AbaY Taxi

8th September, 2019

Good News for budget travelers!

AbaY -to- Colombo/Airport
Air Conditioned, new(ish) Luxury car 
3 seats offered
Leaving Arugam Bay
Tuesday 10th September (any time)
Only Rs./ 4000 pp
call:
+94 773 200 201
also on What’s Up.

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The old Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative has again almost DAILY transfers.
And, as such, YOU can join others on the way across, for a fraction of the full rate.
How to book?
Just send us a mail:
arugam@arugam.com

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In quality, reliability, service, and feedback

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Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative

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 It's easy to order a reliable Taxi:

How it works:

Apply for your Sri Lanka Visa First. !!!
Best it’s done online. Costs are $35. It just takes a few minutes to fill in the simple form and a few hours to be issued online to you. Do NOT use any agents! They charge a lot more – and you can do it all yourself via the only official Government website below.
Here is the link to the application form:
https://eta.gov.lk/etaslvisa/etaNavServ

 

Then it’s all easy:

  • You order your taxi.
  • This is best done by E-Mail:
  • arugam@arugam.com
  • We respond within 24hrs. or less
  • There will be no extra or additional charges
  • For airport transfers:
  • Our driver will greet you in the arrivals hall, just after Customs
  • His personal mobile number will be sent to you
  • The hotline, however, is +94 773 200 201
  • For all other pick-up points:
  • Our trusted driver will be at the reception or any other agreed meeting point
  • At the precise date & time which you have requested.
  • We will select the best vehicle according to the number of passengers
  • All our vehicles can carry any amount of luggage and of course: Surf Boards – for FREE
  • All vehicles are air-conditioned
  • Airport-AbaY: You will be in Arugam Bay within 7 -8A? hours
  • Our main task is to linking trusted & approved owner drivers with you, the traveler
  • For your return, if there is a vehicle empty at the new Arugam Bay terminal, we will take you back for just $80
  • The return journey rate only applies when a vehicle is empty. Emsam cost

To save costs, we encourage passengers to share a ride.
This will save the environment, fuel, make fresh contacts and friends and free some holiday cash for all of you.

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Have a great and trouble free transfer!
To begin a fantastic holiday in Arugam Bay!
Don’t expect perfection in the ‘resort’:
We are located in the underdeveloped, neglected South East of Sri Lanka. Our slow recovery process has only just begun.

 

 

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The 2019 (Surfing-) season is on !
But:
Taxi Sharing is always available!
Arugam Bay is Always in Season

 


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1608 Responses to “AbaY Taxi”


  • kindly quote best price for 2 ppl shared taxi or normal taxi from arugam bay to colombo on 9th aug

    kindly send other taxi or shared cab links if possible

    rgds

    Ankit

    +91-9823258020
    email : ankit_shah100@yahoo.com

  • kindly quote best price for 2 ppl shared taxi or normal taxi from arugam bay to colombo on 9th aug

    kindly send other taxi or shared cab links if possible

    rgds

    Ankit

    +91-9823258020

  • Hi taxisurfr.com pick up 26 and 29 my van going from arugambay to airport Rs9850 25 July and 28 July in the morning aircondition luxury van free wi fi contact me Sanju +94777212630
    Sanju travels

  • Monday, 16the April 2018 around lunchtime:
    Trincomalee to Colombo Airport.
    Vehicle booked and paid for.
    But 2 or 3 empty seats .
    Contact
    0773 200 201
    If you wish to join this transfer.
    And well put you in touch with the passenger.

    Original Message:
    Ich fahre mit dem Taxi am Montag von Uppuveli/ Trincomalee nach Colombo zum Flughafen. Start: ca 12:30.
    mag jemand mit? Ich bin Alleinreisende, daher noch viele Plätze frei.

  • Wednesday, 11th April, Morning:

    Fully air-conditioned car only $80
    AbaY – to – Colombo (or airport)

    And
    Airport – Arugam Bay
    12th April, also only $ 80/ all-incl.
    (leaves airport around 00:30 am )
    call:
    0773 200 201

  • Hi Nora,

    My partner and I are travelling back to A Bay from Polonnaruwa on 24 March. If you want to pick us up along your way (you’d have to go north east, rather than south east, so check with your driver), we can contribute to your costs? Let me know: tara112@Hotmail.com

    Thanks,
    Tara

  • Nalin Fernando

    Hi everyone!
    It’s so glad to see all the joyful surfers back in 2018

    I do transfers from/to Airport to Arugambay.

    I would like to offer my service for the rate of LKR 28000 by a Grand Vitara 4X4 Jeep for a comfortable long drive.

    Well, you may contact me as follows;
    Email : nalinfer@gmail.com
    Mobile : +94774210350 (Whatsapp/Viber)
    Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/nalin.fernando.7

    !Book you tour now!

    See you all soon! Cheers!!!
    Nalin.

  • 24. March Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay

    Anyone wants to share a taxi to arugam Bay/Komari?
    I am flexible with the time since i will be arriving early in the morning (3.40 am)and am looking forward to share the transportation costs!

  • hey guys!

    I fly into colombo airport on September 23 at 11am and am looking to hire a taxi to a-bay as soon as possible! Any one looking to share the cost at around the same time?

    Thanks,
    Colin

  • Arrive Thursday 14th 10.00pm at Colombo airport. I’m wanting to get a taxi/van straight away if someone else would like to ride with me.

  • i’d like to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay next friday 15th. thank you!

  • Forgot to mention my number: 0752133875 (Sri Lanka)

  • Hi everyone!

    I want to get a taxi from Arugam Bay – CMB airport on August 12.
    The time doesn’t really matter, because I will need to spend the night in Colombo.

    Please let me know who wants to share!!

  • Monday, 7th August, 2017 (afternoon)
    AbaY – Colombo / airport
    5 seats available – cheap transfer

    Sunday, 13th August, 2017 (after sunset)
    4 seats available to Airport or Colombo

    VERY low budget return trip offer.
    Call 0777 21 26 30 (Sanju)

  • Taxisurfr Arugambay

    Hi Aug 8 in the morning taxi to airport nigambo or colombo from arugambay van available just give me who like to going with us Rs3000 per seat let us know +94777212630

  • Hello, we are a couple looking to get from tissa to arugam bay on 10/7/17. Please email if you can help/ want to share taxi

  • Car Share from Colombo to Arugam Bay
    today, 02:36
    Me and my son are traveling to Arugam Bay from Colombo on the 30th of July in a hired car / van with a driver. We will have an extra 2 seats with some luggage space. If you are interested in sharing the cost please get in touch.

    Alternately if you are traveling on these dates and have 2 spare spots do let us know!

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    admin Notice:
    Driver and what taxi etc. is NOT KNOWN or approved by arugam.info
    Make your own judgment whom you are traveling with

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    source:
    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k10643857-Car_Share_from_Colombo_to_Arugam_Bay-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Very nice write-up. I definitely love this site.

    Thanks!

  • Hi,

    Looking for a taxi share for 2 people from arugam bay to negombo/Colombo airport on Thursday 1st June, 2017? Do you have any taxis going? And how much for a lift?

    Thank

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hi,
    we are a Group of 7 Backpackers and are planning to arrive in Arugam Bay on Tuesday, may the 23th. We will be in the Colombo City center at Monday the 22th in the afternoon . How much would a transfer by private Taxi cost us in total?
    Hope to hear from you
    Jason

  • Arugam Bay to Colombo Saturday 29th April airport taxi share
    yesterday, 07:43
    Hi, my girlfriend and I are looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport on Saturday 29th April leaving at about 9am. It will cost about 17-18k rupees. Let me know!
    source:
    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k10423747-Arugam_Bay_to_Colombo_Saturday_29th_April_airport_taxi_share-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi all!

    Looking to share for:
    – Arugam – Weligama
    – Nov. 24
    – Around 9:00

    Let me know: puntdp@hotmail.com

    PS: Sorry Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative, I received your special offer a bit too late 🙁

    Answer:
    Not to worry, Daniel:
    You are here now.
    (We could have taken you across for Rs./ 8,000)

  • Isabella Clark

    Hi guys,

    Anyone want to share a taxi from nuwara elyia to aragum bay (or potentially Ella) on the 19th November ? Please email me ASAP !! Thanks , Clark.isabella@gmail.com

  • Hi all!!

    Me an my wife are comin to Sri Lanka next week and would love to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam bay.
    We arrive at Colombo Airport on Tuesday, 15th of November around 10 a.m.

    Would anyone like to share a ride??

    Very best Greetings!!

    Stefan

  • Looking for a shared ride from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on Nov 29.
    janisz777@yahoo.com
    +37129589137

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    Taxisurfr.com replied by e-mail:

    YOU posted on our Community web site:

    Looking for a shared ride from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on Nov 29.
    janisz777@yahoo.com
    +37129589137

    We can offer you a reliable, fully insured and nice transfer for a very low price.
    But wonder what your idea and budget is?
    Also what time is your flight?

    Reason:
    We have to pick one person up from the airport the next day and wonder if it’s worth while for our driver to wait that long there.

    Just let us know.
    My phone number is
    0773 200 201

    But I am at the old Siam View Hotel, in Arugam Bay anyhow.
    Drop in!
    Any night and we can discuss and arrange everything.

    Cheers

    Fred
    for
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Thursday, 3rd. November
    Ella – Colombo – Airport
    Reaches Colombo around 21:00hrs. – Airport at midnight
    6 seats are empty>

    Call 0773 200 201 to join

  • Hi all!

    Looking to share for:
    – Airport – Arugam
    – Nov. 16
    – Around 13:00

    Let me know: puntdp@hotmail.com

    Hi Daniel,

    We have written to you. With an offer you sure can’t refuse.
    Please check your mail box.
    Cheers
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Taxisurfr.com

  • Friday, 28th October 2016 around 13:00
    Nice a/c taxi leaves AbaY (from the Siam View Hotel Terminal) at lunchtime to Colombo and the airport.
    2 or 3 seats are FREE.
    Just come to the Siam View and jump in!
    Be there at 12:00 noon to be sure.

  • I am looking for someone to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo (or Hikkaduwa or this area) on Friday, 28th at night or Saturday, 29th in the morning.
    Someone willing to join?

  • Hi Matt,

    write the correct email please.

    Sorry.
    Our admins have decided not to publish phone numbers or contact details for now. We are forwarding all mail though.
    Reason: Some weird ‘drivers’ contacted passengers and tried to pull a scam on them

  • Hey Guys,

    we are looking for somebody who wants to share a taxi from Abay to Merissa at the 26th, 27th or 28th? We are still flexible. Another alternative is to leave Abay at the 30th arround 5pm to go to Colombo airport.

    Please contact me via call or Whatsapp.

    Thanx & Ayubowan…:-)

    Matt
    (for contact number write to:
    arugamtaxt@gmail.com

  • Saturday 22nd. October at 07:00 am
    A/c luxury non-stop transfer to Colombo and / or Airport
    Leaves the Siam View sharp at 07:00 am.
    Simply be there to join me!
    It will be very cost – effective!

  • Hi folks,

    i will leave Arugam Bay on tuesday 25th of october to get to Hikkaduwa. Anyone else with the same plan? Lets share a Taxi.

    Otherwise it would be fine for me to go to Matara or Mirissa. Anyone?

    Regards,
    Dirk

  • Hi Sama,

    You can reach me under moeller.nicolas@gmail.com. just leave your number and I will give you a call tomorrow morning.

    Thanks for the answer!

    Nicolas

    Good News from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:
    A nice, fully insured and of course air-conditioned vehicle will leave the Siam View on
    Saturday, 22nd October 2016 at 07:00 am.
    The rate is just Rs./ 11,900 for up to 4 passengers to Colombo or the airport.
    Get together.
    Jump in & share the ride and those already small costs!

  • Nicolas I am also looking to travel in the same date. How can i meet you ? Email or phone ?

    Good News from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:
    A nice, fully insured and of course air-conditioned vehicle will leave the Siam View on
    Saturday, 22nd October 2016 at 07:00 am.
    The rate is just Rs./ 11,900 for up to 4 passengers to Colombo or the airport.
    Get together.
    Jump in & share the ride and those already small costs!

  • Hi,

    I am looking for someone to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo on 10/22 (Saturday) starting at 8am or earlier. If you are interested please leave a message.

    Best regards
    Nicolas

  • Hi Fred,

    is the other driver also from the taxi initiative?
    I already agreed with Sanju that he will pick me up. But I like the thinking that a driver who is already there can bring me to Arugambay.
    If Sanju is fine with this, I can go with the other driver.

    Quick answer:
    YES!
    Everyone who is working with Sanju (Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative & Taxisurfr.com’s main owner-driver / sub contractor) is also an approved, vetted and reliable, good, honest and safe driver. You will have no concerns or worries.

  • We have also written to Steph.
    And were graced with zero reply.
    Our mail was to inform him that we have one taxi dropping one passenger off at 23:30 on the 19th night (tomorrow)
    And that a/c vehicle and driver can wait for (both of -) you.
    And take you back in sheer comfort to AbaY.
    But:
    What is your budget?
    (Because he needs to wait 14 hrs…)
    arugamsurf@gmail.com
    or
    +94773200201
    to contact us

  • Hi. We’re a couple and looking for people who want to share a taxi from Colombo to Unawatuna on 18th October tomorrow.
    later on 12 Nowember from Unawatuna to the airport near Colombo on November 12 early flight 4am in the morning, thanks

    Also 1friend will arrive 1st November early in the mmorning,she will travel to Una
    rooksandra@ukr.net
    +380977207247 viber

  • Airport -> Arugam Bay
    20th October

    I didn’t find a share so far so I will write the post again:

    Is someone else looking for a taxi ride on 20th October around 2 pm to Arugam Bay?
    (Steph, if you read this. I sent you an email a few days ago).

    My email is jessica_o@gmx.de

    See you!
    Jessica

  • HI,

    My flight comes on 20th around 2 pm and i am traveling to Arugam. Anyone willing to join can email to stephdordex@gmail.com

    Cheers

  • Hi!

    We are looking for someone to share a taxi abay – colombo airport Saturday 16th of October. Our flight from Colombo will be on Saturday night / Sunday early morning so we are flexible with time for the taxi.

    Best,
    Javier

  • Airport -> Arugam Bay

    I will be arriving at the airport Colombo on 20th October at noon (13:35) . Is someone looking for a ride at this day, too? und

  • Sorry Benson (& Hedges)!
    I only seen your post after arriving -alone- in a hired a/c taxi at Arugam Bay.
    Left Mount Lavinia at lunch time Saturday. Could have taken you. For free.

  • Hi 2 people looking to share taxi from downtown Colombo to Arugam Bay leaving on Saturday morning October 8th, bensonjwilliams@yahoo.co.nz

  • Hey guys,
    Does anybody want to share a taxi tomorrow, October 5th from A-bay to Ella? We’re a couple from Germany and would be happy to share a ride 🙂
    Text us on Whatsapp: ??+94 (70) 292 6369??
    Cheers!

  • Hello,
    We are looking for transport Arugam bay to Colombo,
    October 5th, 12pm, VAN ONLY.
    Whatsapp 00972 544830535
    Roei

  • Hi, looking for a share from Abay to Colombo on 8th of october, ideally around 2 pm. Whatsapp, sms or call to +94 76 853 7119. Thanks, Šebestiána

  • Hi there,

    Is there a couple or two people that wants to share a ride from Arugam Bay to Mirissa/Matara this Thursday, October 6th? My boyfriend and I are heading that way then. Give me a call on 774954088 or email lpihach@hotmail.com

    🙂

  • Hey guys.
    We’re two Australian’s looking to go to from Arugam Bay to Kandy on Sunday 2nd of Oct.

    Flexible with leaving time.

    Please contact us by email Rynugent7@gmail.com

    Thanks

  • Hi All,

    my girlfriend and I leave Arugam on October 7th to Colombo with a taxi. We would like to start the right on the late afternoon. Who would like to join?

    Pls Contact via whatsapp +4917663643161.

    Best,
    Joachim

  • Hey we are going from arugam bay to Kandy on 04th October at 9 am and then take the train from Kandy at 3pm to colombo. Let me know if you want to join 004915257800510 (whatsapp only)

  • Servus ihr zwei Österreicher,
    Wir zwei garmischer würden uns anschließen nach Galle am Samstag!
    Schreib mir bei whatsapp:
    +491703138585

  • Hello,

    We are two people from austria and we want to go to the southcoast on saturday. Maybe to Galle or Mirissa. Do you know if there other people going as well, so if we can share a taxi?

    Best regards
    Mathias

  • Isabella,

    Can you share your contact details.

    Steph

  • Hey guys,
    is there anybody to share a taxi from Arugambay to Colombo on the 29th in the evening or on the 30th in the morning?
    Greets Isabella and Marion

  • Hey guys,
    is there anybody to share a taxi from Arugambay to Colombo on the 29th in the evening or on the 30th in the morning?
    Greets Isabella

  • Hello everyone, I arrive in Colombo the 30th of Sept. around 3 pm, anyone willing to share a taxi to Arugam Bay? Just mail me:yanne.k@web.de

    Cheers, Yannik

  • whatsapp is +4915112471286

  • hey guys,
    anybody up for sharing a taxi from Abay to Colombo on 28/9? time doesnt matter for us!
    greets, felix

  • Taxi to airport already arranged, October 4, leaving Arugam Bay 1 pm. If you would like to share email Andy jjag2244@yahoo.com.au

  • Hey two Germans would like to share a Taxi from ABay to colombo intl airport on 2nd or 3rd of october!
    Emails: benedikt-gerl@web.de

  • From: Benno

    Two germans would like to Share a Taxi to ABay tomorrow either from Kandy or from Ella (then from 4 p.m. At the Train station)
    Please Write me an Email:
    benedikt-gerl@web.de

  • Hey,
    looking to share taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay at 24th morning.
    whatsapp 00972544830535

  • Hello, anyone to share taxi on 24th morning (10am) from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay please?

  • Hi everybody,

    I’m lionel from Austria, and I’d love to share a taxi from a bay to Colombo airport this Saturday the 24. Early in the morning!

    Anybody up for that plus whatsapp me

    04369918058966

    Cheers

  • Hello All,

    Me and my friend are looking to share taxi to Kandy either on the 23th or 24th of september! If you fancy joining, drop me a message on m.sajna20@gmail.com or whatsapp +44 7577309913

  • Hey,

    We are two People and looking for a taxi on the 20th of September to Hikkaduwa. Who will share a taxi with us to there (or Galle) in the morning?
    You can contact us on ron.com@gmx.de

    Ron & Caro

    Gesendet mit der GMX iPad App

  • Hi there,

    We are two Germans looking to share a taxi on the 20th of September to Hikkaduwa. Who will share a taxi with us to there (or Galle and near places) in the morning?
    You can contact us via ron.com@gmx.de

    See ya,
    Ron and Caro

  • We are an English couple who would like to share a taxi back to Colombo (or the airport) on Monday(around 9am) 19th September.

    please get in touch via whatsapp 447572423688

  • Hi everyone,

    We are a couple looking for a taxi to share from Arugam bay to Colombo on the 19th of september.
    Let me know if you interested at ninouldc@gmail.com.

    Nina, from Belgium

  • Hey, We are 2 girls who would like to share a taxi on the 19sept around 8am.if from arugam bay to colombo.if you are interested just whatsapp to
    +31 651916873.

    Anouk and Joyce

  • I’ll arrive to Colombo on sep 24th at 5:00 am, I’m looking to share a transport to Arugam Bay around that time.

  • Ruben & Annemiek

    Hi,
    We’re a Dutch couple looking to share a taxi to Galle on the 16th of September. Since it’s a pretty long ride, We’re thinking about leaving around 9am.
    Please contact us via email: annuhmiek@hotmail.com
    Hopefully talk to you later!
    Ruben & Annemiek

  • Hey we re 2 guys arriving cmb Airport at 9 in the morning on 20th September, looking for a taxi to share in direction of arugam Bay. Let me know if you’re keen on sharing a ride. rugbynz@gmail.com

  • Hi!
    We are a British couple looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay back to Colombo Airport on the 16th sept. Let me know if you are interested! Thanks

    Nickchunk@outlook.com

  • Hi there, I’ll arrive around 5 am on the 22th of September at Colombo airport.

    I’m looking for a transport to Arugam Bay that time. Feel free to contact me if you have similar plans and would like to share the transport
    (e-mail hidden, to avoid rogue & unapproved drivers. contact arugam.tax@gmail.com instead).
    Cheers! Sarah

  • Hi there.

    We are a couple looking for a taxi share from Kalkuda/Batticaloa to ABay on September 14th.
    Get in touch if you’re interested.

    Cheers!

    Louisa & Paul

  • Hello dear travelers,
    I will arrive on wednesday this week, 13. Sept. at Colombo Airport really early in the morning.
    I would like to meet some fellow travelers to share a Taxi to Arugam Bay.
    Otherwise i will go by Bus to save Money.
    If anyone else would like to join me and split the Taxifees or just try to use public transport for the adventure with me, feel free to message me.

    Johannes, 26, from Germany

    Mail me: johdix@hotmail.de
    Message me: https://www.facebook.com/JohDx

  • Thursday 15th September, 2016 at Midday:
    Luxury a/c taxi leaves the Siam View (1 Pax)
    To:
    Airport
    Colombo
    or
    Negombo
    Call me 0773 200 201 if you wish to join.
    Fare Rs./ 3,500 pp or so

  • We are a two people going from A Bay to Colombo Airport on September 27th, time is flexible. Who wants to share a taxi? write to darita@gmx.net

  • Hi all if you want to go tomorrow evening from arugambay to colombo airport . We have nice big air-conditioned van .departure at 8pm per person Rs 3000. Just let me know catch my what’s app +94777212630.or send me a admin. Thanks i am sanju taxisurfr arugambay

  • Hi all,

    We’re a couple looking to share a taxi from Arugambay to Mirissa on the south coast this Saturday 10 September. Taxi could easily continue on to Galle or Hikkaduwa if that’s your destination as Mirissa is on the way.

    XXXXXX (deleted mail and phone no.)

    Thanks, Shaya

  • Hey,
    We are a couple landing in Colombo airport on September 25th.
    Looking for partners to share a taxi to Arugam Bay.

    E-mail me: noniga@gmail.com

  • Hi
    We are a couple looking for a ride to share from A-Bay to the Mirissa/Welligama (or that direction) on 11. or 12. of September.
    Email: floprantl@hispeed.ch
    or message: 0715996552
    Cheers florian

  • Hi we are couple travelling from Ella to Arugam Bay on the 8th of September. If you are interested to join please email francis.buysse@gmail.com. We are also looking for people ftom Arugam bay to Tangalle on the 12th of September. Cheers, Francis

  • Anyone keen to share a van from Colombo International Airport today (7th Sept)? We are a couple, arrived already (currently relaxing at guesthouse close to airport) and looking for van mates today. Interested? Email tinyteri22@hotmail.com

  • Hey me and my friend arrive at 7th September at CMB Airport and plan to take a van to Arugam bay.
    Anybody wants to join?
    Leave me a message at rzellmarc(at symbol)gmail.com

  • Hiya,

    My friend and I are traveling from Batticaloa to Colombo on the 9th September. Just wondered if anyone is doing the same thing? Looking to leave around midday but we are flexible

    Email me on alexa_smith@hotmail.co.uk

    🙂

  • Hello

    We’re two people heading up to Galle on Sept 8. Anyone wants to join, let us know and we’ll shares the details.

    Cheers
    Sarah

  • Hi all,
    we (2 persons) are leaving Arugam Bay to Colombo Downtown on September 9th at 10 AM. But time is flexible… If you want to join us, we are happy to hear from you: kati.bochnik@gmx.de
    Katrin and Janina

  • Arriving into Colombo very early on Friday 9th Sept. Looking to share a ride to A bay. Anyone arriving that morning too? We are a couple flying in from the UAE.

  • Hi

    Me & a friend ara will go to A-bay from Colombo Airport on 3th SEP pm 20:00
    Because of the expensive cost of moving.
    If you are interested I want to share the cost with you

    khj@riak.or.kr

  • Hi there,
    My friend and I are travelling from Arugam Bay to Passikudah on 6 September and would be keen to share a taxi if anyone else is travelling in the same direction.
    Email me on josiedelves@gmail.com

  • Taxi sharing 1st of September from Arugam Bay to Tissamaharama (Yala national park) or at least that direction.

    We Are a German couple and look for Taxi sharing on 1st of September from Arugam Bay to Tissamaharama or to The south (we will pass tissa in many routes) We aim for a minivan, so look for 2 or to 4 more people to share with.

    Please contact me via email. Joern.kobus at gmail . com or at +94 716 232 486

  • Hello, my boyfriend and I are looking for people to share a taxi to Ella on Sept 3 or 4 (we’re fairly flexible). Please email me at sahmadi@gmail.com if interested. Thanks!

  • Hi everybody,

    I am looking for people to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam on early Sunday morning of the 11th. of September 2016. I will arrive at 6.00 am at the airport.

    If you are interested to share a taxi, just write me an email: benfou76@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Ben

  • Hey,

    My Boyfriend and I have to go back from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on the 5th of September. We just saw the post that someone is looking for people to share the ride.

    The only problem is that our flight is very early in the morning the next day and we would have to leave around 04:00 pm from Abay.

    Do you think it would still match up?

    The trip is approximately 8 hours, right?

    Thanks and best regards,
    Levke & Jann

    Warning by arugam.info:
    Be careful.
    If anyone responds to you directly claiming to be from us, Taxisurfr.com or the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Of late, some unvetted people have entered the market and some frauds have been reported.

  • Hi folks,

    We are a couple and want to drive to Galle on 29.08! Send me a mail if you want to share a taxi. alexander.mewes@gmx.de

    Alex

    Warning by arugam.info:
    Be careful.
    If anyone responds to you directly claiming to be from us, Taxisurfr.com or the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Of late, some unvetted people- envious of our success – have entered the market and some frauds have been reported.

  • We are heading up to Trinco on Monday and wondering if anyone wants to share a ride. Hoping to break the journey at Passikudah for swimming etc.

    My Sri Lankan number is
    ?+94 (71) 625 4678?

  • Hi folks,

    I am looking for people to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam on the 3rd of September 2016. I will arrive at 4.30 am at the airport.

    If you are interested to share a taxi, just write me an email: on_the_road@hotmail.de

    Best,
    Michael

  • Hello,

    I am coming up to Galle from Arugam on 30th August (Tuesday) around 2 pm. Flexible on time (can be even 31st morning). Two or three can join. Please email to stephdordex@gmail.com

    Cheers !!!

  • Hi,
    We’re a couple and are looking for people to share a taxi from arugam Bay to the south (unawatuna, Galle…) on August 29. Please contact me if you want to join.
    halmichkn@gmail.com
    Michael

  • 28. Re: Best way to reach Arugam Bay from Colombo Int. Airport
    Aug 25, 2016, 1:23 PM
    None of the Community support pages and taxi sharing sites

    Don’t even bother to post here, on Tripadvisor.

    Why?

    Because “Big Brother T.A.” removes all links – to preserve their own Internet dominance.

    Suggest to you all:

    By-Pass that system and Google yourself.

    That way you will find plenty of Taxi sharing sites and requests, plus a Super online booking page where you can reach AbaY for $100 or even less – with full insurance and money back guarantee.

    We are fed up posting here – as they censor everything.

  • 25. Re: Best way to reach Arugam Bay from Colombo Int. Airport
    May 15, 2016, 9:02 AM
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  • 26. Re: Best way to reach Arugam Bay from Colombo Int. Airport
    Aug 12, 2016, 8:03 AM
    Hi there, I arrive after 3pm on 16th of august into colombo airport. Looking to get to Arugam bay that day. Message me if you want to share a taxi (steffan_seal@hotmail.co.uk).

    Cheers guys

  • 27. Re: Best way to reach Arugam Bay from Colombo Int. Airport
    Aug 25, 2016, 12:46 PM
    Hey Tom

    I am also arriving the 3rd of sept.If you would like to share a cab my email is markquilt@hotmail.com

  • Looking for taxi share from Colombo Airport to Arugam bay on 1st of sept.

    Will land at +-9pm and think about taking a taxi straight to Arugam bay during the night so we arrive in the morning.
    Let me know if you are interested in sharing the costs at wcattersel at gmail

  • A One-Off Offer.
    Due to short notice cancellation we have 3 Luxury Train Tickets left.
    On the Historic “Viceroy II Special” train.
    Friday, 26th August at 10:00 am leaving Badulla to Colombo Fort station.
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  • Hi,

    I am leaving from Mirissa on 29th Monday to Arugam in the evening. 2, 3 or 4 can join with me. Also planning to come back on next day (30th). If you are planning on the same dates, please contact me via stephdordex@gmail.com

    Steph

  • Hi, we are a couple looking to share a ride from ARUGAM BAY to NEGOMBO (or Colombo) on 2 Sep.

    Let us know if you are interested in sharing a taxi. Awiddie at gmail. Thanks!

  • Hi, we are a couple looking to share a ride from ELLA to ARUGAM BAY on 28 Aug.

    Let us know if you are interested in sharing a taxi. Awiddie at gmail. Thanks!

  • Hi! We’re a couple hoping to travel from Arugam Bay to Galle on Friday 26th August.
    Anybody up for sharing a taxi?
    Contact me on ellarosemartin@hotmail.co.uk
    Thanks!

  • Hi,

    We are a couple travelling back to Colombo on 01 September by taxi, let me know if you would like to share: Callum.wallace@hotmail.com

  • We are a couple looking for at least two more persons to share a Taxi to Ella at the 25th.

    jessicaherz@hotmail.de

  • Hey guys!

    We are a couple leaving on Saturday the 10th of September from Arugambay to Colombo Airport – let us know if you want to share a taxi. E-mail: isabelle.stock@outlook.com!

    Cheers!

  • Hi,

    We are a couple looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay –> Pasikudah 5th September. drop me an email at jgt131@gmail.com if you want to share!

    Thanks

    Joe

  • Hi there
    My girlfriend and I are looking for others to share a taxi to Arugam bay from the airport. We arrive on the 25th of august at around 15:20pm and were hoping to travel to Arugam bay that evening. If anyone is interested in joining us we can be contacted either by email at rdumigan@hotmail.com or at whatsapp (+44) 07704264233
    Cheers Ryan

    seen on L.P.

  • Hi there,
    we want to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Ella tomorrow, 23rd Aug. The quote for the trip is 60$. We can leave at any time but prefer to start in the morning.
    At the moment it’s my girlfriend and I.

    Post here if you’re interested.

    Cheers, Fabian

  • hello again!

    I booked a taxi at 11 am on the 23/08 from International airport Colombo to go to arugam bay.
    I am looking for somewone to share the ride with me.
    Send me an email at : judithsarfati@hotmail.fr
    thank you,
    Judith

  • hello!

    My flight arrive at 11:00 am the 23/08 at Colombo international airport and I am going to Arugam bay just after.
    If anybody wants to join me!

    cheers
    Judith

  • Looking for others to join.

    Leaving the Siam View Hotel on

    Monday, 5th September, 2016 at no later than 23:00 hrs.
    To:
    Colombo City or the Airport.
    call
    0777 21 26 30 if you wish to join us and pay a share of the costs!
    or
    send message to:
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    *********************************

    Original post:

    Other requirements: Return transfer Sept 5th (outbound flight 10:05am from Colombo on Sept 6th EK 651) Maybe an evening transfer – time TBA). Please let me know if someone else is going on these days. How do I best confirm the time for the outbound transfer with you?

  • Hi all,

    I am going from Colombo to A-bay with a confirmed transfer after my flight arrival on Aug 23rd at 18:30. If anybody is interested in sharing the ride email me at katharinageyer@hotmail.com

    Cheers,

    Kat

  • Hi,
    We are a couple arriving in Colombo Airport on the 25th Aug at 15.20, we are hoping to make our way straight to Arugam bay on the 25th. If anyone wants to share a taxi with us contact me either on my email rajsahota1982@gmail.com or what’s app (+44)07704264233

    Cheers,
    Raj

  • Hello
    We have 2 places to negombo the 20th of august. We will leave arugam bay at 11:30 pm. Arrival in negombo 6:30. If interested let me know vautrin_eddy@yahoo.fr or texte me / whatsapp 0033 625 05 55 33.

    Thx

  • Hello !
    we are two people going from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport either Saturday night (Aug 20) or Sunday (Aug 21) morning. If anybody would like to join us, please email us on vautrin_eddy@yahoo.fr or 0033625055533 on whatsapp.
    let me know
    Eddy

  • Hi,
    we are two people going from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport either Saturday night (Aug 20) or Sunday (Aug 21) morning. If anybody would like to join us, please email us on vautrin_eddy@yahoo.fr or 0033625055533 on whatsapp.
    Cheers,
    Eddy

  • Hi!
    we are a couple going from Colombo to Arugam Bay either next Thursday (Aug 25) morning/evening or Friday (Aug 26) morning. If anybody would like to share a taxi, please contact us by niktata@gmail.com or whatsapp +79219405850.
    Nick

  • Hey me and my brother want to go to Arugam bay by taxi today, 18th August, from Kandy at 13:30. Who wants to join?

    Gesendet mit der GMX Mail App

  • Hi,
    we are two people going from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport either Saturday (Aug 20) evening or Sunday (Aug 21) morning. If anybody would like to join us, please email us on sarabrings@yahoo.de.
    Cheers,
    Sara

  • Hi! Looking to share a cab from the airport to Arugam Bay on the 19th August. We arrive at 10.30am! can email on emmasimber@hotmail.co.uk 🙂

  • Hi,

    Leaving to Arugam on 18th (In few minutes – at 6.30 am) evening from Galle. Two can join if interested. picking up from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle, Tissa, Udawalawa or Ella is okay.

    Contact: stephdordex@gmail.com

    Cheers !!

  • Hi guys, we are going to Arugam Bay from Colombo on the 22 of August (around 6:00 AM).

    Anyone who would like to join please write to costia.zaitsev@gmail.com

  • Hi,
    We are two people looking to share a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay on Saturday 20th August, any time is okay!!!
    Thanks xx

    contact us: maddyperkin@hotmail.com

  • Hi,
    We are two people looking to share a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay on Saturday 20th August, any time is okay!!!
    Thanks xx

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  • I have a taxi arranged and would like to share. Colombo airport to Arugam Bay. Taxi leaving airport 00.30 to 01.00 on September 6. Email me on jjag2244@yahoo.com.au if interested
    Andy

  • Hi!
    We are a family of three, going from Arugam bay to Udawalawe on 17th. If anyone interested to share a taxi, message me at kovacpetra@yahoo.com or +38631514274

  • Me and my girlfriend are in Ella right now and are interested to share a cab to A-bay tomorrow 16th of August around 4pm or later. Please let me know if we can arrange something!

    You can whatsapp me on +31634200263

  • Hi,

    Leaving to Arugam on 17th (Wed) evening from Hikka. Two can join if interested. picking up from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle, Tissa, Udawalawa or Ella is okay.

    Flexible to change the date to 18th early morning also…
    Contact: stephdordex@gmail.com

    Cheers !!

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  • Hey,
    Me and my boyfriend are landing in Colombo 25 of August at 3.35am.
    We are going to Abay. If anyone would like to share taxi
    with us that day let me know: kasiabarylka@gmail.com
    Cheers 🙂

  • my trip will be from colombo airport to ella in 7th of september morning time
    my flight will land in colombo airport at 8:00 am morning time.Pl contact for share a Taxi

    regards,
    sama

  • Hi there I arrive 3pm on 16th of august into colombo airport. Looking to get to Arugam straight away. Message me if you want to share a taxi (steffan_seal@hotmail.co.uk).

  • hey
    we would like to share a transport from colombo airport to arugam bay
    we arrive on 19th August at 6am
    if there are anybody interested please contact me????
    paudiss@hotmail.com
    regards

  • Hi,

    We (a couple) land at 12:25 midday on the 14th of August and have booked a taxi for a-bay with return on the 18th for US200 (US 100 each way). If any other people (1-2 max) want to go halves on the fare with us, email me at lmjglasgow@hotmail.com

    Ta,

    Lee

  • Hello,
    We are 2 people looking to Share a taxi ride from arugam bay to Uda walawe on 18th.
    Is there any possibilities ?
    Please let me know
    Emeline
    +33678009290

  • HI, I LAND IN COLOMBO ON 16/8 AT 02:10 (FLIGHT QR668),IF YOU ALSO ARRIVING IT THAT TIME AND WANT TO SHARE A CAB TO ARUGAM BAY PLEASE CONTACT BENGOLAN07@GMAIL.COM.

  • Hello, wHello, we are 2 backpackers looking for a driver service from arugam bay to negombo (direct) on august 13. Wich is the best price you could make for two persons in sri lankian rupias? No problem to share with other persons
    Thank you and kind regards
    Ste

  • Hey everyone,

    we are leaving ella to galle tomorrow the 11th of august. we have surfboards with us but would love to share a ride. we are a couple. please email me garethy@sportbop.co.nz or txt me on my sri lankan number 0715438385

  • Hey everyone,

    we are leaving ella to galle tomorrow the 11th of august. we have surfboards with us but would love to share a ride. we are a couple. please email me or txt me on my sri lankan number 0715438385

  • Colombo to Arugam Bay taxi share (14th Aug)
    yesterday, 13:56
    Hello. We are surf family (parents with child 1.5 years old) will arrive to colombo airport at 9:35am on 14th of august and want to share a taxi (aprox 125USD) with 1-3 people (depends on seats count in car). Contact me by whatsapp: +79167236347.

  • Hi everybody. i go from Arugambay to Colombo airport at 19/8 in the afternoon/evening. If somebody wants to share taxi can contact me on whatsapp +393388515424 or email expoe913@hotmail.it

  • sharing a car from Arugam Bay to Colombo/airport on 07-08
    yesterday, 17:38
    Anybody interested in sharing a taxi (with me and my wife) from Arugam Bay to Colombo / airport on sunday 07-08.

    We would like to leave in the morning.

    So If you are interested let me know!

    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k9753133-Sharing_a_car_from_Arugam_Bay_to_Colombo_airport_on_07_08-Sri_Lanka.html

  • to ArugamTaxi
    We are a couple and want to go from Arugam Bay to Colombo / airport on sunday 07-08. Anybody interested in sharing a taxi on that date? We would like to leave around 9 in the morning.
    If you are interested please let me know! Timbontekoe@hotmail.com

  • Hi! I’m arriving in Colombo at the 28th of August 2016 10:30am. Does anybody want to share a ride to Arugam Bay?

    Just message me: crax7@hotmail.com

    Cheers
    Alex

  • Hi there I arrive after 3pm on 16th of august into colombo airport. Looking to get to Arugam bay that day. Message me if you want to share a taxi (steffan_seal@hotmail.co.uk).

  • hi, i’m looking for a taxi sharing. I’m going to arugam bay from colombo on 30 august

  • Hi everyone!

    Looking to share a taxi from CMB airport to A-bay on 14th of August 2016 in the early morning ( our plane lands around 4am).
    We are a couple with one surfboard and backpacks.

    Let me know if you are interested. Email me h4d3r4ch@gmail.com . Pls no spam or advertisements.

    Cheers,

    Tuomas the surfing finn

  • Hi guys,
    I have booked a taxi to Arugam Bay on the night of the 4th August I fly in at 9:55 that night and want to get over there as soon as possible!

    Hit me up on justinsharkey@gmail.com if you wanted to share this taxi.

  • Hi,
    we are looking for someone to share a taxi or van from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on the 13th of august.

    contact me at asso.francesca@gmail.com

    See you!

    Francesca

  • Hi guys,
    Me and my girlfriend are wanting to share a taxi from Ella to arugam bay on the 5th of August. Let us know if anyone is interested! Benjamin.kadler@gmail.com.

  • We are a couple searching for people to share a taxi with from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 3th of august.
    Please contact me, thnx!
    Evy.quintelier@hotmail.com

  • We are a couple searching for people to share a taxi with from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 3th of august.
    Please contact me, thnx!

  • Hello we are two people traveling to Galle on Monday 1st of Agust. We are looking for a taxi or other people to share the cost of a taxi.
    WhatsApp +34687274008

  • Hi,

    I’m travelling to A-Bay (Pottuvil actually) PM 9th Aug 2016 and or returning 16th or 17 Aug if anyone would like to share a taxi? WhatsApp +447834585002

  • Ive posted below but in case there’s anyone on 9th Aug going from Galle to Arugam Bay and would like to share a taxi to save me returning to Colombo get in touch WhatsApp +447834585002

  • Hi, I’m looking to share a taxi on either evening of 9th Aug or morning of 10th Aug 2016 to Pottuvil/Arugam Bay
    Also, return evening of 16th or early morning of 17th Aug. Get in touch if interested in one or both! WhatsApp +447834585002

  • Do you want to share a taxi to Arugam Bay from the airport. I have a taxi organized that will be leaving the airport at approx. 11 AM on August 10.
    You can email me on jjag2244@yahoo.com.au
    Andy

  • Hi Everyone!

    I’ll arrive on the 30th July. anyone would like to share a taxi to Arugam Bay?

    cheers
    Attila

  • Hi there

    Arriving on 15/08/16 early afternoon, looking to share, just me and a shortie so far. Get in contact (steffan_seal@hotmail.co.uk)

  • Hi everyone,

    we are looking for a taxi to share my boyfriend and I from Arugam Bay to Badulla (or Ella) on the 29th of July. Ideally, departure in the morning.
    Has anyone interest ?
    Thanks very much for your reply !
    Aurélia

  • Hi Everyone!
    Looking at organising a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay on Wednesday 27th July. Preferably in the morning. I’m a solo Aussie male surfer so will have heaps of room if anyone wants to jump on board.
    Hit me up at michael.holding@me.com or iMessage on +61428519308.

    Cheers!

  • Hello everybody! My girlfriend and i are trying to share a taxi from Arugum bay to mirissa or anywhere south side on wednesday the 27th! Hit me up on will.hamiltoncoates@gmail.com

  • Hi, I’m really sorry that you have taken this so badly. I just wanted to share a website that is helping people to find a taxi share throughout the rest of the island and not just in Abay. Anyway, sorry again for any offence caused. I think life is too short for getting angry about a website and I can see that your business is something you try hard to protect 🙂 Best wishes!

    Reply from us:
    We now have 4 or more different e-mail addresses from you.
    Like this one states: “jimissorry@gmail.com”.
    None of them seems valid. If they were, you would have received our very positive response and invitation to cooperate with our Community pages and efforts.
    To make this clear: We don’t run any “Business” at all. None of us gets even one single Cent out of this work, or taxi sharing Initiative!
    But we do get attacked by all sorts of weird people – and that is why we need to ensure whom we lend our web presence to.
    But thanks for your last post.
    In future, may we suggest that you write a PROPER mail to us?
    arugamtaxi& gmail.com
    or
    visitarugambay@gmail.com

    always gets a reply!

  • Darroch ramsay

    Hey!

    3 of us are travelling to Tissa tomorrow (23rd) and wondering if anyone also wants to join us in our taxi. We have been using the taxi share service so far and it has been great!

    You can contact us on what’s app ?+44 7462 588419?.

    Thanks

    Darroch

  • Regarding a spammer on our pages

    How come then?
    That “Fran”, “Jim” , “Terry” and all those other names are all from the same IP address?
    And why was all mail we sent to the mail boxes you stated returned to us?

    We politely asked for a few details – to try to cooperate with other genuine sites.
    So as all mail ended up in non existing mail accounts we are obviously very suspicious of your honourable motives.
    Sorry.
    But under such circumstances your adverts can not be carried here.

    arugam.info
    admins.

  • Hi everbody,

    Looking to go to colombo/negombo on either sun the 31th (evening) or august the 1st (early morning). We’re 2 guys. Anyone going there as well or interested in sharing? nagelmaeker [at] gmail.com.

    Best,

    Remy

  • Hi, 2 of us are heading to colombo/negombo on 23rd jul (sat) and looking for sharing taxi. Please contact me if you are interested. (Email : Miloncoffee@hotmail.com) thanks=)

  • Hi I am single guy with surfboard with Flight arriving 9.30am 24th July and Ialready have taxi arranged to Arugam Bay.
    Anyone arriving am on 24th and wanting to share ride and costs please contact me on jimbert@iprimus.com.au
    cheers jim

  • Hi all, I used this website and it is genuine. Best wishes Fran

  • Jim (he says)

    Hi, just wanted everyone to know about srilankaXXX.com. Operating all over the island. Good luck!
    We now get daily comments like this above.
    Or answer:

    Be warned!
    This seems to be a spammer and a fraud.
    We sent replies to the mail addresses and checked it out.
    All are from a proxy and were returned to us None of those comments are approved by arugam.info until further notice

  • Aleix Casanovas

    We are planning on getting a cab from arugam bay to tricombalee tomorrow wednesday 20th of july.
    We are flexible on the departure hour.
    Email aleixcasanovas@hotmail.com

  • Shared taxi Ella to Arugam Bay 19th of July
    yesterday, 18:34
    Hi! My boyfriend and I are looking for a shared taxi tomorrow (19th of July) from Ella to Arugam Bay. Please let us know if you’re interested. Thanks! Kind regards, Lisanne and Edwin

    https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k9703424-Shared_taxi_Ella_to_Arugam_Bay_19th_of_July-Sri_Lanka.html#76735104

  • Hello! My friend and I are looking for a shared taxi from Kandy to Arugam Bay for the 18th of July. We are flexible on time. Let us now by WhatsApp at +32471 33 83 46.
    Thanks, Marie

  • Hello! Me and and and my friend are looking for folks to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Tuesday 19th. We are really flexible on time and drop off location as we have early flights on Wednesday. Email me karenlbearman@gmail.com or what’s app +447947214417. Thanks! Karen

  • Hi anyone needs to share taxi on 31/7 on 10 AM ?
    contanct me on expoe912@hotmail.it or 00393388515424
    I’m from Italy

  • Gian Kaczmarczyk

    Me and my friend (from switzerland) are leaving from arugam bay to colombo airport this monday, 18th of july in the morning at about 10am. We will book a minivan (because we have surfboards) so there should be space for 2 or maybe 4 more persons. Please text us if you wanna share (facebook: Gian Marco Kaczmarczyk, mobile sri lanka: +94724098025 mobile swiss: +41794783799 whatsapp possible, gian.marco.k@gmail.com) i have data s i will respond quickly… probably 🙂 see you

  • Hi all,
    I’m an Aussie currently in Colombo and am looking to travel to A-bay on the 19/07. I’m travelling solo so there should be plenty of space.

    Joel

  • Aloha!
    I’ve got a taxi booked from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on monday july 18th. My flight arrives at 09:30 AM, and I intend to leave asap. Anyone interested in sharing the trip and costs is more than welcome to tag along.

    mikasalo@hotmail.com
    +46707908715

    // Mika

  • Hey guys. Me and my gf are looking for a couple to share a taxi (mini Van) to Colombo or Negombo on the 18. or 19. of july. We prefer leaving around 9 in the morning, and making a stop for lunch. But we are kindda open for changes (though we wont drive or arrive at night) Write bastiankjar@gmail.com or text me i +4526237945 We are danes and would be happy to tell you about our viking monarchy and windmills

  • Hi,
    Me and my husband are travelling from Kandy or Ella, to arugam bay on the 20th July. Wouldanyone like to share a taxi? Or car share if u have a van?
    eleri-griffiths@hotmail.com
    Thabks

  • Hi. My boyfriend and I are looking for somebody to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Ella on saturday (16/07/2016). Planning to leave in the afternoon.

    Contact me on a.arzdorf@gmx.de

    Greetings
    aljona

  • hi there who wanna come to our nice
    honda fit shuttle car from ella to arugambay 14 july evening after lunch 4 people enought to us Rs 5900 .
    need to catch my whats app +94777212630 sanju from taxisurfr.com

  • Please can you post this on the wall for taxi share, thanks:

    Hello
    My boyfriend and I are travelling from Arugam Bay- Ella on 16th July. Looking to share a taxi and it’s costs. We are flexible with timings.
    Email me: natashacparson@gmail.com
    Thanks, Natasha

  • Hi guys,

    me and my girlfriend are looking for people to share our taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport. We are leaving Friday the 15th of July between 12:30pm and 1pm from Coconut Grove Hotel.

    If interested write me on daniel.laiminger@gmail.com

    Best,
    Daniel

  • Hi

    My girlfriend and I arrive at Colombo Airport on July 16th 17.30hs. Is anybody interest in sharing the taxi?

    email: f.miret@icloud.com

    Thanks

  • Rachel John-Charles

    Hi
    Me and a friend are looking to share a taxi going from Arugam bay to Colombo airport tomorrow (12th July) at 3/4pm.
    Please get in touch if interested on racheljohncharles@gmail.com
    Thank you

  • Hi. We are looking for somebody to share the ride from Arugam bay to Udawalawa tomorrow (12/07/2016). Hoping to leave around 8 in the morning.
    Contact me on michael.kinsella25@gmail.com
    Cheers

  • Hi all. My girlfriend and I are heading to Udawalawa tomorrow morning from Arugam Bay. Hoping to share the ride with someone.

  • David and his partner
    Are looking for 2 more passengers to share the ride and costs.
    Leaving AbaY on Friday (late) to Colombo, Airport or Negombo.

    Costs for the 4 of us will be well under Rs./ 4,000 each.
    Contact:
    0773 200 201 best by SMS
    Or
    email
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    We’re planning to take a taxi from Arugam Bay to Ella tomorrow (Monday 11th) and to leave at about 0900 in the morning.

    If anyone would like to share the taxi you can email to erik.vaughan@gsrenewable.com

    Offers from taxi drivers welcome too as we have not booked yet.

    Thanks,
    Emma and Erik

  • Hi all,

    Me and my boyfriend are going from Arugam Bay to Negombo/Colombo on the 13th of July. We want to leave in the early morning and make a short stop at the Udawalawe elephant orphanage (30 min/1 hr). We pass it on the way to Negombo/Colombo. Of anybody wants to join us let me know!

    Regards,

    Nathalie
    Nathalie.esther.91@hotmail.com

  • Forgot to give my contact on my last post
    Want to Share au taxi from A-bay to colombo airport on july 14

    Email : Olivia.macquart@gmail.com
    Whats app : +94 76 72 611 86

  • Hi,
    Would anyone like to share a taxi from Abay to Ella sometime tomorrow (10/7)? Please email at michellewoods27@yahoo.com
    Thank you!

  • I’m looking for someone or some people to share a taxi with from Arugam Bay to Colombo (city or AirPort) on July 13 or 14.
    Let me know if you are interested

    Olivia

  • Hi, My friend and I will be getting a taxi from Colombo airport to A-Bay around midnight on the 17th of July if anyone is keen to share? jessica.barber27@gmail.com
    cheers

  • HI there

    Me and my girlfriend are going to Udawalawe tomorrow 8th July 2016 in the morning. Anyone interested to share a taxi? Its on the route to colombo aswell.

    Regards
    Jasper

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    Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    01 July 2016, 11:06
    We are 3 people wanting to go to Colombo from Arugambay on 10th July night to go to immigration Monday morning 11th July to renew our visas – is anyone else leaving this day that want to share.

    Lynne

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    avishads
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    11. Re: Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    yesterday, 14:37
    Hi Lynne

    Regarding your Abay to CMB journey, have you already booked a transfer? There are 2 of us who were thinking of going to Colombo on the 11th early morning, but I guess if you guys are leaving 10th night that will have to do.

    How much is it? and what time were you thinking of leaving Abay?

    Also would it be an AC van do you know?

    Sorry about all the questions but looking forward to your reply.

    Cheers

    Avisha

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    12. Re: Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    yesterday, 15:30
    Hi Avisha

    Going tomorrow to see the driver we were hoping to leave around 10.00 pm on the 10th we are heading into Colombo itself not the airport in case that’s where you were needing to go – let me know so I can find out exact price – we have requested air con van. Whereabouts are you staying in Arugambay.

