Ahungalla Beach
Ahungalla Beach
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- Julie B20 contributionsSumi Tours and tripsRiu hotel is fabulous! But even better is Sumi ! We booked our day excursions with a guy called Sumi at the beach gate entrance from the hotel .His services have been phenomenal. Don’t hesitate to book with Sumi . He lives just a stones throw away from the hotel and the attention to detail and thoughtfulness is second to none . We travelled to Sigiriya rock ,elephant national safari & river tour . Planning and execution was perfect and we beat the crowds every time . There are a few tuktuk guys at the beach gate and you may feel nervous and intimidated, don’t be , but ask for Sumi and everything is great . The trips cost much less than the TUI trips which allowed us to do more ! And we had our own mini bus and guide which made the whole experience truly special . Any trip can be tailored to you and your family’s request also . We’d give 1 million ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ He made our trip a holiday of a lifetime ❤️Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 25, 2023
- Michelle SAshington, United Kingdom34 contributionsSampath ToursThe beach is beautiful for walking - uncrowded and there are a couple of great spots for drinks and food. Many there trying to sell tours however I would definitely recommend Sampath Tours. He does not work from the beach but is used by some of those agents. Sampath is a driver/guide from The Heritance and personally serves management from The Riu. He is extremely attentive, polite, knowledgeable and has a modern very well cared for car. We used him for several long trips and everything worked perfectly. His phone number is +94 76540 2575.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 25, 2024
- John M45 contributionsWithout exception an amazing beach resort with a fabulous hotel and tuk tuk driver Raja!An amazing beach washed by a warm Indian Ocean. We stayed at the RIU hotel right in the beach which was fabulous! Great food and people! We used a very reliable tuk tuk who took us everywhere. Very safe, courteous and reliable. We couldn’t recommend more. Raja is ex military so a very sound background. +94 77 417 0855Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 2, 2024
- sylviaWarsaw, Poland12 contributionsThe best massagesIf you ever visit this beach don’t miss a small house 150-200m walking left from the Riu Hotel. The best massages we ever get anywhere. After a few visits I feel obligated to spread the word about the humble man Mr Chandima doing these massages. Small house hidden in a jungle shadow just before the Junge Beach restaurant. You can relax with massage and hear the ocean waves. In case you would like to book your massage WhatsApp +94 77 160 8356Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 15, 2024
- Maps448934612332 contributionsBanzy ToursWe happened to run into Banzy on our stay at the RIU Hotel Ahungalla. We ended up booking all of our day trips with him, and so glad we did! He really took care of the 9 of us. Gave lots of advice, very good pricing compared to other big tour companies and he always had our best interest at heart. We did all of the best activities with no hassle or any confusion/issues. Strongly recommend him for any tours you need in Ahungala!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 4, 2024
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Julie B
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Dec 2023 • Family
Riu hotel is fabulous! But even better is Sumi !
We booked our day excursions with a guy called Sumi at the beach gate entrance from the hotel .His services have been phenomenal. Don’t hesitate to book with Sumi . He lives just a stones throw away from the hotel and the attention to detail and thoughtfulness is second to none . We travelled to Sigiriya rock ,elephant national safari & river tour . Planning and execution was perfect and we beat the crowds every time . There are a few tuktuk guys at the beach gate and you may feel nervous and intimidated, don’t be , but ask for Sumi and everything is great .
The trips cost much less than the TUI trips which allowed us to do more ! And we had our own mini bus and guide which made the whole experience truly special . Any trip can be tailored to you and your family’s request also . We’d give 1 million ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
He made our trip a holiday of a lifetime ❤️
We booked our day excursions with a guy called Sumi at the beach gate entrance from the hotel .His services have been phenomenal. Don’t hesitate to book with Sumi . He lives just a stones throw away from the hotel and the attention to detail and thoughtfulness is second to none . We travelled to Sigiriya rock ,elephant national safari & river tour . Planning and execution was perfect and we beat the crowds every time . There are a few tuktuk guys at the beach gate and you may feel nervous and intimidated, don’t be , but ask for Sumi and everything is great .
The trips cost much less than the TUI trips which allowed us to do more ! And we had our own mini bus and guide which made the whole experience truly special . Any trip can be tailored to you and your family’s request also . We’d give 1 million ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
He made our trip a holiday of a lifetime ❤️
Written December 25, 2023
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sylvia
Warsaw, Poland12 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
If you ever visit this beach don’t miss a small house 150-200m walking left from the Riu Hotel. The best massages we ever get anywhere. After a few visits I feel obligated to spread the word about the humble man Mr Chandima doing these massages. Small house hidden in a jungle shadow just before the Junge Beach restaurant. You can relax with massage and hear the ocean waves. In case you would like to book your massage WhatsApp +94 77 160 8356
Written April 15, 2024
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Christine
Dornbirn, Austria4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We stayed at Riu Sri Lanka for 14 days and had the best time ever thanks to Banzy (Banzy Tours) and his friend Sampath. 14 days of action, fun and wonderful moments. Thanks to him and with him, for example, we visited Devil Fest, which only takes place once a year near Ahungalla. We were alone under all the egg native and were allowed to witness an incredible spectacle. We met a wonderful person in Banzy and are already looking forward to the next time we are guaranteed to Trips to Sri Lanka again. You will find him in his tuk tuk in front of the Riu Sri Lanka Hotel. Important before, not on the beach! Those on the beach only rip you off in that the trip becomes a sales trip (beware of Charlie). Banzy shows you with his tuk tuk - he drives carefully, the most beautiful places around Ahungalla or further afield. Dare to ask for him. I can only reproduce my father's words: “Once Banzy, always Banzy!”
