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Lagoon safari touts overcharging tourists in Pottuvil

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Sophia M.•5845 rep•2

We want to do the Pottuvil lagoon eco safari to see crocodiles. A guy on the beach in Arugam Bay offered to book it for 8000 LKR per person. Is that the real price.

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That is a massive rip-off. The beach touts add a 300% markup just for making a phone call. The Pottuvil Lagoon tour is run by a local fisheries cooperative. Just take a tuk-tuk directly to the lagoon bridge in Pottuvil and book with the boatmen there. The official price is around 2500 to 3000 LKR per boat (not per person).

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Suresh K.•8720 rep•1

Do not let the touts guilt you into thinking they are the only ones who can guarantee a boat. There are always boats waiting.

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Amali D.•6530 rep•1

Also, make sure you go around 4:30 PM. That is when the elephants come to the water to drink.

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Oliver B.•4875 rep•2

Bring mosquito repellent. The lagoon bugs are vicious at dusk.

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Suresh K.•8720 rep•1

Wow, thank you. We will just get a tuktuk and go there ourselves.

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Sophia M.•5845 rep•2

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