    Lynne

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    13. Re: Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    today, 3:16
    Hi Lynne

    Thank you for getting back to me. Air con van sounds perfect. We will be arriving to A’bay tomorrow, not sure where we are staying but soon as I find out I will let you know.

    We need to head in to Central too and not the airport so that works fine for us.

    10:00pm is perfect timing. Please let me know the cost and I will confirm once you know.

    Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

    Cheers

    Avisha

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    14. Re: Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    today, 4:00
    Hi Avisha

    An air con van is usually about 18,000 to 19,000 to Colombo but between 5 of us should work out ok – message you once I’ve seen the driver.

    Regards

    Lynne

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    15. Re: Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    today, 7:31
    Hi Avisha

    The van is booked for 10.00 pm on Sunday night 10th July to Colombo we are heading to Colombo 5. We are getting picked up at the front of The Green Room restaurant which is opposite Paradise Sand Beach Hotel. Can you meet us there – let me know when you get to your accommodation and I can give you directions. The cost is 4000 per person. Can you please confirm you will take the 2 seats otherwise need to find someone else to come with us.

    Regards

    Lynne

    Edited: today, 7:31

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  • Hi all,

    Myself and my boyfriend have a taxi booked from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 25th July. Our flight lands at 13.35. If anyone wishes to share then let me know – helenivey@hotmail.com.

    Cheers

    Helen

  • Hi,

    We’re a couple from Poland and we’re looking for someone to share a taxi with us from Arugam to Colombo Airport.
    We’re hoping to leave 18th September 2016 in the morning.
    If you want to share a drive with us, please contact on bblazej92@gmail.com

    Cheers, Bartek & Ewa

  • hello!
    2 people from barcelona
    we will land at colombo on 19th august at 6:00am
    we want to get Abay directly
    if u want to share the transport plis contact us!
    paudiss arroba hotmail dot com

  • Hello all,
    We’ve booked a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay for this Friday 08 July. We’re hoping to depart around 0400 in the morning.

    If you wish to join us for the trip you can email to erik.vaughan@gsrenewable.com

    We have an 8-seater and there are only two of us.

    Thanks,
    Emma and Erik

  • Hello!
    For any reason I can not register on your Hompage, but I am looking for some people going to ABay I can share a Taxi with. I’ll arrive on the 8th of July at 16:40.

    Kind regards
    Astrid

    vitaminsea132@gmail.com

  • Arugambay to Colombo – 10th july
    yesterday, 11:06
    We are 3 people wanting to go to Colombo from Arugambay on 10th July night to go to immigration Monday morning 11th July to renew our visas – is anyone else leaving this day that want to share.

    Lynne

    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k9655528-Arugambay_to_Colombo_10th_july-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • HI fellow travelers & Abay taxi
    Going Colombo Arugam
    Flight arrives 9.30 am 24th July 1 person with surfboard. Looking to share price of a van to Arugam Bay with others. More the merrier
    Am open to hang in Negombo overnight if required.
    Contact Jim
    email jimbert@iprimus.com.au

  • Hello,

    I’m looking for someone or some people to share a taxi with from the Colombo airport to Arugam Bay on July 3. My flight gets in at 9:30 in the morning but can be flexible with timing. Let me know what you think and contact me at the gmail address below.

    Best,
    Chris
    chris.poepping@gmail.com

  • Hi.

    Looking for a taxi from Bentota to Arugam on 2.07 and to share a taxi from Arugam to Colombo on 10.07.
    We’re 3 persons (one 5 year old).

    Mail me on redestowicz@gmail.com

  • Would anyone like to share a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay tomorrow (29th June) – we are flexible on time and have an offer of 7k for the journey to split. K

  • would like to share taxi to colombo on thursday, 30th june.
    we’re two persons.
    text pflugsteffen@gmx.de

  • Taxi Arugambay to Colombo, Tuesday morning 28 June at 10.00 am.
    If you wanna join, text or whatsapp +4915114738383

  • Hi anyone like to share a taxi from arugam bay to colombo on thursday 30th june?

    Message me +358401985100 or email annakaisa.silvennoinen@gmail.com

  • Hello is anyone travelling from Colombo to Arugam on Monday, 4th of July. Would be nice to share the trip! Best wishes, Lidiia (email: atmaratih@gmail.com)

  • Hi, We Would like to share a taxi from Colombo AirPort to Abay on Monday 27.6.
    We are two and arrive at 15.30 at the AirPort. Send me an email if you are interested.
    a.korni@web.de

  • Hey there! Anybody looking to travel from Ella to Arugam Bay this Sunday morning (26 June)? My boyfriend and I are keen to find some fellow travellers to share a taxi with!

    Email: murphycathy@gmail.com

  • Hi, two of us will be travelling from Galle to Arugam Bay on Tues 5 July if anyone would like to share a taxi? Thanks! Triona trionalarkin@gmail.com

  • Getting 2 or 4 more guys together
    To join us in our return trip back to Colombo.
    On Friday or so.
    Call 0777 21 26 30
    or drop into the old Siam View Sports Bar and ask for Nige.

  • Thank you very much, on my way to Arugam it helped me a lot,
    I hope I will be lucky again 😉
    sent by Liza N.

  • Higuys,

    Anyone willing to share a cab from CMB airport to Galle/Unawatuna on 25th June early morning at 0100 AM . Will be landing at 1130 PM on 24th June….Any one willing to share a cab, pls let know…

  • Hey who want share taxi the 20 or 21 from colombo ( city or airport) to arugam bay? I’m with mi surfboard. Cheers matthis.balcon@free.fr

  • Tomorrow, Sunday 19th June just after lunchtime:
    Our contract driver returns to Colombo, empty.
    Jump in – and pay petrol money or so.
    Meet at the Siam View Hotel at 13:30.
    taxisurfr.com

  • Fully air-conditioned Taxi going to ELLA
    Picking up passengers at the Old Siam View Hotel at
    14:00 pm sharp.
    Tomorrow, Saturday 18th June.

    Join us and we share the trip and some of the costs!
    Rs./ 2,000 pp or even less!

  • Tomorrow
    Saturday, 18th June, at 14:00 sharp:
    Fully air-conditioned Taxi leaving at the old Siam View
    for ELLA
    Join us – Jump in.

    Pay about Rs./ 2,000 or even less !

    rgds
    arugam.info
    Taxisurfr.com

  • Hi,
    I am looking for a taxi-share ABay to CMB on either 23rd anytime morning or 24th around 6pm in the evening.
    Liza
    My email is libella@gmx.de

    WhatsApp to +94 767 037 276

  • Hi!

    Anyone willing to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay June 23?

    I already found a driver but would be very happy to share the taxi!! Willing to leave in the morning or early afternoon, myself bringing a backpack and surfboard. Contact me at my e-mail: marijevanalphen@gmail.com

    Cheers!

  • Hey everyone I’m in colombo I want go to arugam bay 16june nigth or 17june or later. I’m with mi surfboard. Send mi a email matthis.balcon@free.fr

  • Hi!

    We (two people) are planning to go from arugam bay to ella on 19th of june. Anyone wants to join and share a taxi? Send me an Email: Philine.fabel@yahoo.de
    Cheers, Philine

  • Fully air-conditioned Taxi going down south.
    Picking up passengers at the Old Siam View Hotel at
    14:30 pm sharp.
    Tomorrow, Wednesday 15th June.
    Join us and we’ll share the trip and some of the costs!

  • Hi me and my girlfriend are heading south (Tangalle) tomorrow 15/06/2016 morning early and was wondering if anyone else is heading south tomorrow too and wants to share a taxi (best price we’ve found is 13,000r)

    Email me

  • Anouk Vandewall

    Hello! I’m looking for people to share a ride with on July 5 from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay. My flight gets in at 7.20 AM, so best would be to leave in the morning/afternoon. Contact me at my e-mail: an.ouk@hotmail.com

    Cheers!

  • The message was ‘anyone interested in sharing a van with me on

    Tuesday 14th June, from Arugam Bay to hikkaduwa?

    If so, please let me know clareisaac@yahoo.co.uk,

    cheers!’

  • We’re arriving at the airport in Colombo on July 8th at 0335 in the morning and we would like to take a taxi directly to Arugam Bay as early as possible this
    morning. If anyone would like to share a taxi around this time email us at erik.vaughan@gsrenewable.com

  • Hey guys!
    We are two people leaving a-bay on the 14th of july at 6pm. We have one surfboard and searching for more people to share the Taxi. Just drop me a message: Milena_Wilkat@gmx.de

    Cheers

  • Hi

    We are going from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on the 16th of June. Our flight arrives at 3.10pm and we will take off straight after that. We would love to share a taxi with you.

    Thomppejome_at_gmail.com

    Tuomas

  • Hi Ghadi.,
    We tried to go with you – but decided otherwise.
    The rate quoted to us by a trusted taxi – owner driver is only Rs./ 14,900.
    This is for a fully insured, double air-conditioned vehicle I am told. Friends just arrive in that one.
    So we ordered that one.
    Thanks.,
    Niomi & Betty

  • Anyone who wants to share a taxi on June 23 evening from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay? We are 2 people. Hit me up: matthias@freestyleassociation.com thanks

  • Hi anyone wants to share van with me ? on 31/7 from colombo airport to arugam bay ? +393388515424 whatsup

  • Hello
    We are 3 people going from arugam on June 11 at 3 pm to negombo airport. Anyone would like to share the van with us
    Total price is 17000 per mini van
    Aboudaherghady@Gmail.com

    767296952

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  • Hi
    I arrive on 27 OF JUNE at 9 in Colombo Airport and would like to share a taxi to Arugam Bay 🙂
    Any fellow travelers on that day preferably in the morning please write me: marcokrause2007@web.de

    Cheers,
    Marco

  • Sorry! Heading to Abay!
    Cheers

  • Hello,
    Looking for people to share a taxi with my husband and I on the 2 July. Our flight lands in Colombo at 22:55hrs. Please email me at michellewoods27@yahoo.com if interested.

  • Hi, i am clare on 0766869864, looking for a shared taxi from colombo to arugam bay on the 10 th or 11th june.
    Best wishes,
    clear

  • Hi,
    I’m looking for a taxi to share from Colombo to Arugam bay 24th June afternoon. I will arrive to airport around 3 pm. Or 25th June in the morning.

    Cheers!
    Anna

    anskuinen@gmail.com

  • Hello, Me and my girlfriend are looking for people to share taxi van from Arugam Bay to Ella day 10 of June. Would be nice in the morning.
    Our mail: hugofsoares@hotmail.com

    Best regards.
    Hugo and Ana

  • Hi,

    My girlfriend and I coming to Colombo 16 June (16/06/2016) in the morning 9:35 and going to Arugam Bay.
    Does anybody want to share taxi?

    Please, e-mail me: artem.drofa@gmail.com

  • Hey all, my boyfriend and I are looking to get to Ella leaving this monday or tuesday from Arugam bay. If you’re headig that way/would like a share taxi email joanna.turek@live.com

    THanks!

  • Hi there,
    We would like a taxi from Arugam Bay to Negumbo on 4/5th our flight is on the 6th. Do you have a taxi that will be going back to Colombo around that date that could do us a deal? We are 2 with 2 surfboards.
    Thanks, Ceri

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hello ,

    I am going from Ella to Arugam Bay by taxi on June 8 4500 Rupees
    I am going on June 11 with my GF ( 2 backpacks) from Arugam Bay to Negombo airport . 8000 Rupees

    Anyone interested in sharing these 2 ?
    Send an email please to aboudaherghady@gmail.com

  • Hi, we are 2 people in Arugam bay and looking to head to Colombo/negombo on the 6th or 7th. Anyone interested in sharing the ride get in touch with me Kane.granger@live.com

  • Marije van Alphen

    Hi!

    I’m looking for people to share a ride with leaving early morning (my flight gets in at 5:15) on June 23 from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay. Bringing my surfboard and a backpack. Leaving a bit later that day would also be fine! Contact me at my e-mail: marijevanalphen@gmail.com

    Cheers!

  • Hello, me and my friend Gemma are looking to share a ride from Colombo to Arugam on the morning of the 2nd June, preferably as early as possible. We are carrying light back packs so will not take up much space.
    If anyone is interested in sharing let me know my email is alicemdonne@gmail.com – thanks!

  • Hi guys,

    I’m looking for people to share a ride to Arugam saturday 28th of May. I’ll be landing at 3:15pm, and want to leave in the afternoon, I’ll be travelling alone with a light bag.

    Cheers,

  • Casper Harris

    Hi! Im looking for someone to split a cab to Arugam bay on the 29/5 around 10 in the morning pleas contact me on casp.harris@hotmail.com if you are arriving that day. Cheers Casper

  • Hi everyone,

    A friend and I will arrive in Colombo on June 14th, at 9:35 am, with our 2 surfboards. If anyone would like to share a ride directly to Arugam Bay with us, feel free to contact me freddy2999@hotmail.com.

    Cheers!
    Fred

  • Hi everyone,
    We(two people plus a surfboard)are arriving in Colombo on the 9th of June at 2pm. We would like to leave for Arugam Bay on the same day or on the 10th of June at the latest. Anyone keen to share a ride? please contact us at: hugh.riddell01@gmail.com
    Cheers, Hugh and Mel

  • Here is my email if someone wants to contact to sahre a taxi 🙂

    mannoneniida@gmail.com

  • Hello!

    This is a bit short notice but is there anyone who could share a taxi with me tomorrow (24th May) from Colombo to Arugam Bay?

  • Hallo
    we reserved (we are 2) a taxi from Colmbo Airport to Arugam Bay on 18 june 2016 at 14,25 (landing time).
    If you want to share, write me on stefanochitarra@gmail.com.

    RETURN: 25 june in the evening, arrive in the first morning of 26 june

    Ciao!!!

  • May 23, 2016, 1:21 AM
    Hello,

    Anybody up for sharing a ride to Arugam Bay either today (23) or tomorrow? The alternative is several bus connections starting from Galle tomorrow morning 0530. Let us know!

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g304134-i9516-k9544312-Share_a_ride_to_Arugam_Bay_Tue_24_05_16-Hikkaduwa_Southern_Province.html

  • Matthieu there

    just talked to you on the phone

    As i said to you, we are 2 people wanted to go Abay 28/29 may

    traveling light with no luggage just a small back pack

    Tell me what you think

    Regards

    Matthieu

  • Hi there
    Tim and I need to get from Matara to Arugam Bay on the 31st May – is anyone going in the same direction? We can leave any time that day.. We have seen the taxi offer but it would be great if we could share the cost.
    Many thanks
    Lu

  • Taxi Share Arugam to Trincomalee on Wednesday 25th May

    Hi,
    We’re a couple travelling from Arugam to Trincomalee on 25th May. Let us know if you want to share a taxi.
    Just email us: christoph.ebert@me.com

    thanks

  • Hi there I am looking to share a taxi on the morning of Monday 13th June from flip flop hostel (near Colombo airport) to Aragum bay! What is the cost and does anyone want to share a ride? My email is clb.evans@gmail.com

  • Anyone going to Colombo sunday Day 22? Please let me know.
    Charlottejorstad@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    Im Viktor currently staying in ABay. Im going to Colombo Airport on the 21st 4.30 pm, so I’ll arrive around midnight at near the airport and spend one night in a homestay to catch my flight around 9 am.
    Do you already some other customers so I can share the transport and costs with them? Do you have a quote for your transport?

    Best regards,

    Viktor

  • Hello,

    I am looking for a taxi from Negombo to Arugam Bay on May 21… we are 3 people, located in 2 different places in Negombo.

    Please let me know if that can be arranged! Also, in case there is already another taxi planned, maybe there’s still space for the 3 of us?

    Thanks & best regards,

  • Hey guys, looking to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo 4th/5th June.
    We are two with 2 surfboards.
    Get in touch ceznshez@hotmail.co.uk

    Cheers Ceri + George

  • Taxi Share Arugam to Trincomalee on 22th May

    Hi,
    We’re a couple travelling from Arugam to Trincomalee on 22th May. Let us know if you want to share a taxi.
    Just email us: christoph.ebert@me.com

    Greetz

  • Hey.

    Anyone looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Ella and then on to Colombo either today (20.05.16) or tomorrow (21.05.16) please e-mail me at amy_boaden@hotmail.com

    Thanks

  • My sister and I are taking a private car from
    Hatton to arugam bay today
    to find the sunshine and looking for people to share it with us so it costs less.

  • Hey,

    Arriving in colombo on 20th Evening.
    Looking for a Place to Arugam on 22 or 21 Late, staying in negombo.
    Travelling Alone with my boardbag

    Pls Contact me Office @ outventures.at

    Cheers

  • Hi!
    Looking to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam on Thursday 19th May or Friday 20th.
    We are 2 Aussies with 2 boards!
    Email if you’re keen
    kane.granger@live.com
    Cheers

  • Hello everybody,

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi from A-Bay to Colombo Airport on this Saturday 21st of May. I’ll have to leave around 6 PM from A-Bay.

    If interested contact me! viktorkilinski[at]gmx.de

    Cheers,
    Viktor

  • Tricomalee to Arugam bay to Ella/ share taxi
    today, 8:04
    I will be off to Arugam bay from Trico tomorrow, then from there to Ella on 19 or 20 May. If anyone know a better way than taking 7hours bus or would like to share a car, let me know.

    Cheers,
    Emmanch

  • Hey there,
    We (my boyfriend and I) are looking for people to share a ride this Friday (21.5.) from Arugam Bay to Colombo (Airport) or Negombo since our flight is on Saturday at 10am.
    If anyone is interested please write to naschroe@yahoo.de
    Cheers,
    Nadine and Jan

  • Hi,
    I am arriving at the airport on 27th May at 0.01 am :). Anyone got space for me and my big bag?
    I could also go a day or two later…
    Liza
    My email is libella@gmx.de

  • Erika & Casper

    Ohh yeah my email adress 😉 grodanhautta@gmail.com

  • Erika & Casper

    Hi!

    Me and my boyfriend will be arriving at 11 in the morning on the 29 of may. Looking for anyone to share a taxi to Abay? Pls email me in case you are arriving at the same time or day and want to share a taxi 🙂

    We are bringing two surfboards with us.

    Cheers!

    Erika and Casper

  • Anyone going from hikkaduwa do arugam bay 18th of May? We are two persons looking for someone to share the taxi fare with.

    Charlottejorstad@gmail.com

  • Hi!
    Anyone going from arugambay to Colombo sunday 22.of May? We are two people who want to share the taxi fare with someone 🙂

    Charlottejorstad@gmail.com

  • Hi Libiana
    There are two off us arriving June 24 At 9 am and would share a mini bus to Arugam any time after that in the morning.thanks

  • Hi there,

    We are keen to share a taxi with you. We are flying in from South Africa, will be arriving on the 20th of May, 19:55pm on the 20th. We are keen to get on route to Arugam immediately.

    We are two and have two surfboards.

    Hope to hear from you soon!!

    Regards from Cape Town, South Africa

  • Leaving arugam bay to Colombo 16th June could do 15th.
    Any time I can do as flight is not till 17th
    Msg me mkgardensvarkala@gmail

  • Hello,

    Traveling from Arugam Bay to Columbo (airport) Sunday May 22 for an 11pm flight. Will need to leave by 12pm.

    Hoping to share a ride, or find someone who would want an airport pickup on the same day.

    email: Laura.Gilbert@gmail.com

    Cheers,

    Laura

  • Hi,

    Offering 2 seats Abay to Colombo Sunday 15th 17:00 (5pm). Arriving around midnight.
    maircg@michawagner.de
    Michael

  • Hey guys I will be leaving A-bay back to Colombo on Sunday night 15th May at 10pm, go get into Colombo around 6am Monday 16th May. The van is big and can
    take surfboards and is easy to sleep in over night. Please contact me on joel.gibson@hotmail.com

  • Hi,

    I would move from Mirissa to Arugam Bay at 14th May. Around about 2 am.
    Sombody interested to share a taxi?

    Jessica_slama@gmx.de

    Jessi

  • Camilla Cazelais

    Hello !

    We are 2 persons going from Arugam Bay to Hikkaduwa on May 18th. We are looking for 2 other persons to join us and split the cost. We can drop you off on our way to Hikkaduwa, or you can continue to Colombo (1h30 more). It would cost around 30$ US each. We have no luggages, just a bag and a surfboard. Feel free to email me at camilla.cazelais@gmail.com

  • Hi guys,
    Looking to share a taxi on 18th/19th/20th of May from Colombo to A-bay. There is 2 of us + 2 surf boards. Get in touch ceznshez@hotmail.co.uk
    Cheers, Ceri + George

    ceznshez@hotmail.co.uk

  • colombo to a-bay 23rd june transport sharing
    May 11, 2016, 9:52 AM
    We’re a couple traveling from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 23rd June evening. Is anyone there up to share a taxi?

    Also, would anyone recommend any nice overnight stop on the way? or would you recommend to go straight to A-bay?

    Thank yoou!

    One response:
    If you are arriving in the morning might as well do the full stretch. If you arrive in the evening might as well stay near Airport/Negombo and do the stretch following morning. OR say if you arrive in the afternoon nice stop would be Kandy. Cheers..!

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k9511191-Colombo_to_a_bay_23rd_june_transport_sharing-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • Hi, we are 2 people going from ABay to Colombo (airport) this Sunday May 15th ca. 5pm. Is anyone willing to share a ride or to offer two seats in an existing ride? We don’t have surfboards. Thanks, Michael maircg@michawagner.de

  • Hi guys,
    We are looking for someone to share a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay (or Pottuvil).
    The two of us would leave Ella on May 12th.
    If interested please contact us via email: bene_steger@hotmail.com
    Cheers

  • Hello,

    Traveling from Mirissa to Arugam Bay May 12 – looking for someone to share a taxi.

    email: Laura.Gilbert@gmail.com

    Cheers,

    Laura

  • Hey,

    is anyone going from Abay to Colombo on the 17th or 18th of May, and up to share a taxi? Let me know: michael.dziewior@gmail.com

    Best,

    Michael

  • Hi, we are a couple going from arugam bay to mirissa 12. Of May. Looking for someone to share the taxi fare with.

  • Hey,
    We(two people plus a surfboard)are arriving in Colombo on the 9th of June at 2pm. We would like to leave for Arugam Bay on the same day or on the 10th of June at the latest. Anyone keen to share a ride? please contact us at: hugh.riddell01@gmail.com
    Cheers, Hugh and Mel

  • Hi

    We are going from Colombo to Arugam Bay with my girlfriend on the 16th of July. We would love to share a ride with you. Our flight is arriving 15.00 and we will leave immediately after that.

    Cheers

  • Hi.
    Two of us are going from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 11th May.
    If anyone would like to share a taxi please contact me on my email.
    Steady_steve@hotmail.com

  • Hi everyone!

    I will arrive in Colombo May 31st early in the morning (around 4). I would like to get to Arugam Bay on the same day. Anyone up for sharing a taxi?
    Contact me: anne_esche@web.de

    cheers
    anne

  • Hola,

    I am in colombo on 21st / 22nd of may
    Anybody join me to Arugam? Or is there some Seat ?
    Travelling alone with my Board

    Just Contact me office@outventures.at

    Thanks and all the best

  • Hi guys,

    I am arriving on 24th of May in the morning around 4am in Colombo and would like to share a Taxi to Abay.
    Anybody who would like to share it? contact me if you like: info@chipsnchampagne.com

    cheers,
    christoph

  • So leave Colombo on the 8th to go to arugam bay

  • Hey everyone, my girlfriend and I will be arriving into Colombo on the 7th of June and are looking for someone to share a taxi with on the 8th to arugam bay. There’s just the two of us and my surfboard thanks heaps 🙂
    If interested contact me on my email jacksonlevicurtis@gmail.com

  • Hey im looking to share taxi tmw from colombo/or airport to kandy. Adventurefun@live.de

    Or even from unawatuna/Galle to Kandy

  • Hi guys,

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Abay on Saturday 28th of May (and not 27th as I wrote further down).

    if interested contact me! art.reb@outlook.com

    Cheers,
    Arthur

  • Hey everyone! My Boyfriend and i are heading from Galle to Arugam Bay tomorrow or the next day (3rd or 4th) and we wanted to share a taxi if anyone is in this area!

    Let Me know – tristinrogerson@gmail.com

  • Hi guys,

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Abay on Tuesday 3rd of May

    and return form A-Bay to Colombo Airport at Saturday 21st of May.

    If interested contact me! viktorkilinski[at]gmx.de

    Cheers,
    Viktor

  • Share a Taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay 31.08.2016
    today, 14:12
    would be awesome if someone wants to share a taxi with me and my surfboards =) greetz from austria

  • Hi guys,

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Abay on Saturday 27th of May.

    if interested contact me! art.reb@outlook.com

    Cheers,
    Arthur

  • Hi, I’m heading to Colombo next Tuesday April 26th. Im alone with no surfboard. If any one want to share, please contact me at luzadoff@yahoo.com.

    Regards

    Ulises

  • Hey guys,

    My boyfriend and I fly into Colombo late on 20 April. We’re planning on spending that night in a hotel and getting a taxi to Arugam Bay early on 21 April. We just have two backpacks (no surfboards). If you’re keen to share, send me a message on rachel.carter@students.mq.edu.au.

    Cheers

  • Hi everyone,

    A friend and I will arrive in Colombo on June 14th, at 9:35, with our 2 surfboards. If anyone would like to share a ride directly to Abay with us, feel free to contact me freddy2999@hotmail.com.

    Cheers!
    Fred

  • I am arriving in Colombo April 27 at about 11 pm, does anyone want to share car to Arugam bay.
    My email, dsiallaganbatak808@gmail.com

  • Giovanni Bigi

    Hi guys!!!!!
    I m going to ABay the 21st of July,directly from Colombo.. Someone would like to share a taxi with me and a friend to get there?? If yes please text me!! 😉

    Cheers!!!!

  • Hello,

    Arriving in Colombo on June 21st in early morning, will be looking to head straight out to AbaY if anyone would like to share taxi let me know thanks!

  • hey guys!

    I arrive on the 30th of April at 15:20 in Colombo. Anyone to share a taxi with to Arugam Bay?
    Just send me a message: Milena_Wilkat@gmx.de

    cheers

  • I am also arriving at 11:00 o’clock on Wednesday, 20th.
    I already arranged an a/c transfer straight across to Arugam Bay.
    Write, if this is of interest to you and you wish to wait & join me.

    arugamleila@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    I’m looking to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay airport next wednesday 20th April. I’m getting there early in the morning. Please contact me at luzadoff@yahoo.com.

    Also I would like to share a taxi from Arugam to Colombo on Tuesday 26th April.

    Regards.
    Ulises

  • Hi ,my name is shuhei(Japanese)

    I will be Colombo airport on 20:50 28th Apr, and looking for someone to share a taxi over to A bay.
    Pls contact me shuhei0329@gmail.com

    cheers

  • Hey guys!

    we’re two people looking to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 7th of May. We will arrive at around 14:30 and have no Problem waiting should you arrive a little later.
    If you’re interested just send me a mail: jelenas_laube@gmx.de

    cheers
    Jelena

  • looking to share taxi from ELLA to A-bay on April 15th? Contact me at danadar001@gmail.com
    Dana

  • Hi,

    I am looking to share a taxi with someone going from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 14th or 15th of april. Contact me please if you are interested: astrid.heath@gmail.com.

    Best regards,
    Astrid

  • Hi,

    we are travelling from Colombo to A-bay on April 22, eraly in the morning and are looking for someone to share a taxi.

    Please contact us at a.mlinaric@gmail.com

    Cheers,

    Andrej & Darja

  • Apr 08, 2016, 6:33 AM

    Hey guys, I’ll be getting into Colombo on the 10th of May and looking for someone to share a taxi over to A bay!

    hit me up on joel.gibson@hotmail.com if someone is around!

    Cheers

    Joel

    seen on Tripping Advise

  • Hey guys, I’ll be getting into Colombo on 10.05.16 at 2am and keen to get over to Arugam Bay that day. Happy to chill around until someone is ready. If anyone would like to share a taxi hit me up on joel.gibson@hotmail.com

    Cheers

    Joel

  • Arugam Bay – Airport – Arugam Bay
    Shuttle Mini Bus (A/c, WiFi, Sleeper seats, etc.)
    Approx. Rs./ 2,500 per passenger (min. 3)

    next trips:
    9th Saturday 12:00 from Arugam Bay to Airport
    9th Saturday 21:00 from Airport to AbaY

    10th Sunday 12:00 from Arugam Bay to Airport or City
    19th Sunday 21:00 from Airport to AbaY

    Call Fred on 0773 200 201
    or
    ask at the Siam View Hotel, AbaY Centre

  • Hi
    I’m looking for someone to Share a Taxi from the Airport to a-bay On the 15th of April.
    Please contact me Benjamin.koenigbauer@gmail.com
    I’m coming from negombo but we can meet at the Airport.
    Greets
    Ben

  • Hi from a Swedish girl..

    I am coming alone to Colombo on 5th of May 2016.
    Looking for someone to share a taxi or van.

    If anyone interests to share drop me a mail please : anni85sams@gmail.com

    – Anni

  • Hello,

    I am leaving from Arugam bay to Colombo on 4th of May 2016.
    Anyone interested to share drop me a mail : elli86april@gmail.com

  • Hi guys,

    I am leaving from Arugam bay to Colombo on 1st of June 2016 in a van.
    Anyone interested to share drop me a mail : rober.redman85@gmail.com

  • Hi guys,

    I am leaving from Arugam bay to Colombo on 1st of June 2016 in a van.
    Anyone inteested to share drop me a mail : rober.redman85@gmail.com

  • The South season seems to close down and more surfers & travelers and vehicles come from there to Arugam Bay now. Today 3 mini buses arrived. Gone back to Hiklka empty.
    Therefore you can get a half price return taxi with little problems.
    Try to call 0777212630.
    Maybe he has a return run or good deal for you.

  • Arugam Bay to Mirissa
    Apr 04, 2016, 8:05 AM

    Hi all

    I’m currently in Aragum Bay with two friends. We will be heading to Mirissa in a couple of days. Just wondering what the best way to get there would be, and average price? Happy to spend a bit extra for comfort and ease if needed..although if the price difference is large, also willing to attempt PT.

    Thanks!

    Steph

  • Hello, we arrive in Colombo the 10th of April this Sunday, in the early morning. Anybody willing to share a taxi from Colombo airport to arugam bay? Please contact me at desprairies.loic@laposte.net
    Best regards,

    Loic

  • Hello!

    I would like to enquire if there’s a possibility to share a taxi tomorrow 1st April from Colombo airport to Arugam bay? I’m traveling alone and arriving at 3.30 pm (15.30).

    Best regards,

    Pilvi Huhtamo

    pilvi.huhtamo@windowslive.com

  • Dear Pilvi,
    Please advise your e-mail address

    Thnx

  • Anybody looking to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on 1st April (I’m arriving at 15.30)? Very last minute call, but worth a try 🙂

  • Hello once again

    please send me an email: benjamin.koenigbauer@gmail.com

    Cheers Ben

  • Hello Roger and everybody else!

    I wamt to go to A-Bay on the 15th of april. I stay in Negombo untill th 15th.
    We can share a taxi if you want.

    Cheers
    Ben

  • Ella to Arugam Bay driver hire share
    yesterday, 12:19

    Does anyone want to share hiring a private car/van from Ella to Arugam Bay on the morning of Thursday 31st March? There are two of us, and we’re on a relatively short trip and so don’t want to spend a day on the bus.
    Jack R
    London

    source:
    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k9389301-Ella_to_Arugam_Bay_driver_hire_share-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi Am looking for a taxi to Arugam on the 13-15th April. Willing to share, I have 2 shortboards.

    Roger

  • Colombo to Arugam Bay transport share
    Mar 27, 2016, 10:38 AM

    Hi All,

    I’m looking to share transport costs (taxi) from Colombo to ABay on 4/5 April 2016 (next week). I am one person with a backpack and 2 boards. Also does anyone know if the Blue aircon buses still run from Fort and what times they leave unless there is a bus from the airport which I doubt.

    Please email me at grha62@gmail.com

    Thanks in advance

    Source:

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k9383848-Colombo_to_Arugam_Bay_transport_share-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • HI WHO IS WANNA GOING TO COLOMBO ,SOUTH,OR AIRPORT ,
    from Arugambay
    WE HAVE BIG VAN FOR 31ST MARCH ANY TIME .PRICE IS VERY LOW .NEED TO CONTACT US.
    SANJU +94777212630
    THANKS
    http://www.arugam.info
    http://www.taxisurfr.com

  • Eoin Mc Cormack

    annapinchuk3- I have a taxi booked for 10am on the 8th if you want to share it no problem… Drop me a mail.. eoinmc10@hotmail.com

  • Hello,
    Anyone keep to catch a taxi July 2? Our flight lands 10:55pm. (2 people/1 short board.
    Many thanks,
    Michelle

  • gbs2016
    Sydney, Australia
    1 post
    1. Re: Colombo-Arugam bay car sharing May, 8th 2016?
    Mar 15, 2016, 2:04 AM

    Hi, what time do u anticipate leaving, as our flight arrives at 2255 on 8May. Small luggage maybe 1 or 2 persons??. Garry

  • annapinchuk3
    Moscow, Russia
    1 post
    Colombo-Arugam bay car sharing May, 8th 2016?
    Mar 14, 2016, 7:09 AM

    Hey everyone!

    Who’s up for sharing a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on the 8th of May, 2016? We are arriving at 3.35 am, no surf boards or large luggage, 2 people.

    Ideal to share with other 2/3 people.

    Thanks!

  • share taxi/van Ella to Arugam Bay March 13th or 14th, 2016
    Mar 12, 2016, 3:00 AM
    Hi! Anyone else interested in taking a taxi/van from Ella to Arugam Bay tomorrow or the day after?

    Heidi

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g616035-i14270-k9340497-Share_taxi_van_Ella_to_Arugam_Bay_March_13th_or_14th_2016-Ella_Uva_Province.html

  • Elisa Luotonen

    Hi all!

    I’m looking to share a taxi:
    – from Colombo airport to Arugambay 5 May evening or 6 May morning
    – from Abay to Colombo airport on 17 May

    Please let me know if you would like to share: elisa.luotonen(at)gmail.com.

    -Elisa

  • Cecily walker

    My sister and I are looking for people to share a taxi from aragum bay back to Colombo city on 26th March in the afternoon.please email cecilywalker9@gmail.com if anyone would like to share

  • Hey Guys,
    we like to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on 14th of march 2016 around 3pm.
    looking forward to hear from you 😉
    mail: freeka.schmidt@web.de

  • Hi I am arriving in Colombo on June 24 2016 looking for share ride to arugam bay leaving around 10 am cheers there ar two of us

  • Me and my girlfriend want to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on the 13th of March-2016 around 16pm…

    marko.butalic@gmail.com

  • Eoin Mc Cormack

    If anyone want to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on the 8th of April-2016 in the morning from around 10am let me know.. It will make it a little cheaper..

    Drop me a line if you would like to.. eoinmc10@hotmail.com

  • Hello,

    my name is Thomas L. and I have a request for a possible Taxi transport. I´m arriving in Sri Lanka on tuesday 16th february and I plan to go to Arugam Bay, where I have booked Accomodation from 17th to 20th february.
    My request: My girlfriend is already staying in Nuwara Eliya, where I want to go on tuesday 16th february. Is there a possibility to get a sharing transportation with other people from the Bandanaraike Airport to Nuwara Eliya in the afternoon of the 16th. My plane is arriving at half past one in the afternoon (13.30)!
    ( I cannot afford to travel alone in a taxi).
    My second request: Please, a transport from nuwara eliya on wednesday 17th to Arugam Bay for me and my girlfriend. If possible, also sharing with other people to save money!!

    Please send me your offer and the costs for transportation

    Thanks a lot, kindly regards, Thomas

  • Hello, anyone want to share a ride to Colombo Airport from Arugam Bay (Stay Golden Hotel) the 5th february?

  • Hey anyone want to share a ride from airport to weligama or around on NYE at 4pm? email me on aninaqvi@gmail.com

  • Sorry forgot to add my email! Sarapilarbutcher@yahoo.co.uk

  • Hi, I’m looking for an overnight shared taxi for Friday 9th October, my flight is at midday on the 10th, contact me if you have a space to offer!
    Thanks, Sara

  • Hi I’m looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Thursday 8th Oct. my flight is the morning of the 9th so I can leave any time. Mid afternoon maybe?

    Email me on jemma.f.harrison@gmail.com

  • hi im manoj who works for tasxisurfr.and i have a nice hybrid car . im planing to go colombo today at anytime to colombo. is there anyone heading to colombo just let know. my number is +94787160077
    can arrange for the best price

  • I would like to find a transport from Colombo airport to Mirissa, in worse case the Mirissa surroundings for 2 persons at about 16:30 17:00 the 10th January 2016. mail: alsonn@volny.cz

  • ********** Looking for people to share a taxi from arugambay to down south (to or around mirissa preferred) ***************

    I prefer before Oct 13th, but flexible.

    local number : 77 431 9334
    email : soulboutiquee@gmail.com

    thx.

  • Arugam Bay to Colombo

    Hey guys i’m leaving ABay to Colombo with my GF the 5th at 7:30pm.
    If anyone is interested please mail me y.n.dorny@gmail.com

    Cheers

  • Hello,
    Looking to share a van, Colombo to A bay on Thursday 8th october, or at worth the next day early 9th morning
    My plane landed at Colombo at 13h35 afternoon.
    sevenbab@gmail.com
    Cheers

  • Hey we (2 people) are looking for someone to share a taxi with on the 6th October. We have to be at the airport at 6pm.
    Please drop a line rzellmarc@gmail.com

  • Hi, we are a couple travelling from A bay to Weligama on 5th October. We plan to leave early morning, is anyone interested in sharing a taxi? Oruairco@tcd.ie
    Jamie

  • I’m Looking for people to share a taxi with me and my girlfrend.
    From arugambay to Colombo on October 16 at early morning.
    Nicola nico1111@libero.it

  • Hey

    Looking for someone to share a taxi with me.
    I am leaving Arugam bay to colombo air port and Negombo on 3th of October at 4PM (flexible).

    Anyone who can join me send me a mail~

    Talzemour@gmail.com
    Or w.app +972 545462859

    We have 3 places left.
    Thanks!

  • I’m Looking for people to share a taxi with
    From arugambay to Colombo on October 7 at ~ 10am
    Anat
    Mail- natoosh@gmail.com
    Srilanka # 07710340709

  • I’m Looking for people to share a taxi with
    1 arugambay to Colombo airport on October 4 at 6:00 a.m
    2 Colombo airport to arugambay on October 4 at 15:00 p.m
    Flexible times
    Dotan
    Mail- dotanshefa@gmail.com

  • Hello,
    Looking to share a van, Colombo to A bay on Thursday 8th october, or at worth the next day early morning
    My plane landed at Colombo at 13h35 afternoon.
    Cheers

  • Hi!
    I’m looking to fill a share taxi for a trip from Kandy to Arugam bay.
    I will be leaving on Thursday October 1st, approx 1pm.
    Please call me on +94768773758 or email me at kateemilyoneill@gmail.com if you are interested in sharing a taxi on that day. I can be flexible with time if need be!
    Cheers,
    Kate

  • Taxi share from A-bay to Colombo

    Looking for partnera to share a taxi on 1.10 early morning (6Am)
    Or
    On the 30.9 evening/afternoon.

    Contact:
    Guy.hod@gmail.com

    (Almost always available)

  • Hi looking for people to share taxi with from Abay to Colombo airport on the 4th October. My flight is late on the 4th so I’m pretty flexible about what time to leave! If you wanna share get in contact 2stevemunro@gmail.com thanks!!!!!

  • Travel share Colombo – Arugam Bay/Pottuvil 05/10/15
    Sep 27, 2015, 7:20 AM

    Hi. I need to get from Colombo Airport to just north of Arugam Bay (Lighthouse Point) on Monday 5th October. I land mid-afternoon.

    Anybody want to look into sharing a taxi, or getting the no. 98 bus together overnight? Apparently the book-able AC buses from Colombo have been stopped.

    Thanks

    A

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k8892345-Travel_share_Colombo_Arugam_Bay_Pottuvil_05_10_15-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi,
    anyone up to share a taxi to Sigiriya?
    I’m travelling on my own and it’s really expensive renting a taxi alone.
    Will be in Arugam until 29th of September.
    Just give me a call: +94 711 498067
    Looking forward hearing you.
    Ella

  • Hi. I’m landing in Colombo mid-afternoon on Monday 5th October 2015. Have been looking at the bus options to travel overnight straight from Colombo to just north of Arugam Bay (Lighthouse Point). I’ve been told not to travel alone by train at night as a solo female traveller. Anybody interested in sharing a taxi that afternoon/evening? (Or joining me on the no. 98 bus, since I see here that the A/C buses have been stopped??)

    l1la_8@hotmail.com

    Thanks
    A

  • Share taxi from arugam bay to colombo
    Sep 22, 2015, 12:46 PM

    Hello,

    We.are 2 and we would.like to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo

    1.10.2015 in the morning or eventually 30.9.2015 in the evening

    If you are interested, please contact me at:

    j.dx@seznam.cz

  • Hi,

    Looking to share a taxi to Colombo tomorrow Thursday 24th, September afternoon or evening.

    Thanks,
    Dave

    +61412756711
    colonialpaving@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    Looking to share a taxi from abay to Colombo on Friday 25th, September, ideally departing before 9:30 am.

    Thanks,
    Benjamin

    benjaminhhv@hotmail.com

  • Hello,
    We.are 2 and we would.like to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo
    1.10.2015 in the morning or eventually 30.9.2015 in the evening
    If you are interested, please contact me at:
    j.dx@seznam.cz

  • Hi there,

    Looking to share a taxi from abay to Colombo on Friday 25th, September, ideally departing before 9:30 am.

    Thanks,
    Benjamin

    benjaminhhv@hotmail.com

  • Hello,

    I’m landing in Colombo on 25/9/15 (Flight QR0668, landing on 03:05) and looking for air conditioned taxi to Arugam bay.
    I would like to check the option of sharing a taxi with other people.
    I would be thankful to get the taxi price

    Thanks in advanced,
    Nir

    nir_fux@yahoo.com

  • Hi, I’m currently in Kalpitya doing some kite lessons.
    Looking for someone who wants to share a taxi from Puttalam or Colombo (I could come there by train) to Aguram.
    I’m flexible with the dates.
    Just mail daniella.riedl@gmail.com or call 0711498067
    One Person, one backpack
    Looking forward hearing you
    Dani

  • Hi there, had good drive with taxisurfr.com from kalpitiya to abay,

    looking now to share taxi from abay to colombo airport on 27th noon, my flight is on 28th @ 4:30 am.

    Regards,
    Gil

  • Hi,
    We are 2 people looking for partners to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo airport, on Sept. 24 .
    Call us locally at 077 2825914.

  • Hi,
    I am looking for people to share a taxi with from Arugam bay to Negombo or Colombo airport on morning or afternoon of Tuesday 22nd. Can potentially travel Monday pm if other taxis leaving with space. Please mail becky.konewko@googlemail.com if you can help.
    Thanks

  • Hi,

    We look for someone who will share a Taxi from Arugam Bay to Tangalle on 22.09. please email me sandy.foerster@gmx.de

  • Hi,

    We are looking for people, who want drive to Colombo airport on 21st september.
    Mail to me:
    mariusbartkevicius@gmail.com.

  • Hi, we are leaving Arugam to Negombo airport on Sunday 20.9. 13:00 if you want to join mail me at petr.profous@gmail.com

  • Hello, looking to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on Sunday morning (20th September). One person + surfboard. Thanks!

  • Sharing a taxi from Arugam Bay to Galle 22 sept – Sri Lanka Forum
    TripAdvisor
    Hi everyone. Is anyone interested to share a taxi to go from Arugam Bay to Galle on the 22nd September? Thanks.

  • Travel from Colombo – Arugam Bay (21-Sept)
    Sep 17, 2015, 10:43 AM

    Hello. I’m landing at Colombo airport at 8 am on Monday, 21-Sept. What’s the best way to get to Arugam Bay ? Also anyone willing to share a taxi ?

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k8868236-Travel_from_Colombo_Arugam_Bay_21_Sept-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • Hi, anyone willing to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam on the 17th (afternoon)
    ?
    Let me know !
    Jules (jules.coeur@gmail.com)

  • Going by taxi from kandy to arugam bay tomorrow morning, 17th September if anyone would like to share email me on ailbhemcdermott@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    2 people and one surf board looking to share a taxi from a-bay to Colombo on Saturday 19th in the evening around 4 or 5pm if anyone is interested email me please!

    ailbhemcdermott@gmail.com

  • Hi there,

    we (2 people) are going from Negombo / Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay tomorrow very early. We will leave around 07.00 and the trip will hopefully not take longer than 6 hours, so we should be in A-Bay around noon.
    If you want to join us please leave a message!

    Best,
    Leo

  • Hi we have two taxi ready to going to colombo

    **** Sep 14 noon 3pp with surf boat
    **** per preson Rs 3500 only with full aircondition
    **** sep 15 noon 6pp with surf boat
    **** per preson Rs 3500 only with full aircondition

    CALL ME SOON SANJU +94777212630
    thanks we are taxisurfr.com , ?Arugambay

  • Travel Arugam Bay -Colombo 18th September
    Sep 12, 2015, 11:25 AM
    We have space in a private taxi from ABay to Colombo leaving early Friday 18th September. Will cost LKR 6000 for each person. Please PM me if you are interested.

    Thanks Lyndsay

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k8854445-Travel_Arugam_Bay_Colombo_18th_September-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • Hi all,

    to correct my post, we´ll drive on Sunday, 13th. If anybody wants to join us, please write to ckarl93@gmx.de

    Cheers

  • Hi,
    We are two people looking to get to Arugam Bay driving from Colomb airport around 6pm on Sept. 13.
    We are willing to go early morning on Sept. 14 as well, but prefer to leave Sept. 13

    Please email me naceramekki@gmail.com

    Thanks!!

  • Hi all,

    Anyone who wants to share a ride to Colombo/negombo on monday 13th?

    Please send me a Mail ckarl93@gmx.de

  • Hello
    I will be leaving Negombo (20 mins from Colombo airport) at 6am Sunday 13th September heading to Arugam bay, anyone who wants to share a taxi send me an email 🙂 katiewatson77@hotmail.com

  • share transportation from Ella via Uda Walawe to arugam bay
    Sep 07, 2015, 4:47 AM

    hi

    we are going from Ella to Uda Walawe national park and then go to arugam bay. would like to share the transportation with up to 4 people. we are leaving tomorrow the 8th of September and have agreed with a driver for the full price of 13,000 LKR. let us know if you want to join us.

    best, Pernille from denmark

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k8839870-Share_transportation_from_Ella_via_Uda_Walawe_to_arugam_bay-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hello,

    Anyone interested in sharing a Taxi to Galle on saturday 12 September? We Are two persons.

    If interested, Email me: marta_rabbow@web.de

    Cheers, Marta

  • hello, someone to share a taxi from colombo airport to A-bay 11th september? THX

  • hey guys,

    we are two people arriving in colombo on the 19th of September 08:00 am, looking to get a taxi straight over to Arugam Bay. Email me if anyone wants to join!

    johannes-kellner@gmx.de

  • Overnight Express Transfer Share:
    One taxi leaving the SVH on Tuesday (8th Sept.) night around sun set.

    9th (Wednesday) Reaching:
    04:00 am Colombo
    05:00 am Airport
    06:00 am Negombo
    10:00 am Kalpitiya

    Just Rs./ 3,500 pp (to CMB)
    Call 0773 200 201 (Fred)
    or
    Drop into the Siam View licensed Music Pub & Brew House

  • Hello all, my brother and I are looking to share a taxi to Colombo airport on 8th sept. My email address is peter_kirby@hotmail.co.uk

  • Anyone wanna share a ride from Arugam Bay to Ella on on Saturday, 5th of September, probably around 10,11 am? It’s already three of us and we’re flexible on the departure time… Actually, since it is almost en route to Colombo via Wellawaya, maybe we can work out something with guys leaving for Colombo the same day. You can reach us on +94768794842 or kvarcmarin@yahoo.com.

  • Hi, i’m searching for people who also need a taxi from Arugam to Colombo Airport on the 6th September (this sunday). I would like to start between 3 and 4 pm.

    yannickscharll@yahoo.de
    004369918283249

  • Overnight Express Transfer Share:
    One taxi leaving the SVH on Tuesday (8th Sept.) night around sun set.

    9th (Wednesday) Reaching:
    04:00 am Colombo
    05:00 am Airport
    06:00 am Negombo
    10:00 am Kalpitiya

    Just Rs./ 3,500 pp (to CMB)
    Call 0773 200 201 (Fred)
    or
    Drop into the Siam View licensed Music Pub & Brew House

  • Hi,

    We are two people looking for others to share a taxi from arugam bay to colombo on Sept 8th. We want to arrive in colombo 3pm or earlier.

    Please get in touch if you are interested in sharing the ride : ashleighfortington@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Ash

  • Please make this a response/comment to the abay taxi comments. Thank you!

    “Me and a friend need a taxi from arugam bay to colombo on september 9th. Please contact me on matthias_reiff@gmx.de if you want to share one.
    Best regards
    Matthias and Ben”

  • Hi,

    I will go to the airport on the 7th or 8th in the afternoon. 3pm
    Anyone here who wants to share the taxi?

    Cheers,

    Sara

  • Kez and holly

    Me and my girlfriend are looking to share a taxi from hikkaduwa/galle to abay on the 8th September. Would love to share the ride.

    Kezoy28@hotmail.com

  • hi steve
    did you find a taxi ?
    Hi im Manoj and i have a nice toyota hybrid car. im available on 04th sep . so if you like to arrange the vehicle please call me on +94787160077.

    Rgds
    Manoj.

    Note:
    Mr. Manoj is an approved owner-driver for the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative.
    Bookings best done online via

    taxisurfr.com

  • Hi guys,

    My girlfriend and I are arriving in Colombo at 05:00 on 13th September, looking to get a taxi straight over to Arugam Bay. Email me if anyone wants to join!

    Russell.ramagge@cantab.net

  • We are two people looking to share a taxi from arugam bay to Colombo on the 8/9. If anyone going that way please contact on megan.assaf@gmail.com.

  • Hey guys!

    My boyfriend and I will be arriving in Colombo on 10 Sept and are keen to head straight across to Arugam Bay.

    We shared the trip last year and it was great fun!

    If anyone is keen on sharing with us this year contact me on ali_graz@hotmail.com

    Cheers

  • Hey,

    anyone interested in sharing a Taxi from Colombo to A’bay on Sept 6th?
    If so, please contact me: n.fuhrmann@gmail.com

    Cheers,
    Norman

  • Taxi share Ella Arugam bay 3 setember
    Sep 01, 2015, 9:43 AM

    Someone wants to share a Taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay the 3 september? We are 2 portuguese friends. Please answer to the e-mail
    luisa_arantes@hotmail.com

  • Hi,

    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi from Colombo airport to arugam bay early on 3rd sep? My flight arrives at 2am, just one person. Contact me on ailbhemcdermott@gmail.com

    Thanks!

  • Hey, anyone heading to arugam bay from Colombo on the 4th September?? Want to share a taxi….2stevemunro@gmail.com

  • Hey! Does anyone wanna share a taxi from Colombo/Colombo airport to Arugum Bay 1st Sept around 4pm?
    Email me: Christina.gill1@gmail.com

  • We are two peuple looking to share a taxi from Arugam to Colombo/negombo tuesday 01/09 or wenesday 02/09.
    If interested, contact us by message +33 6 66 28 46 07

  • hi this sunday 30 august evening we have a good taxi with aircon ready to going to colombo or airport book now per person RS 3500 only.send me a mail arugamtaxi@gmail.com or call +94777212630

  • Hey,

    does anybody want to share a taxi from arugam bay to Colombo Airport on the 30th of August? My plane leaves at 4.30 pm, so the taxi has to leave early, at 6 am.
    Please write me if interested.

    simonestone@web.de

    Thanks

  • Hi Everyone,

    Looking to share a ride on Monday from Arugam Bay to Colombo/Negombo. Preferably leave early.
    Who has already booked, or is aiming for the same day?