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Written August 30, 2024
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Maps44893461233
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Aug 2024 • Family
We happened to run into Banzy on our stay at the RIU Hotel Ahungalla. We ended up booking all of our day trips with him, and so glad we did! He really took care of the 9 of us. Gave lots of advice, very good pricing compared to other big tour companies and he always had our best interest at heart. We did all of the best activities with no hassle or any confusion/issues. Strongly recommend him for any tours you need in Ahungala!
Written September 4, 2024
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Michelle S
Ashington, UK34 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
The beach is beautiful for walking - uncrowded and there are a couple of great spots for drinks and food.
Many there trying to sell tours however I would definitely recommend Sampath Tours. He does not work from the beach but is used by some of those agents. Sampath is a driver/guide from The Heritance and personally serves management from The Riu. He is extremely attentive, polite, knowledgeable and has a modern very well cared for car. We used him for several long trips and everything worked perfectly.
His phone number is +94 76540 2575.
Many there trying to sell tours however I would definitely recommend Sampath Tours. He does not work from the beach but is used by some of those agents. Sampath is a driver/guide from The Heritance and personally serves management from The Riu. He is extremely attentive, polite, knowledgeable and has a modern very well cared for car. We used him for several long trips and everything worked perfectly.
His phone number is +94 76540 2575.
Written January 26, 2024
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Wolszczak
Warsaw, Poland1,719 contributions
Dec 2021
A really nice beach with nice bays and a view point at one end. Not too many people, but once guests from Riu head out you also encounter local "sales" people. Amazing views in the early morning sun
Written January 16, 2022
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Aparna Sathish
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India5 contributions
Nov 2019
Calm, quiet, private. There are a few dogs on the property who will adopt you with a sniff over test and they will keep you company, albeit at a respectful distance unless you beckon them closer. Early morning, on the beach with your dog... bliss...
Written February 8, 2020
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John M
45 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
An amazing beach washed by a warm Indian Ocean. We stayed at the RIU hotel right in the beach which was fabulous! Great food and people! We used a very reliable tuk tuk who took us everywhere. Very safe, courteous and reliable. We couldn’t recommend more. Raja is ex military so a very sound background. +94 77 417 0855
Written February 2, 2024
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dobbo62
Bangor, UK27 contributions
Jan 2020
Beautiful sandy beach. Good for a long walk. Sea is beautiful and warm (January) but it can be quite rough and there are strong rip tides and undercurrents. The sea bed goes from very shallow to deep in literally a few feet and the can be shallow again a few feet further out. Beach is pristine and loads of room not to have to be near anyone else.
Slight down side is the number of vendors on the beach. Most are Ok but some don't understand the wrod NO.
Slight down side is the number of vendors on the beach. Most are Ok but some don't understand the wrod NO.
Written January 26, 2020
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Marcia Williams
Aberdare, UK31 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Beautiful beach but the sea is quite rough wouldn’t swim in it but lovely to walk along the shore line there is a nice fish restaurant along the beach nice for a change to the hotel
Written January 19, 2019
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Can anyone advise what kind of weather to expect early September & mid November please? We have option to go at these times but keep getting conflicting answers! Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Written January 24, 2020
This is still monsoon season, more rain than still nshine.
You need to look the amount of rain (per mls) in weather site.
Written January 25, 2020
Hilfe! Mich nervt die Touristen Abzocke hier. 😡
1. Wie sind die wirklichen Preise für eine Fahrt mit dem Tuk Tuk pro km?
2. Was kostet ein Auto inkl. Fahrer für einen Tag?
3. Was kosten diverse Ausflüge ins Umland? Die TUI Angebote sind ja auch super teuer.
4. was darf 60 min Massage kosten? Im Heritance verlangen sie pro min 1€ , das sind doch Preise wie in Deutschland.
Würde mich über euer Wissen freuen.
Written October 7, 2018
one day excursion driver with car 76 rupee 1km.
Written November 9, 2018
It there much to do (eat & drink) in Ahungalla & any markets
Written June 9, 2018
An diesem Ort/Beach kannst du NUR relaxen, es gibt keine Shops, nur eine Jungle Bar. Man kann ein TukTuk für 700RSP!!( nimm nicht ein TukTuk direkt am Hotel sondern gehe ein paar Meter, dann wirst du nicht abgezogen) nach Bentota nehmen, dort gibt es mehr zu sehen.
Written October 7, 2018
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