9 Day Learn to Surf All Levels Surf Camp in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province
Star Rest Beach Hotel, No.1 Main Street, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Yoga and Surf Camp in Sri Lanka
All difficulty levels
Maximum 15 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Come and enjoy the best surf holiday ever! If surfing is your dream and passion, if you are ready to fight with your fears and learn, if you love nature, especially elephants and crocodiles, if you are positive and open to new adventures, and if you want to become a part of a big surf family, then Star Rest Hotel surf camp is for you. Make your surf dreams come true with this amazing opportunity to learn how to surf with a professional team of instructors!
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- 8 two-hour surf lessons
- Surfing equipment available for use
- Professional team of instructors with ISA certificates
- Transfers to different surf locations in Arugam Bay
- Daily delicious breakfast and king coconut
- Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
- 8 nights accommodation
- 1 lagoon safari
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
8 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$158 per person)
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$158 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
06:30
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- 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
Your accommodation will be at 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.
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.
Included excursions
- Lagoon safari
- Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
- Trip to ancient forest monastery of Kudumbigala and Okanda Temple
Instructors
Mohamed Jeleel
Mohamed will be your instructor during the surf camp.
Salman Faris
Salman will be your instructor during the surf camp. He is also the founder of Star Rest Beach Hotel.
Ismail Ansa
Ismail will be your instructor during the surf camp. He is also the manager and booking manager of Star Rest Beach Hotel.
Ali Moha
Ali will be your instructor during the surf camp.
Location
This surf camp will be held in Arugam Bay, 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 interests, 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
- Light House, 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, which opens late into the season
- Whiskey point, which is great for beginners, with fun waves and sunrise sessions
Features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Massage
- Surfing
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Hammock
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Patio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Baby sitting
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- In-room dining
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Mosquito net
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
- Tour assistance
- Valet
Food
There is an on-site restaurant with a great choice of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. Everyday breakfast is included in the price, as well as snacks and drinks, like coffee, tea, and water. Just let Star Rest Beach Hotel know your preferences, and a big and yummy breakfast will wait for you each morning.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
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 jungle
- Safari to Kumana National Park
- Visiting cultural and historical places
Spa treatments
One complimentary massage is included in the price.
What's included
- 8 two-hour surf lessons
- Use of the surfing equipment
- Professional team of instructors with ISA certificates
- Transfers to different surf locations in Arugam Bay
- 3 yoga classes
- 1 complimentary massage
- Sunset picnic at Crocodile Rock
- Trip to ancient forest monastery of Kudumbigala and Okanda Temple
- 1 lagoon safari
- Free laundry and Wi-Fi
- Daily delicious breakfast and king coconut
- 8 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
217 km
Transfer available for additional US$158 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Star Rest Beach Hotel can arrange a pick-up for the cost of 158 USD (six-seater van) or 189 USD (fifteen-seater van).
Arrival by shuttle
Star Rest Beach Hotel can arrange a pick-up in Colombo for:
- Six-seater van from Colombo City, 142 USD
- Six-seater van from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 158 USD
- Fifteen-seater van from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 189 USD
This surf camp can also arrange transport (pick-up/drop off) to and from other destinations. Please send an inquiry to Star Rest Beach Hotel for more details and costs.
Arrival by train
The train ride from Colombo Central Railway Station to Ella lasts for nine hours, and from Badulla for ten to eleven hours.
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$158 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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.
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