    Let me know!
    0765651221 (local)
    or send me your niumber for whatsapp (not too sure what number my whatsapp is on:))

  • Hey everyone,
    me and my girlfriend want to get to the Airport from Arugam Bay on Tuesday, 1.9.
    Our flight is scheduled at 5:50 pm so we would like to start at ABay early in the morning, like 6am. If there is anyone who is interested in sharing a trip, just contact us 🙂
    Mobile numbers 00491737678344 and 00491734352309 available via whatsapp and email as well.
    Bye 🙂

  • Hi everyone,
    I arrive in Colombo on the 2nd of September at 10:40am so if anyone is interested in sharing a taxi to Arugam Bay let me know!
    blankdave@hotmail.com

  • Hi there…

    i am reaching Colombo on 28th of Aug 8am Sri lanka time.

    if anyone is interested in sharing a taxi from colombo to arugambay please contact me on my email.

    Mahmoud.alkhatib0@gmail.com

    Cheers

  • Hi I’m looking to share a taxi on the 15/09/15, I arrive at 19.30 from Australia
    If anyone is interested to share please contact me at

    jamiehohaia@gmail.com

    : )))

  • Wanna join me?
    VERY low Cost trip!
    From Colombo, Negombo or Airport to the East?
    My new, small air-conditioned car is free as from Midnight.
    Can pick max. 3 Pax up anytime tomorrow (Tuesday 25th)
    Call Sanju 0777 21 26 30

  • Hi there.

    28th to Colombo!!!

    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi from arugam bay to Colombo/Negombo on the 28th of august? Or has already organised one? Would be great!

    Simonestone@web.de
    or leave a short notice at the watermusic hotel.

    See you then, Silvia

  • Hello,

    We are 2 people looking to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Ella on Sunday the 23rd of August. We would idealy take off in the morning. We are reachable also by phone at: +702012018

    Thank you,

    Jakub

  • Van leaving from Hideaway tomorrow
    (Saturday 22nd. August)
    At 05:00 am.
    $ seats available.
    Please let us know if interested.
    Best from Hideaway. Sharon.

  • I am arriving into Colombo on Friday 28th August at 10pm. Would like to go straight to arugam.
    Does anyone want to share a taxi? Contact me on Harris.bethan@gmail.com

  • hi,
    we are 2 people arriving on the 16th of october at colomboairport at: 13:35. flight from dubai EK348.
    does anyone want to share a taxi to arugam bay?
    cheers
    lisi

  • Hey,
    my friend and I want to travel from Galle to Arugam on the 20th of August. Does anyone want to share a taxi or has already organised one?
    Ph: 072 1564495

  • Hi,
    We’re looking to go to ella from arugam bay tomorrow the 18th in the afternoon or early evening, or around 8 in the morning on the 19th, because we
    Want to take the train from ella to nawura eliya from there. Anyone want to share a private taxi with two people? Get at me at tijmen.dalhuijsen@gmail.com or WhatsApp at 0031625410820

    Cheers

  • Hi, we are two people traveling from Arugam Bay to Colombo/ Negombo on the 22/8.
    Looking for others traveling in the same direction wanting to share a taxi.
    Ph: 077- 0261945

  • Hi we are travelling from Galle to Arugam on the 18th if there is anyone heading that way?

    Or can we get a quote please, thanks!
    Andrew

    tombolofreycinet@hotmail.com


    reply:
    taxisurfr.com
    has quoted $140
    for a safe, a/c taxi transfer.

    PS.:
    Thanks we’re staying at thaprobane beach house if we could be picked up at 9 o’clock am , thanks hopefully someone else might want to share
    Cheers Andrew

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Dear Jon, we would like to travel from ella to arumgam bay aswell at the 16th of august. We could leave ella at 10. If you’re still interested (or someone else) you can contact me at +94765646756.

    Cheers Claudia and Pieter

  • Hi there.
    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi from colombo airport to arugam bay on the 20th of august? … let me know. Would be great! sina.hanzi@gmx.de

    See you then

  • Hi guys

    My girlfriend and I are looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Ella this Saturday, August 16th.

    Anyone interested in splitting the cost?

    Cheers
    Jon

  • Lisa Gunnarsson

    Hello!
    We are two people traveling to Ella from Arugam bay on the morning of The 15th of August (15/8-2015). We are looking for people to share a taxi with us. If you are interested please drop a line to lisagun@live.se.

    Best wishes
    Lisa&Fredrik

  • Car share Ella to Arugam Bay 11th September
    Aug 11, 2015, 9:26 AM

    Hi we will be travelling from Ella to AB on 11Sept with a driver and are looking for people to share the car with to make it more economical. Let me know if you are interested

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k8756563-Car_share_Ella_to_Arugam_Bay_11th_September-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Taxi share wanted Ella – ABay 16/08/15 Morning
    Aug 11, 2015, 3:46 AM

    Hi all,

    There are two of us organising a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay on the morning of the 16/8/15. If anyone else is looking to travel at the same time please email me: peterhayley82@gmail.com – let’s save some time and money and travel together! 🙂

    Hayley.

    seen on:
    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k8755743-Taxi_share_wanted_Ella_ABay_16_08_15_Morning-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • Hi there.
    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi from arugam bay to colombo on the 27th of august? My plane will be leaving at 9.15 pm so i have to leave early in the morning… let me know. Would be great! Sina.breitling@googlemail.com

    See you then

  • Taxi Share Arugam to Trinco 09/08/15
    today, 1:41

    Hi,

    We’re a couple travelling from Arugam to Trinco on 9th August. Let us know if you want to share a taxi.

    http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k8743231-Taxi_Share_Arugam_to_Trinco_09_08_15-Arugam_Bay_Eastern_Province.html

  • Share a taxi from Mattala Airport to Arugam Bay
    today, 15:09

    Hello!

    I’m arriving in Mattala Airport on August 28, 2015 at 6:35AM from Dubai via FlyDubai.

    Anyone wants to split the cab fare to Arugam Bay? I’m gonna be staying at East Surf Cabanas.

    Thanks!

    seen at:

    http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k8743023-Share_a_taxi_from_Mattala_Airport_to_Arugam_Bay-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi, we are a couple looking to ride share to trinco on Sunday 9 August, preferably afternoon but whatever. Get in touch!
    Gabriel
    Gtdoctorgmail.com

  • Hi..

    I have booked a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay on the 12th of August for 2 people.
    we arrive at 5am, let me know if you are interested in sharing with us..
    landon.gray@hotmail.com

    cheers
    Landon

  • Car and driver from Ella to Arugam Bay
    Aug 04, 2015, 11:35 AM

    Hi We are a couple who will travel from Ella to A B on 8th August. If someone wants to share a car and driver then please contact as.

    Probably leaving after breakfast

    Nothing booked yet but we will do this when we get to Ella

    Thanks

    Mick

  • who can share taxi this week from Galle, Unawatuna, Mirisa or Matara to Arugam Bay?

    adventurefun@live.de

  • Matthew Farmer

    Hey, looking for someone to share a taxi to kandy today from Arugam bay 4th of August

  • Megan Walters

    Hi,

    Me and my boyfriend have booked a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay leaving Wed 5th August (9am).

    If you’re interested in sharing, let me know: meganhaf6@gmail.com.

    Thanks,

    Megan

  • Hi,

    anybody interested in sharing a taxi from Colombo to A-Bay on 6th of August?
    We are arriving early in the morning in Colombo (around 5 am).
    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    schuetz.jp@gmail.com

    bye
    JP

  • We have booked a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo tomorrow 3rd August around lunchtime. Would anyone like to share?

  • Hi,

    We are a couple from Spain, looking for sharing a taxi from Ella to Arugam on monday 3rd of august, to leave arround 9:00 am, but flexible.
    If anyone has the same plan, we can share
    Cmr1973@hotmail.es

    Cheers

  • My number is 0710418290

  • Hello
    I plan to go to galle on the afternoon of the 2nd of august or in the early morning of the 3th of august. Has anybody the same plan? Let me know!

  • hey! who wants to share a taxi from arugambay to galle on the 1st of august? we are two.
    lisahofb@hotmail.com

  • Hi!

    Who wants to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee tomorrow (31st July)? Departure around 10 a.m. Please contact: marjoleinwinder@hotmail.com

  • Hello guys! Me and my girlfriend will arrive to Colombo on Thursday, 13th at 5 am. Does somebody want to share taxi to Arugam Bay with us? My mail is ilyasov_rr@bk.ru

    Cheers!

  • Hi!
    We are two people leaving on friday 31 july from arugam to colombo airport latest 9am. If somebody wants to join out taxi, text me (sri lanka number): (75) 554 43 51
    Cheers

  • Hi this is to inform u that our taxi is going colombo airport
    tomorrow morning.
    Thursday, 30th July.
    so if any one wants to join us and is also planning to be going to the airport
    Or City of Colombo:
    pls inform and contact me
    sanju 0777212630 .thank u.

  • Hi guys,

    we are two friends who wants to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay the 19 august.
    If anyone is interested, please send me a mail : maximepriou2@gmail.com

    Cheers

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  • Hey,
    We’re two persons and looking for a taxi from arugam bay to Colombo on August, 4th.
    We have to leave in the morning to catch our flight. How much is a taxi and are there some other people that wants to share?
    Best regards
    Christiane
    christiane_pieper@gmx.de

  • Share a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay July 29th (tomorrow)?
    TripAdvisor
    Hi all. We’re a danish couple mid twenties who are looking for someone to share a cab from Ella to Arugam Bay July 29th 2015. We would be leaving …

    Taxi sharing to Arugam Bay 05.08.15
    TripAdvisor
    Hello, Is there anyone traveling to Arugam Bay on 5th of August who wants to share a taxi? We are arriving in the early morning (5 am) but can wait if …

    (see Tripping Advice for more details – they say)

  • hey guys,
    I am arriving in Colombo on 7th of August at around 9pm.
    Is anyone interested in sharing a taxi to Arugam Bay?
    I would also depart from Colombo on 8th of August in the morning…
    Cheers, Christine
    (elzer.c@gmail.com)

  • Hi,

    who wants to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Galle or Unawatuna this week? maybe leaving this thursday 30 july?

    If you are somewhere else in the south, like mirissa or matara..i can also meet you there and we can share the taxi from there 🙂

    pls contact adventurefun@live.de
    thanks

  • Hi,
    Does anyone wants to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Colombo int. airport on 05 of August? We have a minibus, so there will be many available places,

  • There is one a/c mini bus leaving AbaY on Wednesday at 08:00 am.
    Booked by a Mr. Tobias via
    taxisurfr.com
    Share with him!
    Or call the sub-contract owner-driver direct:
    0777 21 26 30 (Mr. Sanju)

  • Hi,
    I need to go back to Colombo on wednesday.
    Is anyone in the same situation to share a taxi ?
    M’y contact : marine.cessans@gmail.com
    Thanks
    Marine

  • Kevin & Aurrim?

    Hey everyone,
    We’ll be travelling from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 13 th of august. If anyone is interested to share a taxi with us two, it would be great 🙂
    Ps : We land at 2 am (ouch).
    Contact : aurrima@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    Is anybody interested in taxi sharing with me and my girlfriend from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on 31st July, ideally to catch a flight on 1st August.

    Please send me a message to niall_quinlan@hotmail.com

  • Hi! Me and my friend are in Arugam Bay now and we are searching mates to share taxi to Hikkaduwa or Galle about 28-29 of July. OR as a variant on 31st of July to Colombo. Write to altrobiondini@gmail.com 🙂

  • Who wants to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Galle, tomorrow morning saturday 25 july?

    please send me a message
    thanks xdqx@ymail.com

  • Who wants to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Galle, tomorrow morning saturday 25 july?

    please send me a message
    thanks adventurefun@live.de

  • Hi,

    Do you have anyone at all travelling in the Tissamahara direction tomorrow at any time we could share a taxi with? There Are only 2 of us. I am unable to put up a post on the website board for some reason either, if you don’t know of anyone could you please post one for me!

    May thanks,
    Laura
    laura.sullivan@live.com.au

  • Hello everyone 🙂 Me and my boyfriend are arriving in Colombo on the 10th of August in the evening around 6:30pm. Does anyone want to share a taxi to Arugam Bay? Feel free to contact us!

    Greetings from Germany,
    Corinna and Antoine

    My contact: corinna.schwan@googlemail.com

  • Hi
    Does anyone want to share a taxi back to Colombo from Arugam bay on the 27th of July?
    lucywh18@gmail.com

  • Hi my friend and I are looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo this saturday the 25.
    email at claudianault@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks!

  • Anyone leaving from Colombo to Abay on 30th or 31st?? Let me know please…

  • Anyone leaving from Coplombo to Abay on 30th or 31st?? Let me know please…

  • Would anyone like a share a taxi from Arugam to Mirissa in the next few days? Surf is flat in Arugam and there is swell down there.
    Joe. Australia. 23
    Contact on joe.p.mcm@gmail.com
    Thanks

  • HI ! 🙂 Me and my boyfriend are arriving in Colombo on the 15th of August in the evening, round 8pm. Does anyone want to share a taxi to Arugam Bay?

    Feel free to contact me!

    Cheers,
    Lili

    Thats my contact: liliya.milkova@gmail.com

  • HI ! 🙂 Me and my boyfriend are arriving in Colombo on the 15th of August in the evening, round 8pm. Does anyone want to share a taxi to Arugam Bay?

    Feel free to contact me!

    Cheers,
    Lili

  • Anyone want to share a taxi with my boyfriend and I from arugam bay to Colombo today, 20th July??
    Email me on rachel_tanner@live.com.au asap to organise

  • Me and my girlfriend are leaving for Ella tomorrow morning if anyone wants to jump in our taxi. Let me know. scottjackjackson@gmail.com or 0766384250

  • Does anyone want to share a taxi to Ella? Tuesday 21st leaving am? Give me a shout on Nicolalreeves@gmail.com. Thanks

  • Taxisurfr contractor

    HI WHO WANNA GOING TO THE AIR PORT TOMORROW EVENING
    TAXISURFR TEAM READY TO ONE MINIBUS NEED TO CONTACT US
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  • hello there
    we have two seats left for the ride back to colombo airport on saturday, july 25th at around 11 am. if interested write to cosima.lang@web.de or leave a message at the reception of the stay golden.

  • Hello

    Anyone want to share a cab from Arugam Bay to Uppuveli on the evening of the 24th of July which is a Friday??? Apparently the beach is lovely up there 🙂

    Contact me on lucywh18@gmail.com if you’re keen.

  • Forgot to leave contact info. If you want to head to the ‘Bo on Monday contact me here: peachtastic@gmail.com

  • Hello, I’m looking to share a ride to Colombo Monday, leaving late morning or around noon.

  • Anyone want to share a taxi to Mirissa from ArugumBay on Monday 20th July 2015?

  • Hello all,
    my friend and I are looking for a ride back to Colombo from Arugambay on Sunday 19, any time. Does anyone have space in a car for the two of us or is interested in sharing a car?
    Cheers, Renate

  • Hello!
    Tomorrow, Wednesday the 15th I am looking to get a taxi from Argambay to Elle. Would anyone like to share? Contact me if interested at josep22h@mtholyoke.edu

  • Hi, me and my girlfriend are looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo (ideally the airport) on the 16th. We’re now staying at Hotel Paradise

    Contact us if this is cool

    Brem

    brem78@gmail.com

    Sent from my iPad

  • Hi, I am arriving at Colombo at midnight on the 16th July. I would like to to share a taxi to Arugam Bay. I have a surfboard bag and backpack. If anyone else is getting in to Colombo late that night or early in the morning on the 17th and would like to share a taxi. Please contact me at schloss83@hotmail.com. Thanks.

  • Hi guys,

    I am going from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 16 of July. The departure time does not really matter to me.
    If you are interested to share a ride let me know:

    janjorissen@yahoo.de

    Cheers
    Jan

  • We are looking for people sharing a taxi on 15th July to Colombo/Negombo.Two seats available.Let us know in case you are interested 😉 Write to: dominguillo@web.de

  • Hi, we are with 2 pax from the Netherlands and looking for sharing a cab to tissa on Tuesday 14th. Contact me on ruichong@hotmail.com, thanks Rui

  • We (a couple) are looking for people who want to share a
    taxi to Galle on wednesday, 15th july.
    e-mails to:
    rili.stoeckli@bluewin.ch

  • COLOMBO – ARUGAM 14th JULY.
    I’ll be leaving Colombo after lunch time (extending visa in the morning) on the 14th. Let me know if you want to share a van.

    elin.hagstein@hotmail.com

    Cheers
    Elin

  • claudianault@ hotmail.com for the message below!

  • Hi we are 2 travellers looking to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Haputale or the center of the country on the 12 of july. Please write us if interested 🙂 claudianaût@hotmail.com

  • Just give us a shout: kdewaegeneere@hotmail.com

  • We look for people to share a taxi to either Galle on the 16th or Colombo the 17th. Please let us know!

  • Hey, we`re looking for people who want to share a taxi with us from Colombo to Arugam Bay. We arrive in Colombo at 25th of july.
    Just send us a mail: karin-rundel@web.de

  • Searching for persons sharing a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo/Negombo on 14th or 15th July.

    Please contact me: dominguillo@web.de

    cheers
    Dominique

  • keith kennetz

    hi,

    I`m looking for people who want to share a Taxi from Colombo to Arugam .

    I’m arrivíng on Tue. 14th of July at 8:15 PM.

    Drop me a line: K_Kennetz@hotmail.com -would be cool to share!

    cheers
    Keith

  • Hi
    We are a family of 4 (two teenagers) who are leaving Arugam Bay for Colombo downtown on Friday 10 July at 6am.
    Does anyone want to join us to save on costs?

    Contact me on wheeler.alice@yahoo.co.uk

  • HI! Looking for people to share a van with to Arugam from Colombo on the 14th of July!! Possibly the 15th. Im easy!

    Cheers Eli

  • 8 or 9 July looking to share taxi from Colombo to A Bay. ezendams@gmail.com

  • Hi, two of us leaving ABay around the 12th July (flexible) heading North, around Pollonaruwa/Dambulla or Batticaloa area keen to share a taxi. Contact Lis at lis.turner@icloud.com

  • Hey,
    We (2 of us) are leaving arugam bay to Ella on Monday 6 July we are keen to share a fare??.. If anyone is keen flick me an email dangooes@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Dan and Rach

  • Hi Olaf & Katrin,
    The online booking system will not work for you.
    As we need 24 hrs. notice to book.
    Reservations are disabled for the any following day for this purpose.

    Also sharing -at the last minute / day – is always more difficult.
    If we have more time, we usually match other passengers up with you.
    The normal rate Arugam Bay to Galle is
    $140
    But, if you are interested, we will check with your trusted taxi sub-contractors.
    Maybe we can reduced that rate for you.
    Just let us know your budget, please.
    rgds
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    taxisurfr.com
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi!
    We’ll go to Galle at 05th July. Anyone interested to share?

    Kathrinausrostock@web.de

    Many greetings
    Kathrin

  • Hi!
    We will go at 05th July 2015 to Galle.
    Does anyone like to share a taxi?
    Kathrinausrostock@web.de,
    Many greetings, Kathrin

  • Hi, I am landing in Colombo the evening of 10th July, looking to get a taxi straight to Abay, am travelling alone so keen to share the costs. Would be willing to wait/go the next day if it better suits? Email me: rebecca.r.goodman@gmail.com

  • Hi
    Leaving arugam bay around 2 am on the 8th Of july. We are 2 pax. Looking for someone to share the cost to colombo airport.
    Gina-bergstoel@hotmail.com

    Best regards

  • Hello

    Looking to share a taxi from Arugam to Colombo on 8th July. I’m solo traveller so keen to share the cost! Email me if interested- lornaj93@hotmail.co.uk

    Cheers!

  • Hey guys.

    Looking for someone who can share a taxi with me.
    I am leaving from Arugam Bay to airport on 5th of July morning or afternoon.

    my local number: 0722766996

    Thanks!

  • Hey guys.

    Looking for someone who can share a taxi with me.
    I am leaving colombo to A-bay on 4th of July at midnight.

    Anyone who can join me send me a mail~

    jiheegee@gmail.com

    Thanks!

  • Craig Bramwell

    Hi everyone,

    I am travelling alone with just my surfboards and am seeking others to share a ride from Colombo Airport to A-Bay on the 12th July.

    cbramwell86@gmail

  • Looking for anyone travelling from Arugam bay to Tissa on the 30th June (am) . We are a 2 and would like to share a taxi if possible. Email is sbenson1992@live.co.uk

  • Hi,
    we (2) are going to leave Arugam on friday (3rd) to region of Galle
    or
    leaving on sunday (5th) to Colombo / Negombo.
    We’re looking for someone to share a taxi for one of these trips.

    marco.hartwig@web.de

    thx

  • hi,

    I`m looking for peaople who want to share a Taxi from Colombo to Arugam.
    I’m arrivíng on Tue. 7th of June. At 8 o’clock am..
    Would be nice to share.

    Write to mathiask@kabsi.at

    cheers
    mathias

  • I have to be in negombo airport between 10 and 11am on Sunday 28th of june. Anyone interested in sharing the taxi, contact me: jules.morel@yahoo.fr

  • Full mail adress:

    lennart@phkeil.de

  • Hey there,

    looking to share a ride from Ella to Arugam 26.06. afternoon or 27.06. morning.

    Let me know if you are going the same way!

    Cheers,
    Lennart

    lennart@phkeil

  • One person ,wanna share transfer with other people, will arrival on 19th or 20th Aug, if any one come on the same day , please contact me, jasmine000enimsaj@gmail.com

  • Traveling from A-bay to Negombo on Thursday the 25th of June (morning) and looking for anyone who wants to share a taxi with the two of us? Email me at larrissa.cunningham@gmail.com 🙂

  • Daniel tingey

    Hey there,
    Would be interested in sharing a cab from Arugam bay to Colombo on the 4th June.
    Happy to do any time but preferably arrive at the airport at midnight.

    If you are interested email me,
    danieltingey@gmail.com

    Cheers,
    DAn

  • Hey,
    Looking to share a cab from Ella to Arugman Bay Monday 22/06/15 in the morning.

    Also, looking to share Arugam bay to Colombo airport Thursday 25/06/15 morning time.

    Hit me up if you are heading either way!

    tribuzio1@gmail.com

    Cheers,
    Dom

  • Bernd Bliemel

    Hi there,

    me and my girlfriend are going to Colombo on Sunday, the 21st, June, if you are interested to share a ride, write me an E-Mail to berndbliemel@gmail.com.

    Cya, Bernd

  • Hi

    Two people looking for a taxi share from Ella to Arugam Bay morning of Monday 15/06/2015 and Arugam Bay to either Ella or Colombo on 18/06/2015 – alannahevom@me.com

    Thanks,

    Alannah

  • Does anyone want to share a lift to Ella with my friend and I tomorrow morning (11 June)? Let us know!

  • Share a ride on Sunday the 14th June to colombo from arugam bay

  • Anyone want to share a ride o
    back to colombo from arugam Bay with myself and my girlfriend on the morning of Sunday the 13th June

  • Three Australians staying at AbaY
    Need to travel back to Colombo City.
    On Saturday, 13th June.
    Want to leave around 08:00 am or so
    Any sharers / takers?
    contact the Siam View or leave message below

  • Hi,

    I’m Michael (staying at Raffaella’s and Sudu’s place) – you organized a car for my parents to return to Colombo in Mid-April.

    Now, unfortunately, my wife and I also have to leave Arugambay.

    I need to go to the airport and my wife needs to go to Negombo.

    Do you happen to know of a car that leaves Arugambay so that I can still catch my flight which leaves Jun 16, 18:50 (and can then take my wife to Negombo)? We would be happy to share a car, if possible.

    Thank you so much,

    Michael

  • Hi,

    looking for two seats Abay -> Colombo June 16 early morning in a shared car.

    Details:
    I need to be at CMB airport Jun 16, 18:50
    Claudia needs to go to Negombo (which is nearby)
    Just the two of us plus luggage, no surf boards
    Staying at East Surf Cabanas
    Please contact me by email: post -AT- michawagner.de
    Or by phone: 076 557 9974

    Thanks,

    Michael & Claudia

  • Looking to leave tomorrow at 2pm (the absolute latest we can leave) heading to columbo, but are open to earlier times.
    Looking to organise a taxi or join one that’s already going.

    0765941334

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  • Hey guys,

    I need a seat to Colombo Airport from AbaY on June 12 (my flight time is 4:15AM on June 13).
    If you have a seat and if you can share your costs with me, please let me know.

    susbox@gmail.com

  • How are you going, David?
    At what time, from where? How much for the two of us?
    And it it a safe, approved, licensed and air-conditioned taxi?
    Natasha & Niomi

  • Hi, I’m going to ABay from Colombo on 6 June. If anyone wants to share the ride please PM me
    davidlant@hotmail.com

    cheers

  • Nader
    01/06/2015 at 05:53

    hey guys,

    Need a pick up from colombo to Abay for the 2nd of june at around 5 am…the reservation won’t let me book that date.

    Please let me know if it is still possible to book from here.

    Thanks !

    Quick answer:
    Short notice bookings for transfers are only possible by direct contact with our trusted taxi sub-contractors.
    Please write a mail to:
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com
    or call Mr. Sanju on
    +94 777 21 26 30

    We can then arrange it and let you know how to book and confirm

  • Message from Sanju Travels
    (approved taxi operator):
    Who is going to tomorrow Wednesday, 27th May around lunch time to colombo / or airport we have good taxi full air condition need to contact admin or kedp me a call +94777212630 sanju , per person Rs 3500 thanks

  • A last minute Low budget return tip is now available!
    There is a mini bus arriving tonight (Sunday 24th) – or better said:
    Early morning Monday at around 03:00 am.
    Coming from the airport.
    He will sleep at the dorm of the Siam View / YMCA and will be ready to take YOU back at any time on MONDAY, 25th to any destination.
    Come and negotiate with the owner-driver!

  • I am now staying at Rupas.
    Just myself, I like to share a ride to the airport with others
    Anytime, on
    Monday, 25th May to leave AbaY.

    So if anyone is leaving Monday (25th May)
    Contact me.
    Leave message below
    Ask for me at Rupas.
    Or tell the guys at the Siam

    PS.:
    Might consider stop-over at Ella.
    But that would be on Sunday, 24th – anytime.

  • We are staying opposite the Siam View.
    The two of us (& our 4 boards) like to share a ride to the airport with others
    We need to catch our flight with Ethiad on
    Monday, 25th May at 21:00 hrs.

    So if anyone is leaving Monday morning (25th May)
    Contact us.
    Leave message below
    Or tell the guys at the Siam

    PS.:
    Might consider stop-over at Ella. If the waves are no good.

  • I am staying at East Surf Cabanas with Rafaella.
    Like to share a ride to the airport with others
    Need to catch flight on Emirates to Dubai on
    Tuesday, 26th May at about 10:30 am

    So if anyone is leaving Monday night (25th :
    Contact me. Daniel.
    Or Leave message below
    Or tell the guys at the Siam

  • I am staying at Beach Hut
    Like to share a ride to the airport with others
    Need to catch flight on Emirates on
    Thursday, 28th May at about 10:00 am

    So if anyone is leaving Wednesday night (27th :
    Contact me. Ms. Wiekeke.
    Or Leave message below
    Or tell the guys at the Siam

  • Wednesday, 20th May 2015
    At 15:30 hrs.
    A mini bus departs from the “Hideaway” Hotel, Arugam Bay
    Be there to join the ride and share (some of -) the costs.
    Or contact
    0772 77 66 70 (Hideaway)

  • Hi Leif and All,

    The sharing function is activated and works well.
    What you have to do is to go onto the web site
    http://www.taxisurfr.com
    Select the route you require.
    Pretend to ‘Book now” (no need to pay!)
    And, for example this message will come up if you type in
    Colombo airport to Arugam Bay:

    Here are some existing taxi journeys on this route. They are ready and willing to share.
    Date approx. pickup time estimated sharing price

    24.05.2015
    14:50
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    07.06.2015
    03:05 AM
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    09.06.2015
    20h15
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    13.06.2015
    8am
    US$80.00
    Click to share

  • Hello,

    My Girlfriedn and me will arrive on the 25th of May in the early Morning around 3:40 at the Colombo Airport and we would like to share a cab/taxi to Arumgam bay.

    If you are interested pls mail.

    Leif

  • Hi,
    I’m driving from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Wednesday 13th May, and plan to leave the Siam View hotel at 11pm.. I have space for 2-3 people.. Please contact me on 0777333474 if your are looking for a share..

    Please ignore below message which has the wrong date!

    Clement

  • Hi,
    I’m driving from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Wednesday 4th May, and plan to leave the Siam View hotel at 11pm.. I have space for 2-3 people.. Please contact me on 0777333474 if your are looking for a share..

    Clement

  • CMB-Ella_AbaY
    We are happy to hear that the transfer from the airport to Arugam Bay with a one night stop-over at Ella has been arranged.
    The way the online booking system handled this request was to suggest a
    “Day Hire 4 Day From anywhere-to-Anywhere”
    Rate of just $55/day.
    This is all-incl. of all charges and driver’s accommodation, etc.
    And the generous allowance of 400km should cover the entire trip, to.

    Just to inform!

  • Hello,
    We are travelling from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay, but would like go via Ella (for 1 night). Is this possible? We fly in to colombo on this sunday 10th May, would like to stay in Ella that night, then continue to Arugam Bay on Monday the 11th.
    Thanks

  • Hi Clement,
    The 3 of us will be there, at the Siam View.
    At midnight and join you.

    So we’ll reach Colombo before sunrise, right?
    See you in 1 hour then!
    rgds

  • Hello,
    I’m driving from Arugam Bay to Colombo today (Monday 4th May) and leave Siam View hotel at 10pm.. I have space for 3 people.. Please contact me if your are looking for a share.

    Clement
    0777333474

  • Hi there,

    We are looking for a taxi to go to Columbo on Saturday from Beach hut Arugam Bay for 2 ladies.
    We heard there may be a possibility of one being available around 12 midday?

    Thanks so much,
    Leo

    Sent from my iPhone

  • By popular demand we have added Kalpitiya to our online booking system.
    The web site will say:
    https://www.taxisurfr.com/

    “This is a long transfer right across the entire island. Connecting the Two very Best Surf resorts with each other: Kalpitiya and Arugam Bay. It will take you at least 8 to 9 hours. But this trip is unique. Passing a fantastic, varied and ever Changing Countryside. There is a choice of routes to suit your own personal preferences. Our drivers will follow your suggestion!”

    Rate quoted, but can be shared:
    $180

  • Sorry Matt,
    None confirmed tomorrow.
    Below are the next guaranteed low price transfer share offers
    You can check last minute updates, in real time on https://www.taxisurfr.com/
    Type in Arugam Bay …. and ‘airport comes up as $160.
    Proceed like you wish to order and this message comes up:
    (NO need to pay!)

    Here are some existing taxi journeys on this route. They are ready and willing to share.
    Date approx. pickup time estimated sharing price
    26.04.2015
    anytime
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    12.05.2015
    anytime
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    15.05.2015
    around sun set time
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    19.05.2015
    anytime
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    27.05.2015
    anytime in the afternoon
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    18.07.2015
    Dep Sun 19/7 at 09:30
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    19.07.2015
    arround 16:00
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    20.07.2015
    Arround 21:00-22:00
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    25.07.2015
    04:00
    US$80.00
    Click to share
    Cant’ find anything suitable? Create a new booking and (if you want) your booking will appear in the list above for others to share.
    Book taxi

  • Matt Chambers

    Looking to share a ride on Monday 20th April from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport.

    Staying at the Beach Hut you can contact me on 765 500 292

    Cheers
    Matt

  • Hi Oliver & friends,
    Rest assured:
    All of Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative’s approved contractor are Always available.
    At any time of day or Night.
    To take you – or anyone – from any point of the island to anywhere.
    Our drivers are instructed never to stop anywhere en-route unless the passengers ask for it.
    So a direct transfer Airport-AbaY- Airport usually just takes 6 hours (depending on the time of day/night)
    But as a rule allow, say 9 hrs. just in case.

  • We are pleased, Michael.
    That Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative has managed to arrange this transfer for you / or your parents!
    And that even for a reduced rate. As requested.
    (Although at that time we had no return or other passengers)
    Hope that you had a good and pleasant trip across to the airport!

  • Hello,

    two people and luggage (no surfboards) are looking for a shared ride to Colombo Airport on Sunday April 12. Departure should best be between noon and 3pm.

    Address: aruru at michawagner.de

    Thanks,

    Michael

  • Hi,

    Is there any taxi’s going to Colombo on Tuesday 7th April. I would be interested in sharing.

    Thanks

    Richard
    rich204@hotmail.com

  • 4 seats free!
    Super Luxury Vehicle.
    AbaY- to – Colombo
    Saturday 4th April 2015
    Overnight Express transfer.
    We’ll drop you off anywhere (Colombo, Airport, South, West)
    Call 0773 200 201 to join
    Or be at the Siam View anytime on Saturday!

  • I have booked my return Transfer to the Airport as follows:
    Leaving Arugam Bay: Thursday, 9th April 2014
    Time: About 07:00 am
    Get to Colombo at 15:00 hrs. or so
    And to the airport at 16:30.

    Join me.
    And share the already low costs!

    Call me on 0774 57 02 16
    or my driver: 0777 21 26 30

  • Dear Shana & All!
    Just to make it absolutely clear:
    We always try our level best.
    Best. Not for us.
    But for the promotion of Sri Lanka and of course ‘Arugam Bay’.
    We try to unite people, and all taxi operators are welcome.
    The aim is to offer
    1.) A reliable, safe service
    2.) Economical Trips and transfers
    3.) Promote sharing to eliminate empty journeys
    4.) Bring more guests all the way to the Bay
    5.) So that they a HAPPY here – and spend more cash locally

    We get not even ONE single Rupee out of this.
    In fact it costs us (a lot of) money.

    In time, as the new system works, we hope that the locals as well as airport drivers (called ‘Mafia’ in many foreign web sites btw !)will see the point.
    Why?
    Because eventually EVERYONE will benefit.
    Please be patient.
    Allow some time.
    And you might see that a proven system, which works all over the world
    Will also work here.
    For the benefit of the Nation and our valued foreign guests.
    And they are the ones who should be made welcome.

    We are always happy to discuss improvements.
    But for now, I feel that someone had to make a start.

  • Indeed. It’s for Real.
    This is NOT an April Fool’s Day Joke:
    Pay just $99 / per transfer
    A very Special Summer Offer.
    Airport (CMB) – AbaY – back to Airport (CMB)
    Use this simple direct link to book Now:

    https://www.taxisurfr.com/?route=5146925732986880

  • THUMBS UP FOR MR FREAD & SOMLAK

    FOR INTRODUCING SPECIAL SCHEME FOR TRAVELERS TO ARUGAMBAY LESSOR TAXI FARE

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    99 $

    SPECIAL SUMER OFFER

    100 % NON PROFITABALE SERVICE FROM S V M MANAGEMENT

  • Lucy asked:

    27/03/2015 at 10:28
    Hello
    How much would a taxi cost from Colombo to Arguam Bay ?

    Thanks
    Lucy

    Answer:
    Check our interactive web site.
    Try to book your trip.
    By default, all existing, confirmed and paid for transfers come up.
    If the passengers have agreed to share the ride with you, there will be a link for you to contact THEM directly.
    It is then between you both to sort out times and finances.

    Usually everyone pays half, i.e. 160$ per trip divided by by the number of passengers.
    But our role is just to try to inter-connect YOU

  • Usually the Arugam bay Taxi Initiative operates small mini buses.With at least 6 comfortable seats.
    Full dual air-conditioning and plenty of space for surf boards and luggage

  • Here are some existing taxi journeys on this route. They have been paid for and are ready to share.
    Date Landing Time estimated price
    03.04.2015
    05:55
    US$80.00
    Click here to share
    12.05.2015
    1450
    US$80.00
    Click here to share
    https://www.taxisurfr.com/

  • Hi, can I ask – how many people does the taxi hold? Is it 4 people plus driver or is it a van with more seats? Thanks

  • Looking for someone to share a van on 3rd april 2015 on morning Colombo to A bay…
    sevenbab@gmail.com

  • Hello
    How much would a taxi cost from Colombo to Arguam Bay ?

    Thanks
    Lucy

  • Hi good morning,
    I just find out this email, I would like to ask if there’s any chance you know about some people looking for a share taxi from Hikkaduwa to Arugam Bay around the first three days of April..
    it’s me, my 9 months old son and one surfboard.

    thank’s and have a good day.

    Inviata da Windows Mail

    lauramora83@hotmail.it

  • Notice:
    When you are in Arugam Bay
    Take a look at the old Notice board
    It’s on the wall. Opposite “Hang Loose Hotel” next to the “Siam View” Hotel.
    On this Black Board you will find reduced price return journeys.
    For your economical trip back West, South or to Colombo & Airports.

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  • Discounted transfer offers!
    Just $80 / per complete vehicle – share ride & costs if you like.

    Fully confirmed trips as below:
    Arugam Bay – To – Colombo or/and Airport
    (A/c vehicles have already been booked and ordered)

    leaving AbaY anytime on 22nd. March (Sunday)
    leaving AbaY anytime on 26th. March (Thursday)
    leaving AbaY anytime on 1st April (Wednesday)
    leaving AbaY anytime on 11th May (Friday)

    Contact:
    arugamsurf@gmail.com
    or leave message below

  • Hi Alex.
    The normal pre-booked rate to Tangalle is $95 or about Rs./ 12,000
    You may book that online right now using the link provided:

    http://taxigangsurf.appspot.com/

    However, there is a Jeep going West tomorrow and we could take you from Arugam bay to Tangalle for just Rs./9,500. Ultra safe driver!
    Two air-con seats in front only.
    But the back is covered and free.
    Contact the Siam View or call 0773 200 201

  • Hey,
    Im looking for a transport from Arugam Bay to Tangalle on Wednesday March 4th around 10am. We are 2 people and would share the Transport.

    Hope for an offer

    Alex

  • Actually, Vic,
    As from March and certainly April there will be DAILY transfers from the airport to AbaY and back.
    Judging by experience from last year,that continues to october or so.
    The 100% NON profit Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative has been set up to bring people together and encourage sharing the rides and costs.
    We do not have the cash to maintain an expensive counter at the airport.
    And we don’t send any vehicles all the way unless they are pre-ordered, using the online link on this page.
    Why?

    Because too often our poor drivers went all that way.Only to find out that there was no flight,no passengers: A wild Goose chase.
    By default,any order placed invites other passengers. And that system usually works fine.
    But someone has to take the initiative.
    Our passengers are all very Happy with this safe,secure and economical arrangement.
    rgds
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • vic macdonald
    21/02/2015 at 00:48
    me and 2 friends want to get to abay 13 th april and we want to share the costs with other person in mini van taxi is there a desk at the airport or drivers there with signs saying arugam bay shareing i guess thereis not a lot of people going to abay in april
    regards vic
    email
    vicmac59@hotmail.co.uk

  • We have a few seats free !
    Join our trip and share the moderate costs with us.

    Arugam Bay to-South or to Colombo /airport: Wednesday,25th any time
    Airport Colombo back to Arugam Bay : Thursday, 26th early morning

    contact: +94 773 200 201

  • we arriving columbo 13 th april
    10 am morning need to share taxi to arugam bay thereis 3 of us travelling and will split the cost of the trip regards vic mac

  • we arriving columbo 13 th april
    10 am morning need to share taxi to arugam bay

  • Special offer
    This week we will have a few spare seats
    In our air-conditioned vehicle:

    Thursday,12th Febr. AbaY – to Colombo & Airport
    Friday or Saturday : Return Colombo – to Arugam Bay

    Join us.
    Share the ride and costs!

    Call:
    0774 57 02 16 (Dirk)

  • hi am fuard hear any one coming to arugambay pls cantact me to for lowerst taxy fares ( bike 3wheelar cars) 0777275765 thanks

  • Hello,
    someone to share a taxi on 3rd april 2015 Colombo to Arugam Bay ?
    Cheers
    sevenbab@gmail.com

  • Join us!
    We are planning a trip:
    Date: Monday 26th January, 2015
    Time: Morning
    From: Una
    To: Arugam Bay (where else?)
    Return: Back To Unna after a few relaxed days on the sunny East Coast
    Hotel: Plenty of choice at AbaY.But we have some a/c beds reserved for just $8 (Rs./ 1,000)/pp
    Contact: 0777 03 86 70
    Share the ride / Share the costs/ Share the FUN
    With us – a cool team !

  • I am arriving at Colombo airport 1:30 PM January 5th, 2015.
    Looking for someone(s) to share a taxi to Arugam Bay.
    John
    email johnnyak@hotmail.com

  • I need to be in Bentota
    On Saturday morning (18th October).
    Anyone else in the Bay now, who wants to join me?
    Could drop you off anywhere like Galle, Unna, Hikka or Colombo etc.
    Anne
    call 0773 200 201

  • Monday, 12th October:
    Have seats free. From Arugam Bay to Bentota.
    Then also from Colombo back to AbaY.
    call me if you wish to join the Happy trip:
    0777 21 26 30

  • I (ALSO) booked a good air-conditioned taxi transfer
    Colombo Airport – to – Arugam bay
    Friday, 10th October, 2014
    Leaving the Airport around 14:30 (pm)

    Want to join me?
    call 0777 21 26 b30
    (our driver)

  • I booked a good air-conditioned taxi transfer
    Colombo Airport – to – Arugam bay
    Friday, 10th October, 2014
    Leaving the Airport around 04:00 am

    Want to join me?
    call 0777 21 26 b30
    (my driver)

  • Hi all
    Who wants to be going?
    On Thursday, October 2nd.
    10am or so?
    Via ella or nuwara elliya or kandy please call me
    on 0773200201 or driver 0777212630
    We have 6 seats fully air condition van .
    Regards

    SU Travels

  • Today
    Monday 29th September 2014
    My new fully air-conditioned station wagon
    take you (up to 4 passengers)
    from Arugam Bay back to Colombo / airport
    For
    only $80 !
    contact: 0776 97 80 44
    Mr. Terin, City Hub Travel,
    Colombo Int. Airport

    We can depart any time after sun set

  • Anyone needs a transfer?
    Arugam bay -to- Colombo (& Airport)

    Tomorrow,
    23rd September, 2014 (Tuesday)

    Best rate – as we can connect with others coming back!

    Call:

    0777 21 26 30

  • Sorry….Alex & Jenny contact info if interested

    alexbennett1@icloud.com

  • Hi – my wife and I are looking to share a taxi van from arugam bay at midnight on Friday 26th, heading to Colombo (well negumbo) airport. Our flight is at 10am on the 27th. We are staying at lighthouse in komari just up from arugam bay but could arrange it to come down to arugam for the pick up.

    We have two board bags but can find a taxi with a rack and straps.

    Let us know if you are interested.

    Alex & Jenny

  • Hi!
    Does anybody want to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo airport on 21.09.14 around 9 am.
    There are two of us and a surfboard.Please email us or give a call. Thanks.

    email: artsofaa@gmail.com
    tel.: 0765602171

    Jane & Lion

  • Looking to share a ride /Transfer

    From: Sandy Beach, Arugam Bay
    To: Airport, Colombo
    When: Friday, 19th September, 2014
    Time: 18:00 depart (our flight is ar 04:00)
    Who: Two girls, 1 6’10” Board
    Contact: Nina in 0765248731

  • Hello,

    I’m flying into Colombo at 5am on September 19th and looking for a taxi to Arugam Bay. We will be leaving on the 23rd from Colombo so we need to be at the airport by midnight. Do you have taxis available?

    I saw on your website the fare is 80 dollars, I assume that is one way?

    P. Michael A. Rodey

  • Thanks,
    I did book a taxi so if anyone wants to join from Midigama/Weligama to Arugam Bay leaving at 8am tomorrow
    Contact Sean

  • Do you know if there are any shared taxis going from Weligama to Arugam Bay tomorrow September 14, 2014 Weligama to Arugam Bay?

    I am a single traveler with 6′ surfboard and looking to share a taxi with someone.
    If anyone is going please let me know asap. Call me
    at 071 701 8044.
    Thanks!
    Sean

  • We tried the impressive booking system.
    On the link provided by the last comment.

    taxi service Sri Lanka
    12/09/2014 at 18:33
    use http://anycabs.lk to to book a cab anywhere in Sri Lanka

    But no matter what input we gave, just this message came back:

    “No cab service available this aria”

    Frankly:
    WHAT IS THE POINT
    Of posting such non-functioning links?
    With such terrible spelling as well.

  • use http://anycabs.lk to to book a cab anywhere in Sri Lanka

  • Hello!
    We are 2 people looking for a Taxi to share from Arugam bay to Colombo Airport.
    Date is the 15th September (best evening).

    Please contact 0049 151 51838142!
    All the best and hope to hear from you.

    luisa.hack@web.de

  • Hello.
    I am arriving at CMB in september 4th at about 10-11 pm.
    Is there any information you can give me regarding sharing a taxi at that time to arugam?

    pse respond to:
    amitlavi92@gmail.com

  • Hello!
    We are looking for some people to share a taxi to Negombo airport!
    It will be on Friday 12/9 around 4:00 pm but we are flexible!
    We are already 3 people.
    Have a good day!
    Maxime
    maximecollombin@hotmail.com
    what’sApp number: +41797715844
    Sri Lankan number: 778359478

  • Hi,

    We are a couple from Ireland arriving in Colombo at 8am August 30th.
    If anyone is interested in a taxi share to Arugam Bay please get in contact.
    cathalg (at) gmail (dot) com or SMS/Whatsapp +353 86 0266374

    Thanks,

    Cathal

  • Transport availble on 22 6pm from airport,.col to arugambay ple cont the mobli no 0772993789 now
    Almazmi Azmi
    almazmiazmi @gmail.com

  • If any one to go, from airport,to arugambay today , tomorw morng ple cont 0772993789
    Almazmi Azmi
    almazmiazmi @gmail.com

  • Please could you.post the below re taxi share:

    We are two people looking for a taxi share to negombo/Colombo on Sunday 24th August. want to go around 4, 5pm but are flexible.
    Thanks!
    Gini Sharvill

    Sent from Samsung Mobile

  • Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich
    August 20 at 2:36pm

    SMALL AIRPLANE GOING TO COLOMBO
    Aug 25, 16.00

    it is a 15 seater aircraft flying from Ampara airport (a little longer than an hour drive from Arugam Bay), and then it’s an hour long air journey with the most magnificent views of the island

    we are 5 people so far, and looking for 10 more

    the more people we are, the cheaper it is
    IT CAN BE CHEAPER THAN A MINIVAN ABAY-COLOMBO

    Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich
    +94773902779
    fpa@solyanka.org

  • Dear Team of Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative,

    Do You have a Transport Option on August 21 for 2 persons from Abay to Colombo (fort, not Airport)? It is no Problem to Share with other people.

    Thank you for your reply,
    Julian van der Linden

    Gesendet mit der WEB.DE iPhone App

  • Hello,

    If anyone is leaving from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on the 18th of august at about 3p.m, we are 2 and we are looking for someone to share a taxi.

    Here is my mail: charlottedepesters@hotmail.fr
    and my phone number: 0041 79 675 66 93

  • Hi
    Is there a car going from Arugam bay to Colombo airport late at night on the 22 of August or early morning on the 23 of August?
    Thanks

  • Hello, we wish to go from nurawe ellya to abay on friday 15th, how much would it be? anyone would like to share?

  • Mia Wallace
    Hi Fred…please post this text for me ….
    I would take a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Friday 15th, +/- 10pm. In case u wanna join, please contact me via email: natascha.andraschek@gmail.com,
    greetz Natascha
    thank you

  • Hello,
    We’re looking for a driver from Arugam bay to go to Ella, on the 29th of August.
    Could you please tell us if you’re available, your prices all inclusive (gasoil, driver…), and the length of the travel? We are 2 and would like a car or a van with A/C.
    Thank you very much.
    Geoffroy Liegey

  • Dries en Lobke

    Hello,

    If anyone wants to share a taxi to the colombo airport on sunday 17th of august, please let us know so we can share one.
    We want to leave arugam bay around 17.00

    Dries and Lobke

    dries.wouters@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    I am a solo traveler w/ surfboard and I will be arriving in Colombo on September 4 at 6am. I was wondering if there is anyone I can share a taxi with at that time to save money. Please let me know. You can let me know anytime before then.

    If I don’t have anyone to share with I will probably just head to Kandy and then go to Abay another day from there. Thanks!

    Sean
    jfytrip@gmail.com

  • Hey,

    We’re leaving arugam bay to Kandy tomorrow (Friday 9th). There’s 3 of us and was wondering if anyone wanted to do a taxi share? Doesn’t matter what time we leave! If you want to text me on +447590308525

    Thanks 🙂

  • Two of us will be travelling from Arugam Bay to galle on 9 th August. Anyone travelling that way and has two seats available ? Contact us at manaswiniramachandra@gmail.com

  • Mini Bus leaving The Hideaway
    Today, Thursday, 7th August, 2014
    At 20:00 hrs.If anyone wants a ride:
    Just join us.
    Space for 6 passengers!

    contact Sharon @ Hideaway

  • Patrick Schädler
    6 August at 18:16

    Hi everyone,

    is there anyone who wants to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on August 16? Together with a friend I’m arriving 5am in Colombo and we’d like to go directly to Arugam sharing a Taxi 🙂

    connect with Patrick on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/aragum

  • Hi, we (two persons, two surfboards) search for a shared taxi from arugam to colombo since our flight goes on the 12th of august at 7 pm.

    call 779686511

  • Hello!
    I would need to go to Columbo airport on thursday, 7th, between 12 – 15 pm.
    is it possible to find people to share a taxi and how much would it be then?
    kind regards

    natascha.andraschek@gmail.com

  • If any one wanted to travell on 6 to col,.airport ,ple sms.me on

    0094 – 0772993789
    Almazmi Azmi

  • Hi everyone,

    we are two guys from Germany arriving in Colombo August 15th 5 am. We would like to go directly to Arugam Bay from Colombo.
    Does anyone have similar plans and is interested in sharing a taxi or does someone even have two seats available in a taxi to Arugam Bay? Write an email to me: patrick.schaedler@web.de
    Would be great if we could share the costs.

    Cheers!

  • Hi everyone,
    I am arriving Colombo at 4th August at 14:00.
    looking for someone to share taxi to Arugam Bay.
    let me know on my email: nivmaoz@gmail.com
    NIV

  • Jule & Richard

    Hello, we are two persons and we looking for other persons which want to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 7th August 2014. If someone have free seats or want to share with aus a taxi please write us at julianefoerste@gmx.de.
    cheers

  • Mattias Nordqvist

    Hi!

    We are 2 guys who will leave arugam bay preferably by tnight between Monday and Tuesday (4th-5th of august) and would like to share a cab. Anyone wanna join? We are not going to the airport, but will stay in Colombo for a few days. I am sure that if you want to go directly to the airport it won’t be a problem. Contact me at Mattias.Nordqvist (at) gmail.com or call me on 765201382 (Sri Lankan) or whatsapp me on +46709713526

  • Veronika & Paul

    Hey there!

    We are 2 persons with 2 surfboards and are searching for a shuttle to Arugam Bay.
    We will arrive in Colombo at 3rd of august around 6pm. If there is anyone who has the same way, don´t hesitate to contact me! Thanks!

    Veronika (ver85@gmx.de)

  • Hi

    I’m looking for sharing a van to the airport from arugam-bay on sat. 2. August. Contact in Aloha Cabanas or 077 5976034. cheers

    B

  • We are looking for a lift back to Colombo.
    The two of us are sad to leave the Bay – but we have another gig to play.

