8 Day Kite and Stay Camp for Beginners in Kalpitiya, North Western Province
Sun Wind Beach Kitesurfing Resort- Kalpitiya, 630/A Pudukudirippuwa Sethewadiya, Kalpitiya 61360, Sri Lanka
Authentic Kitesurfing Sri Lanka
Beginner difficulty
Maximum 2 participants
Breakfast & dinner included
Come and learn kitesurfing in Sri Lanka’s newly discovered paradise, Kalpitiya. Owned and operated by local kite surfers and set right next to Kalpitiya Lagoon - perfect for beginners, Sun Wind Beach offers authentic kitesurfing holidays and kite lesson packages. Join their kite learn and stay package which includes nine hours of beginner kite lessons with all equipment provided and rescue boat service. Susantha and his team have an excellent track record of getting their students on their boards and onto the water. All members of staff are from the extended family meaning that all income earned goes directly to the community. Experience sustainable tourism, authentic hospitality and learn a new sport!
Meet the instructors
Susantha, Lorans, & Juse
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Highlights
- 9 hours beginner kite lessons
- Kite lessons including equipment
- Experienced and qualified local instructor
- Relax in the beach huts of Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya
- Daily boat transport to the sandbar
- Half board (breakfast and dinner)
- 7 nights cabana accommodation
- Rescue boat service
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
4 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 2 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
14:00
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 true 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 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 eight-day "Kite Learn and Stay" package you will receive nine hours of beginner kite lessons. All equipment will be provided for the same. You will be daily transported by boat to the sandbar. This package also included 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 beautiful Kalpitiya Lagoon in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.
Nearby places
- 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)
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)
Go on a tour to nearby destinations
Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya organizes regular tours at reasonable prices to nearby destinations such as to Mannar Island, Wilpattu National Park, and Anuradapura Ancient City.
Relax and enjoy your vacation
Guests have access to board games including carrom, and a range of reading material. Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya have an elevated chill out area where you can relax amongst the coconut trees with glimpses of the lagoon. You can also chill out at Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya beach huts on the sandbar and Vella Island. Drink and enjoy the stunning sunsets from Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya small party boat which is permanently docked by the banks of Kalpitiya Lagoon.
Dolphin watching
From November to April, you can go dolphin watching with Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya for 20 EUR per person, plus 10$ Govt Conservation levy. Maximum six persons per boat.
Additional options include
- Vella Island Day Trip
35 EUR per person. Return boat transfer to Vella Island, full day kiting, lunch, snacks and refreshments, exclusive use of beach huts.
- Vella Island overnighted
80 EUR per person. Return boat transfer Vella Island, 2 days kiting, lunch, dinner and breakfast, drinks and snacks, overnight camping.
What's included
- 7 nights cabana accommodation
- 9 hours beginner kite lessons including equipment taken in 4 days depending on weather condition
- Half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Daily boat transport to sandbar
- Rescue boat service
- Use of beach huts
What's not included
- Airfare
- Drinks
- Lunch optional extra (5 euros per person, per day)
- Airport transfer (can be arranged for 55 EUR per taxi, one way
- Once 9 hrs lessons are completed, kite rental is 55 euros per day for remaining days in the package
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
117 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Sun Wind Beach Kalpitiya can organize airport pick up from Colombo airport 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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