Arugam Bay.  Some of the surf points were in very remote places.  The beaches were untouched, the sea was clean and blue and the waves were big.  One of the most spectacular surf points is called “Pottuvil Point.  Pottuvil Point is remarkable, not only as a surf point but for the beauty of the location itself.  A rocky outcrop on golden beaches overlooking the sea and surrounded by jungle. We were told that the best time to surf was early in the morning when the waves were at their biggest.  On our adventures, we passed herds of elephants sitting in large ponds filled with water lilies.  A truly amazing and amusing sight.  We passed lagoons with crocodiles, multitudes of birds and tiny fishing boats. We met wonderful people.

Leaving Arugam Bay was difficult as our time there seemed to end so quickly.  We were never bored for a moment.  We always had so much to do, so much to see and experience.  As we left, we already made plans for our return 2 months later.

We invite you to post your thoughts and feedback on our website, the holidays we offer and your experience holidaying with Goofyfoot Holidays. This is also a place where you can post your questions regarding anything related to Sri Lanka, Watersports, Goofyfoot.

Thank you for visiting our website! We have more things in store for you and we will release them soon. Keep in touch!

Sincerely yours,

Goofyfoot Holidays Team