    Friday morning (1st August)
    would be ideal to leave.
    As we play our last concert at the Siam View today (Thursday)
    Contact us.
    SVH Room 11
    or send SMS to 0773 200 201

  • Dear AbTa & SVH Team,

    Thank you for the confirmation. We would appreciate if we could share the ride to Abay with other travelers.
    Thank you very much for your efforts and we are looking forward to a great time at Abay!!

    Best regards,
    Stephan

    Join us:

    Arrival: Monday 4th August, 2014
    Time: 09:00 am or so (morning)
    Non stop to Arugam Bay (of course!)

    Name: Stephan Keichel
    Email: Stephan.Keichel@gmail.com
    Phone: +49 176 3038 1021

  • Hi i am form germany
    Came last year to arugam and we had a lot of problem with the local pottiville drivers.
    They stopped our taxi in the middle of nowhere and threatened our south coast driver.
    this time they said all is OK now – so we trusted them.
    again a big mistake!
    everyday i read your web site i saw your taxi sharing board damage.
    Last raamashan day they had an attempted rape our friends said. At the point.
    .can you notice your web site any guest be carfull for the traveling arugambay.
    last week i came from abay to airport at the night time.
    The driver talked all the time. Put stupid Tamil music on.
    without asking us. just for him to stay awake. then stopped at a very dirty muslim “hotel” with stinking toilets. only to see his friends.
    Not good. Every talk seems to be sex talk.
    What is wrong with these guys?

  • Mail received.
    From Giorgio:
    (who has already booked and paid for his transfer to Arugam Bay on Monday, 4th August, around 21:00 hrs.)
    He / they invite others to share:

    Hello Guys,
    and thank you for your value service!

    Fine, I will look for Mr. Sanju just out of the arrivals.
    Please fell free to offer a shared transport to Arugam bay through your website. Hopefully there will be other in the plane from AbuDabi to Colombo, looking for taxi to Arugam Bay.
    Thank you and for any other information please keep contacting me at this address.

    Ciao
    Giorgio

  • Arugam to Colombo on 31st

    Hey Guys!

    Me and another surfer who i found on this website arranged for a taxi from arugam bay to Colombo Airport on Wednesday, July 31st. There is still place for three people.

    If you are interested, please leave a message at davdig8@gmx.at. I will answer asap. Taxi starts at Tiffanys, which is at the mainroad in arugam.

    cheers, dave

  • Marie & Francisco

    Hi,
    We’re currently in Arugam and looking to share a taxi to the south coast on the 30th. We’d prefer Tangalle but we’re flexible, anywhere between Tangalle and Galle will do.

    If you’re interested please drop us an email or an sms:
    Franvarela@gmx.net
    0715910175

    Cheers

  • Hi,

    Sorry corrections, I am leaving Arugam bay to Colombo airport on Thursday 31 July 2014.

    Anyone want to share please mail me at gideon.d.roos@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Gideon

  • Wednesday. 30th July/ 2014
    06:00 am
    From: SVH opp. Hang Loose
    To:
    Ella
    Anyone wants to join us?

    Be there.
    Or leave SMS with 0773 200 201

  • Hi,

    Anyone want to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo airport on Friday 1 August 2014.

    Please email me gideon.d.roos@gmail.com.

    Cheers
    Gideon

  • Hey guys

    We are two people looking to share a taxi from colombo to Arugam Bay WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

    Then

    Arugam bay back to Colombo WEDNESDAY 17TH September

    If you interested in sharing any of these trips , I am flexible at the moment to change dates by a day or two……

    What’s app +447590919055
    Cheers

  • Hello
    My partner and I want to travel to Galle/Unawatuna on 31st from Arugam Bay.
    If you want to share a ride contact me at:
    dazi_manson@hotmail.com

    Daisy & Jerome 🙂

  • Hey!
    I’m leaving Arugam Bay for Colombo.
    On 4th August, 2014.
    I am looking for partners to share a taxi.

    Details:
    Whatsapp -972525689148
    I am staying in Hummus Guest House.
    contact me!
    Marom

  • Hi folks!
    I’m looking to share a cab to Kandy on the 30th! Anyone up to?
    Cheers!
    Minimax
    +41797715844
    maximecollombin@hotmail.com

  • There is one taxi is in Colombo right now.
    Looking for a return trip to the Bay of Arugam.

    Call the owner, if interested:

    0772 99 37 89

  • Hey ,

    We are 3 french man, going to arugam bay on 27 during the night or the 28. We d’like to share a mini bus as we have surfboards.

    You can contact me louis.hemonlaurens@gmail.com

    Thanks

  • Hello everybody,

    we are two people looking for a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on the 10th of August in the morning, about 6-7 a.m.

    we will look for a taxi too from Arugam Bay to Colombo on the 23th of August in the morning, time to be defined.

    Anyone is interested in sharing them?

    if yes, please send me a mail at:
    framarit@gmail.com

    Thanks
    cheers

    marco

  • We are two people looking to share a taxi from Arugam to Negombo. We can leave on the 26th or 27th. Please contact me via email crivero75@gmail.com

  • Dear Quentin,

    You mean July – Not June 2015, do you?
    We want this taxi sharing scheme to survive!
    So thank you for your mail & offer to share with us/ others.

    We responded to Quentin’s request as follows:
    Just to let everyone know.

    Quote:
    …… (other text) …However.
    We will not take a local taxi for sure!
    No matter how cheap.
    Because we had items stolen out of our luggage last time.
    Also the local mafia guys have destroyed the poplar sharing board.
    We feel that we must make a stand against those bullies.

    Often we can get a good, fully a/c airport taxi for just $80 / anyhow.
    All the best,
    P & S.

  • Quentin Armand

    Hello guys,

    Me and a friend would like to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Colombo Airport on the 30th of june at 14:00.

    If anyone is interested write me an email at quentin_armand@hotmail.com or send me a text at +41796458249

    Cheers

    Quentin Armand

  • We are going from Arugambay to Kataragama (Yala) on July 30th, looking for 2-4 other people to share a ride. If interested, contact us before the 28th of July.

    Nancy & Leah
    Nancy Gallegos

  • Hi,
    Anyone want to share a taxi from Colombo Airport to Aragum bay morning of the 23rd July?

    Let me know @ gideon.d.roos@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Gideon

  • In the mid day heat.
    Me & my two girlfriends walked all the way from Beach Hut.
    To the great “Taxi Sharing Board” at the SVH, opp. ‘Hang Loose’.
    Only to find it having been destroyed.

    A very helpful guy mentioned that all this is due to locals, who simply don’t see the oint and spoil it for everyone.
    He suggested that I post my Sharing request.
    Here it is:

    I am Candy.
    Staying at Beach Hut.
    I need to be at the airport on Sat., 19th July at 10:00 am.
    So.
    Take me, if you leave any time on Friday pm!

    rgds

    Candy

  • Disgusting what those greedy, stupid arugam cowboy taxi mafia men are up to. they will never get any passengers taht way. lets move the board onto the internet where they cant interfere again
    Joshua

  • Thank You, Dear Sarah!
    For your support and well expressed views.
    We realise that many visitors are simply put off coming to Arugam Bay.
    Due To:
    1.) High Visa Fees ($30)
    2,) High Transfer costs
    Other Countries (Thailand, Indo, P.I., etc.) don’t have those high fees

    Often it’s cheaper to fly into S.L. (from BKK, DXB, KUL,etc.) than the taxi across to Arugam Bay.
    We try hard to attract nice visitors.
    And we are very unhappy that this Community harbours some weird, uneducated guys who still don’t get the point.
    That all we do is actually GOOD for THEM
    (And costs us our own time, effort, aggro and also money)

    We certainly get Nothing out of all this

  • Sarah Pinnock
    Terrible!! Total greed… It’s a long way from the airport and not cheap. I saw an ad for taxi share which is why I flew out to SL last time or I probably wouldn’t have even been Abay. Down to u guys to sort this 1 I feel, we as visitors don’t have a lot of say.
    Good luck many are very dishonest at the best of times

  • Hi i am looking to share a taxi from arugam bay to colombo airport on friday, the 18th of july, in the morning. Please call me if you are interested!

    072 895 1843.
    see you,
    caspar

  • There’s two of us going from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay 23th July in the morning. Anyone willing to split the cab? If yes, drop me an e-mail asap!

    Cheers,
    Juska

    juska.pekkanen@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    Solo traveller looking to book a taxi to go from Arugam to Colombo on the 24th or 25th. Email me at cougs_@hotmail.com if interested.

    Cheers,

    Tim

  • Hey guys,

    we wanna go from the abay to the south coast at the 25th july.
    Anyone interested in sharing a Taxi?

    Cheers
    Yannick
    (Yannick.ratke@RWTH-Aachen.de)

  • robin en sara

    hi all,

    we leave from arugam bay to colombo on wednesday 23 july early morning with a ac taxi van.
    we still have 3 places left.
    feel free to share a ride with us to lower everybody’s costs.
    contact : quickrobain@hotmail.com

    mahalo aloha,
    robin and sara

  • Security warning.

    We are informed, that certain unknown and unregistered “Taxi” operators
    respond to posts and comments here on this Community page.
    (example below)
    Be informed, that those people have NO Connection with us.
    We take security very serious.

    Damith Irantha Pinnaduwa
    hi mr. j.,
    I have a taxi,if u want to transport arugambay to Colombo airport in reasonable price,call me
    0778830895
    Thank you.

  • hi there

    i just noticed your taxi share initiative and i think its a very good idea. we are looking to share a ride to arugam bay on july 17th in the afternoon, we arrive at 3pm. i was wondering whether anybody else has inquired to book a taxi on the same day and would like to share it. that would be soo awesome!!!

    thanks for your help and time!
    Cosima Lang
    cosima.lang@gmail.com

  • Hi Guys,

    I’m looking to book a Taxi for 2 from Colombo Airport to Aragum Bay on Friday the 25th. There is just 2 of us and we’ll be landing at about 3am. My only issue is I’m not massively willing to pay $160 without knowing of any guarantee that the car will be there when we arrive? Is there any sort of “Pay on the day system”? or other method you guys have?

    Sorry to be a hassle, just want to get it right!

    Cheers, Max

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative’s answer to the above:

    Thank you, Dear Max.

    We mentioned your mail and concerns here:

    http://www.arugam.info/abay-taxi-initiative/#comment-751585

    Our answer is as follows:
    We are fully insured, licensed, and safe
    Not a rogue cowboy or taxi mafia outfit
    Also, again, this is a 100% profit-free Community service
    Buy us, the Arugam bay Taxi Initiative
    Our only aim is to make transfers safe & affordable
    Please understand that we can not send a taxi all the way to the Airport from the East Coast (350 km / one way!)
    Unless we have a firm and paid for booking
    Too many weird competitors have sent us on a wild goose chase in the past; sorry!
    However, we never failed to meet any passengers.
    Your payment is also safe.
    With PayPal, Visa etc,
    There is a solid money-back guarantee.
    f you like, we will send you a link.
    To the signed transport sheets of all of our very satisfied passengers.
    So far – we never had any complaint!

    rgds

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Arugam tu Airport

    Hello,
    we are looking for s transport from Abay to the airport 23.7. In the morning.
    Can I ask you, how much is the price?
    Thank you.
    Sylva Bartakovicova

  • Hey, landing at Colombo at about 3am on Friday the 25th so nice and early. There’s just the 2 of us so looking to share a taxi to ABay if anyone else wants in.

    Contact me on: maxrroche@hotmail.com

  • Hi all
    If like share taxi to air port colombo or any where we have taxi ready to going
    17 july any time .don’t miss this chance price is cheaper full air condition please give me call
    +94777212630 or write admin

  • Travel to Galle.
    Hello we are 2 people and look for up to 4 people to share a taxi tomorrow morning. We are going to Galle, but the taxi share could concern part of the trip depending on people’s interest.
    THierry

  • Mini Bus leaving for Ella
    Tomorrow Sunday, 13:00 hrs.
    14th July, 2014.Space for 4 more.
    Cheers
    S.

    contact:
    Hideaway & share!

  • We are looking for a ride to Yala National Park leaving the 30th of July from Arugam Bay.

    Please post and contact via email.

    Thank you,
    Nancy and Leah
    nancgallegos95@gmail.com

  • New a/c bus service
    In answer to the latest objections by local “taxi” operators
    we have just been informed that there might be a resumption of the earlier
    discontinued luxury overnight air-conditioned bus service between Colombo and Arugam Bay.
    Details will be posted
    admin

  • Hi,
    i would like to stay in Arugam Bay and I’m looking for a taxi to share..

    I will be in Trincomalee and I look for a taxi on 14 th or 15th of August for Arugan Bay. I would like to leave at 6am or 7am.
    then i’ll depart from Arukan Bay on 16th in the afternoon for Kandy or Nuwara Eliya.

    Let me know if someone is interested to share a taxi.

    Bye,
    iana

  • This good taxi Sharing concept is spoiled?
    By short-sighted locals. Again.
    Nothing new. those morons don’t seem to realize that less visitors will come, some will take the cheap bus, less money will be spent in the Bay. And the local community will suffer as a result.
    In any event. This concept and good idea is worldwide now, in every resort. And will just more more & more away from locals and into the global Internet space. They will learn to embrace modern day thinking. One day.

  • Please post the names.
    And the ‘hotels’ where those unlicensed Taxi guys at Arugam Bay operate from.
    The ones, who object to this brilliant sharing idea!
    Then everyone will know, who the greedy guys are.
    And simply boycott them totally.
    They will never ever get any trips anymore from an informed public.

    Andrew, U.K.

  • Hi please up date your share taxi board. We not like going by bus .our important time lost. We dont want local taxi maffia we want sheare taxi .we want to go colombo air port next 15 in the morning we have 6 how much for one

  • Can anyone please tell us
    Why the Taxi Sharing board at Arugam bay is no longer updated?
    It’s all wiped off. We miss this brilliant service and will now take the bus back toColombo. Some one said it is the work of the local taxi mafia. If so: Boycott them!
    rebecca, dianah and julia

  • Hello,
    we are Lucia and Paolo,we are in Arugambay and we’ll leave on the
    13th of july,8am.
    We’re looking for someone to share the taxi with,to the airport of Negombo,or from the airport to A’bay.My email is
    lucy.lu@hotmail.it.
    we booked a taxi at garden cottage!
    bye bye!

  • lobke and dries

    hellow,
    we are now in arugam bay and want to continue our trip to trincomalee (or that direction). We want to go around the 13th of july, but we’re flexible for the date 🙂 Please send an e-mail if you want to share a taxi,
    dries.wouters@gmail.com

  • Woops – forgot to include the date … 10th July!

  • Hi everyone!

    We (1 Aussie, 1 Kiwi) arrive in Colombo at 3pm and are keen to get a taxi to Arugam Bay that afternoon/evening or even maybe the next morning.

    If anyone is keen to share with us please email ali_graz@hotmail.com!

    Cheers,
    Alice and Wes

  • Jonathan Ashmore

    Oops thought my email would get posted aswell – if interested in sharing a taxi early morning on 13th July (Colombo to Arugam bay around 6am) then please get in touch. jonathan.ashmore3@gmail.com

  • Jonathan Ashmore

    Hi all,
    Me and my girlfriend land at Colombo at 5am on 13th July. Are keen to share a taxi across the island if any others get in around the same time. We will have been flying for 16 hours so we might not be the best company (i.e. we may be sleeping!)
    Thanks
    Jonathan

  • Hi,

    We (two persons) booked a Taxi to arugam for july 16th. We’ll arrive in colombo in the morning. Anybody want to share?
    jewls.online@gmail.com

  • Hi all,

    Solo traveller looking to share great banter and a Taxi to Abay on July 15th. Happy to leave whatever time suits. Don’t worry – I am not a creep. Please email at cougs_@hotmail.com

  • Taxi share Colombo Airport – Arugam Bay 10th July.
    Hey, we are 2 people who wanna share a taxi early morning of 10th July.Contact:olyjoli@hotmail.com

  • My friend and I want to travel to colombo airport on Wednesday 9th July. Our flight is 10pm. Would like to be in airport for 8pm. If any would like to share the journey it would be great…… you can email me on
    staceygardiner81@gmail.com.

    Thanks.

    Stacey

    Thanks stacey

  • hey guys,

    my girlfriend and me are planning to travel from ella to arugam bay at the 11th of july.
    let me know if anybody who have two seats left on this route 😉

    cheers
    yannick
    (yannick.ratke@rwth-aachen.de)

  • Hi!

    We’ll book a taxi from colombo airport to arugam bay on July 15th, half past seven in the evening.
    We’re already two people, if you want to join, please leave a message on davidg8@gmx.at. The more people we are, the cheaper the taxi is. And the fun grows as well. 😉

    cheers,
    dave

  • Quentin Armand

    Hey everybody,

    I’m looking to share a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay.

    I will arrive on the 10th of july at 4:30pm.

    So if anyone wants to share a taxi just write at this adrress: quentin_armand@hotmail.com

  • to arugamtaxi
    Hi,
    my friend an i arrive at the Colombo airport at July 12th at 4.30pm. We wanna leave straight to Arugam bay.
    Maybe some other ppl arrive at the same time and we could share the taxi.
    Do you drive at that time and how much is it?
    Kind regards,

    Karin and Katharina

  • Hi there
    Any body wanna going to airport this 1st july .at 10 am we are going.6 seats available please contact us
    Kevin , or sarai at siam view or just call
    +94777212630 .we help you

  • Forgot to post my e-mail for contacts: brodov@mail.ru

    Hey there!
    There are two us arriving at Colombo at 20:55 July, 5th. We plan to go to Arugam to get some extraordinary surfing experience next morning (yes, we cannot wait for it! 😀 ), so we`d like to travel late evening July 5th Colombo – Arugam.
    Travel back to Colombo will be on late evening July, 18th.
    You`re welcome to join! Haven`t booked yet.
    p.s. no surf boards, just two cases and a bear (we are from Russia) 😉

  • Hi There!

    We arrive tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 24th June.
    Call our driver, Mr. Sanju.
    If you wish to share the ride with us. 4 seats free.
    Obviously, we will go straight across to Arugam Bay
    (where else?)
    Call : 0777 21 26 30

    Lobin

    Doha DOH
    00:55
    Terminal
    1
    Gate
    2
    Colombo CMB arr. 24/06/2014
    08:20

  • Hi,

    I will arrive in Colombo on June 30 at 8 pm. I would like to share a taxi arugam bay with a scheduled departure at 9 pm.

    Is anyone interested?

    You can write me at tristan.schenker@unil.ch

  • Hi!

    I’m arriving on July 14 at 18.30 in colombo. Is there anyone, who want to share a taxi-bus to arugam? I haven’t booked yet, fell free to join!
    Contact me on davidg8@gmx.at

    Greets, Dave

  • Hey there!
    There are two us arriving at Colombo at 20:55 July, 5th. We plan to go to Arugam to get some extraordinary surfing experience next morning (yes, we cannot wait for it! :D), so we`d like to travel late evening July 5th Colombo – Arugam.
    Travel back to Colombo will be on late evening July, 18th.
    You`re welcome to join! Haven`t booked yet.
    p.s. no surf boards, just two cases and a bear (we are from Russia) 😉

  • hi to all of you!

    is there anybody who wanna share a taxi from colombo to arugam bay with me? i am arriving early in the morning on the 28th of june (friday), would like to go there as fast as possible, not later than 29th of june.

    please write me if you re interested: geniedesmontagnes@gmail.com

    i am from vienna! it will be my first surfing holiday in my life, so i dont have a board with me, which means there s a lot of space for alle of you!

    looking forward to talk to you while we are sitting in the van together!

    thank you! best wishes agnes

    remark by our admin:
    Here is a rare direct response. From us.
    The original Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative “HQ”
    (It’s in fact only a draft Beer bar – not an office btw):

    Thanks! Agnes!
    You just left the best, most inviting and by far the most innovative Comment. EVER. On this Community page!
    Ladies like you, with your obvious positive spirit will blend in very well here.
    And we are sure that:
    1.) Your will have a GREAT time
    2.) That you will find fellow travelers to AbaY

    We wish you a Happy, safe trip across!
    (And buy you a beer, Cider or Glass of fine wine. When you have arrived)

  • sorry forgot the date the 22nd JUne Sunday night
    Jemma

  • I have a taxi booked going from Abay to Mattala airport at 10pm if anyone needs to get there and would like to share the cost, just call Sanju the driver on +94 777 212 630.
    Cheers
    Jemma

  • Dear all
    22 june any time we have taxi
    arugam bay to airport 6 seats available
    call 0777212630 thanks

  • You can also find people to share vans from to Abay on this website.
    SriLankaTaxiShare.com

  • Dear all

    Now we operation everyday taxi from
    Airport to Arugam Bay and
    Arugam Bay to Airport

    AIRPORT TO ARUGAM BAY DAILY AT 2PM
    ARUGAM BAY TO AIRPORT DAILY AT 10AM

    PLEASE CALL +94777212630
    E-MAIL newsanjumobile@gmail.com

  • Special requirements
    Hi, I’m flying in on Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL883, arriving at 11:40pm on Wednesday 18 June. I’ve booked this taxi for 1am on 19 June because it will take me some time to get through customs. Please email me if there is any confusion.

    Name: James Bairstow
    Email: jamesbairstow@hotmail.com
    Phone: 61419048867

    I’m happy to share a taxi if there are others arriving around this time.

  • Hey 🙂

    anyone want to share a taxi, from colombo to arugam bay the 30 of june. in the early morning? Too expensive driving alone..

    OR maybe the 8 july, when my friend arrive, and going to join me in arugam bay, and also want to share a taxi from colombo?

    – Jacob

  • Looking to share the cost of a taxi from Abay to Mattala airport on 22nd June evening, or anybody going to the south coast as airport is on the way. Please contact me jem0212@emirates.net.ae, I am staying at Sea rock beach hotel.
    Thanks
    Jemma

  • Sandro & Valentine

    Hi,
    We are two and we are leaving Arugam Bay on wednesday 18/06 to Colombo AirPort.
    Does anyone want to share the ride? please contact us on giambillaro.sandro@gmail.com
    Thank you.

  • Hi,
    I am looking for a taxi share to Mattala airport on the 22nd June evening time, if anyone is heading to the south coast that i could share with, would also work as i could be dropped off at the airport as its on the way to the coast.
    Cheers
    Jemma

  • Hi,
    we (two persons) are leaving Arugam Bay on Saturday, 14/06 at 8 p.m. to Colombo Airport,does anyone want to share the ride? please contact us on julia_mertl@yahoo.de!
    Cheers!

  • Hi if you want to share taxi to air port or Colombo:
    We are going following on the days.
    Times are flexible, as we already have confirmed and paid for return trips:

    10. 06. 2014
    11. 06. 2014
    12 .06 .2014
    14 ,06 .2014
    21 .06 .2014

    Please call our taxi sub-contractor/ owner
    Driver, directly

    0777 21 26 30

    Many thanks

  • Hello,
    I arrive late on Saturday 21st June so am looking for someone / people to share a taxi with on Sunday 22nd June to Arugum Bay…

    Thanks

    Hayley

  • I need to return to the CMB Airport.
    Sadly I’ll Have to leave Arugam Bay

    Saturday, 14th June, 2014 at no later than 09:00 am
    Only me (so far).
    Pick me up at P.J.’s AbaY!

  • Hi,
    Please share the following message:
    Looking to share a taxi on the 13/06/2014 at 10:00 from A-bay to the airport.
    Anyone interest please contact me at +972543152333 or meravbertele@gmail.com

    Thanks!!
    Merav

  • Success!
    Arugam Bay’s Taxi Initiative’s little experiment and concept is at last working out well!
    We are Happy to announce that we have almost DAILY trips.
    “Up & down” (As they say here)
    i.e. From the Airport / Colombo -to- Arugam Bay and back again

    For You, our valued Visitors that means:
    Good, comfortable, low priced return trips.
    And a better Taxi Sharing Service.

    We promise to remain 100% Profit FREE.
    Use our Service!
    And Everyone will benefit.

  • Friday morning (6th June)
    One airport taxi will return to base
    Can take YOU for a good rate back!
    contact 0779 301 311

  • Hello,
    looking to share a taxi on Sunday afternoon (June 8th) (4-5pm)

    Is there any reservation confirmed around that time?

    076-679-1180

    Regards,
    Ahae

  • Hi friends of Abay,
    I would like to share a taxi from Abay to airport on
    thursday, the 12.06. 2014 @ 13.30. Contact Patrick: patrickmenzler@gmail.com or tricio@gmx.de or 0779632162

    Von Samsung-Tablet gesendet

  • Are you in the Bay?
    And do you look for a very comfortable transfer?
    We can do it! In a nice, fully air-conditioned luxury car!
    Back to the West, South or Colombo/Airport.

    Today, Wednesday, 4th June 2014 (any time to suit you).
    Economical, safe, quick and also shared if you like.
    Call 0779 301 311
    I’m the owner- Driver Asanka.
    Please call me directly
    Or book at the Siam View Hotel

  • Hello,

    does anyone like to share a taxi on Friday, June 6th 2014, early in the morning around 4 a. m. from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay? We are two persons and have one surfboard with us!

    contact: julia_mertl @yahoo.de

    Cheers

    Julia

  • Hey all,

    looking to share a taxi to Abay on Friday night(June 6th) (7-8ish?)
    and coming back on Sunday afternoon (June 8th) (4-5pm)

    076-679-1180

  • Next confirmed trips:
    1st June, 2014

    Sunday night AbaY – Colombo
    (leaving the Siam View at 22:30hrs. arr. Colombo at sunrise)
    Rs./ 3,000 p/p

    The Monday trip has been postponed to Tuesday now:

    Tuesday 2nd. June, 2014 Colombo – to AbaY
    (leaving Galle Face area anytime on Tuesday afternoon/ evening to suit YOU)

    Wednesday 3rd. June:
    AbaY – to Colombo or / and airport
    any time to suit you!

    Call 0777 21 26 30
    and jump on board & share the ride and costs !
    (Only approx. Rs./ 3,000 pp)

  • Discount return fares / sharing this weekend!

    Join us on any of those trips below:

    Friday night AbaY – Colombo
    Saturday Noon Colombo/ airport – to AbaY
    Sunday night AbaY – Colombo
    Monday Noon Colombo – to AbaY

    Call 0777 21 26 30
    and jump on board & share the ride and costs !

  • Hi!
    Could you possibly publish this message on the website?

    Hi,
    I d like to return to colombo airport on 31st whatever the time. Do someone want to share a taxi that day?
    See you!
    Melanie – surf n sun

    Thanks!

  • Hey there,

    thank’s for posting.
    Though you mixed up something, I’m Benjamin, not Ben, and we’re starting from Hideaway on 29th, 10am 🙂

    Greetings,
    Benjamin

  • Next return taxi:
    Will leave Arugam Bay
    Tonight, Wednesday 28th May, 2014 at 22:00 hrs.
    To reach Colombo at Sunrise.
    A/c luxury car
    4 seats free
    contact Siam View or be at the notice board on time.
    Best to send an SMS to:
    0773 200 201

  • Update from Ben, staying at Aloha:

    Hey Taxi Team,

    We ordered a Taxi now from Arugam Bay to the west coast for thursday 29th, 10am. We’re two passengers plus the driver so far. Could you post our request to share the ride on your website please?
    We already changed the time of our post on the board, hope that’s ok.

    Thanks,

    Benjamin
    b_limmer@hotmail.de

  • Looking to share a taxi from airport to Arugam bay on 3 june.
    Arriving at 08:35 and have a small 6′ board bag.

    Contact me!

    niklas.malmqvist(a)me.com

  • I arrive also on Tuesday, 27th may.
    But at 15:00 hrs.

    Can anyone take me?

    Sky (Kiter Surfer)

  • Looking to share my ride:

    I arrive on Tuesday, 27th May at 04:15.
    Happy to wait up to 2 hrs. – if anyone wants to join the a/c transfer and some costs.
    (I paid already)
    Pse leave message below.
    Or write to
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Notice Board Update (Sunday 25th May 2014):

    Julian has booked and fully paid for a nice a/c transfer.
    Airport to Arugam Bay

    Tues., 27th May 14 to leave CMB Airport just before noon (11:59 am)
    Arrive at Arugam Bay just after sunset, same day.
    Anyone wishes to share the ride and costs?
    contact:
    Name: Julien Fauvet
    Email: melody.garreta@gmail.com
    Phone: 0033619082036

  • Tomorrow.
    Thursday, 22nd. May, 2014
    At 11:59 (noon)
    Taxi leaves for Colombo and the airport

    4 or so seats free!
    If you wish to share the ride and costs:
    Please be at the Beach Hut by 11:30 am
    Or contact Ms. Brittany there.
    Staying at the Beach Hut
    or book at the Siam View Hotel.

  • HI ALL
    IF YOU NEED A TAXI TO ARUGAMBA
    OR YOU WANNA SPLIT THE COST
    TO SHARE WITH OTHERS
    PLEASE CONTACT
    EVEN WHEN YOU ARRIVE
    SRI LANAKA
    CALL ME ON
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    ARUGAM SHANA

    FULLY INSURED AIR CONDITION
    BUS.VANS.CARS
    WITH SURF BOARD CARRIERS

  • Dear Sirs,
    I would like to go to Negombo on Tuesday May 20th. Would you have one seat available in a shared van? What would be the price in LKR?

    Looking forward to your reply,
    Pia Haindl

    Our reply:
    Thanks, Pia!

    We suggest that we’ll post your request on the New notice board at Arugam Bay.
    Then others will find you.
    Please indicate where you are staying in the Bay.

    rgds

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Reply from Elin Hagstein

    Thankyou!

    I think I already have 2 people coming with me in the taxi but it would be perfect to find some more. I am staying at Beach hut, and need to leave sunday around 10-11am.

    Skickat från min iPhone

  • Hello! I met a girl that said that you could try to find people to share a taxi with through you. Im going to the airport next sunday 18th. If theres anyone going please let me know!

    Regards
    Elin

    Skickat från min iPhone

    Answer:

    Hi Elin,

    We can publish you sharing request here:
    (on this page)

    We can also write that on the New Notice Board for you, which is situated at the Siam View Hotel in Arugam Bay itself, for all to see.
    But we should have your contact details, like, where you stay, etc.
    So that others can find you and link up.

    rgds
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Please contact me at: julia_mertl@yahoo.de

    Thanks!

    Julia

  • Dear Sirs,

    We are thinking about booking your taxi service to Arugam Bay.
    We (two persons) will arrive at Colombo Airport on Friday, 06/06/2014, 3:45 AM and wish to share the costs for the transport.
    If you know passengers that might want to share a taxi please let me know.

    Thanks in advance!

    Best regards from Germany!

    Reply by the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:

    Thanks, Dear Julia!

    Wir haben Deine Anfrage hier veröffentlicht, wie immer in derartigen Fragen:

    Das ist der beste Weg, Andere zu finden.
    Wenn Du willst / ihr es so wollt:
    Setzt Eure Kontakt Koordinaten einfach dazu.

    Buchung ist Einfach, online, und eine Bestätigung kommt sofort.
    wenn sich Andere melden, muss Du / müsst ihr das Geld von den andere Fahrgästen kassieren:
    Das war aber bisher noch nie ein Problem.

    Have a nice trip across!

    Gruß
    aus Arugam Bay
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    SVH & AbTa Team,
    Arugam Bay

  • I have a taxi arranged leaving Colombo airport to Arugam Bay Monday May 26 at around 01.00 am. Anyone want to share?
    jjag2244@yahoo.com.au

  • Taxi Sharing REQUESTS received:

    Saturday, 3rd. May 2014
    Wish to depart: 10:00 am
    To: Negombo or Airport
    From: Beach Hut, AbaY
    Name: Maya
    Contact: 0766 31 22 45

    Saturday, 3rd. May 2014
    Wish to depart: 19:00 pm or so
    To catch a flight: Sunday, 07:00 am
    To: Airport
    From: former “No Worries”, AbaY
    Name: Mr. Nelio
    Contact: 0766 31 01 72

    Suitable drivers / operators: Please contact the passengers directly
    None will pay the full fare – but wish to SHARE.

  • Just booked the tickets to Colombo. If there is anybody who wanna share a taxi on “14th of May, evening time” please let me know.
    email: donggikim.k@gmail.com

  • Hi they are who is come to arugambay 28/04/2014 in the evening we can help for the 6 people. Just call our hot line number +94773200201 or the driver himself on +94777212630 thanks

  • Does anybody want to share a taxi to Arugam bay from Colombo airport on mid-May?(between 13rd and18th of May)
    I can change the date slightly..please email me if you arrive Colombo around the date and want to share the cost.
    I have a surfboard with me. Thanks.

    email: donggikim.k@gmail.com

  • Yang Tsung Ying
    26/04/2014 at 14:25
    Hello. I’m looking for a room for one passenger from June 21st to June 29th. Can you let me know your availability and rates? Also, I’m interested in arranging a transfer from the airport. Thank you.

    Quick answer:

    Your comment and question has been moved to the Arugam bay Taxi Initiative and sharing page.
    To book a safe, reliable and professional transfer is very simple:
    Just click on the link button above. Order your taxi and the driver will be waiting for you upon arrival.

    rgds
    AbHa
    Arugam Bay

  • Taxi Sharing request
    (Confirmed taxi transfer)
    From Colombo airport -to-Arugam Bay
    Thursday, 17th April, 2014 at 04:00 am

    Hi and thx for the prompt reply.
    Yes we are 2 and we arrive at 3:35 in Colombo…And i will send an sms in case of delay.

    If you know passenger that might want to share let me know.

    Thank you.

    Tanguy Faucon
    Animateur/Broadcaster


    If you wish to share the ride and costs:
    Leave a message below
    Be at the airport at 04:00 am or so.

  • Hello. arriving on July 17 at about 3pm. 2 of us, we are a couple. ANybody wanna share a ride to arugam bay. email me mbegg_1@hotmail.com

  • Hey,
    we are two guys arriving to colombo 6th of june 08:30 am, and would like to see if there is anyone willing to share a taxi to split the cost.
    We need to go to onda surf, inside colombo to pick up our boards before though, (or perhaps as a detour on the way depending on time).
    best regards
    Jonatan

    contact me at jonkos88@hotmail.com

  • This works fine!
    My wife & me booked online.
    the driver was there. On time.
    They got us two more passengers, we got to know each other: great guys,
    we split the cost of the 160 i paid.
    All had a nice transfer and a good sleep overnight.
    Everyone just paid $40 / each for this good a/c trip. Can’t beat that service.
    john

  • Clarification:

    There are no changes!
    Only Improvements.
    We are still a 100% non-profit taxi sharing and -coordinating Initiative.
    We will work with anyone. Who is known to us as being 100% reliable.

    We have added a “Book Now” facility to our system.
    Because there have been incidents of false reservations, of rogue drivers pretending to be our trusted sub-contractor collecting passengers and even thefts from luggage, etc.

    The list of approved and trusted owner-drivers is expanding, as we get more busy.
    In the past, the three mentioned below have shown to be most reliable, loyal, safe and pleasant:

    1.) Mr. Sanju
    2.) Mr. Rana
    3.) Mr. Shana

    As more confirmed journeys are coming to in, we will be able to offer an even better service and arrange improved, PROPER sharing facilities.
    This did not work as well as intended in the past:
    The whole idea is to avoid empty vehicle trips,save fuel and the planet, save YOU costs, and create a safe, budget minded transfer to and from

    The Bay of Arugam

    Thanks for your support!
    It will get even better – if you use our new, innovative
    “Book Now”
    system.

  • HI ALL !!

    IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING A SHARED TAXI AS PAST YEARS !
    JUST ASK FOR ARUGAM SHANA AT THE ARRIVAL LOBBY IN COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT
    (BANDARANAYEKE INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT) TO GET A BETTER DEAL ON TAXIS
    OR TO SPLIT THE COAST JUST DROP DOWN A EMAIL
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    Shana_tours@yahoo.com
    ARUGAM SHANA

    Answer by the admin of Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:

    We still wish to work with you, dear Mr. Shana!
    You (& Rana &b Sanju) have been very good, and all of you supported the Bay for many years, even in the war time. We honour that!
    A sharing system can not work with you doing your own thing.
    What we need, and trying to do:
    Is to establish a neutral “Taxi Trip Control” Centre.
    Only then, when you drivers all work TOGETHER – we can offer a good service to our travelers.
    And this, the latter
    Is our mandate. And what we are here for.

  • Hi, I am arriving with 2 boards at the airport 11 pm on May 3 2014. Looking for others to share taxi to Arugam Bay.
    Contact me direct if you are arriving around same date/time and want to share. Thanks
    daviddavid99@yahoo.com

  • Share our ride & some costs with me!

    We land on the 15th April and 03.05am (taxi booked for 3.30) flight number is QR006.

    Contact me & let’s meet up.

    jake perry-gardiner
    jakepg@hotmail.com

    Many thanks

  • We can recommend this new taxi service.
    I used this taxi transfer service last weekend. 6 of us, all with boards. The driver was smart, profesional, on time, friendly.
    a safe, good rip acrross, safe driving, no silly stops at the usual commission places, no silly music unless asked for, no sales talk: friendly! Even he had good english. the mini bus was older but the a/c too cold for us.
    this is the right way forward!
    Top connect Arugam Bay and make trips safe & more comfortable
    Nicolai

  • Hi

    Me and my bf need to get from Colombo Fort to Arugam Bay on 12th of April.
    We’re looking for someone to share a cost with! Please let me know! We were thinking of leaving early, around 4-5am.

    Cheers,

    Victoria

  • This Saturday, 5th April, 2014:

    1/2 price trip from Arugam Bay -to-Colombo or/and airport:
    Just $80 for a complete, double air-conditioned mini bus!

    contact the actual driver:
    0777 21 26 30

  • Iam in Colombo this weekend.
    If anyone wants to have a cheap transfer
    back to Arugam Bay on Sunday or Monday:
    Please call me.
    0773 200 201

  • Dear all
    who is joining tomorrow evening march 05
    come to arugambay
    we have a taxi
    cheep prise for you please call
    +94777212630
    or leave message below

  • Hi, is anyone going to Trinco on Tuesday the 25th of February?

    Thank you.

    Lakshman Kalasapudi lkalasapudi@gmail.com

  • Thank you.

    You have reached the correct e-mail, Mr. Allan.
    We are always happy to cooperate with anyone.
    Specially if there a good ideas.

    From your URL however it looks that you are trying to sell bed related products? We are not an advertising page.

    rgds

    AbHa admin

    Reply received:
    Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:

    allanrolston@gmx.de

    Technical details of permanent failure:
    Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the server for the recipient domain gmx.de by mx01.gmx.net. [213.165.67.97].

    The error that the other server returned was:
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  • Does your website have a contact page? I’m having
    a tough time locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an email.
    I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
    Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it grow over time.

  • Hi,

    We are two people who arrive at Colombo International airport on 30th december à 5am. We would like to go to Arugam bay by taxi. Could you please tell me how much it will cost for a one way ? and if
    Is there any possibilities to share this taxi with other people ?
    My mail : manabzh@hotmail.fr
    cheers
    Mana

  • In the 1st week of December
    We are going “up & Down”
    AbaY – Colombo – AbaY

    Let us know if you wish to join us & share the rides & cost.
    reply below or
    SMS:
    0773 200 201

  • Are you in AbaY now?
    Want to have a cheap, luxury trip back to Colombo or the airport?
    Our top class mini bus is ready to take you.
    Now. Sunday or tomorrow.
    CHEAP!
    Like Rs./ 9,500 for the entire BUS
    Why?
    Because we need to collect some VIP’s from Colombo
    Call: 07772 12 630

  • Return Journey!
    Just Rs./ 9,000 for the entire vehicle.
    Anyone in AbaY wanting to return to Colombo or Airport?
    We have one nice mini bus empty.
    Picking us up in the city on Tuesday, 5th November.
    contact 0773 200 201

  • Midnightride in the night of friday the 1st 11. 2013 from Abay to airport. If there is anybody who likes to join & to share, let me know!

    Start: 1or 2 am (saturday morning)

    Contact: patrickmenzler@gmail.com

  • Dear guest
    abay to mirissa our taxi service now charge. 12000lkr
    with a/c free mobile wi fi 6 hour driving with new road
    call sanju travels hot line +94777212630 thanks
    newsanjumobile@gmail.com

  • Mail received from Taxigang Peter – another totally FREE and No Profit Initiative:
    Please support this idea!

  • Hi Fred & Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative!

    thanks for your support during the summer. There was a lot of interest in taxigang and I would like to improve the service. The question is how?

    Maybe you have some ideas. You mentioned that you had been thinking of a prepaid service. If this will help visitors and driver then we can do that.

    Other ideas would be to have the profiles of trusted drivers with a description of their vehicle as well as ranking from other travellers.

    I have put together a survey to try and get the opinions of as many people as possible. It takes about 30 seconds to complete.

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JJWBGJ3

    If you are agreeable to this, perhaps you can post it and also put a link to it on your taxi page.

    Cheers
    Peter

  • Looking for guys to join me in any of those trips across:

    Friday 25th/10: Colombo – Arugam Bay
    Friday 25th/10: Arugam Bay- Colombo

    Sunday 27th/10: Colombo – Arugam Bay

    Have ordered a nice a/c mini bus.
    Need a few more passengers to share the costs, as I am on my own.
    Leave message below or call
    0773 200 201

  • Hi!

    Really help this page for who coming arugam bay

    Thanks

  • hi, we (2) need a transfer to arugam bay tomorrow from negombo. is that possible?anybody wanna share a ride?

  • Dear all
    who is joining Sunday 06 in the evening come to arugambay please call sanju +94777212630

  • hi,
    would you know if there’s space for a taxi for 2 people leaving colombo tomorrow? also, if i’m to return around the 10th, let me know how i can get about reserving a seat please.

    thanks,
    nilshan.

    nilshanfk@gmail.com

  • Hi everybody 🙂

    We would like to share taxi from Arugam to Colombo airport on Ocober 3d near 11 p.m.
    pls, mail: sasha@artdepo.com.ua

  • Hi all

    We are 2 persons and we propose to share a taxi from kandy to arugam bay 1st october 2013. Of you’re interested please contact me at thomas.sanchette@gmail.com
    Thomas and Maud

  • Colombo Airport Taxi

    We want to to taxi mattala airport to arugambay 3rd oct. what is the price? hoe to get.
    Cheers
    leyonben8@gmail.com

  • Hi all!
    We’d like to share a taxi to the airport from Arugam bay tomorrow morning.

    Sunday, 29th September, 2013

    Please, mail to aihnatau@gmail.com
    or call 071 946 5055.

  • Hi Hans,
    Please call me if you do not receive my mail. My contact number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Colombo Airport Taxi

    We are airport taxi team from colombo airport. we can arrange your transfer connect email tru. airporttaxi743@gmail.com
    Best regards
    Airport taxi team

    Note from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:
    We permit anybody to post comments here.
    But please be advised that the above
    “Airport Taxi Team”
    as well as a previous comment by a Miss “Jessica”
    are NOT known or accredited by us.

  • Message received on our sister Facebook page “Arugam Surf”:

    “Hans Böhme
    Hi,

    Our names are Robert and Hans from Germany and we are going to arrive the 29th at 7 in negombo airport and want to go as fast as we can to Arugam Bay for Surfing. Unfortunately all transportation options we’ve found have outdated Websites or we’ve even read rumors that some of them have been shut down… So we would be really thank full if you can give us any advise on how to get to Arugam the easiest and fastest Thank you in advance and greetings from Germany, Hans”

  • Hi All,

    We are two people looking to travel to Abay tomorrow the 24th of September. Does anybody want to taxi share from Colombo city Center. One of us is looking to head to the airport on the 29th/30th of September too.

    Message: +94 714886040.

  • HI ALL !!

    JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION

    STANDARD TAXI FARE TO ARUGAM BAY FROM AIR PORT 160 $ FOR A GOOD AIR CONDITION TAXI , ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER ,AND FULLY INSURED VEHICLE.

    BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOME TAXI DRIVERS TRYING TO ARRANGE TAXI FOR LAW PRICE ? BE CAUSE OF GREEDINESS , THEY ADVERTISE FOR LAW TAXI FARE AND ON THE WAY TRYING TO GET SOME LOCAL TRAVELERS ,VEHICLES WITH OUT INSURANCE TOO ,AND ON THE WAY TRYING TO CHARGE SEPRATLY FOR AIR CONDITION ETC…
    AND THEIRS NOW ANY TAXI SERVICE AT THE AIR PORT
    UNDER THE NAME OF

    ( AIR PORT TAXI TEAM )

    THIS ALL INFORMATION ITS ONLY FOR YOUR SAFETY
    YOUR CHOICE !!!

    FOR ANY INQUIRIES

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77 SHANA

    + 94 777 90 43 80 RANA

  • hello

    my husband and i will arrive at colombo at 1.45PM on 28th sept and would like to leave for Arugam bay the same day.We’ll have 1 bag each.if anyone is travelling on the same day pls get in touch with us.

  • Hi Patty,
    Are you coming 19th September or 19th October.
    Rana

  • Hi,

    Yes we’d like to confirm the taxi reservation please.

    We’re arriving on Jet Airways flight number 252 at 1.35am on Thurs 19th. 2 passengers, no surfboards, just one suitcase each.

    We’d really like to share the cab if possible. Fingers crossed!

    Please confirm that a car is booked for us.

    Thanks,

    Katie

    Reply:

    Thank you, Katie.
    Your sharing request is hereby posted.
    Hope that others will join you to share the ride, experience and the costs of this epic trip across the beautiful island.
    Please check your private inbox.
    We have sent you a ‘secret’ password.
    Ask the driver, who welcomes you at the airport for this.|
    ONLY if he gives the correct answer:
    That is YOUR booked and reserved, safe taxi.
    (We need to protect you from rogue “drivers”, reading this Community page, who are not approved in the past)

  • We are airport taxi team from colombo airport. we can arrange your transfer connect email tru. airporttaxi743@gmail.com
    Best regards
    Airport taxi team

    Note from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:
    We permit anybody to post comments here.
    But please be advised that the above
    “Airport Taxi Team”
    is NOT known or accredited by us.

  • Hi there,
    2 friends looking to share a cab from Colombo to Abay. Will land at 1.30am on either the 18th or 19th Sept. Anyone arriving on either of those days?
    Cheers, Katie

  • @judith
    hey, i arrive to colombo on 24th 00.15 so if you are willing to wait, we can share a ride. Tom tomas.slezak99@gmail.com

  • Next week is a Full Holiday week!
    Many are heading towards Arugam Bay.|
    Why?
    Because there will be LIVE music events and mellow Parties, every day.
    Do you want a cheap transfer across?

    Here is an offer you should not refuse:

    On MONDAY, 16th our bus will arrive from Horana to Arugam bay at 12 noon. we have some seats in the bus. if you can arrange some passengers please give them my number.
    Just call me and jump in, join me & the Happy people all the way to Arugam Bay:
    0724605331

  • Hi
    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH YOU FROM COLOMBO AIRPORT TO ARUGAM BAY ON THE 23RD OF SEPTEMBER 2013 ,2 PEOPLE BACK ON THE 26TH OF OCTOBER
    WHAT IS THE RATE
    THANK YOU

  • Hi,

    anyone wants to share taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam B. on 24th of September. My flight is schedule to arrive at 00.15 am

    tomas.slezak99@gmail.com

  • Hi!
    We are 4 adults arriving Colombo airport on the 19/10 at 3 :30 am.
    Would like to travel directly to Arugambay and it will be OK for us to share van with other people.
    Can you let me know how much will cost the trip from Colomboi to Arugambay and how we make reservation?
    Best Regards,
    P.

  • Is anyone interested in sharing a van- or does anyone have room for 1 more person- on Sept 13 to Colombo? Let me know, thank you!

    Sarah

  • Hi, We are two people looking to share a taxi for tonight September 6th, from Arugam to COL airport anytime after 9 pm (the later the better), for a flight that leaves 2 pm on September 7th. Wondering if anybody wants to share? Pls call or msg at 0786766433.

    Thanks!

  • Airport Taxi colombo

    Dear Luke,
    We are airport taxi team from colombo airport. we can arrange your transfer connect email tru. airporttaxi743@gmail.com
    Best regards
    Airport taxi team

    Note from the Non-Profit Arugam bay Taxi Initiative:

    The “Airport Team, Colombo”
    is most welcome. We are a non-censored site & page.
    But:
    So far they are NOT KNOWN or accredited to us.
    Therefore we can not endorse or recommend their advertised services

  • Hi,
    Can you put a message out there again for me please. We are needing a driver to take us back from A-Bay to Colombo airport. It’s for 5 people at 2100pm on the 7th of September.
    Cheers
    Luke

  • Hello!

    We are two people looking forward to share a Van from Abay to Comlombo Airport on September 14th (or 13th) with some more people 🙂 Please contact Jan : 0779645038

  • We have seats available in our van on Monday, 09th September from Arugam to Galle. Price depens on the amount of pax. Please send me a PM if u r interested. Cheers…

    Q:
    Where you stay & how to contact?

    A:
    Haha sorry Mambos.

    Give them my number 775998704. We r here around 4.00 today. How many people wants to join?

    Angela

  • Hi our company all taxi runing very cheeper now
    Arugam to airport/ cmb, 140$ and
    mattala 80$
    other places prize you can vissit http://www.sanjutravels.com / prize list up lord our face book like page call me sanju +94777212630 ‘frist your service and 2nd prize.
    Meny thanks

  • Colombo Airport Taxi

    Dear sarah,
    We are “AIRPORT TAXI TEAM” colombo. if you want any taxi categorys. email: airporttaxi743@gmail.com
    Thanks
    Nandana

    Note from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:

    We welcome your comment, Nadana.
    But we also have to let our clients know that you are NOT known to or approved by us (so far).

  • A group of German Tourists

    Loved my time in Sri Lanka, especially in Arugam Bay.
    But at the last day strange things happend:
    We managed a taxi driver to the airport, a person I knew before and that´s always fair and kind. But then strange people called him and threaten him to leave the town, created strange rules (only 4 people can go by car) and forced him not to bring us to the airport (at 1am / our plan was to go at 5am). After long discussion we started our journey but short drive after ABay a car overtook us and forced us to stop. 5 people came out the car and threated our driver with violence. The situation was really dangerous.

    I think tsomebody should stop this mafia. Everybody can chosse which driver he will take, at which time and for how much money. So be careful when u are looking for a taxi.

    Response:

    Thank you.
    For this valuable feed-back.
    We hope that the people involved see the danger signs and re-think their own strategy.
    It will be in the best interest of EVERYONE in the Bay

  • Hi there,

    I am looking to get a taxi from Colombo airport to Aragum Bay on Saturday 14th September for myself and my partner. I was just wondering if you could quote me on this and I am happy to share with other people if it lowers the cost and you have other pick ups.

    We arrive at the airport at 1pm on the Saturday.

    Many Thanks,

    Sarah

  • Hi,

    looking for a shared ride from a-bay to colombo airport on the 3rd of September around 10:00 am. Flight leaves in the evening. Anybody looking to share?

    Cheers

  • Hi guys
    I will arrive in Colombo on August 29th at 12in the afternoon and I would like to share a ride to AB to get there at night.
    Please contact me at hambmate@gmail.com
    I will be traveling alone with 2 bags
    Could you please tell me how much it will cost for a one way ?
    Is there any possibilities to share this taxi with other people ?
    thanks
    Hambm

  • Thank you.
    For this valuable feed-back.
    We hope that the people involved see the danger signs and re-think their own strategy.
    It will be in the best interest of EVERYONE in the Bay

  • i need shir a taxi for aby

  • hi ben,
    if you want to get taxi at MRIA Mattala, you try to find find Touradvisior Lanka Pvt Ltd, there wed link given bellow

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1027209-d4411184-r167788303-Tour_Advisor_Lanka_Private_Day_Tours-Hambantota_Hambantota_District_Southern_Pr.html#REVIEWS
    or mail on touradvisororg@gmail.com i think they can give you better service

  • Hey!

