Paddyway Tours
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Paddyway Tours offers personalized and unforgettable travel experiences around Arugam Bay and beyond. Our services cater to a variety of interests, from exploring scenic landscapes to immersing in local culture. Whether you're looking to discover hidden gems, embark on wildlife safaris, or visit historical landmarks, we have tailor-made tours that suit every traveler’s needs. With experienced local guides, comfortable transportation, and a focus on authentic experiences, Paddyway Tours ensures that your journey is both enriching and enjoyable. We also provide airport transfers, surf trips, and custom itineraries for a seamless travel experience in Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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CB96
London, UK22 contributions
Jul 2019
Went for the sunrise lagoon tour and absolutely loved it! The price is reasonable considering the work the person paddling the boat has to do! We found it amazing and so peaceful. The sunset was stunning and we saw plenty of eagles, birds, crocodiles and elephants - we even saw 3/4 elephants playing in the water and bathing. Our guide was professional and pointed everything out, giving good information. Would definitely recommend!!
Written July 27, 2019
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mima11ae
13 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We had a great time at the safari and saw a lot of rare animals. Unfortunately we did not find the leopard. The Sri Lankan people in the jeep (4 in total) were very good at spotting the animals hiding in nature and they cooked food for us 3 times - the first meal in one of the guy's home was truly excellent. We had a ranger from Kumana National Park with us in the park - to tell us about the animal life and to make sure the camping was safe. He also stayed the night in the forrest with us. He was a great help.
Sulfi, our guide, did a good job making everything work smoothly, even though we sometimes didn't know what to do and what would happen next. all in all a good trip.
Sulfi, our guide, did a good job making everything work smoothly, even though we sometimes didn't know what to do and what would happen next. all in all a good trip.
Written September 12, 2018
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Lynne_c172
Winchester, UK35 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I contacted Sabras from the UK before my trip and he responded promptly and from there on I received a wholly reliable service. I used Paddytours for transfers between Tissamaharama and Arugam Bay and Arugam Bay to Colombo and the service was excellent. As a female solo traveller I found the drivers professional, friendly and reliable and I was looked after very well. I highly recommend this service and the rates were very competitive.
Written June 28, 2018
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Allegra G
10 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend loved our trip with Paddyway Tours on our Sri Lankan holiday in August 2015. We took the early morning tour to the Lagoon where we watched the sunrise and did a wildlife safari. We saw so many animals and birds and the sun rise over the water was beautiful!
Sulfi is an excellent guide and really knowledgeable and hard working. He made sure everything was perfect and the tour with him was a magical experience!
Everything was amazing and I would recommend Paddyway Tours to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. We hope to come back soon too!
Sulfi is an excellent guide and really knowledgeable and hard working. He made sure everything was perfect and the tour with him was a magical experience!
Everything was amazing and I would recommend Paddyway Tours to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. We hope to come back soon too!
Written September 2, 2017
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Sarah M
Macclesfield, UK103 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
We had a fantastic afternoon on a cooking course with Sulfi. We went to a local home and Sulfi cooked a great traditional curry with a small amount of help from ourselves and the watchful eye of a Sri Lankan lady and her daughters. It was a great experience having an up close experience of family cooking in Sri Lanka and we thoroughly enjoyed the food afterwards. Thank you Sulfi for a great experience we understood how important it was to you to support the local families by using their kitchens and having them join the experience with us so that they benefit from the tourism in the local area. It is great to have this experience with an ethical tour company. Keep up the good work.
Written August 2, 2017
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Berolina G
45 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We stayed me and my husband few months ago in Danish Villa, we meet there Sulfi, It was a pleasure to discover flora and fauna around Arugam Bay with him, Highly recommended.
Written July 28, 2017
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andreasbrannvall
Stockholm, Sweden1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Friends
I went to Arugam bay to surf and stayed at the Danish villa, witch was a nice place to live in. Sulfi is a great guide with big knowledge of the surroundings! He's also a very kind and funny guy!
Written July 19, 2017
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Manuel L
2 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Very affordable tours, well organized and specialiced in nature! Would so do it again whenever I'll be over again.
Written July 15, 2017
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ekahandjoey
London, UK27 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
We had a great afternoon safari after staying at The Danish Villa!
We saw almost everything: Elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, hornbills, spotted deer and even a leopard!
Sulfi is great and has remarkably good eyes for spotting all the wildlife.
Thank you!
We saw almost everything: Elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, hornbills, spotted deer and even a leopard!
Sulfi is great and has remarkably good eyes for spotting all the wildlife.
Thank you!
Written June 6, 2017
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Klaske S
2 contributions
Apr 2023
If you want to book an amazing adventure around Arugam Bay, Paddyway Tours is the way to go!
My boyfriend and I went on the camping safari in Kumana National Park with them. I was pretty nervous, but they arranged everything really well and we felt safe and secure. The cook made us amazing dinner and breakfast.
All in all an amazing experience. They communicate swiftly and give a very fair price for their services.
My boyfriend and I went on the camping safari in Kumana National Park with them. I was pretty nervous, but they arranged everything really well and we felt safe and secure. The cook made us amazing dinner and breakfast.
All in all an amazing experience. They communicate swiftly and give a very fair price for their services.
Written April 26, 2023
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