5 Day Amazing Surf Camp for All Levels in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province

Facilities

Conducted by professional surfing teachers who have more than five years of experience in surfing, you will be having well-organized surfing lessons in Arugam Bay. All instructor's expertise in breaking down the techniques and basic surfing knowledge in an easy way anyone can understand will make the lessons easy.

Day 1

Once you arrive at the guest house in Arugam Bay, meet the team get the surf plan

Day 2

You can enjoy your first lesson on surfing in Arugam Bay. Surf lesson one will include:

• Surf lesson for two hours
• Experienced surf instructors
• Free water and refreshment

Or you can also be provided with custom lessons to help you pick up from where you stopped. Return back to the hotel after and proceed to the second surfing lesson in the evening, where you can spend more than one and a half hours learning your next lesson on surfing in Arugam Bay. Head back to your guest house and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 3

Head to the beach for your third surfing lesson where you can spend more than one and a half hours learning your next lesson on surfing in Arugam Bay. Take a break to enjoy your breakfast at a hotel nearby and join the second half of your Arugam Bay surfing lessons. Head back to your guest house and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 4

You can continue your fourth and fifth surf lesson on your fourth day and feel your surf skill grow. Head back to your guest house and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 5

Wake up to a hearty breakfast in your guest house and get ready to go on a lagoon tour to explore the beauty of Arugam Bay. Rich in biodiversity and picturesque landscapes, a tour of the lagoon on a boat is a unique experience. Leave Arugam Bay after to your next destination.

One mangrove lagoon tour is included in the package.

This package includes daily healthy breakfast and a fresh coconut every evening after surf.

The Kumana National Park

This is a bounty of nature indeed! A wonderful place where you can collect lots of experience with respect to extremely rare types of colorful birds, animals reptiles, etc. Compared to other national parks in Sri Lanka, Kumana is not spoiled with too many visitors and vehicles; a calm and a quiet place where you can enjoy the unique fascinating beauty of nature.

The Kumana National Park is the most important and most popular bird sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Kumana birdlife supported by some 20 lagoons and tank is an ornithologist’s paradise. During April to July, tens of thousands of birds migrate to the Kumana swamp area annually, nearly 255 species of birds have been recorded in the National Park.

Regular sightings of birds include pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets, and hundreds of little cormorants. The very rare black-necked stork has also been spotted at the swamp. Among the breeding inhabitants of the Kumana villu are the rare species such as Black-necked Stork, Lesser Adjutant, Eurasian Spoonbill, and Great Thick-knee are breeding inhabitants of the Kumana villu.

Apart from being abound with the birdlife, Kumana is also home to the mammals found in the adjacent Yala National Park such as elephants, leopards, golden jackal, wild boar, European otter, as well as the endangered fishing cat.

Kudumbigala – gem, hidden in the jungles

Kudumbigala monastic complex was built in 246 BC, during the time of King Devanampiyatissa. It was first established as a refuge for the Buddhist monks, who wanted to get away from the busy cities. Archaeologists had recovered over 200 rock caves belonging to this forgotten monastery. The area is full of ancient ruins and caves. There are still monks live and meditate here like a thousand years ago.

This place has a magic atmosphere and incredible view. From the top of Sacral Rock, you will see all Yala National park in front of you, ocean and lagoons, green forest, and blue skies as far as your eyes go.

Murugan Temple in Okanda

Situated on the Kumana Panama jungle path Okanda Devalaya is believed to be the location God Skanda; first sailed into Sri Lanka in a golden boat. The boat, which was turned into a rock, still stands on the Okanda beach known to all as the ‘Ran Oru Gala’. Held in reverence by many without the difference of religion, race, or creed, the temple’s origin is unknown although the signs of an ancient monastery are found nearby.

Archeologists believe the temple, situated near the ancient Okanda harbor, too would have increased its importance with many seafaring men seeking its help before and after a journey. Although the ancient devalaya was of much simpler structure and adornment, the present temple imitates a more Southern Indian Kovil structure due to its large number of Tamil Hindu devotees.

Earnest devotees of Kataragama by the thousands, hailing from all communities but especially Tamil Hindus undertakes an annual Pâda Yâtrâ or foot pilgrimage via Okanda temple and Yala National Park to Kataragama for the Esala festivities in Kataragama. Nearly 30,000 pilgrims from the Northern and Eastern coasts of Sri Lanka arrive in a procession at Okanda to commence weeks long walk through Yala National Park to the temple of God Skanda in Kataragama.

The devotees pray for Lord Skanda’s blessings and assistance prior to commencing their journey through the thick jungles of Yala amidst the wild beasts of prey. The ones who walk from afar are those who savor the traditional pilgrim’s life of sleeping in temples and under the open sky, accepting whatever alms that strangers may offer, and bearing up under scorching sun while walking barefoot on searing hot roads, clad only in simple pilgrim’s garb with a small bundle of offerings and belongings balanced upon their heads.

All along the way, villagers await their chance to offer dâna to the small bands of swâmis and swâmi ammas. For many pilgrims, the Pâda Yâtrâ is a chance to visit ancient shrines all the way to Kataragama in the company of veteran devotees. Their long trek takes them to famous temples at Sittandy, Mamamgam, Kaluthavalai, and Mandur in Batticaloa District. In Ampara District, they follow the coast via Tirukkovil, Pottuvil, and Okanda through Yala National Park to reach Kataragama.

One complimentary massage is included in the package.

• 5 two-hour surf lessons
• 1 lagoon tour
• Use of surf equipment
• 1 complimentary free massage
• All transportation to the surf point
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast

• Airport transfer
• Insurance
• Lunch and dinner
• Personal expenses
• Airfare

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.