    There’s 3 of us that land in Mattala at 11:10am on the 3rd. How much would it cost to get a taxi to Arugam Bay? I saw a quote of ~$80 in one of the posts on this page…

    Cheers!

  • Hi,
    myself and another fly into Colombo international airport on Tuesday night the 3rd of September, we arrive at 1645. I was wondering if you could please give us a quote for a taxi from Colombo airport to Aurgam Bay. It would be best if we could share the taxi, so if there are others looking to travel then we would appreciate it.
    Cheers

  • hello
    i arrive on monday evening late in colombo.i would like to go directly to the a-bay. is it possible to have a taxi during the night?and how much does it cost?

    Freundliche Gruesse
    Kevin B.

  • Message from arugam.info:

    We wish to take no sides in this (possible) Taxi / Tuk Tuk issue.
    All we are concerned about is the well being and happiness of our VISITORS.
    Basically they are the ones who pay for a service.
    And they are entitled to a good, honest & fair price product.
    Visitors are our Ambassadors and our Community’s income
    They – the Visitors – are KING.
    THEY are FREE to chose whom THEY wish to travel with.
    When, Where to and at what price.

    It is – in our opinion – not in the interest of Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka’s prime resort to come!) – to bully or put any pressure on to anyone

  • I am inform arugambay tuk tuk and taxi mafia ,all media officers may be 1 or 2 week we can see good result

  • Sanju!
    Be careful!
    Arugam Bay now operates a “Taxi & Tuk Tuk Mafia”
    Hope you are part of this deplorable practice – or they will also threaten you.

    And those weird guys will also drive the tourists away to better places.

  • Hi
    we will start taxi going to cmb from arugam September 2nd at 2.30pm.
    Any one joining us
    call sanju 0777212630

  • taxi share arugam to colombo
    hey, we have a taxi leaving 7.30am 1st September morning if you want to share, text me 716905211
    jenika

  • axi share arugam to colombo tonight
    hey, we have a taxi leaving 7.30am 1st September morning if you want to share, text me 716905211
    jenika

  • taxi share arugam to mattala tonight
    hey, we have a taxi leaving 1am tonight if you want to share, call or text me 071-424-9122.
    Jesse

  • Hi there,
    we are leaving arugam bay on September 2nd around 3 pm (our flight is at 4:35 am September 3rd. We would like to share a taxi with someone if this is possible. 2 people – 2 pieces of luggage, no surfboards. Looking forward to your reply.
    Regards Anna

  • Hi
    I was unable to find how I can post on the taxi share site?
    Looking to share a taxi with someone there will be me and my partner on
    28th from Kandy to Abay,
    Please help
    Courtney
    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hello

    We need taxi for 4 people for the 28th August

    Yala – cinnamon wild yala
    Aragum bay – stardust beach hotel

    Thank you

    Sent from my iPad

  • Hi I need two passengers picked up about 11 pm from COL airport on Sep 1. No boards. Anybody coming back?

    Thanks
    Kush
    0786766433

  • We’re a couple coming out on the 30th August arriving at Colombo and looking to head straight up to A bay with the taxi,i already book the freelancer driver with Van A/c, if anyone wants to share. We’ve only got two back packs between us.pls try to reah us in advance by Email hambmate@gmail.com
    thanks
    hamb mate

  • Hi, looking to share a ride from
    From Kandy to Arugam Bay August 28th, there will be myself and partner please
    Email courtney.nicolaou@gmail.com if your looking at the
    to share on the same dates

    Seperate to above looking to share trip from Arugam bay
    to Galle on the 31st Aug

  • hi aaron,
    we need your contract mail no

  • Hi

    I need a one way taxi on 25/8, Saturday from Kandy to Arugam.
    Is it also posbible to get a shared taxi to save costs?

    Thanks
    Kush
    0786766433

  • Hello

    We need a driver from aragum bay to galle on Friday 30th August.

    We are 4 people with 4 bags.please provide a quote

    Thank you.

    Sent from my iPad

  • Hi,
    I’m hoping to share a taxi ride from Colombo international airport to Arugam this Sunday, the 26th.
    My flight arrives just after midday, so it’d be great if there’s some other people keen to go to Arugam at around the same time but I don’t mind waiting an hour or two.
    Thanks!

    Jamie

    jim.buchan@hotmail.com

  • hi, Peter Jirgens

    that time taxi is working taxi fare is around 160 usd
    thanks feather information contract me on email
    thanks

  • hello,

    I am arriving into colombo at 5:30pm tomorrow night the 24th of august, could you let me know if there is a taxi going at this time and if there are other people that would like to share the fare?

  • Want to share the ride & costs with us?

    AbaY – Colombo Saturday 24th
    Colombo – AbaY Sunday 25th

    Times and even days are flexible!
    0773 200 201

  • I, coming to ab next sataday I need a vehical or share any one

    Thanks

    reply:

    Thank you.
    As far as we (here in Arugam Bay) know, there is one vehicle coming from Colombo to Arugam Bay this weekend.
    In any case, your request has been published and also forwarded to a selection of our trusted taxi sub-contractors herewith.

    rgds

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    SVH & AbHa Team
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi,

    We are two young surfers that will arrived at Colombo International airport on 28th august. We would like to go to Arugam bay by taxi.
    Could you please tell me how much it will cost for a one way ?
    Is there any possibilities to share this taxi with other people ?
    hambmate@gmail.com
    hamb

  • Hi there,

    I’m going to Mattala Airport tomorrow, 23th of August, at 8am from Arugam Bay. If you want to join me to split the fare, write me: walter.carsten@gmx.de

    Best regards,
    Carsten

  • I need to go to Mattala Airport from Arugam Bay very early in the morning at the 28th of August (my flight is at 08:55). So please contact me if you want to share a taxi:
    herrhainz@gmail.com

    Thanks, Chris

  • Hi guys

    My boyfriend and I are in Kandy and want to head to Arugam Bay tomorrow (22nd August). Anybody else here in Kandy? Email me at char_rd@outlook.com

    Cheers!

  • Dear Lory and steve,
    Please call me to give you very special rate and connect to other who would like to join you on 29th August.My number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hi,
    Lori and Steve would like to share a van with up to 4 others to
    Negombo (or airport) on August 29th. A daytime trip, departing around
    9:30am.

    Please advise if you have others booked for this departure date.

    Many thanks

  • Hi, we are two and going to matara tomorrow (22th) . Thefore we could share a taxi until wellawaya ( on the road to Colombo). O72373415O

  • Hi,
    We are looking for people to share a taxi from arugam bay to matara the 22 th or eventually the 23th . Lorene.vida@gmail.com or 072 373 41 50

  • Hi,

    We are two young french surfers that will arrived at Colombo International airport on Friday 23 august. We would like to go to Arugam bay by taxi.
    Could you please tell me how much it will cost for a one way ?
    Is there any possibilities to share this taxi with other people ?

    Cheers
    marinethersiquel@hotmail.fr


    Thank you!

    Your request is hereby forwarded to a selection of Arugam Bay’s Taxi Initiative’s trusted sub-contractors.
    Hopefully they will reply to you directly with a firm quotation.
    At the same time, this conversation is published on our Community web site:

    Kind regards

    AbHa & SVH Team
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi there,

    Not quite an airport trip, but my girlfriend and myself are heading from arugam bay to Trincomalee on Thursday 22nd and wondered if anyone fancied sharing a taxi?
    Email on chriswebb1406@hotmail.com

    Cheers

    Chris

  • Hello,

    We (2 people) want to share a taxi from abay to the airport at the 27th or 28h (early morning) of August.
    Anybody interested?

    Write an Email to Tobimittag@AOL.com

    Greetings
    Tobi+Kristina

  • Hi,
    I’ll arrive the 20th August early in the morning at Colombo Int. airoport.
    Will probably have to wait for a friend who will arrive around 8 am the same day. But not sure yet…
    Let me know if someone’s up to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam bay in August the 20th.
    Contact me at axel.gassmann@gmail.com or per phone 0041 79 629 57 24
    Cheers
    axel

  • Hello,

    We (2 girls) are wanting a taxi from Arugum bay to Colombo the morning of the 25th August.

    Can this be posted on the website to see if anyone wants to join.

    Sent from my iPhone
    siowhalley31@gmail.com

    Quick reply from our web mistress:
    “Done” !
    “Posted”
    But:
    In future, and that counts for EVERYONE:
    YOU can post ANY request you like YOURSELF.
    Here. For all to see.

  • To Alessia:

    Hi Alessia

    We also arrive on saturday 17th evening in Colombo, we plan to stay 1 day in Negombo (near the airport) to have a rest after the long journey, and then take a taxi on sunday 18th at night to arrive early on monday morning in A-Bay. Taxi’s already booked with Rana (professionnal driver who writes a lot on this forum). It might be great to share with you girls! My email: marninou@yahoo.fr

    Cheers
    Marine

  • Hi!
    We want to go to Arugam Bay on saturday 17th august. We are know in Trincomalee. Who wants to share a taxi?
    Here out phone number: 072.373.41.50

  • Hello!

    I will arrive in Colombo on August 22nd at 12in the afternoon and I would like to share a ride to AB to get there at night.
    Please contact me at ol24107@gmail.com
    Oliver
    I will be traveling alone with 2 bags

  • Hello
    I will arrive with a friend of mine to colombo airport on the 17th very late at night. We would like to share a taxi to arugam bay in the 18th early morning.
    Do you have any suggestion? How much will the taxi be? Is it possible to share with other people?
    We are 2 girls with just 2 backpacks.
    Please let me know if you can help.
    Thanks,
    Alessia

    Inviato da iPhone

  • Thank you.

    On 11 August 2013 10:01, Hoc Chau wrote:
    Hi can somebody share a taxi back to colombo airport Thursday 15th Aug?
    I need to leave latest 12 a:m
    Mail me at hoc.chau@gmail.com

    Response:

    Your request has been forwarded to a selection of our owner drivers.
    Hopefully they will reply to you.
    Also, this dialog is posted on our home page for all to see and to invite.

    rgds

    AbaH
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi 3 of us would like to come from Kandy on Sunday 11th Aug night by taxi or bus and stay till Wednesday. Any offers of a ride or someone want to share the fare?

    Then we want to get an overnight train or bus to Columbo on Wednesday 14th Aug night in time for our 6am flight in Columbo.

    Do you know where we can get these trains or rides?

    Many thanks,

    kate.pincott@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    Am looking to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Monday 12th August 2013. Planning on leaving early morning. Please let me know if anyone is interested in sharing. pmacpherson@hotmail.com.

    Thanks,
    Paul

  • Hello Rana!
    nice to read you!
    yes for me an dFabio (my boyfriend is OK). i’m going to write to Mr Fred for all arrangements.
    however we will arrive in Colombo airport (CMB) on sunday 11th at 05.05 am.
    i read that also Alessandro will arrive at the same hour …. if he would like, we could share the transfer.
    let’s keep us in touch!
    you can also find me by skype “claudia.chisci”
    see you!!

  • Hi Claudia,
    I can take you to Arugambay for 160 u.s.There is a slight chance to share if the plan work.Please write to Mr Fred arugamsurf@gmail.com to get my address.My number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Dear All

    me and my boyfriend will arrive at Colombo airport next Sunday August 11th at 05.00 am. our final destination is Arugam bay (we are surfers 😛 ) we will have a longborad 9 feets with us and 2 luggages. we would be grateful to know if you can arrange a transfer Colombo-Arugambay and how much would it cost?

    we are interested in car sharing so we can share transfer with other people going to Arugam bay.

    thanks in advance for your kind reply.

    best regards

    Claudia and Fabio from Italy (Florence)

  • Hi Rana

    Me and my friend would like to drive from Negombo to Arugam Bay on August 18th (night drive). Can you drive us?
    And if anyone’s interested in this, you can contact me marninou@yahoo.fr

    Cheers
    Marine

  • Hi Stephane,
    my mail is Hope to hear you.
    Rana

  • Rana, please need your email.
    Stéphane

  • dear bob and joy,
    Please call me on your arrival or from your hotel around Airport. My number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hi joe,
    Please write to Mr Fred arugamsurf@gmail.com My mobile number is 0777904380
    Rana

  • Hi Rana,

    how do I contact you? Cant seem to find your e-Mail address.

    Thanks heaps for your reply and stoked your client would wait up. I’m willing to chip in, though, how many seats do you have? Can we take more people to make it cheaper?

    Cheers
    J

  • Dear Joe,
    My name is Rana and regular driver to Arugambay for last 25 years.I have a client who would like to share with others on the same day.He arrives earlier than you. He willing to wait till you come.so you can pay half of the rate that is 80 u.s.If you are interested please leave a note in my address.
    Rana

  • Hi guys @ ArugamTaxi,

    I’ll be arriving to Colombo (airport) on Wednesday the 7th of August 6:30pm.

    My luggage is a double surfboard bag.

    Can you help me out here or connect me to others who are looking for transport?

    Many thanks in advance

    Cheers

    Reply, for the record:
    Thanks!

    And thank you for using our No profit Community page.
    Once you have posted there – usually it seems to work!

    Good luck,

    Cheers

    SVH & AbHa Team
    Arugam Bay

    and again:

    Hi Shana

    Sent from my iPhone

    On 05.08.2013, at 06:43, arugamtaxi wrote:

    Go joe
    Hits possible to help you please send us your flight details
    Cheers
    Arugam shana
    + 94778888877

  • DEAR FRIENDS, WE FLY FROM COLOMBO TO AMPARA ON THE 8TH OF AUGUST AT 11 AM
    JOIN US, $70 PER PERSON
    panamachannel@gmail.com

  • Hi,

    when we arrive on the 6th or august, how do we find an Arugam taxi? are any booked by other people?
    I had a reply from Rana about a possible share on the 6th but do not know how to reply to them.
    We would like to book a taxi for the 6th but we need to share to help pay for it.
    Thank you for all your help

    Quick reply, Dear Bob:

    Just publish your observation, request on our Community page.
    For all to see & (hopefully?) to react.
    Sorry, but with 100+ mail/ day we are unable to cope with the volume right now.
    And, of clourse there NOTHING in it for us.
    (But we are happy to try to assist you)

  • Hi,

    I’m arriving on Wednesday (7th of August) 6:30 pm at Colombo airport with boards and looking to split transport to Abay. Anyone else on the same schedule and looking to share transport to the bay?

    Shoot me a msg or give me your details and I will contact you.

    cheers
    joe

  • Dear Bob,
    You have a good chance to share with another guy on 6th August.Please write to me.
    Hope to hear you soon,
    Rana

  • Taxigang peterredmondhall@gmail.com via m3kw2wvrgufz5godrsrytgd7.apphosting.bounces.google.com
    17:57 (0 minutes ago)

    to me
    Hi, I am taking the following taxi. Do you want to share it?
    From:Panama Road, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
    To:D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Time:Tue, 6 Aug 2013 10:30
    Click on the link below to get more details.

    http://www.taxigang.com/?tg=1143002&locale=en

  • @stephane & rana (written 08/07 & 10/07/13):

    we would need a taxi at the 14th of august from mattala airport, too. same plane as it seems, landing at 7:55am. we have 1 surfboard with us.

    please contact me: herrhainz@gmail.com

    thank you very much!!!
    carsten & chris

  • I am driving to Colombo on Monday or latest Tuesday.
    You are most welcome to jump in….
    …to our almost new Jeep (2 a/c seats in front – 6 behind with wind a/c)
    Fred
    SVH – Arugam Bay

  • We are looking to share a taxi on either Monday or Tuesday next week (5th or 6th) from arugam bay to Colombo. There are 2 of us.
    If you are heading that way and want to split the cost of a taxi let me know. Either text +447432598311 email sformella@gmail.com or come find us at roccos before then (maybe leave a message?)
    Cheers

  • Hello,

    I’ll arrive in Colombo airport from Rome at 5.05am on 11st August with surfboard. I would like to arrange transport from the airport to Arugam Bay. Could you let me know if this day is possible to share the taxi with others?

    Thank you in advance,

    Alessandro

  • Hi,
    My wife and I arrive in Colombo airport at 1pm on the 6th of August and we are looking for a taxi share to Arugam. We will have one double surfboard bag and a little luggage.
    It would be great to share a taxi with others, any time that day.
    Thanks for your help.
    Warm regards

  • Hello,

    I would like to know if it s possible to share a taxi with somebody the third of august ?

    Thanks in advance for your answer !

    Quentin Armand

    Envoyé de mon iPhone

  • Good Morning, Quentin,

    We have two vehicles coming from Colombo / and the airport tomorrow.
    The one which leaves the airport at around 13:00 hrs. is quite full already. They are 4 surfers from Europe, and they all have their boards with them. Maybe. If you are small, and have no luggage it could fit

    The other mini bus has just one passenger, so far.
    She is in Colombo just for shopping tomorrow, and will return to Arugam Bay when finished with that.

    How many are you?

    rgds

    SVH & AbHa Team
    Arugam Bay
    0773 200 201

  • Hi, Looking for transport from Colombo 4 to Panama. one way. Early December 1 night stop-over Kataragama, 2 adults 2 children, please contact me on mattkelly66@hotmail.com with quote and vehicle photo’s and info.
    Regards,

  • HI ALL

    IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING A SHARED TAXI
    JUST ASK FOR ARUGAM SHANA AT THE ARRIVAL LOBBY
    TO GET A BETTER DEAL
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    ARUGAM SHANA

  • Anyone wants to join?
    Leaving Arugam Bay on Tuesday, the 6th August.
    To Colombo or Airport.
    Can take 2 in a/c (front)
    And about 4 Pax in the back of our fairly new Jeep.
    Contact Fred at the Siam View
    0773 200 201

  • Anyone else travelling to ABay from the airport on 31st July can contact me at mattpegg2003@yahoo.co.uk

  • Hi,

    Me and my girlfriend arrive in Colombo from London at 5.30am on 31st July with surfboards. We would like to arrange transport to pick us up at the airport and take us to ABay. Could you let me know if you have anything arranged for the 31st yet.

    Many thanks,

    MAtt

  • Hello,

    I’m Daria and seaching for an option to get from Negombo or the Airport to Arugam Bay within the next days? Do you already have any requieries so that I could join a group of people? It’s just me plus board. I saw that there are some more requieries on your website for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Might be we all can travel together if there aren’t any vans booked so far?

    I hope to hear from you soon.

    Daria

    aap-chefii@web.de

  • Gaël wrote via Couch Surfing:
    >Hello,
    >
    >In a bit more than 2 weeks i’ll be arriving on the island.
    >My plane is landing in Colombo airport, wednesday the 14th of august at 10h20.
    >you told me that somebody/a vehicule from the hostel is travelling in those days, if i can be part of the trip, that can be good, so i will easily reach your place.
    >If not please tell me the best and cheaper way to do it, is it reachable in one day from Colombo?
    >
    >Once i’ll be there, we will see how we can collaborate together.
    >looking forward to meet you!
    >
    >keepin in touch,
    >Gael

  • Hi,

    we will arrive on 5th August, 8.30 a.m. at Bandaranaike Airport.
    Whats the price for the transfer to Arugam Bay.
    Do you offer a air cond. Van?
    We are two persons with two surfboards!

    Thanks and best regards

    Chris

  • @ Lisa
    me too. Want to travel to Arugam Bay tomorrow, on the 30th. I’m in Negombo already, so Airport would be fine. I’m travelling with a Minimalibu.
    Otherwise sharing on 31th would be fine, too.

    How many people (plus boards) fit in your vehicles?

    Daria

  • Hi,

    Can you let me know if there is a pickup in Colombo on the morning of 31st July? Our flight gets in at 0530. If not can we arrange please.

    Thanks,

    Matt

  • Hello,

    I wanted to ask if anybody orderd a taxi for tomorrow the 30th of July? We would maybe be interested in sharing.

    Thanks,

    Lisa

    Reply:

    “From where, Dear Lisa?

    Colombia?
    Airport?
    Galle?

    rgds

    AbHa
    Arugam Bay”

  • Hi everybody,

    my name is Patrick. I will arrive in Colombo at the 3 of August at 4:50 in the morning. I travel with one big boardbag. Is anyone interested to share a taxi from airport to A-bay?

    Please contact me: patrickmenzler@gmx.de

  • Hi!
    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi on the 5th of August?
    Me and my girlfriend (2 backpack, no surfboards) will be at Colombo at 12:45pm.
    If interested, mat.coletta@gmail.com

    Thanks and have a nice trip!

    Mat

  • Hello my friends,

    i would like to order a Taxi from the Colombo Airport to A-Bay at the 1 of August.
    Our plan will land at 13:35 comming from Düsseldorf/Germany.
    We will have two surfboards with us…

    Do you need more informations?

    Vara Vaanga
    Tobi+Kristina

  • hi there,

    we (2 people, no surf boards) need a taxi from the airportCMB to arugam bay; arrival in CMB July 29 at 5am.

    can we share a taxi to Abay?
    price?

    Have a nice day,
    DuSwami, +386 41 784 016

    duskoduswami@gmail.com

  • hello my name is alex and i am from spain. i am arriving to colombo airport the 28th august at 5 am. i need a taxi to ride to arugam bay wit my 3 mates. we bring 2 surfboards with us. how much could be?¿ thanks

  • Hi Everyone,
    Me and my husband will land in Colombo on august 17th (around 9 pm) and we re looking for a cab to share to Arugam Bay. Either on 17th at night or 18th early in the morning (from airport, Colombo or Negombo).

    Anyone interested?
    Cheers
    Marine

  • Hello
    I would like to share a cab from Colombo airport to AB either on August 22 at night around 10pm or early morning August 23rd maybe around 6am.
    Best
    Oliver
    ol24107@gmail.com

  • Hi everybody,

    we (me and my girlfriend) are landing in Colombo at the 1 of August.
    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi to ABay?

    tobimittag@aol.com

    Tobi

  • Hi Mark,
    I am a regular driver to Arugambay and I got one guy who would like to ride the same day as you and looking for some one to share the cost.my e mail is tragulas @yahoo. com please write me for further information.
    Rana

  • Hey everyone!

    We are arriving at Colombo Airport on 31st July at 2:20am.
    The two of us are keen to head to A-Bay that morning.
    Anyone interested in a taxi share?
    We have two backpacks, no surfboards.
    Email me if you are keen!
    megan.power@live.com.au

    Cheers

  • Hi,
    Anyone interested in Taxi sharing in Saturday morning from Abay to Colombo?
    We are 2 and want to leave im the morning.
    We stay in Tuna. Or write to moritzsurfs@web.de

    Thanks,
    Susi and Moritz

  • Hi,
    Anyone interested in Taxi sharing in Saturday morning from Abay to Colombo?
    We are 2 and want to leave im the morning.
    We stay in Tuna. Or write to moritzsurfs@web.de

    Thanks,
    Susi and Moritz

  • Sarah and Ben

    Hey,

    Anyone interested in a taxi share from arugam bay to colombo centre tomorrow- 19th July, any time morning/afternoon? We are staying at sea rock hotel (next to Samantha’s folly, near amigo surf shop)
    Let us know ASAP – text 00447835054719 or email drbkolb@gmail.com, or come and find us at sea rock hotel tonight from 8pm

    Ben and Sarah

  • Hey Peter C,

    still interested in the ride on fr/sat night?
    We could get a cab for $160 and would arrive in ABay around 9am.
    What do you think..?

    Anyone else who wants to join?
    The van got space for seven and total cost of USD160 will be split,
    so the more the merrier! 🙂

    Cheers
    C

  • Hi Peter C,

    I’d like to join you for the Taxi on Fr/Sat night.
    Not sure if we can get a Taxi during the night, if yes, I’m in!

    @Rana: Thanks for your answer!
    Is it possible to leave CMB Katunayake around 1 am or will you only drive during daytime?

    Cheers
    Clemens

  • Hi Clemens,
    I will offer the best rate of the day.Please stay in touch. My mail is tragulas @yahoo.com.
    Hope to hear you soon,
    Rana

  • Taxi Share from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport 17 July
    Jul 14, 2013, 1:23 AM
    Anyone interested in sharing a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport on 17 July? Leaving around lunchtime.

    (No contact details given)

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k6668858-Taxi_Share_from_Arugam_Bay_to_Colombo_Airport_17_July-Arugam_Bay_Ampara_District_Eastern_.html

  • Hey Guys,

    I am looking for a taxi to A Bay on the Sat 20th of July. My plane arrives at 00.15am (or Friday night) and it is just me, a bag and a short board. I would like to jump in the car pretty much straight away.

    I will also need a ride back to Colombo on the 26th of July.

    Could you please let me know how much this service costs and how I go about booking it.

    Thanks

  • Hi, I’ll arrive at CMB on Friday, July 19, 8.45 AM.
    Anyone interested in sharing a Taxi to Arugam Bay that morning..?

    Please reply, so we can make the booking.

    Cheers
    C

  • Looking for a taxi share on 20.07.13 FROM Arugam TO Colombo.
    My flight is on the 21-st 9:25 in the morning.

    contact me fast at
    bassfunker@gmail.com
    skype funkermoscow

    or local phone 0770286019

  • Hey there!

    I saw your shared taxi offer on the A-Bay info site. Do you also offer shared transport from Badulla to A-Bay or could you give us a recommendation to organize that?

    Best regards

    Bastian

  • Servus. Ich fahre mit folgenden Taxi. Hast du Lust mitzufahren?
    Von :Badulla, Sri Lanka
    Nach:Panama Road, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
    Zeit :Mon, 5 Aug 2013 09:45
    Clicke auf dem Link untern für weiteren Details.

    http://www.taxigang.com/?tg=1132002&locale=en

  • hi Stephane,
    I can pick you from Mattala Airport on 14th July Sunday for 75 u.s.Please call me to confirm.My mobile numer is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hello, we are 2 arriving to colombo on the 26 of July and looking for someone to share a taxi to arugam bay to make it cheaper!!! Anyone interested?¿?

  • arrive on 14th august

  • Arrive on wednesday 14th at new Mattala airport at 07h55 AM.
    If someone interrested to share taxi to A bay.

  • DAILY TAXI TRANSFERS ON SHARED BASIS TO SPLIT THE COST

    AIR PORT TO ARUGAMBAY

    TRANSFERS ON SHARED BASIS (SHARED TAXI)

    KEEP IN TOUCH

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    OR

    ASK FOR

    ARUGAM SHANA

    AT ARRIVAL LOBBY

  • Hi Elis,
    I am happy to take you to Arugambay for 16,000Rs.Unfortunately nobody ask me a job to Kandy So there is no chance to give you any reduction but I will offer my humble and flexible service.I am sure you will have back to Colombo for half rate.
    Rana

  • We are looking to drive from Kandy to Arugum Bay on the 8th if could get a quoteor if anybody else would like to share this trip there are three of us from Australia thanks.

  • Good day! My name is Dmitry.
    Could you help me?
    I need a taxi from Colombo to Arugam (beginning of) august for a 10 person.
    We will come at 13:35 in EK-348 from Dubai
    And (two days later) for 2 person
    They will come in same flight EK-348 from Dubai.

    Best regards.

    Quick reply from Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:

    The two person transfer is no problem at all.
    We can supply a good air-conditioned vehicle.
    At any time of day or night.

    10 Passengers however will not fit into the usual mini buses we employ.
    You have an option to:
    1.) Use two vehicles
    2.) Order a larger, like 12 or 18 seater bus

    We are happy to give you a quote on either.
    rgds
    from
    Arugam Bay

  • Hello!

    I’m arriving to Colombo on the 7th of July

    flight nr. QR304

    Looking for a taxi to Arugam Bay
    …..
    I’m interested in sharing it with other tourists. Maybe you already have requests for same day from others?

    Thanks,
    Dmitry

  • I’m arriving to Colombo on the 7-th of July at 3:30 in the morning.
    Looking for a taxi share to Arugam Bay or another eastern bay.

    fast contacts :

    skype funkermoscow
    https://www.facebook.com/dmitryra

  • Hi there at Arugam Surf

    Me and my girlfriend woul like to travel from Arugam Bay to the Cinnamon Wild Yala (it is in Galkaduwa near Tissamahara). Is there a transport possible? I read that you can organise taxis.
    We would need a taxi for the 13th of July.
    Here is the link with possible directions:
    http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/index_wild_contact.php?hotel=3259

    Best regards,
    Jan

  • Forgot to mention I’m in Arugam bay looking to go to Ella on the 5th if anybody is heading that way.
    Cheers Chris

    Sent from Samsung tablet

  • No problem. We can wait in Colombo another day. If we could get picked up on the afternoon of July 3rd would work for us. Thanks

    Bree Callanan

    Freshome Construction Pty Ltd

    P. 0424 173 616

  • Hi,

    I was looking for a taxi quote from Colombo to Arugam Bay on July 3rd
    at 6 pm. Our flight is EK 652. It is 2 passengers and 2 board bags.

    Thanks,
    Miles

  • Looking for taxi ride share from Arugam Bay to Colombo Negombo on July 2
    There are 2 of us looking to share a taxi with at least one more person on July 2 from Arugam Bay all the way to Negombo or Colombo.

    (No contact details given)

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2331110

  • Hi,
    We would like to order a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay. Arrival time of our flight is july 9th at around 2pm. We are 2 persons with normal backpacks, so we would love to share the ride with other travelers.
    Kind regards,
    Annika & Chris

  • Seems like a slim chance for today.
    How much will be for tomorrow’s ride share?
    Hi – I’m arriving to CMB airport on UL127 @ 20:50 tonight (7/1). I’m traveling alone with one backpack (no surfboard). Is there any taxi scheduled to head to ABay which I can share a ride with?

    I’d greatly appreciate your response.

    Sent from Jun’s iPad/////Also, can you pick me up at town of Colombo tomorrow @ guesthouse I may stay over night?
    Also, if today, would it be $160? And can you still arrange it? Btw, what kind of car?
    I’m going to head down to airport early now and check my email there again. I’d appreciate it if you would give some ideas about my questions above.

    Thank you for your help!

  • Anyone heading that way?
    Or onwards to Colombo / or the South?

    Wednesday, 3rd. July
    leaving the S. Follies at 03:00 am
    to be at Mattala New Airport by 6:00
    To catch a flight at 07:30

    Taxi is ordered already
    coordinated by the SVH

  • Anybody heading to Ella on the 5th of July ? I’m looking to share a taxi.

    cjreid@live.com.au

    Sent from Samsung tablet

  • Hii!
    Me and my girlfriend will arrive to Colombo international airport the 17 of july 3.30am. We have two backpacks and a double surfbag with us. Is there anyone who would like to join us for a cab drive to Arugam Bay? Whats the price between Colombo-Arugam Bay?
    Contact me at kimengqvist@hotmail.com

  • Hi Darcy and Jonas,
    I would like to leave from the bay at 10.30.That would give enough to be at the Airport before 6.30 p.m.Please confirm where you stay and your participation by s.m.s.to my mobile phone.
    My contact number is 0777904380
    Rana

  • #Taxi Initiative

    leaving in the am

    We need to be in the airport at 6:30pm

    Thanks

  • # Darcy:
    am or pm?

    What time is your flight?
    We recommend leaving the Bay 12 hrs. prior to take-off time

  • hi jonas and rana
    i am staying at siam view/YMCA dorm with 2 friends and we require a taxi from arugam bay to colombo (airport) on the 30th leaving at 9.30 at the latest. Does this work for?
    Darcy

  • Hi,

    Me and my grilfriend, we need a taxi from Mattala airport the 01.07.13 Time 13.30 To Arugam Bay.
    How Much and can you do it?

    Best regards

    Anders Albjerg
    Fotograf, TV2 ØST

  • Hi Jonas,
    I can drive you to Airport or Negombo on 30th June.I will charge half rate that is 80 u.s.The late as possible would be ideal for me.Please confirm early as possible.
    Rana

  • Dino Dorado – Arugam’s Magician from Austria
    needs to be in Colombo on Tuesday
    25th July for a magician’s convention.
    Dino entertained local kids at their schools, and also performed at the Siam View.|

    Is anyone also traveling?
    Can anyone perform a ‘magic’ on him?

    contact
    0773 200 201,
    drop in at the Siam View,
    or leave message below !

    Thanks!

  • Hi at all,
    I will need a taxi from arugambay to colombo airport at the 30th june.
    Somebody to join?

    Regards

    Jonas

  • Hello my name is Andrew,

    I am arriving in Sri Lanka on the 5th of July at 12pm and would be interested in sharing a taxi to arugram bay on the 5th.

    Please let me know if there are any others interested in this day.

    Thanks,
    Andrew

    Andrew.james.richards1@gmail.com

  • Colombo – or- Airport
    -to-
    Arugam Bay
    Tuesday or Wednesday 19th June
    Times & pick up to suit YOU

    We have free seats!
    contact:
    0773 200201
    or
    send a mail to:
    arugamsurf@gmail.com

  • Arugam Bay – to – Colombo
    Monday 17th June.
    Non stop overnight express

    Any passengers?
    Contact:
    0773 200 201
    or
    Call into the Siam View and ask

  • Hello, my partner and I read on your website a post from ‘lucky luke’ asking about a share taxi tomorrow the 16th of june!! I know this is late but can we get in touch with him somehow?? Thanks – rach

    rachel.blackmore@hotmail.com

    Sent from Samsung tablet

  • Hi there,

    Wondering what the cost and time would be to get a taxi from Abay to Colombo town on Sunday the 16th of June.

    Also if anyone is interested in sharing on this date then please let me know!

    Thanks

    Luke

  • Hi,

    Just wondering if you’ve any any other requests for a taxi to A-Bay on July 1st? Me and my surf boards are still looking for a ride. Can I book something now? How much am I looking at please?

    Thanks a lot!

    Jools – EpicTV

  • Low cost ride to Colombo & airport!
    I am going tomorrow, Friday, 14 June, 2013

    I have 2 a/c seats on the front free
    and 6 non air con seats in the back.

    Rate & departure time depends on who is joining, why, when & how 😉

    Call me!
    0773 200 201

  • hi Jules,
    I will charge 80 u.s.from Mattala Airport to Arugambay.If You managed to get any other customer ,of course,you can share the cost.I got six seater van with duel a.c.
    Rana

  • Hello,

    How much will it cost please from Mattalla airport to Arugam Bay. I arrive in the morning of 28th June.

    Thank you!

    Jules.


    Answer from AbHa:
    We asked our trusted sub contractors.
    And the best quote, so far is 9,500 Rs./ (about 59 Euro)
    If you look for better rates, we’ll ask around.

    If you accept:
    Just send us your flight details and we make sure someone will be there to welcome you.
    rgds
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Looking to find someone to share taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay for 6/8.

  • We are looking for other people to share a van or car to Arugam on june 8th 2013. We are a couple (no surfboards) we can be reached at 94 773669813

  • Peter Hall is the creator of
    http://www.taxigang.com.

    We believe that this initiative has a future.
    Peter writes:

    Hi Fred

    if you have any ideas how to improve the taxigang experience or any feedback at all, I would be happy to hear from you.

    Best regards
    Peter

    Our reply:

    We post your request on our page.
    And invite others herewith to contact you directly :

    hall@hall-services.de

  • Hi,
    Have been looking at your Abay Taxi website.
    Not too savy on what to do, but would like to post to see if i could book a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay. 3 persons arriving 12.15am 30 June 2013.
    Cheers, Troy.

    AbHa reply:

    Thank you, Troy!

    We are posting your request on our Community self- help page, as requested.
    At the same time, a copy of this mail is going to our trusted taxi sub-contractors for immediate action.

    They will contact you.

    Kind regards

    AbHa
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi,
    just waiting to hear back from my accommodation as there are people arriving on the same day heading to Arugam and maybe i can get a lift with them.
    Thanks Chris

    Sent from Samsung tablet

  • Hi XXX,

    Re.: http://www.taxigang.com

    if you have any ideas how to improve the taxigang experience or any feedback at all, I would be happy to hear from you.

    Best regards
    Peter

    Anyone has any suggestion?
    Arugam Bay taxi Initiative

  • hi

    am arriving Colombo on 23:00pm with Srilankan airline UL 423.
    We are 2 persons without surfboard.

    We want to book a taxi here.
    We plan to leave from airport directly on 6th Jun, or, we might need stay Colombo for one night and go to Thaiairways office to solve some problem if they don’t have further reply.

    so, may i give u the confirmation tonite?(most likely we will be leaving on 7th jun)
    if there could be person to share taxi with us is quite welcome.

    cheers,
    fruit

    fruit.feng@gmail.com

  • Hi
    I would like to avail your transport EK0349 07/Aug/2013
    one person and surf board.
    please replying.

    Take

    takeharueguchi@gmail.com

  • Hi,
    It would be great if i could share a taxi, i am pretty flexible with times so i don’t mind waiting around for a bit if need be.
    How much notice do you need to organise a taxi?
    Thanks
    Chris

    cjreid

    to arugamtaxi
    I neglected to mention that i have a surfboard, not sure if this will be a problem ?
    Thanks again Chris

  • On 4 June 2013 17:06, Luca Donadi wrote:
    Hi,
    My friend Amanda and me are arriving in Colombo June 6th 2013 at 1:00am and we are going to Arugam Bay (Mambo’s Hostel). We didn’t book any cab yet but we would like to share transportation if possible, do you think you could help us?
    Thank you
    Best Regards,
    Luca

  • Arugam bay to Ella or Nuwara Eliya
    yesterday, 18:56
    Hello, I am currently in arugam bay enjoying the sunshine, but my flight back to the UK is at midday on the 8th (this Saturday). I was wondering if I have time to fit in Ella or Nuwara Eliya before my return? I have been advise not to miss the latter! I will not be climbing Adams peak in Ella, is there any other reason to visit? What are the traveling distances to both from abay, and could you advise on public transport route please? I have heard the climate in both is potentially rainy so I was considering the overnight bus straight to Colombo on Friday night failing the visits, has anyone done this? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance.

    http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k6556120-Arugam_bay_to_Ella_or_Nuwara_Eliya-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi, anybody wants to share taxi with two of us arrive on 6th June night. Flight arrival on 23:00.

  • YOUR opinion please!

    Would that help you and Arugam Taxi Initiative>

    http://www.joinsomethingnew.com/documents/

  • Hi,
    I’m arriving Colombo 7am on the 9th of June, looking for a ride to Arugam bay.

    Cheers Chris

    Sent from Samsung tablet

  • hello there
    i will b arriving at the end of july and was looking into prices to get from colombo to arugam bay, i will have surfboard bag and there mite b just two of us.

    thank you ben

  • We have one tinker who needs to come to us.
    I asked him to call & coordinate with you.
    rgds

    F***

  • I will drive to Arugambay tonight or tomorrow morning with Talia mazor. If anybody interested join with us please leave a note in my mobile phone . my number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hi,

    I need to travel from Colombo to Arugam Bay tonight, May 31. I’m arriving on UL 196 at 22.25 pm. Is it possible to share a taxi?

    Thanks
    Kush

    reply:

    Thanks!

    Maybe someone will join you.
    But:
    You left your request a bit too late.

    Usually, we need more time to arrange any share.

    rgds

    AbHa Team
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Hey,
    Anyone going to arugum bay tomorrow from Colombo? Would be very interested in sharing a ride!
    Thanks!
    Gem

  • Hey,
    I’m looking to share a transfer from Colombo airport to A-Bay on July 1st, I don’t suppose you might be able to help me spread the word please to see if anyone is heading that way on the same day please? Thanks a lot,

    Jools X

    reply:

    You are coming?
    That’s ….. ACE!
    Of course we’ll advertise your trip.
    And make sure that you’ll have a comfortable, economic transfer across.
    Cheers
    AbHa & SVH Team
    Aruigam Bay

  • Success!

    Chris, Anna and the two Swedish friends Marcus & his nice lady reached the airport.

    In time.
    In comfort.
    And economically.

    Due to Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative Sharing sheme

  • We will travel in our Jeep. 2 a/c seats in front.
    6 or so on the back with fresh air.
    So far we have just 2 (Chris & Anna).
    They prefer open air in the back
    We will departb at around 10:00 and cross Colombo in the afternoon.
    The rate depends on the passengers.
    But it will be cheap.
    Drop in to discuss!
    SVH – Siam View.

  • Awesome! We would love to join you! We’re staying at the new Tri-star room 101. At what time will you leave on Tuesday? And how much is it? 🙂 cheers

  • # Marcus:
    Yes. We are taking Chris (the Singer / Songwriter) back to the airport on Tuesday.
    His last concert will be on Monday night@ The Siam View.
    Join us, if you like.

    Discuss the trip with us or Chris & Anna.
    Siam View, Room 9

  • Hi, Anyone going back to Colombo airport on Tuesday (May 28)? There are two of us and our flight leaves early Wednesday morning..

  • Hi on the 26th I would like to get a taxi to arugum bay I’m in colombo currently but don’t mind getting a train first and then a taxi, do u know anyone who wants to share? Maybe some dates around 26th? Jenni

    Answer:

    Thanks!

    We noted and posted your request.
    If we can assist, one of our subcontractors will comment or resond to you directly.

    Cheers
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Anyone heading to Colombo airport tomorrow (May 24)? There are two of us and our flight leaves just after midnight.

  • Hi Preston ,
    Hope to hear you soon.I will take you to Arugambay from the Airport.

    Rana

  • ….
    Thanks, Preston,

    We posted your request.
    But what date will you arrive?
    Today, Sunday 19th?

    ATM’s are everywhere – no problem at all.

    Cheers

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay…..

    Oops. Sorry, I’ll arrive May 26th. Thanks

  • Hi Trev,
    Did you hear from Cristian? . Ho too arrive om 20th May and would like to share with others . Please let me know your latest plan If you need me to pick you up from the airport , please inform me early as possible.
    Rana

  • Hello. I’m traveling by myself from Istanbul to Colombo, CMB,
    through Turkish airlines and I’ll be arriving at 2:05 pm, terminal 1, flight number # TK730 (L).
    Please let me know if this possible to be pick upped. Also is there any chance a driver can help get money from a good bank or atm? Thanks for your help.

    Preston

  • Hi my friends,
    There is an opportunity to have a ride to Airport through Ella and Haputale for 80 u.s.on the 19th May or 20th May. Please ring me if you wish to participate.
    my number 0777904380.Rana

  • Hi,

    Just wondering if there is a taxi for tomorrow 17th May?
    We would need to leave Arugam bay at midday to make it back in time for our flight leaving Colombo.
    Could you also confirm the price – 8500rps? Happy to share with others to split cost. We have one bag each only. No boards.

    Thanks

    Myra and Tom

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hi
    Sharing taxi contact
    +947788888877
    Shana_tours@yahoo.com
    Arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Hi there,

    I’m wondering weather it is possible to share a taxi to abay late on the 17th or early on the 18th of may. Will this be possible?

    Millie <m.grantcardwell@gmail.com

  • Hi, I was interested in trying to book a Taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay. I fly in on 20th May 2013 at 08.45. I’m flying Emirates EK0650. Just wanted to know if I can book a taxi for then? It is just for myself at present but hopefully I will meet other people going in the same direction. Is it $160 per person or just for the journey? Please if you could get back to me I would really appreciate it. Thankyou, Trevor Mills nedbad@hotmail.com

  • Hi Iam looking for some people who woul like ti share a taxi from Arufam bay to Colombo airport
    the date is the 30th of May. please contact me on my email oliva.o@post.cz
    thank you!

  • Hi There,
    If you wish to travel to Arugambay from Mirissa or Tangalle on Tuesday 14th May, I will offer very special rate in my duel a,c, van. Please leave a massage in my hand phone. my number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • SHARING TAXI
    ON AVAILIBILITY
    CONTACT + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Hi Friends,
    I will drive to Tangalle 12th May in my duel a.c. van from Arugambay.If you wish to travel Tangalle,Mirissa or Galle(unawatuna)destination please leave a massage or call my number0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hello! Anyone going from arugam bay to galle on Tuesday or Wednesday? (30th or may 1st)
    if so: rlmotti@gmail.com

  • Hi there!

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi with to Arugam Bay. My flight is arriving on Sunday 28th of April, 8am.

    Please let me know,

    corinne1234@gmx.ch

  • Hi Shana
    i will arrive 29-04-2013 03:30 flight QR304
    i have long board
    thank you
    ofer
    genki10@hotmail.com

  • ARUGAM BAY TAXI SERVICES- Contact Us for Budged Taxi And TUK TUK Services
    1.Surf tours-Local three-wheelers can be arranged to take you to Okanda Point, Peanut Farm and Pottuvil Point, which are ideal for surfing
    2.Diving trips
    3.Safari adventures
    1.Jeep Safaris to Yala East National Park
    4.Eco tours
    5.Nature tours
    6.Round the country trips

    Call +94 778856818

  • Taxi Hikkaduwa – Arugam

    Hi!

    I’m looking for people to share a taxi with to Arugam bay!
    My dates are flexible, middle/end of Aprl or the beginning of May…
    I can leave from Hikkaduwa or Mirissa… So if you’re somewhere on the westcoast and planning to go to Arugam soon, please let me know! 🙂 lorraine.gabriel@gmail.com

    See you!

    Lorraine

  • hi ofer

    we can arrange you a shared taxi on may first
    but if you are interested please send us your flight details and your confermation
    if you need any assistence please contact on + 94 778888877
    cheers
    arugam shana

  • Hello
    I’m looking to share a taxi from the airport to Arugam bay
    I arrive at 1 May morning
    I have longboard and one bag
    Cheers
    genki10@hotmail.com

  • Thank you!

    Quick answers:

    355 km
    7 hours approx
    $160 approx.

    The above are for a chauffeur driven, air-conditioned vehicle to suit your needs and number of passengers.

    rgds

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • Dear Sir/ Madam,

    Hope to find you well.
    Would like to find out distance, time and cost of travel from Colombo Intl Airport to Arumga Bay, please let me know.

    Thanks and regards,
    ShuAi Tan

  • Looking to share:

    21st (Thursday) March or
    22nd (Friday) from Kandy to Arugam Bay

    And back again.
    Arugam Bay – Kandy town

    Call 0773 200 201 to join this ride

  • Hi,

    I’m flying in on the 14th of April and want to head to Arugam Bay. can you let me know if you have anyone that would might share a taxi.

    cheers
    Sinead

  • HI ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO ARUGAM BAY OR AIR PORT
    WE ARRANGE SHARED TAXI TO SAVE THE COAST
    JUST SEND US A EMAIL OR POST ON OUR WEB SITE WHAT KIND OF SERVICE THAT YOU NEED
    OR CONTACT US
    CHEERS
    ARUGAM SHANA

  • hi,
    Two of us are looking to share a taxi from arugam to Colombo on saturday the 6th of October.
    please text me on +487854079439 if interested

  • “ Cheapest way from Nuwara Eliya to Arugam Bay? ”

    28 September 2012, 23:46
    What is the cheapest way to get to Arugam Bay from Nuwara Eliya? I dont care if it is bus taxi tuk tuk. How much should it cost?

    Thanks,

    Yoni

    http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowTopic-g3348959-i27137-k5795881-Cheapest_way_from_Nuwara_Eliya_to_Arugam_Bay-Arugam_Bay_Ampara_District_Eastern_Province.html

  • Answer by ErikdR
    Kaduwela…

    Hi Yoni,

    Bus to Wellawaya (generally they’ll continue to Hambantota) then bus to Monaragala and Pottuvil. I’d say the overall price below Rs 800 as they’re all non-AC buses. Will take you almost a full day however also due to the waits.

    All the best,

    & [Sandya]

  • Usually I do not read article on blogs, however I wish to
    say that this write-up very compelled me to take a look at and do it!
    Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thank you, very nice post.

  • Hello,

    Hello, I’m looking for a taxi ride to Arugam Bay from the airport. I arrive October 2nd at 4:30 a.m. on Jet Airways

    I am a lone traveler wanting to get to Arugam Bay by taxi. I would like to share the taxi with someone in order to reduce the cost. I have only me and a small backpack, no surfboard. Please let me know if there is a shared ride available.

    Thank you,

    Travis

    definistrate1ster@gmail.com

  • Good day,

    Please be so kind to advise price and availability for transportation from Haputhale to Arugam Bay (Samantha’s folly) on Tuesday 9th October.

    We are arriving to the Haputhale Railway Station in the train COLOMBO-BADULLA (Podi Menike). Arrival to Haputhale is scheduled at 1409 hours.

    We are 2 persons with 2 small surboards and 2 backpacks.

    Thank you and best regards.

    tatxo2004@hotmail.com

  • Destination Expert
    for Bentota, Beruwala, Sri Lanka

    The best way to travel to Arugam Bay from Colombo Airport is by taxi. That will cost approx. LKR 23,000 and take around 8-9 hours.

    Alternatives are bus (first free shuttle bus from the airport to Katunayake Bus Station) to Colombo. Then train to Badulla and bus to Arugam Bay or one of the few daily buses from Colombo to Arugam Bay.

    Hans

  • “ Airport to Arugam Bay ”
    yesterday, 4:50
    Destination Expert
    for Mui Ne
    Can I get advice on the best way to travel to Aragum Bay from Colombo Airport, including details of times and alternate methods.

    Thanks Ross

  • Hi. Leaving Arugam bay sept 26th. Looking for someone to share a taxi.
    Contact me.
    Roylud@gmail.com

  • Hi Friends,
    My name is Rana. I am planning to go to Arugambay to tomorrow wednesday 19th September from Trincomalle.If you are planning to go you can join with me in my van for very special price. Leave a massage in my phone or simply call me. my contact number is 0777904380.
    Rana

  • Hi Timon,
    I can take you to Airport on Thursday 20th for 80 dollers u.s.Please leave a massage in my hand phone if you are interested.
    Rana
    P.S. my contact number is 0777904380

  • Hi Timon,
    I can take you to Airport on Thursday 20th for 80 dollers u.s.Please leave a massage in my hand phone if you are interested.
    Rana

  • Dear Bianca,
    I would charge 120 U.S. from kandy to arugam bay. contact me on 0777-904380.
    Rana.

  • We prefer to pay the taxi after our arrival if you don’t mind (e.g. 2 persons = 160 $). As well we would like to let you know that we are interested to share the taxi with other travellers. Can you please help us in advertising this?

    Thanks in advance!

    Please find below again our flight schedule & mobile phone numbers – can you please communicate us the driver’s cell phone number as well?
    We will arrive at Bandaranayake Airport on 18th October at 13:30 pm by flight no. EK0651 Emirates Airlines

    Bettina Moukit

    bettina-moukit@t-online.de

  • Hi there.
    im arriving to colombo intl air port on september 17th at 3:15pm from india
    i would like to share a taxi to abay the same afternoon.

    roylud@gmail.com

  • Hi there

    We have just seen your website and that you organise taxis from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay, looks like an awesome service.

    However we are in Kandy and are wondering if you are able to arrange a similar thing for us to get from here to Arugam Bay?

    We want to leave early tomorrow morning and are having trouble organising it ourselves (noone seems willing to take us for less than $250 if at all!).

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you,
    Bianca

  • Hello there, I’m looking for travelers going to Colombo airport. My flight leaves on Friday 21 september 2012 at 6 am in the morning so i would like to leave Arugam Bay thursday in the afternoon. I hope somebody wants to share the ride!
    Thanks and best regards ,
    Timon

  • im arriving to colombo intl air port on september 17th at 3:15pm from india
    i would like to share a taxi to abay the same afternoon.roylud@gmail.com

  • Hello, tomorrow tuesday 11 I will arrive at colombo airport and would like to know if you have possibility to arrange a taxi ti arugam bay.
    I have a surfboard.
    My plane arrive at 20:50. I’m not sure if i’ll be out from the airport before 23:59, because my visa authorization starts from 12 sept.
    Please let me know tomorrow morning, so that i can check the email. You have a telefone number for SMS? You can SMS me at +393334511703, in case I have no access to email.
    Price? Someone to share with?
    Thank you

  • Taxi share Colombo to Arugam Bay 15.09.12
    Hello

    I’m looking for some people to share the ride from Colombo airport to Aragum Bay 15 September around 12:30.

