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Enjoy a time of surfing and yoga while keeping pace with the slow life in Arugam Bay. Everything on the surf courses has been designed thoughtfully by Arugam Bay Surf Camp so that you get the most out of your surfing during your stay. On top of that, the yoga program is suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced; the camp instructor will adapt the postures taking advantage of a spiritual experience. Take your chakra with you, and come and explore your mind and body with confidence!
Surf & yoga camp in Arugam Bay is composed of a total of 10 rooms. The rooms are comfortable and all have a private balcony or terrace, making it the perfect place to chill after your surf classes.
The rooms are decorated in the most simple way to make it feel like your own Sri Lankan home. All the rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, ceiling fans, and hair dryers. AC is available in certain rooms.
Looking for a cozy & fun space on your doorstep? This is what we can offer you here at surf & yoga in Sri Lanka. We are so lucky to be situated just next to the biggest surf spots on the East coast and to have the space to kick back and relax in the center of Arugam Bay town. Giving you the best of both worlds.
The surf programs are comprehensive in that it not only includes plenty of time in the surf, but video analysis and feedback and surf theory classes, delivered by Arugam Bay Surf Camp's team over the stay. Each surfing session is progressive and goal oriented for each of the participants, and at the end of the surf session, your coach will be discussing with you how you progressed learning that new skill taught on the beach.
Arugam Bay Surf Camp is careful not to mix ability levels. Therefore there will be a maximum of 5:1 student instructor ratio at all times. This will also mean that you will never have to wait for others to keep up, or feel left behind looking at the good surfers.
Sri Lanka’s south west coast is a wave garden with more than 15+ surf spots within easy reach from the camp, with most of the breaks located within 10 minutes. They have a comprehensive list of surf spots listed here.
Every morning they will do a surf check online and with the local surfing friends and decide which beaches to head to. This will depend on factors such as ability level of each group, and the swell conditions. This means that the chances are high that you’ll have ideal conditions whatever level of surfer you are.
Some people are extremely confident in the waves, while other people are intimidated by just being in the ocean environment, but everyone, without exception, enjoys their first day surfing.
The location of your first surf lesson is Weligama beach break. Arugam Bay Surf Camp is blessed to have one of the finest beginner surfing beaches in south Sri Lanka. The water is warm, perfect sandy bottom, shallow water, and no dangerous sea life or rip current makes this the ideal start point for your surfing vacation.
First element of your first surf lesson will be on the beach warming up, introducing you to the surf break and your beginner board. The trainers will move on to teach you laying on the board at the correct position, paddling on the board, and pop-up (the jump), or, if this is not available for you, another relevant method of getting up such as a 4-step method.
Now you’re ready to enter the water and enjoy the surf, but not before you learn the necessary safety techniques.
Your first day of surfing will finish with a summary of the skills which will be covered during the upcoming days, as well as what they will lead on to and that’s where the fun starts… For most of you, within five days you can aim to go out and start catching waves all on your own!
In addition to plenty of time in the water, all of the guests will also receive theory lessons as well. Depending on which package that you book, you also have the option to get your surfing videos free or at an additional charge from the photographer.
You have never tried surfing, but able to swim. At this stage the focus is on teaching you the fundamentals of surfing which includes a dry session on the beach focusing on:
Beginner who has tried surfing a couple of times before. This is a challenging stage for both – you and the coaches – because in some surf schools you had before, the techniques used differ from the ones that Arugam Bay Surf Camp uses. Therefore, they stick with the ISA method of teaching.
At this stage, you focus on:
You have surfed more than a couple of days by now and understand the wave and board mechanics and you feel comfortable in the water most of the time. You have more control on catching the waves and your stance, but only able to go straight.
At this stage you focus on:
At this stage, you have pretty good control over your paddling, are able to go out the back and catch unbroken waves, and go left or right. You also understand about the waves, surfing, and ocean conditions.
The focus on you at this stage is:
At this stage, you have very good control over your board, are able to make turns to change the direction. You are also riding a short board or a mini-mal surf board.
You will focus on:
If you aren’t sure what level you are, have no fear! The instructors will assess your level once you arrive and allocate you to the correct group.
Yoga at Arugam Bay Surf Camp will be done on the lawn in the shade of palm trees, or you will have sunset yoga on the rooftop. Full moon yoga, evening classes, SUP yoga, and private sessions are available upon request. All yoga props including mats, blocks, and belts are provided so you can flow through your class.
Come and practice a gentle and intense flow of yoga with Arugam Bay Surf Camp everyday at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the rooftop overlooking the jungle.
Sandun has many many hours of surf coaching experience and he is undoubtedly the best surfer in the team. He is also the head of smoothie balls.
