4 Day Kite Learn and Stay Camp in Kalpitiya, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
Kitesurfing Camp in Sri Lanka
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Learn kitesurfing with Susantha and his team from Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya, the only wholly locally run kiteschool in Sri Lanka. Pick up the hottest water sports right now and learn to kitesurf in the safest conditions at Kalpitiya Lagoon - one of the best kitespots in Asia! Sun Wind Beach is an intimate, friendly kite camp with rustic cabanas set amongst a coconut plantation on the banks of Kalpitiya Lagoon. Enjoy authentic traditional hospitality, magical sunsets, and mum’s finest home cooking.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 9 hours of beginner kite lessons
- Kite lessons including equipment
- Experienced and qualified local instructor
- Daily boat transport to the sandbar
- 3 nights cabana accommodation
- Half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Relax in the beach huts of Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya
- Rescue boat service
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
3 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
You will be staying in Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya cabanas in single or double occupancy. Sun Wind Beach is owned by Susantha Fernando, Kalpitiya’s first local kitesurfer. It is the only wholly local family-run kite resort in Kalpitiya. All employees are members of the extended family ensuring that income goes back into the local community. This is truly sustainable tourism. The family has resided in Kalpitiya for generations, allowing guests an insight into the area including the best kite spots from local eyes.
The premises has a natural aesthetic and features cabanas made out of coconut and palmyra built by hand by the family. There is an on-site restaurant overseen by Susantha’s mother- a well-known cook in Kalpitiya. The restaurant serves the freshest seafood, vegetable curries, salads, and tropical fruit platters.
There is a well-maintained tropical garden with artworks and an elevated chill-out area. The property is located only 10m from the shores of the Kalpitiya lagoon. There is a small party boat permanently moored to the lagoon that guests can use to watch epic tropical sunsets.
Program
During the four-day "Kite Learn and Stay" package, you will receive nine hours of beginner kite lessons. All equipment will be provided for the course. You will be transported daily by boat to the sandbar. This package also includes rescue boat service and use of beach huts.
Instructors
Susantha Fernando
Susantha is the owner of Sun Wind Beach and is Kalpitiya’s first local kiter. Having picked up the sport in 2007, Susantha is legendary in Kalpitiya and is often called "the flying man"! Always with a smile, Susantha is a hardworking and patient instructor with an excellent track record of getting students up and riding in no time. Susantha is a strong proponent of supporting local riders and has been instrumental in teaching his extensive clan of cousins kitesurfing. Safety and having fun on the water (with a smile) is a priority for Susantha’s students.
Lorans
Lorans is Susantha’s only sibling who also operates KKD - the main kite mending business in the local area. Lorans is a gentle, dedicated and capable instructor with great attention to detail.
Juse
Juse is the cousin of Lorans and Susantha and is a strong and talented local kiter. Extremely humble and gentle, Juse’s kite tricks stop people in their tracks in wonderment. He is a patient and dedicated instructor and operates the rescue boat service for Sun Wind Beach. You will feel safe in Juse’s capable hands.
Location
This camp will take place near the banks of the beautiful Kalpitiya Lagoon in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.
Distances
- International airport - 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Kalpitiya town, 3 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Boating
- Kitesurfing
- Swimming
General
- Beach
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Restaurant
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
This package includes daily breakfast and dinner. Lunches are available at an extra 5 EUR per day. Also, the on-site restaurant of Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya offers a range of homemade mouthwatering Sri Lankan-style seafood and vegetable curries, snacks, and fresh juices.
Enjoy Susantha’s Mum’s famous cooking every night - from mouth-watering seafood curries to fresh vegetable dishes and salads. Sleep in rustic cabanas made of coconut and palmya and listen to the wind at night in beautiful tropical surrounds.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Vella Island full-day kiting tour (most popular)
35 EUR per person, maximum 5 people per boat. Includes: return boat transport, kiting at Vella Island (also known as magic spot), local lunch, snacks and refreshments, full use of the chill-out beach hut, and rescue boat service.
Vella Island overnight kiting tour
80 EUR per person (maximum 5 people per boat). Tour inclusions are the same as the full-day tour PLUS dinner, breakfast, and overnight (tent) accommodation on Vella Island.
Half-day kiting tour
20 EUR per person (maximum 5 people per boat). Includes a visit to Dream Island, refreshments, and snacks
Dolphin watching (Nov to Apr)
20 EUR per person (max 6 per boat). Note: Wildlife Department Pass (10 USD) is additional per person.
Mannar Island
Price on application. Includes: Return transport (car or jeep), accommodation for 3 nights, daily breakfast, 2 days kiting at Adams Bridge, stop-offs at a variety of site seeing spots including Wilpattu National Park jungle road, historic English and Portuguese sites, old boab trees, etc.
Other tours
Sun Wind Beach Kite Resort Kalpitiya offers a range of other tours including snorkeling, island hopping, Wilpattu National Park, and Anuradapura Ancient City at extremely reasonable prices. They can also organize tailor-made tours to other parts of the island to suit your interests.
What's included
- 9 hours of beginner kite lessons including equipment
- Daily boat transport to the sandbar
- Rescue boat service
- Use of beach huts
- 3 nights accommodation
- Half board (breakfast and dinner)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Drinks
- Lunch optional extra (5 EUR per person, per day)
- Airport transfer (can be arranged for 55 EUR per taxi, one way)
- Once 9-hour lessons are completed, kite rental is 55 EUR per day for the remaining days in the package
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 64 per person
Bandaranaike International Airport
117 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya can organize airport pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for 55 EUR per vehicle or 10,500 LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees). It is about 3.5 hours from the airport to the place.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 5 days before arrival.
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