    Would anyone be interested ?

    Best,
    Sandro

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2248401

  • Hello A-Bay people.

    Anyone want to share the taxi back to Colombo?

    I am leaving A- Bay late in the evening of Sunday 16th September. Maybe midnight or even the early hours of the 17th travelling through the night.

    I need to be in Colombo to catch my flight at 1pm on the 17th September(Sri Lankan Airlines UL0503 @ 13:05)

    I am looking for a taxi with a roof rack for my surfbords.

    Alex
    (I am staying at Beach Hut and you can email me on alex@bennett.uk.com)

  • Hi Ben,
    I am happy to drive you on 13th September early morning at 3.30. I would charge 160 u.s.in my van.I drive you myself. I try to find some other clients to share the cost.please stay in touch.
    Rana

  • hi shana. oh thats brilliant! so we would like to book it then. we arrive on mon 10th september at 7:15am with oman air, flight number WY 371. do you need to know anything else?

    Hopefully sent from Samsung Mobile.

  • Hi, we are looking to share a taxi on September 13 from Arugam Bay to the airport. We need to be at the airport no later than 10:30pm on the 13th. I can’t quite determine how long it takes, so please advise on departure time from ABay. We would definitely like to share and reduce costs.
    Thanks!
    Katy and Chris
    katybryce@gmail.com

    Answer from the Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative:

    We always advise our guests to leave 12 hours before your take off time.
    8 hours (max.) for the trip / transit in comfort
    2 hours (min) for check-in proceedures & security checks
    2 hours or so for Tyre changes, food or ‘Pit/ Piss-Stops)
    12 hours is safe & good.

  • Hikkaduwa to Arugam bay
    Hey,
    We are currently in Hikkaduwa and are looking to get to Arugam. Bay in the cheapest way possible,we have 10 days spare until we have to be back in Colombo for the cricket so time is not really a factor, the quotes for a taxi/ driver are out of our budget.

    Any ideas or imput would be welcome

    Thank a bunch

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2247735

  • Hi

    There are two us currently is arugam bay and we are looking for a taxi share back to columbo, we’re looking to leave on the 11th September 2012 at around 8am-9am…

    Contact me on-

    tom_equals_god@hotmail.com

    Or

    770074834 (Sri Lanka Number)

    Cheers
    Tom & Katie

  • Taxi from Kandy to Arugam Bay

    Hey all,

    Planning on traveling from Kandy to Arugam Bay Sep 16 (fairly flexible though) and then Arugam Bay back to Colombo Sep 21 for a flight that evening. Let me know if anyone wants to join in the travels and/or share a taxi.

    Looking to do some sight seeing, surfing, partying and general adventure!

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2246282

  • We have already one possible explanation:

    The sheer nature of this site is to share information. The down side to this is, maybe:

    That again:
    A so-called “Rouge or “Cowboy” driver scanned this page.
    He pretended to be one of our trusted sub-contractors.
    In fact he may well be connected to the ‘Tropicana” Hotel……

    To avoid this kind of problem in future, a German Tourist suggested that we agree on a secret password in future to identify trusted and good personnel.
    What do YOU think?

  • VERY good points, Dear Chris!

    I am personally alarmed to read your comment.
    And I am happy to post them, too.
    To warn others.

    Because:
    We try our very best to give a good service, to try to inter-connect people etc.

    If you wanted the Hideaway:
    This is where you should have been taken to without any comment or other suggestion.

    Please:
    Be so kind and drop into our little place.
    It is called SVH – or Siam View Hotel.
    We will NOT try to take you from the good Hideaway or indeed sell anything at all to you – don’t worry!)
    Al I wish is to have a chat, buy you a cool, fresh beer or two and get to the bottom of this.
    And make sure that this kind of thing will never haopen to anyone else again in future,

    Rgds

    Fred

    AbHa & SVH Team
    Arugam Bay

  • Hi there.
    We arrived late last night by taxi. Can anybody give me an explanation why I was dropped off at tropicorner guest house as I clearly stated the hideaway hotel and the driver said he knew the place. Was this a cheap attempt to gain commission from a sub standard accommodation? Either way, the quality of driving mixed with the intentional incorrect drop off point I think deserves an explanation. Anybody care to respond with definitive answers?

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hello people!

    Since I’ll arrive to Colombo National Airport the 7th of September (next Friday) at 12.50 pm I would like to book a taxi to go to Arugam Bay that same day. My idea is to get to A-bay around 21-22h. Any people interested in sharing the ride?

    Please feel free to contact me by email if you have any questions. Email: gs.franquesa@gmail.com

    Thanks!!

  • Hi, how are you?!

    I just Bought my tiket to Sri lanka!! This is my flight details.. AK1267, It will arrive about 12:00 pm, day time… in Colombo (Bandaranayake International Airport).

    Have you idea how can i organize a transfer by up to your place? Thank you very much! See you!

    Camila

  • wrote:
    Hi,
    Im In India and going to Sri Lanka soon. Havent booked the flight yet so I was wondering if theres any current requests for any of the days between 7-10th of september? I can adjust and book any of those days so I can share and split the price!
    Let me know,
    thank you!
    Pontus

    Thank you!
    But you deleted the second message with my mail so nobody can contact me now! 🙁
    can you edit my post and add my email? Thank you!!

    EMAIL: pht.hansson@gmail.com

    Hope to be able to use your services,
    see you soon,
    Pontus

  • Hi,
    i am planning to get a taxi from Arugam to Colombo on the 3 rd of September early morning, is there anyone interested in sharing the ride? Please contact me at: italy@gostudy.com.au or 0039 327 6128083 txt.
    Thanks! Jacopo

  • Hello.we are two poeple arriving to colombo airport on october 13 in 0330 in the morning
    is there to get a taxi to arugam bay in that hour?
    how much for two people with surfboards?
    maybe we can share the cab?
    thank so much

    Ben Golan

    bengolan07@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    We need a taxi on 12 September 2012 from Arugam Bay (Galaxy Lounge) to Colombo (hotel Lake Lodge) – 2 persons with suitcases, no surfs. We would like to be picked up at around 7 a.m. from Arugam and preferably to share the taxi with someone else.

    Could you tell me what the price would be just for the 2 of us and how long it will take? Could you also publish it on your share site so that someone else could join?

    Awaiting your reply,

    Ms. Eleonora Carnasa

    eleonoracar@gmail.com

  • Colombo airport to Arugambay on 7th September.
    Hello surfers, I will be travelling from Colombo airport to Arugambay in the morning of 7th September. Depature time is flexible. i have booked a taxi already. if some one like to share the taxi do write to me. There is space for 3 pax.

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2244915

  • Hi all,

    2 seats left, For a taxi from Abay to Colombo airport at 12.30pm on Saturday 1st September leaving from Beach Hut.

    Call/msg me 0771910698 (Sri lankan number)

    Email guruv_10@hotmail.com

    Or let kuna or shiva know at the beach hut

    Cheers dhruv

  • Hi Tim,

    i arrive 1 sep at 3:25 am in Colombo Airport and want to get to A-bay
    Also have a board and i’m in for sharing a taxi.

    leave mess: kever62@gmail.com ( till Fr.11:30)
    or on +32 476 543 589
    Grtz
    Karl

  • Hi,
    I’m currently in India an planning to go to Sri Lanka within a week or so. Havent booked my flight yet but want to do so as soon as possible but because of this im flexible to book on a day so we can share the transfer! The earliest the 7th of september and latest 9-10th.
    Write me and email and we’ll set it up!

    /Pontus

  • Hello!

    My surfboard and I are currently in Colombo and looking to share a taxi with fellow travellers to Arugam Bay some time in the next few days (ie. 31st August -3rd September). If you are interested, please post a message here or call/text me on +94 770 057 852.

    Thanks!
    Tim

  • Hey all,

    I have a taxi from Abay to Colombo airport at 12.30pm on Saturday 1st September leaving from Beach Hut.

    Call/msg me 0771910698 (Sri lankan number)

    Email guruv_10@hotmail.com

    Or let kuna or shiva know at the beach hit.

    Cheers dhruv

  • To Karl:
    Unfortunately i can’t wait for you because i will ride with another guy, wich will share his taxi with me. My taxi order is cancelled.

    Sent from my iPhone
    dixlofoz@gmail.com

  • If anybody is desperate to go to Colombo/Airport etc. just let me know.

    We can take our near new Jeep (2 a/c seats in front & 6 or so rough ones behind)

    We need to get some spare parts ‘down from Colombo’ and we could go anytime together.
    Thinking of leaving soon.
    This afternoon or overnight.

    Call 0773 200 201
    or
    drop into the Siam View after sun set.

  • Hello,

    Jesse and I are thinking of going to Galle tomorrow morning. It’s just the 2 of us so far, we have two backpacks and one surfboard. We would like to share the ride with others if possible.
    Can you tell me how much you would charge, and how long is the journey?
    Also, if you know of a simple way to book a train ticket from Galle to Colombo in advance, that would be a great help.

    Thankyou, Heather

  • Hello travellers…

    Me and my friend are arriving in columbo on the 2nd of September 2012 at 12pm and would be looking to get a shared taxi between 1pm-2pm the same day, if any one is interested contact me on my email…

    tom_equals_god@hotmail.com

    Cheers

    Tom & Katie

  • Hi fellow travellers,
    I am looking for someone to share a taxi ride
    1st September around 7pm
    from ArugamBay to International Airport

    please txt me if you are interested:
    +393475319838 (italian number) or
    +94770865216 (srilankan number)

    thanks!

  • To Vlad,

    I arrive on 1sep 03:30 am. from Dubai. So if you can wait untill next morning we can share the taxi
    Leave message here or sms
    grtz,
    Karl
    0032 476 543 589

  • Hi,

    Will be traveling in Sri Lanka next week. Will arrive in Colombo airport on Monday 2nd of Sept.
    Looking for a way to go to Arungan Bay the same day.

    Is it possible ? I have a surfboard with me too.
    If so, when and how do I pay ?

    Looking forward to hear from you,

  • Marco & Christina

    Hi,

    we’d like to share taxi from Abay to the airport at 31st. Our departure time is 4.30 a.m. at 1st sep.!

    Please contact me
    m.schemmann@hotmail.de

    Marco

  • Hi Darren,
    can you contact me on +94770865216?
    I might be interested in sharing the ride
    Alex

  • Darren
    I am looking at travelling to colombo or negombo on Tuesday 28th or Wednesday 29th as i have a flight early Thursday morning. If anyone is looking to share a taxi. Please contact me or post. I am staying at Tuna Beach hotel.

    Sent from Samsung Mobile

  • Hello, I will be at the Colombo airport around 10pm tonight. Do you
    have any vans going to Arugam Bay tonight late or very early tomorrow
    morning? Thanks,

    Ramesh
    +940778276016

  • Good Day,

    In about 1 week I will be in Sri Lanka.
    I will arrive in colombo on the 03/09/12 at 7.15 am. What would you recommend in terms of transport to a-bay? Are there excel-sheets anywhere online in order to find others for sharing a taxi to a-bay? What does it cost to go by taxi from Colombo to A-bay?

    Looking forward to Sri Lanka.
    Thanks for your reply.

  • Hi !
    I am leaving Arugam Bay on the 26th at 10 pm and I am looking for some people to share a taxi. I am staying @ Fantasy Hotel.

  • Hi!! It’s Vlad again..
    I want to reserve a taxi from airport to AbaY for 31 of August.

    We are two persons with a little luggage. And we will be glad to share places with somebody else!

    We will arrive flight EK348 from Dubai (31.08.12 at 13:30)

    I’m waitin’ for the answer.

    Thanks!!

  • Hi this is a message from my friend Alex, who is in ArugamBay
    and would like to share a taxi to the airport leaving 29th august afternoon/evening, to be in colombo
    for a flight early morning of the 30th
    Alex, phone number +94770865216

    can you post this on the board?
    thanks

  • Hi, me and my brother are heading back to Colombo from Arugam Bay tonight (Friday 24th) on the overnight bus. If anyone is driving instead it would be much nicer to ride with you. please let me know on (00447787505168) or tell Fred at the Siam View Hotel. We’ll be waiting for the bus at a bay from 6.45pm
    Thanks
    Mark

  • Hi there,
    Can you confirm our reservation for a taxi tomorrow morning at 11am?
    Best wishes,
    Em

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Jim, you sent me a message about a taxi share. Could you please get in contact with me again as my phone was not working and I lost all of my messages. Thanks, as I have enquired about a taxi and one of the places thinks we might be able to find a couple more people!

  • Hallo Mr. Shana!

    I’m asking for a taxi to the airport from arugam bay to colombo.

    We are two persons.

    Both flying back on 30.08.2012 (Thursday), at 20:00 o’clock!

    What will be paying for the transport? How long does it takes?

    Or can you arange, that some other guys come with us, so the taxi will be cheaper?

    Thank you!

    Greats Marcel Fischer

    Please answer via email!

  • Hey Em,

    My friend Clem and I have a flight to catch at 2345 from the airport. We are currently staying at Samantha’s folly and are looking to share a taxi to the airport with someone. Are you leaving abay at 11:30am? And would you have space for two more? We have very little luggage! Also do you know how much the total cost is?

    Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

    Tara
    tarahill@btinternet.com

  • Hi, Natasha again.

    I have had one person interested in getting a taxi back saturday (25th). If we could get a couple more people it would bring the price down to just under £20 each. If I do book it (only will if i get more interest), I will be aiming to leave about 9a.m saturday morning.

    Thanks (natashastephenson@hotmail.co.uk, +94726601371

  • Karl again,

    e-mail
    kever62@gmail.com

    Grtz
    Karl

  • Hi,
    I arrive on Sa. 1 sep at Colombo Airport early morning 3am
    Like to share a Taxi to Arugam bay
    let me know
    Grtz
    Karl

  • Hi, we would like to book a taxi (for two of us) from arugam bay to negombo on fri 24th aug. If possible we would like to leave arugam bay at 11.30am. We are happy to share with others! Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you, Em
    emcov@hotmail.com
    Sent from my iPhone

  • Taxi to Ella or Badulla tomorrow early morning.
    Alex needs to catch a train at 7:30 in Bad-Badulla
    Tuesday, 21st

    Hi Alex,

    For the transfer from Arugam Bay to Ella or Badulla we can recommend the services of a good driver from Welawaya.
    He is a Mr. Sanju.
    Call him on
    0777 21 26 30

    And agree and rate with him directly.
    He is in our experience the best & cheapest in this category.

    rgds

    AbHa & SVH Team
    Arugam Bay

  • We are at the Siam View.
    And have booked a taxi tomorrow, Tuesday, 21st.
    We will go to Negombo and stay there in a hotel.
    If interested, come and share the trip with us.

    Leaving the SVH at 19:00 tomorrow.
    rgds
    R9
    you can call Fred on 0773 200 201

  • Hi,
    We are a couple and we d like to share an AirPlan from arugambee to Colombo this thursday 23 afternoon. Our flight is at 9 pm!
    Please contact me alecrep@gmail.com
    Thank you
    Alessandra

    Inviato da iPhone

    alecrep@gmail.com

  • Hi there,

    unfortunately we cannot edit the google spreadsheet.

    Could you please add our enquiry to the sheet?

    we’re (couple) looking for co-passengers to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport on 29th of august.
    These are our flight details:
    COLOMBO INTL EY 7407 Q 29AUG 1845

    If you’re interested please give us a call or send a message to 075 844 3497.

    Thanks a lot

    kersty

    eckert@googlemail.com

  • Hi guys,

    I’d like to share a taxi tomorrow from Arugam to Colombo Airport, leaving around 3 pm. Can leave earlier if necessary. There are 5 seats! Here’s my number 00 971 50 66 28 185

    Thanks a lot!

  • Nicola Moores

    My son and I are hoping to share a transfer to Colombo between 12- midnight and 10am on Thursday 23rd August- we fly 20:20pm 23/08/2012.
    I can be3 contacted on 0772789681 or nicsandfin@hotmail.com

    Cheers

    Nicci and Fin

  • Hi there,

    I’m looking to see if anyone is getting a taxi to Colombo on Saturday 25th August, and has a spare seat for me to jump in on? Willing to pay up to about £30-£40 as a student so on a bit of a budget!

    Get back to me either by text +94726601371 or email natashastephenson@hotmail.co.uk

    Thanks 🙂

  • Hi there,

    we’re (couple) looking for co-passengers to share a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport on 29th of august.
    These are our flight details:
    COLOMBO INTL EY 7407 Q 29AUG 1845

    If you’re interested please give us a call or send a message to 075 844 3497.

    kersty

  • Hi,
    I will leave from Abay on tuesday 21.8 and will go through the south (Galle, Unawatuna, Hikaduwa near by) to Aluthgama (40min drive north of Hikaduwa).
    Is there anyone who would like to join and share the cost of the taxi?
    Give me a call or text me on my sri lankan mobile 077 0160 626 or send me an email katharina.sedat@web.de
    Cheers
    Kat

  • I am staying at the Tri Star Hotel.
    And want to go to the airport on Sunday latest at 6 pm
    Top catch a plane Monday 5 am.
    Contact me:
    +33658282750

  • We’re travelling from arugam bay to Colombo on Monday 20th in the morning about 6am if anyone wants to taxi share and cut down the costs? We’re currently 2.

    Text on 00447525461083 or email paulwbreaden@hotmail.com

    Let us know

    Thanks

  • This is FLIGHT back To Colombo

    Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich
    Dear Arugam,

    my name is Fyodor, I’m an artist and travel writer from Russia who’s a repetitive surf visitor to A-Bay for last 7 years

    Could I ask you to post my information on your wall? We are trying to fly to Colombo (as my 75 y o mother cannot go by car due to her health conditions) on Aug 21 and looking for co-passengers

    Would much appreciate your help

    Thanks
    Fyodor
    Fyodor

    SMALL AIRPLANE GOING TO COLOMBO

    AUGUST 21

    CO-PASSENGERS NEEDED!

    it is a 15 seater aircraft flying from ampara airport (a little longer than an hour drive from here), and then it’s an hour long air journey with most magnificent views of the island!

    we are 4 people so far, and looking for more

    the more people we are, the cheaper it is!

    IF HAVING 15 PEOPLE, IT CAN BE CHEAPER THAN A MINIVAN ABAY-COLOMBO FOR EACH OF US!

    please call/text

    FYODOR
    +94 77 99 00 8 33

    or email

    fpa@solyanka.org

    IT IS URGENT – PLEASE CALL/EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS/DOUBTS!

  • Hi,

    I arrive in Colombo on Etihad Airways flight 7408 at 5:05am on Sunday, 26-Aug-12. I would like to reserve a taxi to Arugam Bay (staying at the Galaxy), as well as a ride back from Arugam Bay to Colombo Airport. My departure flight is Etihad Airways flight 5985 leaving Bandaranayake Int’l (CMB) at 4:25 am on Monday, 3-Sep-12. I would like to share either ride with others if possible (i’m traveling by myself). Thanks

    Ty Boshyan

  • my email is govil.dhruv@gmail.com as well! cheers dhruv

  • Hey,

    I’ll be arriving 18th August at 2355 Colombo Airport if anyone wants to share a taxi?

    I noticed on the spreadsheet that Alex you’re leaving at 2315 – can I jump in as well?

    Cheers
    Dhruv

  • Hi there!
    Anyone wanting to share a taxi from Arugam Bay on Monday 20th August around 6 pm? My flight is on the 21st 6.40 am.
    If not, anyone to share a taxi on the 19th?
    Thanks! Text me 0034606256189 or write bluelou77@gmail.com

  • Hello.

    I am on Arugam Bay and I would like to share a taxi sunday 19 of august to go to Colombo. I have a flight monday at 6 am.

    Envoyé de mon iPhone

  • Hi there,

    Thank you for all your efforts.

    I checked the spreadsheet and saw that Andrew Coulton and maybe Antonio want to go to Arugam from the airport tomorrow. Could we join them?

    Thanks and regards

    richard.bampfylde@gmail.com

  • Taxi will be free tomorrow morning.
    He is coming from Polunaruwa and drops guests off at Arugam Bay tonight.
    Having a sleep and then ready to return West or South.
    call the driver himself.
    Quote taken from the Google spread sheet:

    call the owner driver on 0722 161 400 or be at the Siam View

  • Hello!

    Is it possible to arrange a taxi for 2 people from the International Airport to Arugam Bay on the 6th September 2012? We arrive at night at 03:50 am, flight number G90505 (Sharjah – Colombo). We will not have surf-boards with us, just luggage. What would be the price for a taxi to the Galaxy Launge hotel in Arugam Bay?

    Thanks,
    Bogdan.

  • Hi,
    I was wondering if Victor, the guy that booked airport-arugam taxi on Sat 18th august for flight EK348
    is willing to share a ride.
    My flight will be landing at 12.00 (air asia from KL)
    cheers

    giordano.scappucci@unsw.edu.au

  • Hi!

    My girlfriend and I would like to share a taxi to Arugam Bay if there is one going on Wednesday. We’re staying at Havelck Bungalow.

    Thanks and best regards,
    Richard

    reply:

    Thanks for your message. We are very interested to taxi to Arugam Bay on 15th August. Please do let me know how this can be arranged in a shared taxi.

    Thanks and regards
    Richard

    On Monday, August 13, 2012, Shanaka Hendawitharana wrote:
    Hirichard

    We hope that you can get ride on above date because we have some transport arrangements on abovedate so please keep in touch

    Arugam SHANA Sri Lanka
    +94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Hello
    I will be in Arugam Bay the first week of September. My flight from Colombo leaves the 9th of September at 04:25, so if anyone would like to share a taxi with me that would be awesome.

  • Hello,

    I will be in Arugam bay next week and I need to come back to the airport on sunday 19th (august) night, around 23:50 (my flight is at 3:00 am, on monday).
    I travel with my surfboard and my kitesurfing gear (my bag is 2.5m long).

    Do you have other passengers to do the same travel, teh same day?
    Can I get the 8’000Rs price as described in your website?

    Thanks,

    David

    david.fernandez.prada@gmail.com

  • Hi I am a single traveller and I am staying at YMCA at arugam bay, would it be possible to get a lift back to Colombo or taxi share? I need to go back to Colombo on the 11th. Thanks Beth
    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hello,

    i m Patrick Seil from Luxemburg and im planing a Surftrip to arugam bay right now!i m gonna arrive this saturday at 04:50 in the morning in colombo!now i m looking for an taxi to arugam bay and

    for an acommodation (air condition room / cabana would be nice).and how is it with the immunisation aigainst malaria etc at the moment?

    hopefully you can help me,

    with best regards,

    Seil Patrick.

  • Hello,
    As i only get my mobile phone back on satvi have to write an email.
    I talked to two other people and they are in Negombo in a guesthouse. I am in Colombo near Fort station.
    What would be the price if you would pick me up in Colombo and the two in Negombo?
    They told me they are budget travellers. Is the price 160 USD to Abay?
    Do you know any more people who could share a taxi with us?

    Thank you very much for your help.
    Katharina

    katharina.sedat@web.de

  • Hi,

    My friend has made contact with Josh and Trish- for the service booked to Arugam bay on August 10th .
    Their flight arrives from Chennai at 15.15pm if you could wait. There will be two passengers- Kelly and Clare.

    Kind regards and thnaks for your great service!

    Lisa

  • Hello,
    do you know some people we can join to organize an transfer from colombo to arugam on 12.or 13.august?
    thank you so much
    andi

    haeussler.andreas@yahoo.de

  • Hi,

    Booked with Rana to pick up Josh and Trish- along with my friends Kelly and Clare arriving on 10th August on flight 254 from Chennai (India).
    How do you need paying- in dollars?
    #

    Thanks Lisa

  • You can also try http://www.visitsrilankanow.net/arugambay.html to share a taxi to or from Arugam Bay. Write at lankapages.net@gmail.com

  • Kelly and Clare

    Hi I’ve just been looking at the list and it says we’re sharing with Josh and Trish but they haven’t replied to me yet… if you see this Josh and Trish could you please drop me an email : k.lancashire@hotmail.co.uk
    We are arriving from Chennai at 15:15 tomorrow and our flight number is 254 with Jet Airways.
    I see that Rana is taking them so maybe you could take us also?
    Thanks

  • Hi

    We are two people looking to share a taxi from Kandy to ABay on Monday 13th. If anyone can share or has space for 2 please email on um07ab@Leeds.ac.uk

    Thanks
    Mark and Alex

  • Hi Kat!
    Me and my girlfriend are also going to A-Bay on the 12th of August. Are you going to be in Negombo or Colombo? Write me an Email and we arrange it better!
    mja.jonathan@gmail.com
    Cheers

  • Hi there,
    I would like to leave Colombo on sat. 11.aug or sun 12 aug.12 to Abay.
    I would like to share a taxi as i am travelling on my own. I have only a backpack luggagewise.
    Is anyone up for sharing a taxi sat or sun?
    Cheers
    Kat

  • Kelly Lancashire

    Hi,

    we’ll (2 passengers) be leaving Arugam Bay on 19th August back to Colombo airport for a flight at 21.05pm. If anyones wants to share (I’ll need to leave early that morning- 9.00/9.30ish am.) please get in contac!!

    Cheers
    lisaclarky@yahoo.co.uk or clarkl11@leedslearning.net

  • Hi,

    I am emailing on behalf of my friend who arrives at Colombo airport on 10th Aug at 15.15pm. She would like to share a service with Josh and Trish if possible. If this can be arranged.

    Can you please reply to myself ASAP or Kelly Lancashire at

    k.lancashire@hotmail.co.uk

    Regards Lisa Clark

  • Hello
    I try to write on the google doc that is on line but I can’t.
    Could you add this ride on the google doc for me ?

    I would like to share a taxi
    from Arugam Bay
    to international airport or Colombo
    on August saturday 11th anytime
    2 pax and 2 big cases
    Contact Nicolas
    Mail : jeronico@neuf.fr

    Thanks !

    Nicolas

  • Hi I am arriving 7th Aug at 10pm from singapore and am wantiny to share a
    taxi van or similar rather than get the bus frpm airport to Artugam
    Cheers Jim
    Am staying at Siril’s place just behind Siripalas

    jimbert@iprimus.com.au

  • Hey Guys,

    first off-great service!

    Now I have a question. I´ll be arriving in Colombo on the 9th of August at 13:30. I just checked your timetable of people looking for a sharing ride. There is somebody looking for a share ride called “Charl & Co.” on that day – but this person did not provide contact information. If you can get in contact with that person that would be great.

    I am from Austria, travelling alone,lugguage includes a surfbag.

    Cheers,

    Sophie

  • Hey there,

    looking for people who would share the ride from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay.

    WHEN? Thursday the 9th of August. I´ll be arriving at 13:30pm.

    I´m travelling alone. Lugguage also includes a surfboard.

    Hit me up if you want to share a taxi. E-mail ME: sophiemorawetz@yahoo.de

    CHEERS,

    Sophie

  • Hi Daniella,

    The rate is as mentioned, just $160.
    This is for the entire air-conditioned taxi, a mini bus for all the passengers within.
    We can supply any type of vehicle, at any time.
    To take you from anywhere to any place on the island.

    Colombo to Arugam Bay takes 6-8 hrs.; take 7 hours as a guide. At night is’s quicker.

    Just let us know if you wish us, the Arugam Bay Taxi (so-called;-) “Control Centre” to arrange one of our trusted and reliable sub-contractors to welcome you at the airport.
    Ourselves, we have no own vehicle and we get no benefit out of all this entire Initiative as you may know.

    The sharing request, if any, is advertised for free on our various web sites and pages.

    kind regards

    AbHa & SVH Team
    Arugam Bay

    PS.: We are working hard on major improvements to serve our visitors even better very soon

  • Hello,

    We (2 Persons) want to travel from Arugam to Colombo on Friday 10 th of August or Saturday 11th of August.
    How much would it be? Is there a night taxi? How long does it take from Arugam Bay to Colombo?
    Thank u for ur answer!
    Daniela

  • Hi guys
    booked a taxi to Arugam Bay tomorrow 6th august 3pm
    i’m traveling alone so there will be lot of space on the van 🙂

    mail me if interested to share

    hipsterkid@alice.it

  • “ Taxi from Arugam Bay to airport August 6th 8:00 am ”
    posted:
    Aug 04, 2012, 3:05 AM
    If You are interested in sharing a taxi let me know, we are 4 pax. And staying at Gecko.

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k5647365-Taxi_from_Arugam_Bay_to_airport_july_6th_8_00_am-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Nice weblog here! Also your web site rather a lot up fast! What host are you using? Can I am getting your affiliate link on your host? I want my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

  • Share taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay
    Hi,

    I’m arriving in Colombo on the 16th august and would like to leave to Arugam Bay
    on the 17th or the day after. Anyone interested in sharing a taxi?
    I’m on my own and travel with a surfboard.

    Price of a private taxi seems to be 150$.
    Looking for people to share this taxi.

    Don’t hesitate to contact directly at lorist@gmx.net

    Christoph

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2233999

  • Kandy to arugam bay on august 6th
    Hi guys, we are a young couple visiting Sri Lanka. We are in kandy now but we are planning to go to arugam bay on the 6th.
    How do we get there? Train,bus,driver? Does anybody want to share a taxi/van?

    Ale
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2234005

  • Hi
    We are 4 pax going from Abay to Colombo Airport Aug. 5th 8:00 and interested in sharing a taxi.

    (the taxi could be “shared” returning from the airport to Abay after 6:00pm)

    Write or call: formandfinn@gmail.com or +4530795184
    Cu

  • I would like to arrange a taxi for 3 people to Arugam Bay on the 5th of August.

    Our flight details are as follows:
    Arrives at Bandaranayake International Airport at 9:00am 5/8/2012
    Flight Number FD3880
    Flying from Bangkok

    Please respond with confirmation and price details. I have been quoted approx $160 from the website

    (Booking has been confirmed by Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative)

    Next message:
    Hi

    There are 3 of us and we are carrying no surfboards. We each have one large bag each. If there are any more people that would like to share the taxi we would be happy to split the cost.

    Thanks

  • Hi friends of Abay,
    I would like to share a taxi from Abay to airport thursday, the 09.08.2012 early morning @ 7.00. Contact Patrick:
    tricio@gmx.de

  • Funny really, Ms. Margo!

    We are told that Herr Patrick just dropped into the place of our mentor, Dr. Fred @ the Siam View.
    And asked the same-same question.

    How to get in touch?

    If you guys exchange e-mails, contact data or better still phone numbers:
    No problem!

    All will turn out OK – don’t you worry!

    However:
    Did you realize that it looks like Patrick wishes to travel on the same-same day?
    But in the opposite direction….

    rgds
    Abha

  • Hello thank you for posting my name on the list!

    I found a person traveling the same day, Patrick. How do I get in touch with him and how do we get a taxi organised?

    Thank you
    margo.palacios@gmail.com

  • TO ANYONE TRAVELING FROM AIRPORT (CMB) TO ARUGAM BAY ON THE 9th OF AUGUST.

    Willing to wait, wanting to share a taxi, because heaven forbid I do that bus ride again!

    I arrive at 4am but willing to wait till you get in 🙂

  • Me and my wife are looking for opportunity to get out of arugam bay on 5th of August and start to Colombo at around 6am. We need to be in Colombo city around 1-3 pm. Someone up to join or give us a ride?

    Btw – we don’t have any luggage except one small backpack.

    You can answer also on ch2802@mail.ru

  • Dear Josh and Trish,
    I am able to pick you up from the Airport on 10th August at 14,20 and take you to Arugambay.The fare is 160 u.s. dollars I do my best to find some other customers to share the cost. I got dual a.c.van with comfortable seat.Surf boards I will put on the roof track,Hope to have wonderful time with you.
    Rana

  • Hi,

    I am arriving at 9am from Dubai (flight no.EK0650) on 7th august, and I’m looking
    for a shared taxi to ABay on 7th in the morning.

    Please let me know if you are interested.

    Thank you
    Best Regards
    Iñigo

    inditranki@googlemail.com

  • Hello!

    My name is Claudio and I want to book a AbaY Taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay.

    Flight: Fly Emirates n° EK 094 (Milan-Dubai-Colombo)

    Date of arrival: 10th August, 08:45am

    n° of people: 2

    We will be traveling with 1 surfboard (230 x 60 x 20 cm) and 2 backpacks.

    We’d like to share the taxi as long as it’s still a bit comfortable.

    Is that possible? And how much will it cost?

    thank you !

    ciao

  • Hi There

    Looking for people to share taxi from CMB to Arugum arriving 7th August 23.25 and want to go straight to Arugum

    Thanks

    Kristy Peters kristypeters@hotmail.com

  • Hi friends of Abay, I would like to share a taxi from Abay to airport thursday, the 09.08.2012 early morning @ 7.00. Contact Patrick: tricio@gmx.de

    Diese Nachricht wurde von meinem Android Mobiltelefon mit GMX Mail gesendet.

  • Hello,

    We are looking for a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on the 10th August. Our flight arrives at 14:40. If there’s anyone we could share the cost with that would be great!

    Thanks,

    Josh and Trish
    joshua_byworth@hotmail.co.uk

  • Hi my brother is coming into Colombo on Thursday 2nd at 12.50pm. I would like to organise a shared taxi for him to Arugam bay.
    Please let me know if anyone is coming this way then.
    Kate H.

  • Share taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay
    Hi there,

    We are to spanish guys looking for someone to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay. We arrive on August 8 arround 8.00 am. We already booked it. It will cost arround 150$. Would be 50$ each if we are finally 3.

    Let me know messaging me if you are interested.

    bye 😉

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2231681

  • Hi,

    We are in Kandy and need a taxi for 2 people to Arugam. We would like to share if possible leaving tomorrow.

    Can you help?

    Thanks,

    Emily & Will

    Emily Halhead emilyhalhead@gmail.com

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Hello!
    Is anyone taking the taxi tomorrow 1st in the moorning?? I’m landing in CMB at 8.30
    Thank you
    Paloma Fernández palomacasero@hotmail.com

  • Hi Kathi,

    I am travelling with Bill on the 2nd see his post, he has arranged the taxi for us, send him an email, he address is on his post he is waiting for me as I arrive at 5.30am. I have no issue waiting for you.

    Maria

  • Colombo-Arugam Bay Taxi share August 3rd
    Hi there!
    I’m a surfer girl from Barcelona leaving from Colombo to Arugam Bay 3rd August. Anyone wanting to share a taxi on the 3rd any time? Thanks!
    Lou

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2231795

  • Hi there,
    I’m arriving Colombo on 18 aug 2012 at 5:00 AM… Looking for anyone who wants to share a taxi to Arugam Bay at this times!

    Thanks in advance!

    tktkissa@gmail.com

  • Hi there,
    I’m arriving Colombo on 17 aug 2012 at 5:00 AM… Looking for anyone who wants to share a taxi to Arugam Bay at this times!

    Thanks in advance!

    tktkissa@gmail.com

  • Hello!

    Myself and my girlfriend will be travelling from Colombo to Arugam Bay by taxi on the morning of August the 20th

    Does any one want to share the cab with us? sounds like the quickest way to cross the country but a bit pricey!

    Also has anyone made this trip before? do I need to pre book a cab or just turn up?

    Cheers,

    Widdz

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2231632

  • Hi Maria Young,
    do you have one more place in the taxi to A-Bay?
    My flight is landing on the 2.8.12 at 7.15 o clock in the morning.

    Best regards

    Kathi

  • Hi there,

    We are two guys looking for someone to share taxi from colombo airport to Arugam bay.
    We’re arriving on August 8.

    let me know
    cheers

    asarda82@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    I would like to arrange a taxi to collect us from the airport to Arugam Bay flight number UL226 and arrival time 04:55. We are staying at the Danish Villa.

    We are happy to share with anyone else too.

    Thanks for your help.

    Donna

  • Hi there,
    I’m arriving Colombo on 17 aug 2012 at 5:00 AM… Looking for anyone who wants to share a taxi to Arugam Bay at this times!

    Thanks in advance!

  • Hi,

    I would like to book a cab to take us from Colombo int. airport to Arugam Bay. Our flight (air Asia – AK1267 from KL) arrives at 7:15am on Monday July 30th (tomorrow).

    There are two of us, with backpacks and no surf boards. We’d also like to share the ride if there are any takers.

    Can you please confirm the booking and price (and what currency this should be paid in)?

    Thanks
    burke.tara@hotmail.com

  • Hello there, I’m reaching Colombo at 17/8, is there anybody who would like to share a taxi?

  • Hello fellow surfers/travellers.

    Anyone want to share a cab to A-Bay?

    Its a long way, but can be a real laugh on the journey with a few people, a couple of cold Lion beers and stopping to get some local food along the way.

    I land in Colombo, arriving 12.50pm on Friday 31st August 2012 (Sri Lankan Airlines)

    Any takers?

    Alex

  • Regarding the Taxi:

    Go for the August 2
    Maria Young and myself are willing to share so I wait until she arrives (5:30).
    I have a surfboard with me.
    My Arrival 03:50 – Air Arabia Flight G90505 from Sharjah

    For my return on August 31
    I want to book a taxi for Friday, August 31 in the morning to arrive at the airport around 5:00 p.m.
    (departure 7:40 p.m. Air Arabia Flight G90504 to Sharjah )

    Thank you!

  • Hi,
    We are a couple flying in to Colombo early friday morning
    We will have one surf board and one backpack. Do you have any other people arriving at that time that are going to Arugam bay? What is the total cost for both of us to go to arugam bay from the airport at that time. Are the cars equipped with A/C?

    Thank you,
    All the best,
    T & G

  • Hi

    I am just following up on my post dated 3rd July and Mimos-Mimos is trying to contact me regarding transfer from Colomobo to Arugam Bay. If you can leave your email address I will contact you directly.

    Thanks

  • HI ALL

    IF YOU NEED ANY SUPERVISES AT THE COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT
    PLEASE CONTACT + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    OR ASK FOR ARUGAM SHANA AT ARRIVAL LOBBY
    WE ARRANGE SHARED TAXI FOR
    DAILY TRANSFERES FROM AIR PORT TO ARUGAM BAY AND BACK
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Joh and Wayne

    Hi,
    Wanting to book a taxi to Arugam Bay on the 10th of August. Flight details are:
    Fri, Aug 10 Oman Air WY 0373 Arrives: 4:25pm
    Tue, Aug 21 OMAN AIR, WY 0374 7:00pm

    Also we are interested in people wanting to share a taxi to Argrum Bay on either the 10th of August – after 5pm, or on the 11th of August.

    Regards
    Joh

  • Hi,

    I will arrive in Colombo 2 august 2012 at 03.50am and return 31 august 2012 early morning (arrival CLB airport around 4pm). I want to share a Taxi to Arugam Bay and one person (Maria Young) will arrive the same day (august 2nd) around 5.30am and she want to share too…,so I can wait her.
    If additional passengers are interested to share a ride to go to Arugam Bay or to come back, please email me at 717bill@gmail.com.

    Please confirm my reservation for the taxi Arugam Bay on August 2, 2012 morning.

    Thanks

  • hello!
    i would like to answer to maria young that posted an mail on your website on 03.07.2012.
    Can i have is email adress.
    please. Thank you !

    Answer:
    Dear Mimos – Mimos (?),
    Thank you for your response.
    As a matter of policy, we do not give any e-mail address to anyone unless we are asked to do so.
    However, to assist, a copy of this mail is hereby forwarded as a B/cc to Ms. Maria S. in Denmark.

    No doubt they will respond you you directly in due due course.

    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative

  • (same-same as comment below)
    Hello.
    2 people leaving Arugam bay for Colombo on August 11th in the morning
    Price of a private taxi seems to be 150$
    Looking for people to share this taxi
    Don’t hesitate to contact directly at jeronico@neuf.fr

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2224349

  • Hello
    2 people travelling from ARUGAM BAY to COLOMBO on August 11th
    With 2 cases
    Departure in the morning
    Want to share the taxi
    Can you put this post on the “Abay taxi” list of the website ?
    Thanks !
    Best
    Nicolas
    nicolas.pasco@gmail.com

  • Hi

    Many of you don’t know but we are doing it. Again never worry we are doing transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay. Contact our office on 24 hour hotline +94775000549 or visit http://www.visitsrilankanow.net/arugambay.html for more details.

    Thank you all
    Lasantha Dasanayeka

  • Hallo!

    My name is Daniel and a want to book a AbaY Taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay.

    Date of arive to airport: 16th July, 04:50am (Frankfurt UL 554)

    Is that posible? And how much will it cost? I will be traveling with surfboard. (200 x 60 x 20 cm)
    Have no problem to share space with others as long is a bit comfortable.

    Regards

  • Solo traveler landing in CMB on 6th august
    interested in sharing a taxi ride to Arugam bay

    cheers

  • Hi,

    We need to book a taxi for two people (one bag no surf board) from Colombo Airport international terminal to Arugam Bay, Gecko Guest House on 13th July arrival time 03.55 hours.

    Please let me know price – happy to share!

    Thanks,

    Sarah and Tony

  • Hi I am arriving in Colomobo on August 2nd around 5.30am and looking to share a taxi to Arugam Bay. Will be returning early morning of the 22nd August for evening flight. Cheers

  • Want to share a taxi fom CMB airport to Arugam Bay 6th July? ”
    Jul 01, 2012, 12:00 AM
    2 people arriving Colombo 9am going to A/Bay. Anyone want to share a taxi?

    If anyone has any tips on any other way to get there (incase we don’t get a share), would be greatly appciated. We’re in no hurry – unless we hear the surf is pumpin!

    Cheers!!

    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k5551213-Want_to_share_a_taxi_fom_CMB_airport_to_Arugam_Bay_6th_July-Sri_Lanka.html

  • Hi!
    I am going to leave Abay tomorrow evening to be in airport early morning( my flight is at 10:00). Where i can find new Arugam bay terminal to check availibility of free cars?

    Thanks in advance!
    Sergij Grinevych

  • WANT TO SHARE A TAXI TO ARUGAM BAY 6TH JULY FROM COLOMBO AIRPORT?

    2 people arriving 9am at Colombo airport wanting to find others to share taxi cost to A/Bay – flexible on time.
    Email me = ezendams@gmail.com

    http://www.globalsurfers.com/read_thread.cfm?ForumID=Sri%20Lanka&ThreadID=101478&Thread=14551

  • I arrive at Colombo s airport at 8.15am on Wednesday July 11 and would like share a taxi that morning to Arugam Bay.

    Regards

    John Minty

  • Hi there,
    I am looking to share a taxi back from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Monday 20th August as my flight leaves on Tuesday 21st at 1pm.
    Could you post this on your website and see if anyone else is interested in sharing with me?

    Many thanks

    pedrickjulie1@hotmail.com

  • Share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay
    Hi
    Anyone keen to share a taxi from Colombo on 16th August at around 5:30 am to Arugam Bay and to return to Colombo from Arugam Bay on the 22nd of August as my flight departs at 18:30?

    One way is fine.

    D

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2216964

  • TAXI TO ARUGAM BAY 12TH JULY 2012 AND OTHER A-BAY TRAVEL OPTIONS??
    Hi
    I’m looking to see if anyone would like to share a taxi/transport to arugam bay from the airport. I’m arriving in to colombo 1600 on the 12th but would be up for waiting around in colombo for a day or so.
    Anyone???
    Also I was wondering if anyone knew anything about other modes of transport to arugam bay in no one can make these dates. ????

    I’ve come across a night bus that runs from pettah straight to A-bay. (http://siyambala.com/2012/02/06/how-to-get-to-arugam-bay/) Has anyone used this service? Is the info on this site accurate?

    I was also considering taking the train across to badulla or newura eliya and then a bus from there? Has anyone tried this or know if it is at all feasible?

    Very many thanks in advance for your help,
    Any advice (even just a “get real and pay for the taxi”) would be hugely appreciated 🙂

    Joe

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2216207

  • Dear AbHa,

    This posting is incorrect. Can you change it to this:

    I am arriving at Colombo airport on June 29 at 9 a.m. I have booked a taxi and am looking for 1-3 additional passengers to Arugam Bay. If you can share, please email me at tamaraplush@gmail.com.

    Thank you!

  • arugam bay – colombo taxi share
    Hi, anyone would like to share taxi from a-bay – colombo airport 23.6.?

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2213570

  • I would like to provisionally book a taxi from the airport to arugam
    on wednesday 27th June. My sister and I arrive at the airport on air
    asia flight AK 1267 at 0715.

    We will only confirm the booking if we can find others to share the
    journey with us, so can you please put this add up on your site?

    Thanks a lot;
    Andrew

  • I am arriving from Bangkok on Friday, June 29, at 3:10pm from Bangkok. I am interested in hiring a car to drive me to Arugam Bay from the airport.

    How much would this cost including ALL fees?

    Please let me know and I can also post a message to see if I can find fellow passangers.

    Thank you,
    T. P.

  • Change in plan. I am already in Sri Lanka. I want to travel from Colombo to Arugam Bay on 17th June & to return from Arugam Bay to Colombo on 22nd June. Is there anyone who wants to share a Taxi in these dates.
    You can call me at 0711104586

  • Hi people;

    My sister and I are going to be arriving at Colombo airport on Wednesday 27th June at 0715.

    We would like to share a taxi, is anyone interested????

    aetorrie@gmail.com

    Thanks Andrew

  • Hi people;

    My sister and I are going to be arriving at Colombo airport on Wednesday 27th June at 0715.

    We would like to share a taxi, is anyone interested????

    Thanks Andrew

  • I am already in Sri Lanka. I want to travel from Colombo to Arugam Bay on 19th June Morning & to return from Arugam Bay to Colombo on 22nd June. Is there anyone who wants to share a Taxi in these dates.
    You can call me at 0711104586

  • Hello –

    I have hired a car on FRIDAY, JUNE 29, from the AIRPORT to ARUGAM BAY at 9a.m. I am a solo traveler so would love to have others join.

    Cheers, Tamara (living in Hanoi)

  • “ Taxi share Arugam bay – Colombo airport ”
    Jun 06, 2012, 11:28 AM
    Anyone going from Arugam Bay to Colombo (international airport] the 12th of June? I got a driver with a van, and want to share the cost ( 14000 rupies ). Need to be at the airport at about 22h00 (10 p.m.) so may be leaving at 13h00 (1 pm ).
    on
    http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k5480781-Taxi_share_Arugam_bay_Colombo_airport-Sri_Lanka.html

  • SHARED TAXI

    DAILY TRANSFERES FROM AIR PORT TO ARUGAM BAY

    PLEASE CONTACT

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    OR

    ASK FOR

    ARUGAM SHANA

    AT ARRIVAL LOBBY

    IN THE AIR PORT

  • Hey there,
    would like to share a taxi during these dates 3-5th of July.
    Best regards,
    Bjarki.

  • Hi

    Looking for a cheap taxi to Colombo on Monday 4th or Tuesday 5th July. Notice you have pick ups at the airport. We are 2 people with small luggage. Staying at Rock View (now AB Surfing Resort)…. email or ring 075249404.

    Jed

  • colombo to arugam bay taxi share??? 5th june

    we (2 pax) are arriving into colombo on 5th june 12.30pm and looking to get over to arugam bay asap – anyone keen on sharing a taxi with us over? cheers,

    source:
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2207767

  • Hello

    Can I share the taxi on Saturday 2nd June from the airport to AB? I am
    already in Negombo so I can come to the airport to leave when you guys
    need to go. One big bag, no board. Cheers.

  • Hi Katarina, others,

    I am arriving around 4:25AM on June 7th and would love to share a taxi to Arugam if there is room in your cab.

  • I am arriving in Columbo at 7:45 am Sri Lanka airlines.

    I would like to share a taxi to Arugam, I see that someone named Katerina is already arriving at the same time and has a taxi reserved, is there room in her car?

    I will have 1 bag and no surfboard.

    Indian phone # 918754594412

    How does returning to the airport from Arugam on Sunday work? Are there cars leaving throughout the day, or do I need to make sure to find something in advance?

  • Hello,

    Me and two friends will be arriving at the airport in the morning on the 3rd of June, at 4am. We would like to reserve a taxi to take us to Arugam Bay.

    Hope to hear from you soon,

    Best regards,

    M.

  • Hi All,

    Im flying into Colombo on 6th August and am planning to head stright to Arugum Bay to hopefully catch some surf! Was looking at ways to get there and seems as though a taxi might be the best option. So if anyone is around on the 6th/7th of August and is looking at headining in the same direction then let me know and maybe we could share a taxi and cost.

    Also if anyone has any other info/advice on getting to A Bay then I am open to suggestions.

    Cheers

    James

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2206529

  • Flint number 9w 256
    Arrive 4:40am on the 6th June.

    Sent from my iPad

    I had a look at the google doc and my name is not on the sheet.

    Can you let me know if l still have a booking?
    Is there other people in my car?

    Kieran

  • Hi,

    Thanks for your quick reply!
    I’m arriving with royal Jordanian – flight RJ 0194 at 4:35 am.
    It’s bit early but I don’t mind hung out for few hours if there is somebody arriving later to share the taxi!

    I only have one surfboard with me!

    Thanks a lot
    Katerina

  • Hello,

    I’ll arrive at Colombo early morning on the 7th June.
    Somebody would like to share taxi to Arugam Bay??

    Cheers
    Katerina

    Sent from my iPhone

  • Arugam Bay-Airport on 2nd June (evening)
    We are already 2,anybody else need a ride?
    garydkelly@gmail.com or drop into Danish Villa

  • Share taxi. Colombo to Arugam Bay: June 23/24, 2012
    Hey guys,

    I am solo traveler landing in Colombo on June 23. I would like to get to A-bay right away and would be interested sharing a taxi. Please let me know if your interested.

    Cheers,
    Dan
    Dlarkn@gmail.com

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2205852

  • This journey is confirmed now.
    Mr. F. is still happy to take additional passengers to share the ride & costs to Arugam Bay:

    Our flight number is WY 373 and we arrive at 16:25 at.

    last mail received
    Sunday 27/05/2012 22:03:

    Hey xxxx

    thanks for the fast answer!

    I am confirming to take this Taxi.

    In order that we will be in Arugam Bay around 1am, is it possible to get a cheap place to sleep for the 1st night?

    Thanks for the help,

    F. M./

  • Colombo – Arugam bay taxi share
    Hello,

    we are two girls looking for someone to share taxi with. They have space for six people and it costs cca 230 US.

    We ll arrive at Colombo airport 3rd June 08:00 (am).
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2205605

  • I am at Arugam Bay Bay now.
    Have a nice a/c mini bus.
    Going back to Colombo and a/p tomorrow, Sunday, 27th May.

    Anyone interested ?
    call me:
    0777 904 380
    or come to the Siam View.

  • Dear ladys and gentlemen,

    I am emailing to enquire about being picked up on Saturday 2nd June from Colombo Airport to be taken to Arugam Bay and if you could provide a quote.

    Our flight number is WY 373 and we arrive at 16:25 at.

    Its two guys, two Boardbags and two Backpacks to be transported, and it would be lovely if there would be more people to share with.

    If you could provide a quote and whether this would be possible that would be most helpful,

    Best wishes,

    F XXXX

  • Many thanks for your quick response.

    I would like to confirm that I would like to book your service and if you were able to split the cost by sharing with other travelers that would be very good.

    Many thanks, I shall look forward to using your service on Saturday.

    Best wishes,

    O.

  • Dear Mr. xxx

    I am emailing to enquire about being picked up on Saturday 26th May from Colombo Airport to be taken to Arugam Bay and if you could provide a quote.

    My flight number is UL504 and arrives at 12.50.

    If you could provide a quote and whether this would be possible that would be most helpful,

    Best wishes,

    O.

  • Hello!

    Is there a possibility to share a taxi on thursday, (24th May) from arugambay to colombo?
    What is the price?

    I have to be at the airport around 10 pm.

    Thanks, s.

