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(No availability) 8 Day Beginner and Intermediate Yoga Retreat and Surf Camp in Ahangama, Southern Province
Sri Lanka Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat
Solo or group travelers are welcome at Mellow! Find your little slice of paradise just a walk away from the surf, monkeys, and cultural experiences. Surf, swim, snorkel, yoga, slackline, workout; the options in the ocean and in the garden are plentiful! Day trips, spa pampering, and more land activities, everything can all be booked through Mellow.
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Highlights
- 5 days surf lessons
- Surf theory classes and surf guiding
- Spot introduction (dangers, rips, currents, paddle out / in)
- Yoga classes every day
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 4 dinners included
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Mellow Hostel is right by the beach where there is great surf for all levels. Mellow brings together a like-minded community that shares the joy of riding waves, meditating, practicing yoga, trying new things and embracing the life.
They can accommodate groups up to 38 people. There are a total of 12 rooms: 6 double rooms, 3 single rooms, 1 twin / triple room, 1 six-bed dorm, and 1 eight-bed dorm.
All rooms have an extra mattress and bed option for group travelers. All rooms come are equipped with A/C, private entrance, jungle / garden view, hot water, very good pressure shower, international plugs, and towels. Some of the rooms have a private balcony area.
There are special activities like barbecue night, seafood night, Indian cuisine night, Sri Lankan night, movie night, open mic and live music events, Mellow Olympics, talent share workshops, surf safaris and trips, yoga workshops, etc.
The hostel has an amazing restaurant with the best coffee and international dish options with vegan and vegetarian options. Also, there is a communal kitchen for those who fancy cooking themselves. From toaster to oven and blender, you will have everything you'll need in the communal kitchen. Laundry is also offered for guests.
This is the place where you will meet your best friend or a new travel company or your next girlfriend / boyfriend. You won't be able to differentiate who is staff and who are guests because everyone is a part of the family. You will enjoy every day together where the surf is your neighbor, adventures are endless, and new friends become family.
Program
During this surf camp you will:
- Have the surf spot right in front of you!
- Wake up and jump to the ocean with no need to wash your face!
- Have the best food on the island!
- Get ready for special dinners like Indian cuisine, Sri Lankan night, barbecue night, seafood night, etc.
- Experience different events like open microphones, movie nights, live music events, talent workshops, and more
- Meet your next best friend, travel companion, or the love of your life!
- Hang out and meet people in a collaborative environment
- Relax, chill, and have some privacy because there are chilling corners for you
Surf lessons
They work with one of the best surf instructors in the island. From level 1-3, they will teach you how to take off, turn, and how to read the waves.
- Beginner surf lessons: 1.5 hour surf lesson, board hire and transportation if needed, personal instructor, surf theory
- Intermediate surf lessons: 1.5 hour surf lesson, board hire and transportation if needed, personal instructor, surf theory
Surf guide
If you are not a first-timer then dig into their spot guide for the best locations or talk to their surf instructors about surf safari details.
Yoga
They offer yoga daily; either in their neighbor shala or their terrace. They offer Yin and Vinyasa classes. The level is set according to the audience.
Sample schedule
Timings can change according to the conditions and weather daily.
Day 1: Arrival day
- Dinner and rest
Day 2
- Start the day with breakfast
- Yoga session
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired with prior booking
- Dinner
Day 3
- Start the day with breakfast
- Yoga session
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired with prior booking
- Dinner
Day 4
- Breakfast
- Rest day
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired
Day 5
- Start the day with breakfast
- Yoga session
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired with prior booking
- Dinner
Day 6
- Start the day with breakfast
- Yoga session
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired with prior booking
- Dinner
Day 7
- Start the day with breakfast
- Yoga session
- Surf session
- Lunch
- Free time, board rental, or extra surf classes are provided if desired with prior booking
- Dinner
Day 8 - Last day
- Breakfast
Instructors
Deniz Toprak
Deniz started Mellow in Sri Lanka and he moved back to his hometown after 2 years to share his experience to build a new generation and lifestyle. Deniz enjoys surfing, guiding, and sharing his life experience. His passion is to connect people to one another and with nature.
Location
When you come to Sri Lanka, you’ll find it to be a place of life abundant with rich culture, the rainforest, the desert, and of course, its mellow waves. While there are advanced surf spots in Sri Lanka, the hostel is named after the soft, slow, glassy waves, which feels like a gentle, compassionate close friend - just like what you’ll experience in the hostel.
Mellow Hostel is right at Kabalana Beach where the surf is available for all levels and boards. There are a variety of cool restaurants and bars nearby, within a walking distance.
The town center is a 15 to 20-minute walk and a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride away, where you can find an ATM, pharmacy, groceries, supermarkets, etc. The bus stop is right in front of the hostel which can take you to and from any part of the island very fast and cheaply. If you look for comfort, there are tuk-tuks waiting at your service.
Distances
- Town center - 15 minutes walk and 5 minutes tuk tuk ride
Features
Activities
- Surfing
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Beach
- Dining area
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Lounge
Services
- Laundry
Food
Since you are in Sri Lanka, Mellow Hostel will make sure you will get some really nice local food! Every day there will be vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Since there is the perfect staff in the kitchen, you are offered a wide variety of food from all around the world; from Indian cuisine masala options to hummus and burgers, Mellow Hostel covers everything and makes sure it's perfect!
Mellow Hostel will offer you six breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners. They will also arrange / advise on your rest days to enjoy your lunch and dinners in different places.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Video analysis session
- Surf photography session
- Koggala Lake Tour
- Safari - Yala National Park
- Safari - Uda Walawe National Park
- Sinharaja Rainforest
- Whale watching
- Snake farm visit
- Tea plantation
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Sri Lanka cooking class
- Spa and massage - Mellow Hostel has a spa partner where you can get cleansing and massage options
- Extra yoga sessions
- Body workout with TRX
- Stretching sessions
Spa treatments
Mellow Hostel has a spa partner where you can get cleansing and massage options at an extra cost.
What's included
- 5 days of surf lessons
- Surf guiding
- Spot introduction (dangers, rips, currents, paddle out/in)
- Surf theory classes
- Yoga class
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
What's not included
- Airport transfer
- Visa
- Lunches and dinners on your days off
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
- Flights
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 70 per person
Bandaranaike International Airport
143 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Mellow Hostel can arrange for a driver to pick you up at an additional cost of 50 USD for 1-4 people and 70 USD for more than 4 people per ride. The journey will take two hours and if you are more than three people traveling and/or if you have a surfboard, please inform Mellow Hostel in advance. There is also a bus and train from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