Lala fell in love with Surfing and Arugambay five years ago when first came to Arugambay and tried out surfing for the first time. Ever since Lala and surfing have been inseparable. So just ask him anything about surfing and they will tell you.
Fancy taking a step into the wild, whilst keeping your comfort? When visiting the surf camp, you can enjoy the beauty of the wildlife, just a drive away from the eastern coast of Arugam Bay. The camp is situated just a 5-minute walk away from one of the many beaches in Arugam Bay where you can catch the waves, do some swimming, relax, and sip some fresh coconut.
If you are looking to disconnect and re-center yourself, the sunset yoga classes should hit the spot. The great vibes flowing through the camp, the short distances to the best eastern surf points, and the most beautiful landscapes make Arugam Bay the place to be in Sri Lanka.
Originally known as “Arugam Kudah”, the town itself is a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory. A small fishing town in East Sri Lanka, Arugam Bay very quickly grew into the main surf point of the east and now thrives thanks to a lot of surfer tourists.
Arugam Bay Surf Camp is located in the bay of Arugam Bay, a quiet corner of busy Arugam Bay beach. Surrounded by palm trees and fine sand it forms a stunning crescent beach, making it the perfect getaway for everyone. Besides the stunning beaches, you will be able to see plenty of Sri Lanka’s landscapes in just a short travel from the camp.
You can also observe the rich wildlife they have in Arugam Bay, such as elephants, buffalo, peacocks, etc. One of the best areas for exploring is a short drive away.
During your stay at camp, you will be able to enjoy your daily breakfast and dinner with Arugam Bay Surf Camp. They know how important good food is for the soul. If you fancy cooking yourself there is also a shared open kitchen that you can use throughout your day. You can buy groceries from the stores nearby the camp and why not learn some new Sri Lankan cooking skills.
Visit Kumana National Park to see Sri Lanka’s amazing wildlife including majestic leopards and elephants. This is an all-inclusive tour. The trip duration is around 8 hours long.
What about going on a 2-hour lagoon safari? This is one of the most popular things to do in Arugam Bay. The beautiful untouched lagoons, of Kottukal or Urani, are some of the most scenic views. Many wild animals live here including crocodiles, elephants can be spotted, and other wildlife.
Visit Yala or Udawalawa National Park to see Sri Lanka’s amazing wildlife including majestic leopards and elephants. This is an all-inclusive tour. The trip duration is 8 hours.
Bandaranaike International Airport
218 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 172 per person
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Cinnamon Air (DBA) has regular flights to Batticaloa with a stopover in Sigiriya for 258 USD per person 4 times a week - Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Cinnamon Air (DBA) also provides an air taxi service where you can charter a water plane to land in Arugam Bay Lagoon. The air taxi seats maximum 8 people and the price is 3360 USD one way.
They will happily arrange for a private driver to meet you at the airport if necessary.
All direct buses travel through the night, but if you want to travel by day, then there is an option to take the number 98-2 bus to Monaragala (some of these are AC), and then take the number 303-1 bus to Pottuvil or Panama. This journey will take considerably longer as there is much more traffic during the day.
In addition, it is possible to take any number 98 bus as they all route through Monaragala before turning north. In fact, some will take you as far as Siyambalanduwa which is the next town from Monaragala.
From here, there are local buses to Pottuvil and Panama. The last bus from Monaragala to Pottuvil leaves at 17:30.
Local buses from Colombo Main Bus Terminal will depart regularly every hour. The price is 400 - 600 LKR. It will take 10 - 12 hours, depending on how many stops. There will be 1 or 2 shifts.
Direct bus, no 98, departs twice a day from Colombo to Pottuvil at 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and the journey will be around 8 - 9 hours. Price is 400 - 600 LKR.
Direct private AC bus from Colombo departs daily from Maradana Zahira College car park (opposite Maradana Train Station) at 8 p.m. and arrives at Pottuvil Bus Station around 3.45 a.m. The price is 1500 LKR, and if you have extra luggage they will charge you 500 extra.
A tuk tuk from the bus station to Stardust will be around 300 LKR.
From Badulla or Ella to Arugam Bay:
The easiest way to get to Arugam Bay from Colombo is by car / van. The journey lasts about 8 hours depending on the traffic and the time of day you are travelling. Arugam Bay can arrange a pick-up in Colombo for:
This surf camp can also arrange transport (pick-up / drop off) to and from other destinations. Please inquire Arugam Bay Surf Camp for more details and costs.
Train from Colombo Central Railway Station to Ella (9 hours) or Badulla 10 - 11 hours.
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