    Von meinem iPad gesendet

  • Hi thinking of heading to the bay afternoon-evening of the 1st June, anyone else planning that date to split the cost? we are 2.
    Thanks S

  • Hi
    Please amend my posting for this:

    Badulla/Ella train station – Arugam Bay on May 29 in the evening
    Arugam Bay-Airport on June 2 in the evening

    Regards

    Original post:
    I am interested in booking a taxi from Badulla or Ella train stations to Arugam Bay on May 29

    & then Arugam Bay-Colombo Airport on the evening of June 1st. Do you have anybody else who we could share with? We are 2 people….

    Regards

  • Hi
    Anybody interested in sharing a taxi from kandy-arugam bay on may 29 in the morning, returning to the airport on June 2nd….
    We are 2 already
    Gary

  • we book(ed) a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay for tomorrow, Saturday 19th May? Our flight number details are below;

    Flight GF62
    From Bahrain
    Date 19MAY12
    We arrive at 6.05pm in Colombo.

    We are two girls with a bag each only.
    Can we confirm that this will cost 160dollars? We would be happy to share a taxi if anyone is going the same time as us.
    Thank you,
    K.

  • taxi share Colombo – Arugam bay – Lonely Planet travel forum
    1 post – 1 author – Last post: May 15, 2012
    Hello,me and my friend will arrive at Colombo on 3rd June 8am ish and we
    are heading straight to Arugam bay. Is anyone interested in sharing taxi?

  • Hello – Megan and I arrive in Colombo this Saturday, 19th May at around 6pm and would like to travel to Arugam Bay that evening or Sunday morning. It’s just us and two bags. If anyone is heading the same way, we’d love to share a ride.
    Thanks
    Kelly

  • Any chance anyone is traveling from arugambay back to Colombo tomorrow (15th may tuesday) afternoon/evening?

    Cheers
    A.

  • Arriving in Colombo 23rd May, 7.00am and wanting to get to A-bay. Anyone else arriving that day and wants to share taxi please reply.
    Thanks.

  • Hi there, is there someone to split the cost with from Colombo to Arugam Bay this coming Friday night 11th May or Saturday morning 12th May? Thank you!

  • Hi there,

    any chance there someone to split the cost with from Colombo to Arugam Bay this coming Friday night 11th May or Saturday morning 12th May? Thank you!

  • SHARED TAXI SERVICES

    COLOMBO AIR PORT TERMINAL

    TO

    ARUGAMBAY SIAM VIEW TERMINAL

    DAILY TRANSFER

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    ask for

    ARUGAMSHANA

  • HI NADA

    WE CAN ARRANGE YOU A SHARED TAXI ON AVAILIBILTY ON THE ABOVE DATE
    SO PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH US
    IF YOU CAN GIVE US YOUR FLIGHT DETAILS ACCORDING TO THAT WE CAN ARRANGE SOME ONE TO SPLIT THE COAST

    CHEERS

    ARUGAM SHANA
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Hello:)

    I ll arrive at Colombo airport on the 3rd June 8am.
    Somebody would like to share taxi to Arugam bay?

  • Hi!
    We need a taxi from airport to arugam bay.
    Arrive by flight G90505
    on Thu, 03 May 2012, 03:50.
    All the best,
    Aydar

  • Thank you, Alexandra,

    We posted your request on our main web site.
    And expect that one of the Taxi sub contractors will contact you at Rupas.
    To take you to Colombo on the 1st may for 14K Rupees.

    kind regards

    Abha

  • mail received; to share?
    hello,

    we would like to order a van with AC from arugam bay to the airport on May 01, leaving around 14:30 for 14.000 rupia. we are 2 people plus 2 surfboards.

    please be so kind and reply.

    regards,

    alexandra

  • Good Day!

    My name is V.G…..
    I’ going to Arugam Bay in may12, so want to use your taxi service.
    As I understand the total price of tranfer from airport in Colombo to Arugam is about $160 or less (cause it’s approximately 315 km from Colomdo to Arugam). And I can share this cost with other passengers who might come with us to Arugam.
    Anyway, I want to book your taxi from Colombo airport on Wednesday 09 may 2012, arrival time – 03:50.

    Please confrim booking and I’ll provide you with details regarding flight number and destination addres (Hotel)

    Thanks

  • Share this trip!

    Leaving Arugam Bay this Sundday 28th.
    Departing the Siam View Hotel at 10:00hrs. morning
    Be in Colombo before night fall

    Just drop into the SVH and arrange it!
    or:

    Contact 0773 200 201
    or send mail to
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Hi Arugum,

    Just wondering if you can advise me about travelling back to the airport for our return. Our flight leaves at 04:25 on 12th May and I’m not sure if you would be able to drive at night to get us there for around 1am or if it would be better to arrange to travel back durring the day.

    Thanks

  • Hi,

    I’m looking for a taxi from the airport to Arugum bay on 27th April. We are arriving on Qatar flight QR 300 from Doha that gets in at 08:15. There are 2 people with luggage but no boards.

  • Share this trip!

    Leaving Colombo this Saturday 28th , any time.
    Be in Arugam Bay Sat. night!

    Contact 0773 200 201
    or send mail to
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Hi everyone !
    We (two surf dudes) are looking for someone to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 2nd or 3rd of Mai. We will arrive on the 2nd of mai (08:45 a.m. – Flightnumber EK0650) Who is in??
    contact: hoeltmann.bernhard@kstp.at

    cheers Bernhard

  • hi J
    if you are interested to split the coast we can arrange some one to share the coast on the above date we have some inquaries and the taxi fare will be 160 $ form air port to arugam bay if you are interested getting our service please send your flight details,contacts with your transfer confermation to
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    cheers shana

  • hello,

    i want to travel to arugam bay and i got some questions, hope youll could send me an answer please.
    I’ll arrive at the airport at 14.30 on 2nd of june.
    How much is it, if i order a taxi from the airport to arugam bay?
    Or is it possible to share the taxi with someone? But i dont know someone.

    Thanks very much
    best regards
    j.

  • Hildur Valsdottir

    Hi everyone ! I am looking for someone to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 20th or 21st of April this month. Anyone ?? Can contact me on e-mail – valsdottir@msn.com

  • A/c mini bus will return from Arugam Bay.
    Have all seats free.
    Monday 2nd April, 2012.
    Leave message below or call the driver direct:
    0777 904 380

  • Hi Jacob If you need a shared taxi we can arrange but for that we need your flight details and your contact so it’s better if you can send your details to
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com
    or contact us on
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Hi, I will arrive 08:45 at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. Looking to share a taxi to Arugam bay.
    Please let me know.
    cheers,
    Jakob

  • We are interested to join the Kumana excursion.
    Meet up at the Siam View, or Hideaway to arrange time and date pse.
    Sam. H.

  • Anyone wishes to go to Kumana this week?
    See mail received below.
    call 0773 200 201
    If interested to share ride & costs.

    “Many thanks,….
    Sharing a ride in a jeep and splitting the costs would be great.
    T. and I are headed out to Akaraipattu tomorrow, but if you know someone who’s going to Kumana on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, we’d love to go with them.
    Alternately, if you can recommend someone who owns a van I can hire that would be good, too.
    Best,

    D. G.”

  • A German mother and her son are looking to share a ride with nice people.
    Trincomalee to Arugam Bay
    13th August 2012

    Anyone?

  • ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TAXI ?

    TO FIX TO YOUR BUDGET OR SHARED TAXI TO SPLIT THE COST

    JUST CONTACT US 24HRS SERVICE FROM

    AIR PORT TERMINAL OR ARUGAM BAY TERMNAL

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • This sounds good:
    please note my arrival will be

    Friday April 6th at 08:15 a.m. in CMB
    QR 300 Qatar Airways from Doha

    My cell phone: +49 160 90967349
    My Blackberry: lars.lehmann@kabeldeutschland.de

    Please give me notice if there is no opportunity of cost sharing because the full price for me alone would be too much …

    Thank you!
    Cheers,
    Lars

  • Hi,

    I’m looking for a taxi from the airport to Arugum bay on 27th April. We are arriving on Qatar flight QR 300 from Doha that gets in at 08:15. There are 2 people with luggage but no boards.

    How would I go about arranging a return journey? Flight leaves just after 4am on 12th May

    Many thanks,

    Mark

    …. We are happy to share if anyone else is going on the same dates as us. I’m not sure what else we will want to do other than relaxing at Arugum …

  • Ride to Arugambay on Wednesday the 25th of Jan. from Colombo or the Airport. call 077 77 19954.

    http://www.islanddreams.us
    cabana’s starting at $35.00 per night.

  • Hi

    I am looking for share taxi from Colombo to Arugam on 02/04 or 03/04 2012. I have one surf board. let me know. cheers. Ales

  • hi there! anyone wants to share a ride on the 6th of october to colombo/ airport from arugam bay and split the cost? cheers chris

  • Karl,
    Hi , share a ride on Sat.24sep.at 8:00am from airport to A-bay?
    What’s the euro price, for one way?

    C-ya

  • hi everyone!
    I would like to share a taxi from colombo airport to arugam bay on the 19th of september! just share the cost!
    let me know and write me an email at chris_zingel@yahoo.de
    thanks

  • A Bay sounds like the place to surf and hang out at a reasonable price. Sounds like a professional getaway that I hope not too many find out about, if you know what I mean?

    Enjoy………………….

  • hi amsoil

    we do have better deals for your needs ?

    keep in touch ………………

    contact us + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    or ask for ARUGAMSHANA at the air port

  • From Colombo/Airport to Arugambay on 30th August. Cost?

    call 077 77 19954

    Cell phone rental/car rental daily/hourly

    Visa extension Service

    http://www.islanddreams.us

    islanddreams71@gmail.com

  • Transfers from Arugambay to Colombo/Airport.

    Visa Service.

    Beachfront Cabanas starting at $35.00 per night.

    http://www.islanddreams.us

    077 77 19954
    islanddreams71@gmail.com

  • Wow! $160 is CHEAP to go 350 km’s! That is a real bargain. You guys have really good rates. I’ve never seen a blog posting like this talking about taxi’s and what not. Thanks for sharing.

  • HI N
    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SHARED TAXI ON 21/8/11
    JUST ASK FOR SHANA AT THE ARRIVAL LOBBY
    OR CALL 0094 77 88 8 88 77
    CHEERS
    SHANA

  • Hi,
    I’ll need a ride to A-bay on 24 september 2011, i think it will be early morning.
    Grtz,
    Karl

  • Ola!

    Arriving at Colombo 25. August at 6am, looking for a cab to share to Arugam Bay.

    Let me know!

    Cheers

  • Be warned of rogue taxi operators!
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative has been informed that some Imitators have pretended to collect passengers from the airport arrival’s hall claiming to be approved by us.
    As flight data and names are published here, they have produced a board with your name.

    Be advised, that you should check if the person welcoming you is indeed licensed to do so.
    Best is to ask for his official airport ID badge or phone Mr. Shana on 077 88 8 88 77 to confirm.

    Notice to taxi sub- contractors:
    If you wish to link up with us, please ask for permission to do so!

  • Hi,

    We are looking for a taxi for the taxi service to Arugam. Our airplane is suppose to Arrive to Colombo Bandaranayake Int’l (CMB) Terminal I at 08:45 on 21.08.2011. We are only two and can share a taxi if other passengers are available.

    Please let me know what can you offer us.

    Thank you,
    N.

  • hi. my flight to Colombo arrives on Aug 29, 2011 3:30am monday. flight number G90595 air arabia.

    my departure date is on wed Sept 07, 2011 2:10am colombo. flight number is fz-556

    i wish to share with others. beimnging 2 short boards with me.

    thanks.

  • By the way! we are still looking to share a ride on the morning of the 24th!
    to contact us is: chris_zingel@yahoo.de
    cheers!

  • Hi everyone,

    we arrive from frankfurt on the 24th of august at 7 am at colombo and have already a ride booked! we have 2 more seats and room for boards and luggage!
    Anyone willing to share the cost for the ride to arugam bay?!

    looking forward to hear from you!
    cheer chris & karo

  • Hi,

    I’m currently in Arugam Bay. Looking to leave on Sunday 14th Aug to Colombo, preferably in the morning…is anybody looking to leave same day and share the cost???

    please email me at mattstrutt@hotmail.co.uk if so….

    cheers

  • A-Bay Günstige Taxi-Service

    Sehr geehrte A-Bay Liebhaber,

    Go Bay mit dem Bus \ trainieren.
    E-Mail Ihre Anfrage an
    infotntours@gmail.com
    oder telefonisch / sms 0724563414 (aus dem Ausland 94724563414)
    Gesamtkosten 40USD (einschließlich Bus \ Zug fair)
    Site seeing Guide KOSTENLOS.

    Wir buchen jede Art von Hotel in überall in Sri Lanka.

    Mieten Sie ein Auto kosten 125USD vom Flughafen zum A-bay
    Mieten Sie sich ein van Kosten 150USD vom Flughafen zum A-bay

    Ansprechpartner: Mr.Tharindu
    TN Tours (Pvt Ltd)
    Reisebüro und Reiseveranstalter in Sri Lanka, Schweiz, USA

  • Cheap Taxi @ TN Tours

    Dear A-bay lovers,
    Go A-Bay by Bus\train.
    mail ur request to
    infotntours@gmail.com
    or call/sms 0724563414 (from abroad +94724563414)
    Total cost 40USD(including bus\train fair)
    Site seeing guide FREE.

    We book any kind of hotel in anywhere in sri lanka.

    Hire a car cost 125USD from airport to A-bay
    Hire a van cost 150USD from airport to A-bay

    contact person:Mr.Tharindu
    TN Tours (Pvt Ltd)
    Travel agent and tour operator in Sri Lanka,Switzerland,USA

  • This taxi transfer has been booked by Julien:

    …. one way transfer from colombo on the 7th around, I arrive at 1330 on the EK348 from Dubai……

    He is happy to share.
    Pse leave message to connect below.
    Or write to:
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • Leaving from Colombo to Arugam bay on the 4th of August. 1000am (Thursday) call 077 77 19954 or email:

    islanddreams71@gmail.com

    Ocean front Cabana’s starting at @ $30.00 per night.

  • Arugam Surf
    Giovanna Serblin
    Hi! Does anybody wants to share a trip from Colombo to Arugam on 4th of agoust?

  • Arugam Surf
    Negombo (columbo airport) to Arugam Bay 21.08.11
    Hello. We have booked a taxi from negombo to arugam bay on the 21st August 2011. We are happy to share the mini bus to share the costs. The minibus is $150 0ne way (there is two of us at the moment). Message me if u are interested. Cheers 🙂
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2088387

  • Taxi 16.08. 0845 am
    Hey there, we are two persons who would need a taxi from colombo airport to arugam on Tuesday 16.08.,
    do you have anybody to share a taxi?
    Thanks in advance
    J

  • Russell Brown posted to Arugam Surf

    Aloha. Will be taking a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam on Friday 12th August if anyone needs to share?
    spotted on
    facebook.com/aragum

  • a taxi need fron colmbo to arugan bay, for longboard contest how much for 2persons arrive 23 august ,please i need awswer ok.

  • Hi S****,

    I would need transfer from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on the morning of August 4th (arrival: WY 371 06:00 am)?

    It is only me and i would be happy to share with others to bring the costs down. I am travelling with one bag and a thin board bag.
    Could you please tell me, if you know others arriving at the same day to share the transport? otherwise i would have to take the train.

    Thank you very much for your help,
    K****

  • Shana,

    I was wondering if it is possible to book a taxi from Colombo airport to Arugam bay on the morning of August 9th? The booking is for three people, but we are happy to share with others to bring the cost down.

    Two of us are flying in from Abu Dhabi on the Eithad EY266 flight landing at 03:25am. The other person is flying in from Bahrain on the Gulf Air GF0002 flight landing at 03:55am. We will also be travelling with one 6ft6 coffin surfboard bag and backpacks.

    Is it therefore possible to get a taxi leaving Colombo airport about 04:30am? And what are your rates for this trip?

    Many thanks

    Matthew

  • Hello

    I just want to ask for a taxi.
    We wanna go from colombo airport to arugam bay.

    How much would that cost for two person?
    How long do we need for this trip?

    We arrive at the 20th august 4 o clock am.

    thanks

    best regards
    Nina Gigele

  • Hi,

    I am looking to get over to A Bay on the 31st July (possibly the 30th)
    but will need to share the cost of doing this.

    Are you aware of anyone else making the trip on these dates? I know
    there is one person who has posted on your website but it would be
    good to get as many in as possible.

    Thanks for the help,

    Mike

  • I messed up with the dates on the previous post!It’s the 31st of July getting there!

  • I need to share a car with a driver from Colombo to Arugam bay!
    Author:george
    share taxi from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 31st of August

    found on:
    http://www.globalsurfers.com/read_thread.cfm?ForumID=Sri%20Lanka&ThreadID=97901&Thread=13629

  • I wan to share a driver with car on the 31st of July from Colombo to Aarugam bay!

    found on:
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2085034

  • Hey,
    We are looking to leave Arugam Bay on Thursday 21st July around noon to Negombo/Airport. Anybody who is heading that direction and wish to jump in msg +61419 383 963.
    Cheers

  • Leaving to Colombo from Arugambay on Sunday,24th or Monday 25th or Tuesday the 26th July. (Flexible on date) Cost? 077 77 19954

  • WHEN YOU ARRIVED TO SRI LANKA

    AT BANDARANAYAKE INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT

    ( COLOMBO AIR PORT )

    IF YOU NEED A BETTER DEAL
    OR
    SHARED TAXI TO SPLIT THE COST

    ANY DESTINATION AROUND SRI LANKA

    JUST ASK FOR

    ARUGAM SHANA

    AT THE ARRIVAL LOBBY NEAR THE TAXI COUNTERS

    OR CONTACT ON

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Hi S****

    If we could confirm a taxi booking for that date (26/07/11) it would be great. There is also another guy who was looking on your website who would like to taxi share with us as well so at the moment it would be three of us and one surfboard.
    …..

    Many thanks

    C & C

  • Adam G

    Hi. Anyone want to share a ride Colombo to Arugam Bay on 7th August? I
    am looking to get dropped off half way, in Haputale only 5km off the
    main A4 route to Arugam. Happy to work out a fair price split!

    Cheers
    Adam G

  • Arugambay to Batticaloa tomorrow Sunday 17th July at 200pm. Returning same day. cost? call 077 77 19954.

  • We offer cheap transfers to Arugambay from airport in air condition vehicles with English speaking drivers. Please e-mail us at info@srilankanhires.com for rates and to read reviews of our previous guests.

  • Tharindu ; TN Tours

    Dear A-bay lovers,
    Go A-Bay by Bus\train.
    mail ur request to
    infotntours@gmail.com
    or call 0724563414 (from abroad +94724563414)
    Total cost Rs.4000 or 40USD(including bus\train fair)
    FREE Site seeing guide.
    We book any kind of hotel in anywhere in sri lanka.
    Hire a car cost 125USD from airport to A-bay
    Hire a van cost 150USD from airport to A-bay

  • Hello,

    I am a solo traveler looking for airport transfer from Colombo to Arugam Bay on August 9th. I was wondering if you were already doing any transfers that day and whether I could share rides with others to save costs and the environment?

    Many thanks

    Matthew J.

  • Author:george
    share taxi Colombo -Arugam Bay on August 31st?

    I ll be in Colombo Sri Lanka on the 31st of August.I m looking for other surfers to share a taxi to Arugam Bay!

    spotted on:
    http://globalsurfers.com/read_thread.cfm?ForumID=Portugal&ThreadID=97818&Thread=13610

  • Arriving 16th aug 7.15 am want to share taxi to arugam. Ed and Linda

  • Hey,

    I am arriving in colombo mon 11/07/2011 at about 8 30am from doha. I have one board and would love to share a ride to aragum bay.

    anyone arriving same time or willing to wait?
    please get back to me

    safe travels and thanks
    alex

  • Hi Sibel, we are 2 persons, welcome to join us on 11/07. Mr.Shana replied me that “ask for ARUGAM SHANA near the arrival lobby”

  • Message received:

    Yes please can I confirm the taxi to pick us up from Colombo on the 11th of July? Around 7am our flight arrives.

    If you can get other travellers that would be fine?

  • Message received:

    Hello/

    I will be arriving from India on the ferry service on the 16th 9am and would like to go to Arugum Bay is there any shared taxi available and also will have a surf board with me. Pls notify me the costs this would be much appreciated.

    Thank You

    A. M.

  • Hi Vadim,

    I am going to arrive 10th of July at 07:00 pm. If I can’t find an earlier taxi we can share together. And how many person you will be?

    Sibel

  • We arrive G90505 Sharjah / Colombo (SHJ/CMB) Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:30. Does anyone want to share taxi to Arugam Bay?

  • Ride to Arugambay on Friday the 8th of July @ 300pm. Leaving Colombo to the Airport and then to Arugambay. call 077 77 19954.
    http://www.islanddreams.us
    Bed and breakfast on the beach, cabana’s starting at $35.00 per night.

  • Hi Matt Strutt

    We arrive at 3.30am on the 26th of July on a flight from London/ Abu Dhabi so would be good to share the cost of a taxi to A Bay if your still looking for sharers.

    It will be two of us and one board. Have you already booked the taxi ??

    Let us know, e mail me on ccorryjc@hotmail.com

    Cheers

    Craig

  • HI ALL !!

    ANYONE WISHING TRANSFERS

    ACROSS TO THE BAY OR ANY WHERE IN THE ISLAND

    PLEASE CONTACT US FOR BETTER DEALS

    FROM

    AIR PORT TERMINAL OR SIAM VIEW TERMINAL

    SHARED TAXI AVAILABLE 24 HRS

    TO SPLIT THE COST

    CONTACT

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

  • hi taxi leaves from arugam bay taxi terminal in front of siam view hotel Friday, 08 /07/2011 around 16:00 hrs.
    If any one interested to share the cost please contact
    077 888 8 88 77

  • hi taxi leaves from arugam bay taxi terminal in front of siam view hotel 04 /07/2011 around 9,00 am if any one interested to share the cost please contact
    077 888 8 88 77
    shana

  • A/c Mini Bus will return to Colombo and airport.
    Jump in for a cheap transfer!
    We will be leaving Arugam Bay (SVH, Surf Club office behind the red TelePhone Box)as follows:
    Monday, 8th of August, 2011 18:00 hrs. or so.
    (depending on the response to this post)

  • … We arrive 8 Aug 2011 08:45 from Dubai (EK650) as you know we will be 3 (2 adults + 4 yr boy)….

    Anyone wants to join us?

  • Want a ride to Colombo or the Airport on Sunday the 3rd of July? Leaving at 800am from Arugambay by car. call 077 77 19954. http://www.islanddreams.us

    Cost?

  • Nicolas NILSSON

    Hi I will arrive (alone) at Colombo airport July 15 at 14.05 PM. Is anyone interested in sharing a taxi to Arugam bay. Same question for my trip back to Colombo to get my plane on July 22 at 15.05 PM? Thank you!

  • hi we are arriving at the airport on the morning of the 3rd july about 9am, we are looking at heading to A bay straight away
    if anyone is keen on sharing transport let us know we are two people or maybe 4,sargentchris@hotmail.com.

    (This comment has been copied from the “New Bookings Service” page)

  • Hi,

    I arrive in Colombo on Tuesday 26th July @ 4.30AM from London /Abu Dhabi…..

    Looking for someone to share the cost of a taxi….let me know if anyone is interested!

    Cheers

    Matt.

  • Ride to Arugambay/Colombo/Airport available. Flexible times/dates. 077 77 19954. http://www.islanddreams.us

    Discounted rates in an Ocean front/in center of town Bed and Breakfast location available.

  • call 077 77 19954.

  • Leaving from Colombo to Arugambay on the 27th of June (morning 1000am) by car. Anyone willing to share the cost?

  • Arriving Thursday 8. July at 5.45pm – anyone interested to share a cab to Arugam Bay?

  • A hand written sign on SVH wall reads:

    “Sharing Taxi on
    27th June (Monday)
    If anyone like to go on this date please contact:
    FREEDOM CABANAS
    next to Rupas Hotel, Arugam Bay”

  • Helena Lindgren

    Hi,

    We are two persons going to A-bay on Monday 27th of June from Columbo. Are there anybody that to split a cab?

    /Helena

  • hi jhon
    if you are interested in getting a ride back to colombo onthe 24 th of june please contact on
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    cheers
    shana

  • hi jhon
    if you are interested to share the coast please contact shana on + 94 77 88 8 88 77 when you arrived in sri lanka tomorrow 23 rd of june
    cheers
    shana

  • Hi all!

    Next week (Wednesday June 29) I’m flying from Finland to Sri Lanka and I would be heading from Colombo to A-Bay. So I’m looking for a shared transport. My flight will arrive at 03.25 AM but I can definitely wait at the airport for other arrivers. So if anyone has a same kind of situation let me know! You can post here or email me: nikolehtola@gmail.com

    I’m going to spend a month there in Sri Lanka mostly in A-Bay for surfing. Would anyone have any recommendations for a longer term budget accommodation? Do you think it’s possible to arrive there without any reservation and get a place even though it’s peak season?

    Thanks!

    Niko

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2071652

  • # John:
    I can take you tomorrow morning!
    I’ll be in the a/p arrivals hall just before 4 am
    And both of us should reach Arugam Bay around noon.
    The special rate you are willing to pay has been mentioned to me by the guys at AbaY.
    See you in 12 hrs. or so.
    K.A.
    PS: Pse give me your flight number in case of delays etc.

  • John also needs a ride from Arugam Bay back to the airport or Colombo.
    On 24th June it seems, according to this mail:

    …. (I will stay in AbaY ….) from 21st of June for 3 nights. I will also be looking for a ride back to the airport.

  • Message received just now from John.
    Q:
    Does anyone want to share?

    Hello, I will be arriving in Colombo at 3:25am on the 21st of June. I would like to travel to Arugam Bay. I was planning to take a bus, but would prefer a faster more comfortable travel method. What options do you have and will you be able to book me along with other passengers to reduce the fare?

    Thank you,
    John

  • Hi everybody,

    I’ll arrive to Colombo Airport 10th July at 19:00. Is there anyone who will share a taxi to Arugambay with me?

    Thanks
    Sibel

  • Sri Lankan Vacation (SLV)

    “Welcome to Sri Lanka & Have a wonderful vacation”

    Dear All,

    We would like to inform you that our Taxi Transfer Rates for 2011

    Air Port (CMB) to Hotel in Arugambay : USD 170 (One way)

    Model & Type of the Vehicle : Toyota Van with Dual A/C
    Comfortable Packs per trip with luggages : 5 packs (max)

    You can contact us to arrange the transfers on following ways;

    email : lkvacation@gmail.com

    Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000804930230&v=wall

    Mobile :071-4805272 (Nalin)

    Thank you & Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando. (SLV – Team)

  • Hey! Does anyone want to share a taxi to Arugam around 0930 Thursday 30th June ? will have a big board bag. if so email me gideon@bookersandbolton.co.uk
    Gideon

  • Hi,

    we’d like to share a taxi to arugam bay leaving early on 14th July. We are going to spend the night of the 13th in a hotel near the airport and are happy to meet up at the airport or any hotel nearby.

    If you’re interested please leave a message below

    Ben

  • Hello – is anyone looking to share a taxi back to Colombo Airport the morning of June 21st? Would be willing to leave on the 20th as well.
    I have myself and one other person already lined up. If there is anyone arriving on the 20th, it would be great to take your taxi back as well.
    If interested, ask for Dan at Freedom Beach Cabanas or email me at dgold17mail@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

  • hi

    taxi leaves from arugam bay to air port 05/06/2011
    any body needs to share the cost
    please call on 077 88888 77

  • Hello,
    I’ll be arriving in Bandaranayake on Saturday June 4th at 7:15 am.
    I’d like a taxi, possibly to share, to Arugam Bay.
    Please reply with a quote.
    I have one surfboard bag, 6’3″ and one large backpack.
    Flight # AK255 Air Asia June 4th
    (private correspondence follows)

    Confirmed! Hopefully we can find some other folks to join.
    Let me know if you need anything more from me.
    Thanks
    Reid

  • Hi….

    Will arrive on the 5th of june 2011 at Colombo international airport with boards from KL at 7.15 AM.
    Can t afford the taxi ride by myself but if anyone want s to share I m up for it…..cause want to catch some waves as quick as possible.
    If you want to share
    my email
    inesmarin@yahoo.com

    absolutely willing to wait around for other arrivals on saturday

    crazy greetz

    Ines….let s pray for some swell!!!!!

  • Hi….

    Will arrive on the 5th of june 2011 at Colombo international airport with boards from KL at 7.15 AM.
    Can t afford the taxi ride by myself but if anyone want s to share I m up for it…..cause want to catch some waves as quick as possible.
    I you want to share
    my email
    inesmarin@yahoo.com

    crazy greetz

    Ines….let s pray for some swell!!!!!

  • Hello,
    I’m going to ABay on Saturday day June 4th, would like to share a taxi if anyone wants to join.
    Let me know.
    reidcasner@gmail.com

  • I need to be at the airport Sunday at midday (5th June).
    Flight departs that same afternoon.
    So if anyone leaves Arugam Bay Saturday night or early Sunday morning I would like to share the ride & some costs with you.
    Alex
    0711350688

  • Looking to share a taxi to Arugam Bay, any time from 16th july 2011 until 19th july. My daughter and I arrive 13.30 16th july and are happy to stay in negumbo for a few nights waiting to share taxi from airport, negumbo or colombo.
    regards jack.
    sarabearmoon@yahoo.co.uk

  • Hello! many apologies for the late reply, i have been away working and lacking communication with the outside world.
    I’d love to be put up on the taxi sharing site and hopefully be able to share the costs as my budget is going to be rather tight.
    I arrive into Colombo airport at 07.15am on the morning of the 23rd of june and my flight number is AK255.
    i am willing to wait around for others if i have to.

    Many thanks, looking forward to your reply
    Michael
    mikeshortys@hotmail.com

  • Hi,

    Arriving at 0155 on the 29th May from Heathrow on UL506.

    2 of us in total with a large bag each, no boards. Hoping to get a Taxi and looking for anyone else to share with.

    Regards

    Si

  • Hi,

    I am arriving at Colombo airport on Sunday 29th May at 07:15am and want to travel to Arugam Bay. There is two of us with packs and a triple board bag (7ft).
    Can you give me the price for a share taxi please?
    Also have you heard from any others wanting to travel on the same day?

    Thanks

    Adam

  • Hello – I’d like to arrange a shared taxi for tomorrow (26/5/11). I am on a flight from Trivandrum India, arriving at 10:45am in Colombo airport. Would this be possible and do you have anyone else lined up who we can share with? My party is 2 people, myself and my fiancee, along with two surfboards.

    Please let me know, thanks!
    Dan

  • hi callie

    if you are interested in a shared taxi on the above date please keep in touch with us on below e mail add
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    cheers
    ARUGAM SHANA

  • Arugam Bay – End of July – Transfer share from Colombo
    I am planning an escape from The Sandpit (Dubai) end of July to A Bay for my first visit to Sri Lanka.

    According to FlyDubai, I will arrive at Colombo airport at around 1am on Friday 22nd July and my plan is to travel back to Columbo Thursday or Friday.

    Is anyone planning a trip and fancy sharing a taxi transfer? I’m planning to stay at The Stardust (unless any other reccomendations??) who offer a transfer in a mini bus so an option if there are a couple of people interested with luggage to stash.

    Let me know peoples!

    Callie

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2060826

  • Hi

    I arrive at Colombo airport Wednesday 25th may 2011 on the flight from Doha at 3:25 am. I am travelling alone with a 9 foot longboard going straight to arugam bay.

    I do not have enough money to get a taxi alone. Do you know if I could get a bus or train with a longboard?

    Or do you have any other surfers arriving on Wednesday that I could share a taxi with?

    Thank you

    Robin
    gingerbaby_uk@yahoo.com

  • Hey, anybody going to arugam bay June 6th.
    I arrive at 6pm and will go directly from the airport
    to A bay. If you want to share a taxi, email me.
    Sean
    sderyke@yahoo.com

  • Hi everybody!

    Share taxi Colombo to Arugam Bay July 15 2011 early morning
    We will arrive at Colombo airport July 15 3:00 a.m. and charter taxi to Arugam Bay. Anybody want to join and share expense?

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2059352

  • Hello,

    we would like to order a Taxi for transferring from Colombo Bandaranayi Airport to Arugam Bay on the 8th June.
    We are two persons (no boards) and arrive 8th June at 8:45 AM with flight EK650.

    Best regards
    C……

    Sharing offer

    yes we would like to accept your offer. Also, we would share the taxi with others.

    Cheers
    C ….

    Anyone wishing to join this transfer across to the Bay:
    Please leave message below or phone
    0(094)77 88 8 88 77

  • Great post.. i am actually taking some of these into consideration

  • Any good & proper taxi contractor is free to operate here.

    Unqualified people however, can not expect to be recommended by this Community Initiative.
    Safety is important to us.
    In particular we hope to exclude:

    1.) Drivers with a bad accident record
    2.) Unsafe vehicles with bald tyres etc.
    3.) Drivers who steal from passengers
    4.) Contractors who stop at tourist traps
    5.) Speeding, hooting, aggressive street bully drivers
    6.) Intoxicated drivers
    7.) Drivers known to consume drugs
    8.) Vehicles with inadequate insurance

    Further, to uphold certain standards, we encourage

    A.) Contractors who speak good English
    B.) And at least one or two other foreign languages
    C.) Who have a FULLY air conditioned vehicle
    D.) Who refrain from playing their own choice of music
    E.) Who do not hassle passengers for tips, donations
    F.) Ask guests to enter business ventures with them

    Indeed, any good driver / cleaner should never speak to its passengers unless he is asked to do so.

    We encourage even more competition, resulting in very reasonable rates.
    Well known it is, that we NEVER get any commission.

    Shana, Rana, Sanjeeva, the professional Mambo contractors and many others seem to fit to meet these criteria.
    And that is why we recommend their services.

    Hate mail posters exclude themselves; that’s obvious.

  • shana

    taxi leaving from arugam bay terminal to colombo on the 17 th of may if any body wants to share the cost please contact on

    +94 77 88 8 88 77

    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    IN FRONT OF SIAM VIEW HOTEL @ 8.45 am

  • Hey,
    Anybody going to arugam bay june 6th.
    I will go directly to A bay at 6pm.
    If u want to share a taxi let me know

  • SHANA

    TAXI LEAVES FROM COLOMBO TO ARUGAM BAY ON FRIDAY 13 TH OF MAY IF ANY ONE INTERESTED TO SHARE THE COAST PLEASE CONTACT
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • shana

    taxi leaves from colombo to arugam bay

    any one interested in sharing

    please contact + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Hi,

    I’m traveling to Arugam Bay on Friday, May 13 from Colombo. Would anyone like to share a taxi?

    email me: brandt.michaela@gmail.com

    Mike

  • A nice air conditioned taxi will leave Arugam Bay as follows:

    Friday, 6th May, at 18:00.

    If you wish to join:
    Just come to the Siam View Terminal around 17:45.
    It will be very economical!

  • TAXI LEAVES FROM ARUGAM BAY TERMINAL TO COLOMBO

    ANY BODY WANTS TO SHARE THE COSTs

    PLEASE CONTACT US

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

    shana_tours@yahoo.com

    05/05/2011 @ 8.00 AM IN FRONT OF SIAM VIEW

    06/05/2011 @ 8.00 AM IN FRONT OF SIAM VIEW

  • I would like to book my taxi for the date and time below.

    THanks!

    Ashley
    Thursday, 05 May 11
    SG 1
    dept. Chennai 00:30 hrs
    arr. Colombo 02:05 hrs
    dur. 1hr 35mins

  • hi
    taxi leaves from air port terminal to arugam bay terminal
    02/05/2011 . 08 .30 am
    if anybody wants to share please contact

    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    s h a n a

  • …… are any other people to share the ride with, we would be happy to share the cost with other people. Again, here is our flight info:

    The flight number is AK 255. It arrives in Colombo at 7:15 AM.
    2nd may, 2011

  • Q:
    what kind of car is that? we are already 3 people, so doesn’t seem to be enough space to share if its a regular car. is the car air-conditioned?

    Usually a small mini bus with aircon is provided, due to large and large numbers of surf boards.
    Up to, say, 5 or six passengers are no problem.

    But if you have no boards, and you prefer, a normal, modern car can also be provided.

    If you agree to the rate given, any type of vehicle will be provided, at any time, just for you.
    The driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall.
    Look out for the “Arugam Bay” sign!

    All they need is your flight details.

  • Answer:
    About 160$, Yulia

    Offer to share the ride to others:

    You save money.

    Mayday greetings from

    Arugam Bay

  • Hello,

    How much a taxi service from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay will cost? We are 3 people with luggage and 1 surf board, arriving in the morning of 4 May.

    KR,
    Yulia

  • posted 1st may, 2011
    My flight to Colombo arrives tomorrow at 7:15 AM. We’re either going straight to ABay or spending a night in Colombo and leaving on the 3rd. My girlfriend and I will discuss this morning and I’ll send you an answer by this afternoon. Also, if there were any people to share a taxi with on May 2 or 3, that would likely affect our answer, simply to cut down on costs.

    Thanks again,
    Matt
    leave a comment below.
    or
    send a mail to
    arugam@facebook.com

  • TAXI LEAVES FROM ARUGAM BAY TERMINAL TO COLOMBO 0N 30 APRIL AROUND 8.00 AM ANYONE INTERESTED TO SHARE PLEASE CONTACT
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77

  • Jonee Pülz
    Hey guys i’m landing in Colombo on May 21st (2011) at 18.15h and want to head as soon as possible to Arugam Bay. Is there anybody to share a transport, because booking one alone is too expensive?

  • Leigh Millar
    Is anyone heading to A Bay from CMB in the next few days that can fit a fridge in their ute/van – as donating it to a small business there

  • Hi I arrive in Colombo (Negombo) Friday 28th April @ 8:30am and am planning to travel to A-Bay by public bus direct unless there are enough people to share a minibus/taxi. Any travellers wishing to share the bus journey or a taxi are welcome.
    Can’t wait to be back in the Bay!

  • Hello,

    I am interested in a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam bay on Friday the 29th, my flight gets in at 2am…Can you send me details on taxi…

    Is there a possibility how I can find a share for this as rate is a bit high…

    Thanks!

  • hi lisa
    we have some inquaries on the above date on may 14 th
    if you are interested to share a taxi please contact us on
    + 94 77 88 8 88 77
    arugamtaxi@gmail.com

    cheers
    shana

  • Hi, is anyone going from Colombo to Arugam Bay on the 22nd or 23rd of April? I will be happy to share a taxi

  • Hi everyone,

    is anyone planning on going to Arugam Bay from Colombo from the 14th to 18th of May (Vesak Week)? Would be great to find someone to share a taxi with. Just sent me a mail!

  • A Nice, large air-conditioned mini bus is collecting 3 surfers on Sat, 23/April/2011 (morning) from the SVH @ Arugam Bay.
    Leaving Colombo area Friday, 22/April/11 empty.
    Any passengers?
    Call 077 88 8 88 77 to arrange pick up and negotiate the best rate!

  • Hey guys,

    Anyone interested to share a taxi today, 12th april from colombo to arugambay? or we are the only desperate two people here? :))

    Anytime from 7pm to next day (13th April) we are up for it.

    we can go from mirrisa, tangalle, etc too, we can arrange it i believe.

  • Fais Mohideen Air port to arugamby on 14th evening sharing tax pls
    seen on Facebook …. where else?

  • This Taxi sharing page has just been updated.
    In a few days, we may erase all old comments and booking requests.
    To make room for your new environmentally friendly taxi sharing requests.
    It will save you money – which you are welcome to spend in the resort 😉
    But it will also make friends on the way and save fuel and emissions by cutting down on additional and empty runs.
    Thanks & have a great time at Arugam Bay!

  • Am Tharindu From Sri Lanka. Do you Want Arugambay Taxi please Reply my e- mail. I have Low best price for all Taxi & tours.I Have vans/ cars/ mini bus & all other Vehicles. Please Reply My E-mail (drivesrilanka@gmail.com). TEL: +94 729065608 B.Regards, Tharindu.

  • Hi

    I’m looking for a taxi from Kandy to A Bay for 2 people with surfboards on the 12th October. Willing to share

    Let me know

    Thanks

    Steve

  • hey,
    im looking for a taxi from matara or around (south est) to arugam bay as soon as possible 5/10/2010
    pleased let me know
    Tanks

  • share taxi to Colombo if someones going on 23 september willing to share price callo776400618

  • Alexandra, I am from Arugam Bay, but still busy with official business in Colombo at present.
    I have a few urgent food items to send back to my wife and kids at the SVH, AbaY.
    Depending on what time you leave, and who takes you perhaps we can pay you a bit to take it with you?
    If interested, please give me a call:
    0773 200 201 (Fred)

  • I’m leaving for Arugam tomorrow morning, Sept. 22nd, from Colombo and going from Arugam to Galle Sept 24th. Anyone want to share either part of the trip? Also I think the van will head back to Colombo after dropping me off in Galle. Cheers!

  • Looking to share a taxi to arugam from galle / mirrisa on Sept 21 or 22. Anyone around? Thanks

  • I’m leaving from Colombo to Arugam Bay the 21st. Anyone want to share a ride?

  • Looking to share a lift from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay on Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd. My flight from Singapore arrives at 2345 on the Saturday night..

    Also returning from Arugam Bay on the Friday 8 October

  • hello im looking for taxi share buddy from colombo to arugam in the night of the 15 at 24:00

    contact me
    Dor

  • well then see you in doha probably..

    arielroe in facebook..good day

  • hey ariel!

    i’m arriving 03:25am. coming from doha. do you have facebook? that i can see a picture of you?

    good to share a taxi. 🙂

  • hey lisa will be an onwer to share a taxi with you..
    my arrival time is like 3-4 in the morning…

    so if you arrivving like later then that look for me in the left of the entrance as you walking near all the taxi stands…probably i will be sleeping,i have like a military brown spots and shit surfboard bag…

    waiting for replay,..

  • hello ariel!

    i’m arriving in the morning of the 9th sept too. do you want to share a taxi? i told hannah that it could be that i wait for her, but honestly i would prefer getting to abay as soon as possible because its a long trip for me.

    so, please write me a mail.

    greeting lisa

  • Share a taxi to arugam from colombo?

    im arriving in the morning of the 9 of september..

    be in touch..

  • Claude – do you want to go from Colombo or to Colombo? I am getting a taxi from Colombo to A Bay on 12th if you want to join?
    thanks
    Hannah

  • We (2 person) are looking for someone to share a taxi from Airport to Arugam Bay at 20. September early morning and from
    Arugam Bay to Colombo at 24 September in the morning. Anyone up for it?

  • anyone going September 11 or 12? I would be glad for a shared transport. Please post on this forum. Thanks

  • Free seats in a/c minibus:: Leaving Colombo late on Thursday 2nd.
    Maybe Friday morning if better for you to share with us. To AbaY. Of course.
    Call Sanju 0777212630 or me, Fred 0773 200 201

  • I’m looking for someone to share a taxi from Arugam bay to Airport or to Colombo at September 2 in the afternoon or night time, I have the flight september 3 at 10.00 a.m.
    Let me know soon.thanks
    Valentina

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear all,

    Join for a share trips from Colombo to Arugambay on following days:

    – 30th Aug 2010
    – 10th Sept 2010

    Contact us for more information: lkvacation@gmail.com
    Nalin Fernando

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear all,

    Check out our new tour proposal for single travelers:

    Budget package for single travelers (Taxi – Bus – Taxi) LKR 13000 / Euro 95 / USD 110
    We have identified there are lot of single travelers from Colombo to Arugambay.

    Therefore we are planning to organized tours by using of best possible travel options to reduce the single traveler tour cost.
    Contact us for more information : lkvacation@gmail.com

    Nalin Fernando

  • Hi,

    I’m arriving in Colombo on Monday 30th of August around 8:30 in the morning with an Emirates flight. Anyone wants to share Transport to Arugam Bay this Day (or 31st)? Just send me a an E-mail: hodsen@arcor.de

    Would be great.

    See you there.

    Marco

  • Hi

    Hoping to travel to A-bay on 10th September, my friend is landing in CMB at about 9am. Currently there are 2 of us.

    Are any of these vans available that day?

    I live in SL so can arrange a van if the ones using this site can’t do it – but we need more people to share the journey with!

    Any takers?

    Isabelle 🙂

  • Hi,
    I’m arriving on SL Airlines flight (will check number) at 2am on Sunday 12th Sept and would like to be able to share a taxi if possible.
    Can you help with getting a share? Or if not, advise how much I would have to pay on my own.
    Many thanks
    Hannah

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear all,

    Join for a share trip from Colombo to Arugambay on 12th Sept 2010 – Just 70 Euros!!
    Contact us: lkvacation@gmail.com

    Nalin Fernando

  • Hi,

    We are still looking to travel to arugam on 1 September. Do you have any other travellers wishing to share a taxi from Colombo to Arugam? The price is too high for just 2 people.

    Many thanks
    Helen T.

  • hey,

    will arrive 26th of august around 13.30 in Colombo with an emirates flight. ? So if anyone wants to share transport to Arugam the 15th or 16th, just send me a message… snowmachine69@hotmail.it

  • …or saturday morning from Colombo ….?

  • Anyone want to share a ride Sunday morning 22nd from Colombo to the bay?

  • Andy Fowler I’m arriving in Colombo airport on the 16th August in the morining, anybody looking to share a taxi ride to Arugam Bay then, I’ve aleady got one booked.
    (on “Arugam Surf” Facebook site or here)

  • Steve Smith I’m leaving A-Bay on the 17th and looking for anyone who wants to share a taxi back to colombo/airport. Fly out early on the 18th and would love to share a ride. Get in touch
    (on “Arugam Surf” Facebook site or here)

  • Anyone out there who can help us to create an online booking site similar to this one:
    http://www.airportscars.com/
    This is what Arugam Bay needs to serve our visitors better!

  • I have booked a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam on the 16th August, I’m arriving 8 am so if anybody coming in Monday morning and wants to share the ride, send me a email

    andy_r_fowler@hotmail.com

  • Hi Sebastian,

    I will be arriving on the same day, August 22.08.2010, at 8.45 in the morning, with Emirates, my girlfiriend and me, with 1 boardbag (2 boards), and we are already in contact with another guy, Miguel, who wants to come along as well.

    so we would be happy to share the ride to Arugam Bay. Just send me a mail: skolb@cosmewax.com

    cheers

  • I’m Valentina again, the flight is with Emirates and arrive exactly at 8.45 a.m. Thanks and hope to have some reply soon.

  • Hi I’ll arrive in Colombo airport 12 August at 8.30…I’m looking for someone to share a taxi to Arugam Bay.Let me know as soon as possible.

  • Wanna share a Van?
    Colombo to Arugam Bay, Aug 13-15
    Hi! I am an American here in Colombo with some friends. We are renting a van (with air-con) from Colombo to take a weekend trip to Arugam Bay. In the interest of lowering the price by dividing it amongst more people, we would love to share! Please call me if you are interested. We think it will be about 4,000/person roundtrip, but it depends on how many people we find.

    We plan to leave Colombo Friday, Aug 13, around 5pm, and leave Arugam Bay Sunday, Aug 13, around 5pm. The journey should be about 8 hours by van.

    Call me if you are interested! 0774813488

  • Nalin Fernando

    To Mike at SVH,

    There will be booking on 15 Aug 2010 (morning) from Colombo to Arugambay, but it has not confirmed yet.

    if I get the confirmation for that trip, I can offer you a return taxi from Abay to CMB (in the evening) for the rate of Euros 70.

    Let me know your thoughts on above option to arrange your tour on time.

    Thank you & Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando.
    lkvacation@gmail.com

  • Anybody wanting to share this transfer (and costs?):

    Hi,
    >
    > ok, thanx anyway. I would like to book the transfer then from the airport (CMB, Colombo) to aurgam bay. we will be arriving on the 22.08 at 08:10 in the morning in the flight nr QR300.
    > we are 2 persons with a couple of bags and a surfbag. The price of 160 dollars you mentioned previously is ok.
    > pls confirm this mail so i know its ok with you.
    > thanx,
    > Sebastian.

  • hey,

    will arrive 14th of august around 19o clock in Colombo. Probably to late to drive? So if anyone wants to share transport to Arugam the 15th or 16th, just send me a message… cube21@gmx.de

    Cheers johannes

  • Derek and Pranee will arrive at Colombo a/p Friday morning 6th August at 00:40 from BKK on CX.
    Want transfer straight across to the SVH at AbaY.
    Anyone else?
    Leave message below or phone Shana on 077 88 8 88 77

  • Kim needs to catch rtn flight at 04:20 on Thursday 5th
    Mike needs to be on his flight home 04:20 Monday 16th Aug.
    Any returning taxi please contact us at The SVH room 8 at AbaY

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear all,

    New tour rate for Colombo – Arugambay (Aug 2010)

    “Air Conditioned Taxi / Van” : “Euro 140” (one way trip)

    The tour rate can be shared among maximum 04 nos of guests per tour. So, plan your tour with friends and save your money.

    !!Have a nice vacation!!

    Nalin Fernando
    lkvacation@gmail.com

  • Hello,

    my girlfriend and me will come to visit Sri Lanka the 1th of August!

    I was in Sri Lanka last year yet, when Mr. Shana trasported us from Colombo to Arugam in a confortable van.
    I would like to repeat the same travel.

    We will arrive at Colombo Bandaranayike Airport the 1th of August, landing at 08:45 with the Emirates EK 650 flight.
    We are 2 people with 2 surfboard bags and 2 backpacks.

    If somebody else need the same ride, we would like to share the van and the cost with him.

    How does the trip costs? (including the fidelity discount )
    Please tell me the cost of alone and shared solutions.

    Thanks,

    Andriano Mauro
    Phone Number: 0039 3406282163
    andrimauro@yahoo.it

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear All,

    We would like to inform you that our tour rates for Colombo – Arugambay on August 2010.

    Air Conditioned van / taxi : Euro 170(one way)
    Non Air Conditioned van / taxi : Euro 140(one way)

    The above tour rates can be shared among maximum of 04 nos guests per tour as well.

    Well, let us know your visit at least 03 days before your arrival to make your tour on time.

    “Have a nice vacation”

    Nalin Fernando
    lkvacation@gmail.com

  • I am arriving in Colombo on August 3rd eary morning. I’m looking for a ride or to share a ride to Arugam Bay. Anyone who is interested please contact me.

    Steve

    pointstg@gmail.com

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear Vali,
    Thank you for your post and I will contact you with available options.

    Thank you & Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando
    lkvacation@gmail.com

  • hey there
    we are 2 girls arriving to colombo airport on the morning of the 4th of August – and looking to share a cab to Arugam bay!
    who’s in???
    (;
    feel free to contact me at valimonis@gmail.com
    cheers
    Vali

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear Tim

    My name is Nalin Fernando and I am living in Ja – Ela.
    I organize tours to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Arugambay.
    I have got to know your arrival through arugam.info.com

    I would like to inform you that my tour rate from Colombo Airport to Arugambay.

    02 nos of adult guests with luggage by NON AIR conditioned van / taxi : Euro 140 (one way)

    If you would like to confirm my offer, let me know your / both of your (Tim & John) following details as soon as possible.

    Full name(s)
    Pass port number(s)
    Flight details / numbers

    Note: Do you take any surfboards or any additional items with you??

    Furthermore let me know at what time both of you can start the trip from Air port to Arugambay on tomorrow (25 July 2010) morning??

    Thank you & Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando
    lkvacation@gmail.com
    +94772092386 (mobile)

  • Good to see that you use our taxi sharing facility!
    Make your own arrangements, or ask Mr. Shana for a quote.
    He can be found in the arrivals hall at the taxi bookings office.
    Just after you have passed Customs, on the right site wall.
    See you in the Bay!
    Have a nice trip across

  • Hey John!

