6 Day Surf and Yoga Holiday in The Unique and Natural Surfing Points of Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Yoga and Surf Camp
Balance it out with surfing and yoga while keeping pace with slow life in Arugam Bay. Arugam Bay Surf Camp is a fun-filled surf camp in the heart of Arugam Bay offering surf lessons, guiding, and photography. They also provide the best smoothie bowls in town. Come over and enjoy the good vibes and the fun spirit of their surf team!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 6 days of activities
- 1 yoga class per day
- 4 surf lessons with surf board included during lesson hours
- Arugam Bay, one of the top 10 surfing destinations in the world
- Surf photos and videos
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Café
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- ATM / banking
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Library
- Tour assistance
Arugam Bay Surf Camp 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.
Garden
Looking for a cozy and fun space on your doorstep? This is what they can offer you here at Arugam Bay Surf Camp. They 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.
Program
You will do surfing once per day (except the day of arrival and departure). Yoga is available every day. The instructor-to-student ratio for surfing lessons in this surf camp sticks to an upper limit of one-to-three instructor-to-student ratio. Also, it is important to note that this surf camp does not mix ability levels. Therefore, you will feel more comfortable with your instructions. You will get to keep all of your surf photos and video footage as this surf camp believes that it is your right to have them.
This surf camp will dropbox you the images and videos once they are processed, usually 30 days after your departure. This comes free of charge with the surf camp packages. It is not a must to be able to swim to learn surfing, but it will be an advantage to feel confident in the water and maximize your progress and enjoyment. Surf coaching will start at 7:00 a.m. every day.
Sample schedule
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast
- Surfing
- Brunch
- Rest
- Yoga or surfing
- Family dinner
Instructors
Priyal Kiramage
Priyal created surf and yoga, Mirissa with passion and love. He is an ISA Level 1 certified surf coach. He likes to have great conversations with his guests. Regular footed but he prefers left-hand point breaks.
Anupa
Anu has been with the team since the start. Since a young age, aquatic sports such as swimming have been in his blood therefore he took up surfing. You will find his lessons technical and enjoyable. He is an ISA level 1 certified surf coach.
Sandun
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.
Lalaka
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.
Location
Fancy taking a step into the wild, whilst keeping your comfort? 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 five-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, 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.
Arugam Bay
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 in Arugam Bay, such as elephants, buffalo, peacocks, etc. One of the best areas for exploring is a short drive away.
Food
During your stay at camp, you will be able to enjoy your daily breakfast and dinner included in the price. Arugam Bay Surf Camp knows 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?
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
What's included
- 4 surf lessons with surf board included during lesson hours
- 6 yoga classes
- 5 nights accommodation
- Surf photos and videos
- Daily breakfast and dinner
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Other meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 184 per person
Bandaranaike International Airport
218 km away from your destination
Arrival by bus
Local buses from Colombo Main Bus Terminal will depart regularly every hour. The price is 400 - 600 LKR. It will take 10 to 12 hours, depending on how many stops. There will be one or two shifts. Direct bus, no 98, departs twice a day from Colombo to Pottuvil at 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and the journey will be around eight to nine hours. The price is 400 - 600 LKR.
Direct private air-conditioner bus from Colombo departs daily from Maradana Zahira College car park (opposite Maradana Train Station) at 8:00 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. Getting from Badulla or Ella to Arugam Bay:
- By private van from Badulla, four to five hours. The price will be around 95 USD.
- By private van from Ella, three to four hours. The price will be around 80 USD.
- By bus to Pottuvil, six hours (sometimes one shift) and thereafter 10 minutes tuk tuk drive to A-Bay.
Arrival by shuttle
The easiest way to get to Arugam Bay from Colombo is by car or van. The journey lasts about eight hours depending on the traffic and the time of day you are traveling. Arugam Bay can arrange a pick-up in Colombo for:
- Six-seater van from Colombo City (142 USD)
- Six-seater van from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) (158 USD)
- 15-seater van from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) (189 USD)
This surf camp can also arrange transport (pick-up or drop-off) to and from other destinations. Please inquire about Arugam Bay Surf Camp for more details and costs.
Arrival by train
Train from Colombo Central Railway Station to Ella (9 hours) or Badulla 10 to 11 hours.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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