Ferry / boat options near Point Pedro — tourist trap or real local hop this afternoon?
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Callum Tanaka•152 rep4
Seeing boat ads around Point Pedro. Is there an ordinary ferry, or only tour prices?
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Around Point Pedro: no to 'museum closed, I know a better temple', no to unmarked gem shops, no to drivers who won't write a fare, no to helpers who aren't the ticket window. Board and counter first.
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Eshan Senanayake•197 rep6
Said no a lot. Felt rude for five minutes, saved the day. Guesthouse advice beat street advice.
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Jonas Brennan•154 rep2
If you're tired, stay nearer the bus stand / town centre in Point Pedro and skip chasing a perfect sunset. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first — cards are a maybe. Locals will tell you if a ticket is counter-only.
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