    Better late then never. Mate my flight gets in at 0715 in the morning. Im on the air asia flight from KL. Drop me an email at timcarryer@hotmail.com . Haven’t organised a taxi yet but maybe we could do it in the morning when we get there or if anyone sees this post and is keen to drive us. See you tommorow mate

  • hi
    Im arriving In Colombo on the 25th in the morning and looking to also share taxi costs to Arugam bay.
    Tim Carryer i saw your advert but not sure how to get in contact

    cheers John Ryan (England)

  • Share Transfer to Arugam Bay on July 26
    We will arrive at Colombo Airport on Monday, July 26 at 9 a.m. Anybody happy to join us for a transfer to Arugam Bay right away? Would be great, just let me know.

    Cheers
    Sandra

  • G’day

    2 of us arriving Colombo airport 9am on 21st August heading for Arugam Bay. Any one wanting a taxi share?

    calmellow@gmail.com

  • Hi all,
    My partner and I are thinking of taking a van-taxi to Arugam bay on the 24th (return on the 26th to Colombo) and have space for a bunch of others. If anyone is interested in sharing a ride with us do get in touch. The cost will be between 2000-6000 Rs depending on how many want to share. Contact me at the below address if ure interested.
    naligee@gmail.com

  • We are two Irish girls, and we enjoyed being in Arugam Bay.
    We need to catch our flight home and we look for a ride.
    Sadly, we need to depart from the Siam View Beach Bar Night Club at 21:00hrs. on Friday, 23rd. July.2010.
    Contact 0044 787 677 77 271 or leave message below.
    Or, best:
    Be there with your good van, car or bus and a reasonable price, (i.e. 8K) for the two of us!
    Denise & Fiona

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear Giles,

    Thank you for your email.
    I am sorry I do not have any booking or trip on 28 July.

    Therefore I do not like to offer you the normal rate that I charge for 02 guests per one way trip(Euro 150),because it is too much for a single traveller.

    However that is the minimum I do charge to cover my expenses. I hope you will understand me.

    Well, let me know your email to contact you, if I get any booking on the same date or any near date.

    Thank you & Best Regards,

    Nalin Fernando
    lkvacation@gmail.com

  • Hi Nalin,

    I arrive into Colombo on 28th July around 8.30AM.
    I will have with me windsurfing board (260CM length) plus sail/mast bag. Looking at probably heading straight to Aragum then.
    Can you take my gear (either in car or on roof (I have straps), and what’s your schedule with other bookings on Wednesday 28th July ? Would prefer to share costs.
    please provide me cost for one passenger (me).
    Thanks Giles

  • David Kirkland

    Anyone able to do a pick up from Badulla train station on the 7th @ 4.55pm?
    Apparently the train journey is epic so we’re doing it this way. Just two people.
    Thanks

    david.kirkland.design@googlemail.com

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear All,

    We would like to inform you that our scheduled tours from Colombo to Arugambay for the month of August 2010.

    07 Aug 2010 (before 9.00 am)
    14 Aug 2010 (before 9.00 am)
    21 Aug 2010 (before 9.00 am)
    28 Aug 2010 (before 9.00 am)

    I hope you can plan your vacation with your friends and share your tour.
    !!Wishing you a wonderful holiday!!

    Thank you & Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando.

    Email: lkvacation@gmail.com
    Mobile no : +94772092386

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear Paulmiddle,

    My name is Nalin Fernando and I am living in Ja – Ela.
    I found your information by arugaminfor.com.

    I do local tours during weekends to Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya and Galle.
    I am able to speak Sinhala, English, Spanish and learning German language to offer an excellent service to the guests who travel with me.

    I would like to offer my transport rates for your consideration.

    02 nos of Adult guests with luggage from Colombo to Arugambay (one way) on 18 July 2010 at 7.00 am.

    Colombo / Negombo to Arugambay : Euro 150

    I am in very much of interesting and looking forward to provide my service to you with great pleasure.

    You can contact me by any of these ways and I am always willing to response you as soon as I am informed by you.

    Mobile no : 077-2092386
    Home Tel : 011-2234987
    Email: lkvacation@gmail.com

    Thank you very much for your kindness consideration.
    Best Regards,

    Nalin Fernando.

  • Nalin Fernando

    Dear Mark,

    My name is Nalin Fernando and I am living in Ja – Ela.
    I found your information by arugaminfor.com.

    I do local tours during weekends to Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya and Galle.
    I am able to speak Sinhala, English, Spanish and learning German language to offer an excellent service to the guests who travel with me.

    I would like to offer my transport rates for your consideration:

    05 nos of Adult guests with luggage from Colombo to Arugambay (one way)

    Colombo / Negombo to Arugambay : Euro 250

    I am in very much of interesting and looking forward to provide my service to you with great pleasure.

    Pls. let me know how many kites and surfboards are with you??

    You can contact me by any of these ways and I am always willing to response you as soon as I am informed by you.

    Mobile no : 077-2092386
    Home Tel : 011-2234987
    Email: lkvacation@gmail.com

    Thank you very much for your kindness consideration.
    Best Regards,

    Nalin Fernando.

  • Hi there,

    we’re arriving to colombo on July 17 in the evening and planing to go to A-bay next day in the morning. There’re 2 of us so if anybody intrested in transfer sharing pease let me know

  • Mark, you said the magic word. Kites 🙂 will look around for you.

    Dilsiri
    http://www.kitesurfingsrilanka.com

  • There will be five of us looking for a taxi to Arugam Bay from Colombo on 1 August 2010 at around 9am with kites and surfboards.

    Can anyone help?

    Mark

  • Hello!
    I’m landing in Colombo on July 17 at 8.00 and need a transfer to Arugam bay. Let me know if there is a joint ride I can join.

    Cheers,
    Ninni

  • hi
    We are arriving in Columbo on the 16th of July at 14.30 and planning to go straight to Arugam Bay with Taxi. I if anyone like to share a ride please write us..Me and my husbund plus one or two person for sharing Taxi…

  • I will come to Arugambay on 10 July 2010 and leave on 11th July 2010 before 11.00 am in the morning.
    Are there any guest who wants to go to Colombo??, only two (02) of them can go with me to Colombo on 11th July 2010.

    I will charge Rs. 5000 per person (USD 50 or Euro 40 per person)

    Are anybody plan to go to Colombo, pls let them inform to contact me as soon as possible.

    Thank you and Best Regards,
    Nalin Fernando.

  • Hello

    I am writing to see if you have any taxi’s scheduled to leave colombo airport for Arugam Bay on the morning of the 25th of July? Looking to share and keep costs down.

    Thanks

    Tim Carryer

  • Dear Abha & SVH Team,

    I am planing to make schedule trips from Colombo to Arugambay on weekends.
    Then you can inform your guests to book with me and plan their visit to Sri Lanka.

    Therefore I can offer an economical rate for the trip as well.

    – There should be minimum of 03 guest per one trip.
    – Rate per person is Rs.7000 (USD 70)

    Schedule dates for the month of July 2010

    Trip 01 :- 17 July 2010 (at 9.00 am from Colombo)
    Trip 02 :- 24 July 2010 (at 9.00 am from Colombo)

    – Spacial rate for return trip from Arugambay to Colombo : Rs. 5000 (USD 50) per person.

    Thank you & Best Regards,

    Nalin Fernando.

    lkvacation@gmail.com
    Mobile: +94772092386
    Home: +94112234987

  • hi there,
    I’m arriving in Columbo on the 12th of July at 11.45pm and planning to head straight to Arugam Bay. I was wondering if anyone would like to share a ride?

  • Hi!
    Me and mywife will be in Colombo 16 july at 15:00. We are heading to Arugam Bay. We don’t have boards with us, just 2 bags, Anybody want to share a taxi with us?

  • Hello,
    We arrive at colombo airport the 10th of july.
    Do you have 2 seats available from colombo airport to arugam bay on the 10th july at 6:00 am the morning ?
    What is your price ?
    Thanks in advance.
    Philippe and Emilie
    po.privat@gmail.com

  • Hi There

    I was wondering how much a driver and van would be one way from Badulla to A Bay? Also how long would this journey take – 2 or 3 hours???

    If anyone could shed some light on this would be great as we are keen to get the train to badulla from colombo as scenery is apparently amazing!!

    Thanks in advance!

  • Arugam Bay share taxi
    Hi you,

    I`ll be travelling to Arugam Bay on July 02.07.2010 (arrival time Colombo Airport 8.10am). Is there anyone who´d like to share a taxi to Arugam bay?
    Daniel (danielmo@gmx.de)

  • Mail received by Arugam.info. Reproduced below:

    Dear Sir,

    My name is Nalin Fernando and I am living in Ja – Ela.
    I do local tours during weekends to Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya and Galle.
    I am able to speak Sinhala, English, Spanish and learning German language to offer an excellent service to the guests who travel with me.

    I would like to offer my transport rates for your consideration.

    02 nos of Adult guests with luggage from Colombo to Arugambay (one way)

    Colombo / Negombo to Arugambay : Rs. 25,000 /= (USD 230)
    (depending on the exchange rates – $ 1 = Rs. 110)

    If you able to provide the accommodation (guide room) for me and my driver,
    the rates will be:

    Colombo / Negombo to Arugambay : Rs. 20,000 /= (USD 180)
    (depending on the exchange rates – $ 1 = Rs. 110)

    In here I have attached some photos of my vehicle (Van with AC) for your information.
    I am in very much of interesting and looking forward to provide my service to your organization with great pleasure.

    You can contact me by any of these ways and I am always willing to response you as soon as I am informed by you.

    Mobile no : 077-2092386
    Home Tel : 011-2234987
    Email: lkvacation@gmail.com

    Facebook: Sri Lankan Vacation
    (use the above email address to search the correct FB page)

    Thank you very much for your kindness consideration.

    Best Regards,

    Nalin Fernando.

  • Anybody wants to share a taxi to Colombo (tomorrow) sunday night 27th June?
    Please text me at 0094 71 2740 649
    Dan

  • Arugam Bay share taxi
    Hi there,

    I will be travelling to Arugam bay this August 22.08.2010, arrival time Airport Colombo 9am. Anyone wants to share a taxi to Aurguam bay?
    Someone can recommend a good driver to contact beforehand?
    (spotted on Lonely Planet Thorntree site)

  • Isis in Colombo

    Heya! I am looking for transport from Colombo – Abay.

    Leaving either tonight the 16th or tomorrow the 17th of June (even the 18th).
    I am flexible with timings..

    Call me on 0777 424 811
    Isis

  • brownie, the last time i paid LKR 15,000 for the round trip. AC dual AC van from Col – Abay – Col.

  • Hi, just wondering whats a standard rate from airport in colombo to A Bay? thanks

  • Looking to get to Abay 15th / 16th June, anyone else with similar plans..? shout me on tom.simpson@hiveonline.co.uk

  • I am looking to share a taxi to Abay on the 28th or 29 june.
    Anybody go?

  • Hi guys,

    I am looking to share a cab from Kandy to Arugam bay on August 12th in the morning, anybody interested? I will travel from Colombo that same morning by train to get a different feel of the country. Will travel alone with one board bag.
    Cheers
    Olivier

  • I am looking to share a taxi to Abay Late on the 15th or on the 16th June

  • looking for a shared taxi from the airport to A-bay on 8th or 9th june at 730am. any one?

  • Sharee,
    I am planning to go from the airport to arugam bay on the 7th. Would be great to share transport if you could go a day earlier?

  • June 8th – June 9th 2010 – Looking to share transportation from Airport to Arugam Bay. Anyone else with these dates??

  • Hi. We are a party of 3 headed to A-Bay May 29. Is anyone interested in sharing a shuttle/taxi?

    Thanks, Nicol

  • Oli, Julia,

    I am heading to Abay on 27th around 4 AM. Let me know if interested.

    Dil(DilsiriW@gmail.com)

  • looking for a ride to A-BAY around May 20th if anyone is willing to share a taxi or ride,

    Julia

  • I’m looking to head over from Colombo to Abay on the 25th June, just me with my boardbag. If anyone is flying in around then let me know and maybe we can sort something out.

    cheers, oli

  • kate – worst comes to worse hop a bus 🙂 RS 275 for the one way trip. will inquire to get someoen to help you.

  • Hi
    I am looking to get a taxi from the airport to arugam bay on the 7th June. How much would this cost? – there is only one of me and I will be travelling with a surfboard. Also, is there anyone who would like to share the ride?
    Many thanks
    Kate

  • We are still looking for a seat to Arugam bay.
    We will be arriving at Colombo Airport on may 20.
    And what about price?

    2 persons.

    thx.

  • Hi Guys,

    I am heading to Abay May 27th – 31st. I have a car and could take 2 if you are willing to split the cost……

    Dilsiri

  • Hey everyone,
    Me and my fiance are arriving 10pm April 27th 2010 in Colombo and were wondering if anyone was keen to share a cab to A-Bay that night?
    Flick me an email on zvthompson@gmail.com if you are keen.
    Cheers,
    Zoe and Mark

  • hi every one

    i am looking at getting a taxi from colombo to ABay 6th may 2010. there is two of us with surfboards and wondering if any one wants to share the cost. email me elletrunk85@yahoo.co.uk. also how much is one way again please. col to abay

  • Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone will be arriving in Sri Lanka on the 10th of April and wants to share a ride to A Bay from Colombo airport. Cheers.

  • Pretty interesting thoughts. You brought up some important ideas that I hadn’t thought of before. I will check back and follow if you write any more updates.

  • hi guys,

    is there anyone looking to share a cab from Colombo (airport) to A Bay on christmas day, 10am?

  • looking forward for a fantastic season in arugam bay……..
    but arugam bay we will never forget you…………………
    we are always with you fred…… 🙂
    hope to see you as soon as possible.
    cheers
    chamila

  • 22 Sep, 2009 06:40:04
    By W A Wijewardene
    Sri Lanka airport taxis: A paradise of rent-seekers
    Sept 22, 2009 (LBO) – Rent-seeking, the use of one’s time, knowledge and efforts to earn an income which is not directly contributory to the national wealth, has been frowned upon by economists for many decadesJagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University economist, branded India’s economy as a paradise for rent-seekers when India had everything under control, nicknamed ‘licence raj’, since independence in 1947 to mid 1990s.
    He in fact coined the phrase ‘directly non-productive economic activities’ to describe India’s vast-spread rent- seeking economy.

    Rent-Seeking is as Harmful as Money Laundering

    Like money laundering, rent-seeking too is harmful, injurious and inimical to the good health of an economy.

    However, the irony has been that, politicians in both developing and developed countries, while taking action on a global basis to outlaw money laundering, have by word and by deed promoted opportunities for ‘rent- seeking’ in their respective economies.

    Hence, the recommendation which mainstream economists often make to policy makers in governments that a full-stop should be placed to rent-seeking if an economy is to grow on a sustainable basis has been largely left unheeded.

    Normal Economic Activities

    How does rent-seeking differ from normal economic activities? In a number of waysn a normal economic activity, all the people who are involved in the economic activity make a value addition to the activity thereby contributing to create wealth. Hence, the removal of anyone from the process would reduce the value and make it impossible for the activity to take place. In other words, everyone involved in the activity makes his or her living by adding to the value. Therefore, the payment he or she would receive for the services provided is not at the expense of the others.
    Take, for example, rice production. Farmers produce paddy by toiling the land and using other types of inputs needed for that.

    Millers buy that paddy and mill into rice consumable by consumers.

    Wholesalers and transport providers bring that rice to the market and distribute among retailers.

    Consumers buy rice from the retailers and enjoy a good rice meal.

    All these people add value to rice at every stage and provide an essential service to the process of making it available to the ultimate rice-eaters. The removal of anyone from the process would interrupt its smooth functioning and impose hardships on others in the process.

    For instance, if the miller is removed, either the farmer or the wholesaler or the transporter or retailer or the consumer has to mill the paddy before consumption. It is not impossible, but it entails an additional unwanted hardship that each party would impose on himself or herself.

    Similarly, the removal of any other person from the process would require the others to devote their time, energy and effort to provide the service given by the removed person. Thus, in normal economic activities, all the people involved are essential, all of them add value to the production and payments received by all of them are fully justified.

    Room for Rent-Seeking

    How could this smooth economic activity be distorted, giving room for rent-seeking by some?

    Suppose, hypothetically, the government makes it necessary for transporters to obtain a ‘transport licence’ to take paddy or rice from one place to another. To issue the licence, the government has to appoint an officer or establish a bureau. To police it, it has to set up road blocks at strategic places and appoint further officers to man them.

    Then, it has to strengthen the judiciary and prison services to try and execute punishments on the violators. The salaries paid to all these officers or the costs of running all the bureaus do not add value to production of rice. Hence, they could be removed without affecting the production, transportation and consumption of rice. Since the government’s intervention does not add value to rice production or is not necessary for the process, the costs incurred thereon represent a loss where no one gains meaning a ‘deadweight’ loss and an opportunity for some people to earn a rent.

    When people realise that earning this income is easy and convenient, everyone flocks to seek it, thereby creating a rent-seeking economy. Once it becomes wide-spread, it is impossible to dismantle it as has been experienced in many countries.

    Though people appear to have been employed and doing a service, they, in fact, do not add anything to the national wealth and live on the wealth created by others. They eventually grow like a parasite that constantly feeds on the body of a person. Once the person is no longer able to sustain, both the person and the parasite will see their end.

    The Dangers of Rent-Seeking

    That is why economists frown upon rent-seeking and prescribe policies to eliminate it.

    It reduces efficiency, induces people to use their resources unproductively for rent-seeking activities, contributes to create an underground economy and promotes money laundering. From a morality point of view, it also leads to immoral and unethical practices on which courts are subsequently called upon to pass judgments. Hence, once an economy becomes a rent-seekers’ paradise, its unproductive activities thrive and its production base dwindles, making it difficult for the economy to sustain itself. Eventually the old glory of the economy will become a matter in the past.

    Rent-Seeking at Katunayaka Airport

    The writer had a first-hand experience in rent-seeking at the official taxi service operated by the Katunayaka Airport Authorities.

    Every airport has a taxi service (some even a coach service or a fast train service) to facilitate air passengers to travel from the airport to their desired destinations. Since most of the planes land in the night and other public transportation services are not available at that time, airports have assured safe, comfortable and convenient travel to passengers through their official taxi services.

    In the case of foreigners, the quality of this taxi service is their first impression of a country.

    Hence, countries have taken an extra effort to provide a quality taxi service at the airports, so that foreigners have an incentive to visit the country again and again. The countries desiring to promote tourism as a main economic activity have looked after their airport taxi service well. Some notable examples from the region are Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

    Taxi Counter Employs Unnecessary Staff

    At the Katunayaka Airport, when one steps out of the Customs Barrier, there is a counter at which a passenger could hire an airport taxi. When the writer approached the counter, there were two male officers behind the counter and both of them were holding their hands to ears speaking on mobile phones.

    None of them thought it necessary to service the customer who was now waiting at the counter. After about five minutes, one of the male officers, while still being on the call, waved his free hand to someone inside and a lady officer stepped to the counter to take the order from the writer.

    The employment of three officers to write taxi orders at the counter was in stark contrast to the single-person manned taxi counters one could see in many countries. In fact in Singapore, the order writing counter has been completely abolished by creating a ‘taxi queue’ outside the terminal with only one facilitator to direct passengers to the appropriate taxis which also wait in line to receive passengers. The additional people who work at the counter at Katunayaka are, therefore, rent seekers who do not add value to the service and without whose service, the taxi service could well be run.

    After the order has been produced on the computer print-out, another person has been employed to escort the passenger to the appropriate taxi along with the order paper. This person’s service appear to be essential, because taxis are not lined up in the order of the orders issued and passengers find it difficult to identify the correct taxi for which the order has been written. But, in a market where the taxis are lined up in some order and the order papers are issued in that order, this additional person’s service is not needed. Hence, though it appears that he is engaged in some service, the taxi service, with proper order of taxis lining up, could be run without him.

    What one would find at Katunayaka are not taxis which one would find at other airports. These are simply box-like little vans which do not have air-conditioning and are incapable of smooth driving. On many occasions, in addition to the passengers, drivers too take upon themselves the chance to provide a free ride to their friends who also travel on the same route after completing their duties at the airport. Passengers, though unwilling and reluctant, do not have a choice and acquiesce passively. It raises the important issue of safety of the passengers if the travel is in the night.

    Inducements for Private Rent-Seeking

    The basic factor is that these box-service operators do not get enough business to sustain themselves. They do not get enough business because they provide a sub-standard service. Hence, the drivers try to negotiate with passengers some private hiring presumably without the authority or the knowledge of the airport authorities. According to the drivers, the box-like vans are owned by private operators who have registered their vans with the airport. Airport authorities too would have succumbed to the pressure from influential parties to register those sub-standard vehicles.

    It is, therefore, a full-blown rent-seekers’ paradise at the Katunayaka Airport. But, the bad image which it has created in foreigners and other local passengers cannot be easily removed.

    How to Eliminate Rent-Seeking?

    The source of rent seeking is governments’ monopoly building in providing services and introduction of rules, regulations, licensing requirements and interventions in the market activities. All these are done by governments in the name of promoting and safeguarding public interest. But, they also generate unintended consequences in the form of breeding rent-seekers living on the wealth created by other productive workers.

    Hence, to eliminate rent-seeking, the expansion of the governmental activities has to be stopped, if the governments have already expanded, a greater part of such activities should be handed to private people and if the governments need to handle some of them, they should simulate private sector in running those activities.

    In addition, unwarranted rules, regulations, licensing requirements and intervention in the markets should also be dismantled or halted.

    The writer is a retired deputy governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. To read previous columns in the series go to the WatchTower section on the main navigation panel or click on the links below.

  • hi friedel,of cause yes. everything is ready.hey……..???
    12th september at 4.30 a.m.
    see you soon. have a safe journey. take care

  • Hello Chamila and Shana,
    count down is running. All OK for Saturday morning (as you promised 21.Aug.)?
    Please confirm.
    Thanks
    Friedel

  • Hey Jack I fly in early on 10th at 7:30am. Let me know if you want to split a cab I’ve contacted Shana via SMS. Can be picked up from Colombo negombo or airport. Cheers

  • That’s great Shana, I’ll be in touch today a.s.a.p. Qatar Airlines managed to forget to take my suitcase with them, so I’m anxiously waiting for it and I can’t set a foot out of my guesthouse in Colombo.

    Jack

  • hello jack
    0094 776792969 is my number
    just let me know when you need transport to arugambay and what time
    thanks shana .

  • Hey Shana,

    can you mail me your number so I can call you? Or call or sms me, as Fred has my number and he knows that and why I want to visit Arugam Bay. Don’t know if it is wise to put my number here. It will be cheaper or easier to go to Trinco directly instead of returning to Negombo and leaving from there to Trinco again.

    Jack

  • of cause its possible to arrange you a good taxi from negambo to arugam bay on 10th.
    and also its possible to arrange from arugam bay to colombo.
    also we can arrange you transport to trinco on 14th too (if you need)

  • I’m looking for transport to Arugam Bay om Sept 10th from Colombo/Negombo and to Colombo on Sept 13th (as I am going tot Trinco the 14th.

  • anybody looking for a shared taxi on 6th of september…?

  • hello matt,
    you are lucky. friedel likes to share.thats no problem for us. its better if you can come to the air port,otherwise you will have to pay for the taxi from air port to negambo.so then see you on 12th.
    how about your transport on 10th from air port to negambo?
    if you need i can arrange you a taxi for 10th.
    have a safe journey.
    shana

  • Hello Matt,
    thanks for remembering my mail. From my side you`re very welcome to share the trip. Maby we could pic you at your stay in Negombo/Colombo or you could come back to the airport on 12.September.
    But I think the coordination should be and is best practicable by `Abay Taxi´ (shana).
    Let`s wait her comment.
    Regards
    Friedel
    P.S.: Thanks for the nice `frediel` – somehow a good nick 😉

  • the large numbers of tourist certainly has had its impact on places like batti and trico. i ve heard stories of pigeon island been full off people who are damaging the coral and polluting the surroundings with litter. in batticoloa its no better, my diving colleagues were saying that people are selling corals on the road. i go back to what my friend asha – a marine biologist mentioned, that there are some places that are just not for everyone – and we should just keep those places a secret or at least strictly monitored. there are some treasures in our island that needs to be ‘treasured’. if tourism is to be encouraged and development started in places like abay, then lets make sure its done properly with proper planning. anyway, see you on thursday fred.

  • Good article, good comment, welcome ping back.
    In addition it may be added, that there is consideration for some time to open a new airfield close to Arugam Bay itself.
    Arugam.info may publish the entire content, as it is relevant to the Bay itself.

    A perfect landing strip actually exists already locally, with aircraft approach across the lagoon.
    Environmental considerations, however might delay or stall this idea, which would most certainly give a tremendous boost to the neglected region.
    Hans
    PS.: The Google search reveals results as mentioned, but depending on which Country you’re in. Try to change your location and observe different suggestions.
    Pages from Sri Lanka, for example, would be top ranked in S.L. itself – but appear almost nowhere abroad.

  • “Opening up” and easing access may certainly create economical benefits to the area but the inevitable result is a eventual deterioration of the very attractions that make a site a destination. And sadly, sooner than later that economic benefit consolidates in the hands of a few, usually unscrupulous characters. Consider such once beautiful places like N’Eliya and Hikkaduwa during the ’season’ – the chaos, the garbage, the sanitation nightmares, the boorish conduct… of the tourist, we have such a long way to go.
    submitted by ‘Sigma”

  • This is the complete text of the ping back mentioned:

    There is a lot of talk about opening up the treasures of Sri Lanka’s neglected east coast (such as Arugam bay/Pottuvil) to the wider world. However one of the biggest obstacles to such a process it getting there. Currently Arugam bay/Pottuvil is a 8 hour drive from Colombo – which doesn’t compare well with the 10-11 hour flying time from Colombo to London. The combination of regular domestic air services to Ampara airport and local entrepreneurs can remove this major logistical hurdle to developing this area.

    Ampara airport is not exactly new door to Arugam bay. Yet it is the closest runway accessible via the existing road network. Current transport services such as the AbaY Taxi – which currently specialises in travel from Colombo airport to Arugam Bay – are well placed to make the air bridge viable.

    The end of the war has highlighted the pent up demand for domestic aviation services in Sri Lanka. Even the Sri Lanka Air Force has got into the domestic aviation market to fill the demand for flights to Jaffna. Currently it seems that the supply constricted by war time restrictions, and is slow to meet the demand. Jaffna understandably remains the political and economically viable priority. Currently the only arial access to Arugam bay seems to be charters via Deccan Aviation (Lanka) which is not for every pocket.

    Hopefully, the entry of further actors into Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation market will make flight affordable, and additional destinations more viable. Arugam bay’s tourism potential, and Ampara airport seems to offers a ready made market for those willing to take the first steps. As with most things in the process will not be so straight forward. Easier access to the wider world will have consequences to the way of life in Arugam bay. Start typing “arugam bay” into google and you’ll notice that among the most popular search term prompts are “arugam bay real estate” and “arugam bay land”. Yet the consequences of peace and the inevitable changes must be faced. Ideally with a calm mind and healthy optimism. On the positive side, the basic ingredients of making getting to Arugam Bay and Pottuvil easier and financially viable already exist.

  • Hello all i arrive on the thursday 10th sept, at 0730, Flight AK 255 Air Asia, travelling with one surfboard, would love to split a ride to A bay.. can wait in Colombo for a couple of days, maybe frediel?
    Cheers matt

  • hello friedel,
    thank you & your welcome.
    of cause we will arrange you a good taxi to arugam bay.
    yes,i wish we will find some others to share. i think we will be able to find soon. i will try my best to find.
    no worries, shana will meet you at the air port by the sharp time with your name board.
    looking forward to see you in the bay. definitely you will have a wonderful time.
    have a good day. take care.
    cheers
    chamila

  • Hello Chamila,
    thanks for your answer of 8.Aug. and the generell invitation of 17.
    Also clever to show the taxi rates up here – all this I think is the right way to get (more) guests to down there.
    So me!
    My arrival at CMB will be
    Sat. 12.Sept. 4.30 a.m. by UL 554.
    Please pick me and my bodyboard that I can meet all of you and ride some gently waves.
    Maby this (early) booking will help some more travellers to decide to come same day and share 😉
    Best regards from Germany
    Friedel

  • hi,
    iam trying to contact you to arrange a shared taxi. but i cant get connected with you. if you can please just contact me soon.
    regards,
    shana

  • Forgot to say thats from Colombo to Abay – Tomorrow Morn 😀

  • Hi There,

    Am trying to get down to Abay tomorrow morning the 21st of August

    Any one interested in joining let me to share the journey let me know on 07755615721

  • hello friends,
    now its the best time to spend an unforgettable time at arugam bay.
    are you a surf lover…..? then go ahead…….
    make a trip to arugam bay now.
    you will feel it by your self.
    babys can enjoy well in the wonderful natural baby wave pool.
    if you visit arugam bay once, you will definitely go for the second time. that is for sure.
    so friends, i warmly invite you to visit the famous arugam bay.
    arugam bay is looking forward to welcome you all.
    cheers
    chamila

  • hi marcello,
    dont worry.shana will be at the air port by the sharp time with your name board. see you soon. take care.
    cheers
    chamila

  • Hi Chamila, i travel alone and i have 1 surfboard. How can i understand who pick up me to the exit of the baggage claim ? Thanks Marcello.

  • hello marcello,
    the cost will be just Rs6000
    so then your transport from air port to arugam bay is confirmed.please let me know how many of you are coming.
    see you soon. have a safe journey.
    take care.
    cheers
    chamila

  • Hello Chamila, how much cost the passage ? I can wait the other customer. My fly : n. 554 Srilankan airlines (from Frankfurt), arrive in Colombo at 04.30 a.m. august 15th. bye Marcello.

  • hi chris,
    we have forward your reqest to rana.
    i think now you are on the way to arugam bay with rana.
    iam sure that you will have a wonderful time in the bay.
    have fun….. good day….. take care
    cheers
    shana & chamila

  • hello ms j.e,
    there is another client who is coming colombo from arugam bay on 25th of august.
    i will re-confirm with them and will let you know soon.
    the cost will be just Rs 12000
    cheers
    chamila

  • hello marcello,
    yes we are available to share the taxi from air port to arugam bay. but my other client will arrive colombo at 7.15 a.m (morning)
    you arrive at 4.30. morning know?
    so is that ok for you to wait?
    if you would like to go ahead with us please confirm with your flight details.
    cheers
    chamila

  • Hi Chamila, i’m Marcello. We can share taxi from Colombo to Abay. Arrive in Colombo 15th (at 04.30 )from Frankfurt. And you ?

  • …and protect the environment by saving fossil fuels, for empty trips, too!

  • E-Mail received:
    2009/8/12 XXXXXXX

    I will have transport to Arugam Bay, but I am looking for 2 seats on a trip from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Tuesday the 25th of August. Could you please tell me whether this is available, and if so, what time it would depart and how much would it cost?

    Thanks a lot,
    J.E.

    ABTI Answered:
    Dear Miss J XXXX,

    Rest assured!
    Taxis leave Arugam Bay for Colombo and the airport, every day!
    The new established, green terminal is in the very centre of Arugam Bay, located at the #50 SVH, directly opposite #52 Subash Beer Bar (Meena’s).
    Return in a good, fully air conditioned van, taxi or minibus with a very polite, safe, approved driver from the airport pool will cost only around 8,000Rs./ or about (70$) (48Euro) (37 Pounds) or less!
    But that is for all of you!
    Share it to safe costs.

  • hi chris,
    of cause we will arrange you a good taxi from air port to arugam bay.
    cost – Rs 12000
    cheers
    chamila

  • hi all
    my girlfriend and i are looking to travel to a-bay on wednesday the 12th and was wondering if there is any cars or mini buses going on this day,we are flexible so any time on wed would be good and we need to know price thanks

  • hello there,
    shared taxi available on 15th of august.
    are there anyone looking for a shared taxi from the air port to arugam bay on same day?
    cheers
    chamila

  • dear friedel,
    i have checked on your missing mail submissions.please be informed that mail sent from “freenet.de” often have some sort of advertisement attached,like a freenet lottery ect.
    perhaps it is unknown to you? the result,however,is that most mail automatically ends up in various spam filters.
    this is because the system thinks it is nothing but an advertisement, sent out daily to millions of people.
    we suggest telling freenet about it,or change to a better provider.
    we recommend gmail,because that seems to be the best we know of at present.
    kind regards,
    SVH team & AbHa
    arugam bay

  • hello Mr.rana,
    do you have any drop hires from air port to arugam bay on 6th to 9th or 10th to 13th of september?
    if so please put a comment to FRIEDEL
    have a good day.
    cheers
    chamila

  • hello friedel,
    we just recieved your comment. still i dont have anyone to share for those days. but i will definitely inform you as soon as i find someone to share.have a good day.
    cheers
    chamila

  • Hello all,
    the `Arugam Taxi Initiative` didn´t answer my question – maby didn`t get!?
    So here again.
    I´m looking for taxi sharing CMB -> Abay.
    Start from CMB/Negombo
    6. to 9.
    or
    10. to 13.Sept.

  • Correct Minz. AKA Arrrrrrrrvinda 🙂

  • Salla??? as in Salwatura???

  • dear santi,
    for now we dont have anybody to share a taxi to arugam bay.
    i will let you know as soon as possible if i will be able to find somebody to share.
    cheers,
    chamila

  • Hi, arriving to Colombo on the 4th late night or the 5th in the morning, anyone interested in shearing a van to get to Arugam Bey?

  • hi stefen
    there is a taxi to share on 18th of july.
    cheers
    shana 0094 776 792 969 or 0094 722 159 719

  • hi eli, thinking of heading up but not confirmed as yet. will let you know. the last time i went up – i paid LKR 25,000 for the entire trip. Col – Abay – Col. Included having the driver for 5 days staying with us. Did however pay for his food and accomodation. Had 5 people so when we split it it became quite reasonable.

    this guy jerry is helpful 0716838338 or shanaka 0776792969.

    you can bargain.

  • Hi.

    We two people, arrive colombo on the 16th july on 16.00 (4 pm.) we want to go over to the ara. bay… does somebody goes this way also on the 17th or 18th? so we can share a taxi!

    cheers

    mangoldsteve@yahoo.com

  • Forgot to ask for a quote on the price!

  • Hi,

    We’re a couple coming out on the 6th August pm arriving at Colombo and looking to head straight up to A bay with the Jeep taxi or the mini bus if anyone wants to share. We’ve only got one surf board between us.

  • Is there anyone looking to share a cab from Colombo (airport) to Arugam Bay on (or around) 29th July p.m?

  • G’Day, thanks for getting back to me.

    My flight details are :

    Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport
    Saturday 29th August 0715am
    Air Asia flight AK255

    Departing Bandaranaike International Airport
    Friday 4th September 0815am
    Air Asia flight AK 256

    Regards

    Simon

  • I’ll arrive as follows; anyone to share the taxi transfer?

    EMIRATES – EK 650

    SUN 05JUL DUBAI AE COLOMBO LK 0245 0845

    BANDARANAYIKE INTL

    NON STOP TERMINAL 3 DURATION 4:30

    NON SMOKING

    RESERVATION CONFIRMED – U ECONOMY

    ON BOARD: MEAL

    EQUIPMENT:BOEING 777-300

  • Hi Yoshi,

    Thanks for your mail to us at Arugam Taxi.
    We advertised your seat request on
    http://www.arugam.info
    You can see your comment under the “Arugam Bay Taxi” heading.

    Hopefully some else will contact you or us to share the ride and costs.

    Please let us know if you wish us to provide a suitable taxi for you.
    The total cost will be 12,000 Rs./ (approx. 100$) for the round trip.
    Shared if others are found of course.

    Thanks
    Andrew
    Arugam Taxi Initiative
    Arugam Bay

  • I am still looking for a seat to Arugam bay.
    I will be arriving at Colombo Airport on June 27, 7pm.
    Does any Taxi go to Arugam bay around that time ?
    Of course I will pay for my share.
    Please write me ! Yoshi

    yoshiyuki1@hotmail.co.jp

  • hi fred,
    im very proud about the servise you do to promote tourrism in arugam bay.i have met so many surffers at the air port who are departing.all of them are really glad about the servise you give them in your siam view hotel.
    KEEP IT UP.CHEERS………..
    regards
    SHANA

  • Hi All!

    Arugam Bay – Trip 3 for the season has been scheduled.

    – Departure from Colombo – 3rd July (Friday) 1 AM to reach Arugam Bay by 8 AM (Just early enough for a surf session – sleep in the van if you need to on the way)

    – Departure from Arugam Bay – 6th July 3 PM to reach Colombo around 11 PM (ish)

    Dilsiri

  • Weird taxi’s. I think i am not comfortable to ride that kind of transportation..

  • We leave THURSDAY 7th MAY 2 AM to Arugam Bay
    Return SUNDAY 10th MAY 6 PM in Colombo

    Have room for 4 people. We split the cost equally – roughly Rs. 3,000.

    Call 0773 686 235

  • hey – is this eraj as in my number 10s brother? if so call me – 0773 686 235. yes, must do lahugala and the boat trip. fred, will buzz you – certaily would like to surf or at least visit all three points (okanda/panama). the east coast is sooooo pretty. i hope it stays the same and not get destroyed through unregulated developement.

    fred, for the moment could you tentatively have a van kept for us (8 persons) with surfboards and gear.

    met saman from sun n surf today in colombo. nice guy. anyway, eraj do call me.

  • Lahugala is fine. And it’s open & free, too.
    No organized tours. But all ancient places are accessable and open to the public.
    Okanda?
    My advice is to consult fisher folk from Panama.
    PottuVille people might not be aware of latest developments.
    Such as the recent ‘incident’ near Panama when a group of Tamil fishermen were found murdered.
    This was not reported widely.
    And, as usual, there are opposing stories and explanations.
    I, as a Sudu, totally neutral in this island’s conflict, feel perfectly safe, anywhere, and go where I want.
    You will have to monitor the situation locally with the correctly informed people before you venture out further afield.

  • Hey Dilla

    I will be in Abay from the 07th (morning)thru to the 10th. lets try meeting up…. if your taking the boat to Okanda tell me I will most certainly join. Am trying to organise one thru a friend of mine in Pottuvil.

    BTW Fred do you think Lahugala is a worthwhile junket.. bit of a wildlife fan but haven’t been to lahugala in about ten years. But would like to visit the ancient shrine over there.

  • Nice. As I mentioned might need a col – abay – col trip. Have to explore Okanda and would be super cool to go in the boat to Panama….is there spear fishing? is it permitted? Also does Abay have coral reefs for snorkling. let me know. pretty excited again.

  • Hi Dil,

    As you may know, 10,000Rs./ or so is the current transfer rate.
    CMB-AbaY. All drivers we know and all vehicles have roof racks of course.
    Panama never has been any problem – unless you chose drivers which refuse to pass a normal village cemetery.
    Okanda also OK, for guys like me.
    For you, the STF might advise to take a nice boat ride along the coast.
    From Panama to Okanda it only takes 30 Minutes and is well worth it.
    Cheers
    Fred

  • Hi Fred,

    A couple of friends hoping to head to abay during the long weekend. probably leave col on 7th april night and stay till 10th sunday morning (to be back in col by nighttime).

    How much do you think a van would be for a col – abay – col ride. In addition if we’d like to venture to okanda and panama is that possible?

    Also, we have a couple of surfboard to load – hope the driver wont have a problem strapping them to the roof – we have all the gadgets for that.

    Let me know,

    Dilsiri

  • hi fred, trust me, i will be back sooner than you think. already blocking off a weekends. i too have hope about the place and yes, developed wisely it has a lot of potential for all members of the family – not neccesarily surfers.

  • No problem for me, Dil.
    Thanks for letting me know.
    From Yohan’s #40 feed-back I see reasons for your early departure.
    I regret that you came to the Bay at a time when in my words: “We advertise a resort, but we still don’t really have a decent product”. Even the rain was untypical!
    Things will change, we all learn. Also from valuable comments!
    And from constructive suggestions.
    But it was good you made the trip – hopefully you agree that Arugam Bay does have a potential to be a great resort.
    One day.

  • hi fred, sorry we had to push off to colombo a bit earlier (around 11 AM) hence we couldnt meet up to sort out your network issue. my apologies. it was a nice trip but i guess its going to be much more prettier during the next few months when the season is in full swing. will definietly be there soon. thanks, dil

  • hahahahha! thanks fred. we leave in 3 hours! yikes i need pack my bag!

  • No worries, Dil!
    Teresa and Rana will pick up up. They have a couple of free seats.
    If you break down somewhere in the jungles that is…..
    Just waive your white handkerchief and they will stop….;-)
    Failing this:
    Call me and I collect you all in my old VW camper bus. From anywhere.
    Day or Night.
    See you in da Bay!
    Cheers
    Fred

  • i just took leave 🙂 ya, see you at abay….wonder how i’d figure out who you are!

  • ah lucky you, we still gotta work Wednesday, hope to meet you guys there then, have a safe trip. teresa 🙂

  • hi teresa, we intend to leave 3 AM on the 8th – guess we’ll be there a bit earlier! haha. Thanks Fred for the info 🙂

  • Hi Dil,

    We’re planning to leave wednesday evening around 10pm or 11pm from Colombo 8. I guess that’s too early for you but we can def meet up in arugam bay, I’m sure we’ll find you 🙂

    Still 2 seats available also for going back monday 13th, if anyone is interested please leave a message below.

    Teresa

  • Hi Dil,
    Good to learn, you are on your way East!
    To coordinate with Teresa you can call Rana as above.
    As far as I know he is got this particular contract.
    (1.) Mr. Rana, from Tangalle: 0777 904 380)
    The Road is open day & Night; No problem there.
    Even yesterday, when there was a clash somewhere in jungles of Lahugala (nr. 10 mile post) No interruption was noticed and traffic was safe as ever.
    You should reach ASbaY around lunch time: Great!
    There are a few long boards to hire, yes.
    Better bring your own. If you have.
    Let’s hope the weather is OK – it has been raining a lot today; very untypical for our Bay.
    Give me a quick call when you are here & we can meet up for a chat or beer.
    Cheers
    Fred, SVH

  • hi teresa,

    we are heading up as well. just wondering if your vehicle and ours would like to travel together…..safer in numbers perhaps.

    or, lets just meet in abay! i ll be the one with a kite!

    dil

  • hi there,

    fred, i am finally coming there. planning on 8th to the 15th or so. if we leave colombo around 2 AM we should not have a problem getting there – in terms of road closure etc?

    good to hear the swell is good. my friend wants to learn, there should be long boards for hire for a week or so right?

    hows the wind? thinking of bringing the kitesurf gear as well……

    see you soon.

    dil

  • Message from an existing, pending booking and transfer:

    BTW if you know someone who would like to go on the 8th April, 2009 to Arugam Bay and needs a ride we still have 2 seats available as far as I know now. We’re trying to ‘recruit’ more but as it looks right now, there will be 2 seats unused. Splitting costs would help a lot as you know.

    Thanks so much for everything again.
    (Leave message for Teresa below)

  • Me again the fax is. 009411 2554344

  • Hi ABay fans. Contact the foll. for rates to Arugam bay.
    ape@sltnet.lk tel. 0094112554343 fax. 00941125543433.
    Its called Airport Express and I was very happy with the service

  • Thanks very much. See you soon. Very much looking forward to it.

    Cheers

  • I agree to other people joining the trip. If there is any interest shown I would be happy to wait around for at least a couple of hours depending on the movements of other interested parties. What is the cost of the trip?

  • Fred

    I would like to book a pick up and transfer from Colombo to A-Bay on Wednesday 15th October. My flight arrives at 8.15am.

    Cheers

  • thanks for the info,i’ll call him.
    if anyone wants to join us,we’re two,contact me here or via email or we can just meet at the airport sunday morning around 5am.

  • The rate is OK and normal.
    If we can find returning passengers it will be cheaper for all of you.
    To double check,you can also call another driver, Mr. Rana on 0777 904 380.
    He has a very good mini bus, drives safe and speaks good English. He is in Colombo today.

  • by the way…i spoke to a driver i met in a previous trip,he’s askin’ for 160usd.is anyone knows if that’s the price?

  • planin on goin 2 aru on 10th o 11th.
    lookin 4 a ride 4 three.

  • hi! hoping to go there for the comin long weekend… want to really experience things, so decided to bus it! 🙂 anyone know from where to get it? and maybe wat time it leaves from colombo?? hoping to leave 10th oct. Thanks!!

  • Arugam Bay Hotel Association (AbHa) can recommend the services of Mr. Shana.
    He is an accredited tourist and taxi guide based within the airport arrivals hall.
    He has assisted our passengers for many years with no complaints to date.
    We certainly are happy to expand our mutual cooperation to safe costs, offer an even better service and to minimize fuel consumption by avoiding empty runs across the island.
    Call AbHa on 94 773 200 201 or Shana direct on 94 722 159 719 as indicated in the previous comment.

  • Airport to Arugam bay drop assistance.contact 94722159719.

  • hi, thanks for your reply and info, i won’t land in columbo till noon on the 23rd now, are any other pick ups arranged for this date? if you get a few what are the likely costs? i am an extreme shoestring traveller, but bomb stuff is puttin me off getting on the beautiful and cheap train to badulla and then a bus!
    thanks again!
    give me a price!!

  • What’s your budget, Nat?
    Quicker & safer than with us you will not reach AbaY; the CTB bus is cheaper of course, but takes ages, not at night and not so safe I’d say.
    We are happy to wait for you if you chip in a little to cover the diesel costs.
    Simply call me on 0773 200 201 when you are ready to leave for the Bay.
    The girls are with me – so they are happy to extend their shopping trip; No worries for Monday or even Tuesday.
    Tks for you #60 Lahiru Comment!
    This is the kind of interaction we are looking for.
    Cheers
    Fred & Co.

  • i just noticed theres a ride from columbo on th 21st, i land about 2 on the 22nd….would it be possible to wait a day? I’d like to do it as cheap as possible. When i was last in abay i heard of a local bus that does this run, does anyone know anything about this? Is it safe with recent events? thanks very much.

  • hi, i would also be interested in getting picke up from colombo. What sort of price am i looking at? It would sometime on the 23rd of spetember.
    any info will be good. ta

  • hi fred, might actually be interested. stay for a week there….hmmm

  • #Stef
    Simply call 0773 200 201 when you are ready to leave Colombo.
    We will be in the city that weekend for sure.
    I always drive myself (No local driver = quicker thru check points etc.!)
    We are happy if you wish to join us.
    Fred & Somlak,
    SVH, Arugam Bay

  • Hello is anyone travelling from Colombo to Arugam on Sunday, 21st of September. Would be nice to share the trip! Best wishes, Stef

  • High! Arrvinda,
    At present the waves are good, so everyone is busy in the surf at Arugam Bay.
    Also, there is a bit of Live Music and sing-a-song most nights at the SVH.
    Weekends, like Saturdays, Mambo hosts a party or two.
    Same on Full Moon Days/nights of course.
    Up to the end of October we expect this (mini-) season to last:
    So you and your mates are most welcome, at any time.
    If you need transport, we have a van or two in Colombo every week.
    Cheers
    Fr4ed,
    Siam View Team
    Arugam Bay

  • hey..

    Me & a friend are thinking of organising a party over at Arugambay… think it’s a good idea.. if you are interested give me a buzz 7 lets worl somethng out…

    0777004390

    Cheers

    Arrvinda

  • Hi Pat,
    If you wish to order a taxi we are certainly happy to have a good vehicle waiting for you upon arrival.
    Simply let us have your flight number and arrival time.
    The driver will welcome you in the airport greetings hall.
    Look out for an “Arugam Bay” sign.
    The costs will be 16,000Rs/ (100Euro).
    If you are on a budget and don’t mind to wait until next morning the costs can be reduced, as we are dropping 5 guys off at the airport on Thursday early morning.
    Please advise us by calling: 0094 773 200 201 or send mail to:
    ArugamTaxi@gmail.com

    Hi Mag,
    Do you mind to wait for the above connections?
    Maybe join forces with Pat?
    Cheers
    Fred, for
    Arugam Bay Taxi Initiative

  • I need to stay in Colombo the 2nd of sept in the morning to make my indian visa extension, then I’ll be able to go to Abay. That’s why I can only leave Colombo at the end of the morning! I plan to go back in Colombo the 14th of September, to go back to Delhi. Anyone interested?
    Mag

  • hi mag,
    i am trying to see if my company would let me take ‘leave’ from work. so you plan to leave on tuesday….when do you plan on returning to colombo?

    would anyone like to leave Fri Night and come back to Col maybe on Tuesday?
    Dil

  • We are a couple and wish to travel to Kandy this weekend; Friday oir Saturday.
    Any offers of a cheaper lift?
    Contact Steve at Rocco or Fred at the SVH

  • Hi,

    Anyone heading up to Abay 2nd week of September? Fred, is it still season in September? Is there good wind for Kitesurfing? Hmmm.

    Dilsiri

  • Perfect , see you soon

    severin

  • Hi Severin,
    sounds good to me and makes it cheaper for all of us 😉
    we are arriving with flight RJ0194 at 04:20am and want to go to A-bay as fast as possible too. Any idea where you are going to wait for us? Colombo Airport is not too big as far as i can remember so i think it will be hard to miss three guys with surfboards… anyway if you have an idea where you are going to wait just let me know
    see you at the airport
    greetz Ronnie

  • Hello Ronnie,
    actually I think I could wait for u guys and share the 4 of us a minibus straight to Arugam bay.
    What do you think?

    Cheers

    severin

  • Hey guys,
    its more than 6 years that I’ve been to Abay the last time so I thought I gotta come back. I’m arrivin August 14. at 04.20 am together with 2 friends – is there anybody that can pick us up please?
    cheers ‘n greetz
    Ronnie

  • Eehhh Folks!
    It’s got to be said:
    What I like about this site is that it is right up-to-date!
    Unlike old stagnant web pages
    And the idea of saving fuel and empty runs also makes sense to me.
    Keep it going, man!
    Dudley

  • Arriving am on 1st Aug & looking for a cab share to Arugam. I have with me soft board racks that fit any car.

  • Hi guys,

    I need a seat to go to A-bay from Colombo Airport on 29th July.
    Please let me know if there is a seat for me.
    And I have a long board with me.

    Jesse
    mauijesse@hotmail.com

  • Hi Matt,
    I sent you an email the other day, just in case you didn’t get is, here is my email:
    whos_thatguy@hotmail.com
    See you on the 24th.

    Guy

  • Guy,
    yep it’s still on. I don’t have an exact price but reading around I figure the total cost will be roughly $100US. Split three ways so about £17! If anyone else wants to be the fourth – let us know….
    The plane arrives in Colombo at 08:30, what time will you be arriving?
    Matt

  • @Andrew

    Yes that’s possible!
    One doesn’t need a Gmail account for access.

    See here:
    http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?answer=41208&topic=13409

    I’m very lucky with this Google-tools like Picasa and Calendar because nobody needs to register in advance!

    Roland

  • Fred,
    I have managed to get lift on the 14th with friend from aus brother in law .
    thankyou for the info and hope to see you soon.. Take care Beardie

  • fred, i will come after august 10th 🙂 after my exams!!!!! 🙂

  • thanks for the info fred

  • is it safe? thinking of heading there this weekend…would you know anyone coming up? is salla – aka – arrrrvinda?

  • Good to see you here again, Salla!
    It’s nice to see your comments, too.
    There are frequent buses from Monaragala all the way thru to PottuVille – so you should not need to invest into a Tuk-Tuk ride – unless you want to do so.
    Weather and security are as good as guaranteed to be fine, don’t worry:
    It will not rain, the swell will be good, there are plenty of cheap beds around and most of all you will be very safe here in the remote little Arugam Bay
    Have a great trip!

    Cheers
    Fred, SVH Team

  • hey guys..

    me again a few of us are planning to head over to beautiful Arugambay again (yey!!) on the 11th 12th 13th & 14th hows that time in terms of weather & security ?? let me know we’r planning on taking the bus & then a 3 wheeler from siyambala anduwa…. let me know

    cheers

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