“Ride the best waves in Sri Lanka”
5 Day Surf and Relaxing Holiday in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province
Star Rest Beach Hotel, #1 Main Street, Arugambay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Fun Surf Camp in Sri Lanka
All difficulty levels
Maximum 10 participants
Breakfast & dinner included
Airport transfer available
Welcome to Budget Arugambay Tours. They are here to help make your vacation more enjoyable in Arugam Bay! If you are looking for a quick surf holiday, this surf camp is a perfect choice! Led by an ISA-certified instructor, you will ride the waves in a short time!
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- 5 2-hour surf lessons / guiding
- Use of wetsuit and surfboard during lessons
- Daily delicious breakfast and dinner, king coconut
- Free surf photos and videos of you
- Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
- Laundry service is included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 1 Ayurveda massage
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$ 180 per person)
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$ 180 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
07:00
Check-out Time:
11:30
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- ATM / banking
- Baby sitting
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Valet
Accommodation will be in Star Rest Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay. It is a cozy place with a hammock lounge area and a small restaurant where you can chill and enjoy. The beautiful beach is just one minute from the hotel.
Note
Please do not expect your room to have a hot water.
Program
Star Rest Beach Hotel's experienced surf instructors will be there to guide you through two hours of surf lessons per day. Do not worry if you do not have a surfboard as you can rent all the surf equipment provided at the camp. You can also enjoy daily drives to local surf spots; the locations vary depending on the day's wave conditions. Lastly, enjoy a complimentary massage for your sore muscles after a long day of surf lessons and catching waves.
Instructors
Mohamed Jeleel
Jelly is also the beginner and intermediate surf coach and guide. He's very patient and carries a smile always on his face. Coming from the reef break Madiha, a quaint little beach town, he brings his village surfing vibes into his instructions. This means that you will have a slower but solid improvement with your surfing skills over the time you stay with the team. He's also ISA level 1 certified surf coach.
Salman Sal
Salman is the head instructor of the team and he is ISA level 1 certified. He has many hours of surf coaching under his belt in East, and both south and southeast coasts of Sri Lanka. He is full of information about the local attractions, the best deals, and the best spots for surfing.
Ismail Ansa
Ismail will be your instructor during the surf camp. He is also the manager and booking manager of Star Rest Beach Hotel. who grew up with a passion for the sea and started surfing at the age of 5. He is the founder and owner of “ STAR REST SURF CAMP since 2008 & your host as well. He loves to teach our guests how to ride waves, offers great company and insight about his breathtaking culture. He has ton of experience teaching beginners, intermediates & advance surfers. He is an ISA equality surf instructor. The safety of his students .
Faina Moha
Faina is a ISA level 1 certified surf coach. He has been with Surf Arugambay for over Seven years. He puts a lot of attention to the technique and he uses drills to teach better. He is passionate about teaching surf and it makes him happy when his students ride a green wave down the line and make some turns on the face.
Ishak Mohi
Ishak will guide you during your stay, teaching you how to improve your surfing skills. He is a ISA certified surf teacher. Amine is originally from STAR REST SURF CAMP, and started surfing when he was 13 years old. Since then his passion for watersports has grown more and more. Twelve years ago, he started teaching professionally after having been approached by the Sri Lanka Surf Federation to become a fully qualified and certified instructor. As he started his career at an
Julia Turcato
Julia is a nomad traveler from Switzerland, Geneva. She is based in Southeast Asia since 5 years ago. Julia's journey is crazy. She moved a lot since she was a child, Africa, Asia, Europe. She surpassed many blocks and fears. And now she wants to help you, she has some fun tools. You are born to be unique and awesome.
Dorota Quzila
Dorota is a nomad traveler from Franc She is a Experienced Surf Instructor , Geneva. She is based in Southeast Asia since 9 years ago. Dorota journey is crazy. She moved a lot since she was a child, Africa, Asia, Europe. She surpassed many blocks and fears. And now she wants to help you, she has some fun tools. You are born to be unique and awesome. Since October 2017 I've been travelling throughout India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, teaching and studying yoga, meditation and massage techniques.
Ss Sulfi
Sulfi is a ISA level 1 certified our hotel surf coach. He has been with Surf Arugambay for over Seven years. He puts a lot of attention to the technique and he uses drills to teach better. He is passionate about teaching surf and it makes him happy when his students ride a green wave down the line and make some turns on the face.
Location
This surf camp will be held in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay is a famous surf village on the east coast of exotic Ceylon. There are more than seven different surf spots, which makes this place so attractive for waves-catchers from all over the world. The landscape and nature are incredible, be ready to meet wild elephants on your way to the spot. Cultural and historic places of interest, safari and all-night parties by the beach are waiting for you in Arugam Bay!
Surf spots to check out
- Arugam Bay point, which is the best for beginners
- Crocodile Rock, dependent on the swell's mood
- Elephant Rock, which is an amazing location with good waves
- Lighthouse, a remote and romantic spot with a small sand break
- Main point, the best for advanced surfers with right, reef breaks, and long and fast waves
- Okanda, where there are only the highest waves and big swells
- Peanut Farm, a must for all levels as it offers high-quality waves
- Pottuvil point, the longest one and opens late into the season
- Whiskey point, which is great for beginners with fun waves and sunrise sessions
Food
There is an on-site restaurant with a great choice of Sri Lankan and western cuisine. Everyday breakfast and dinner is included. Just let Star Rest Beach Hotel know your preferences.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Cooking class
- Day trip to Ella
- Night barbecue in the jungles
- Safari to Kumana National Park
- Sunset watching at Crocodile Rock
- Trip to Okanda and Kudimbigala
- Visiting cultural and historical places
Spa treatments
One complimentary massage is included in the price.
What's included
- 1 Ayurveda massage
- 5 two-hour surf lessons / guiding
- Board and wetsuit during lessons
- Professional team of instructors with ISA certificates
- Transfer included to and from the beach
- 4 nights accommodation
- Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
- Free surf photographs of you
- Free surf videos of you
- Free laundry
- Free Wi-Fi unlimited
- Daily delicious breakfast and dinner, king coconut
- Surfing equipment available for use
- Free surf camp t-shirts of you
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
217 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 180 per person
HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
99 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by shuttle
Star Rest Beach Hotel can arrange a pick-up in Colombo for:
- Six-seater van from Colombo City, 165 USD
- Six-seater van from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 180 USD
- Fifteen-seater van from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 360 USD
This surf camp can also arrange transport (pick-up / drop off) to and from other destinations. Contact Star Rest Beach Hotel for more details and costs.
Arrival by train
Train from Colombo Central Railway Station to Ella is for nine hours, and Badulla for ten to eleven hours.
Arrival by taxi
You can book a taxi from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). The ride will take 412 kilometers.
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$ 180 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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