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Rock the Point - Party in Arugam Bay
Posted on July 1, 2008
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.
» category: info updates, long weekend | topics: Arugam Bay, full moon, party, Pottuvil Point | 2 comments
Vesak Holiday in Arugam Bay
Posted on June 17, 2008
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.
» category: testimonials | topics: Arugam Bay, Galaxy Lounge, Pottuvil Point, Stardust Beach Hotel, Surfing | 1 comment
