Surf Lessons

Surf Packages in Arugam Bay

We offer you the best surf packages in Arugam Bay. Perfect location, great lessons, friendly instructors and competitive prices.

with the best ISA qualified surf coaches in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Learn to Surf Single Lesson

1 PAX: USD 35

This package is perfect for the beginner surfer who wants to learn the fundamentals of surfing, or the intermediate surfer who wants to advance their skills.

Includes

  • 1 x 90-minute surf lesson with ISA accredited coach
  • Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
  • Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lesson
  • No more than 3 people per coach
  • Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD







Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

Surf & Sleep 4 Nights

1 PAX: USD 580
2 PAX: USD 1000
This package is perfect for the budget traveler who wants to experience the surf life, and gain many foundational skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.

Includes

  • 4 Nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned room
  • 8 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
  • Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
  • Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
  • Individual video Analysis
  • Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD






Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

6 Night Surf Camp

1 Pax: USD 680
2 Pax: USD 1080
This package is perfect to get a taste of the surfing lifestyle. Live like a surfer for a week and gain many skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.


Includes:

  • 6 Nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned room
  • 6x Breakfast and 2x evening meals at local beach restaurant
  • 10 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
  • Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
  • Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
  • Theory class
  • Individual video Analysis
  • Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD

Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

6 Night Group Surf Camp Package

Minimum 3 pax USD 1680
This package is perfect if you are traveling with a group of 3 or more people and want to experience the surf life. You will gain many foundational skills and techniques to continue your surfing journey.
Includes:

  • 6 Nights’ air conditioning accommodation
  • 6x Breakfast at local beach restaurant
  • 10 x 90-minute surf lessons with ISA accredited coach
  • Transport from your accommodation to the surf break
  • Quality surfboard, leg rope and rash guard provided for the lessons
  • Theory class
  • Individual video Analysis
  • Professional photography package for an additional 35 USD


Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

Accommodation

 

 
Accomodation is provided at Surf Access Guest House and Hostel. A friendly beachfront location where you can enjoy breakfast while watching the stunning sunrise.
 
The Surf Access Guest House Hostel is located in Arugam Bay. This property features accommodations with a beachfront juice bar and free WiFi as well as free scooter parking for guests who drive. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and ticket service for guests. All rooms at the guest house have air conditioning and a desk. Breakfast is available each morning at Surf Access Guest House and Hostel. The surrounding area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available here. This property is close to other bars, restaurants and nightlife.
 
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Upgrade to a single room USD 90
Upgrade to double room USD 120
Upgrade to a family room USD 150
 
Airport transfer USD 50 from Hambantota (3 hours) from Colombo USD 100 (6 hours)

Surrounding Activities

Arugam Bay offers a lot of excursions and activities for its visitors, and sightseeing tours can be arranged through Surf Center Arugam Bay.

There are many restaurants, cafes, pizzerias and bars tucked away in the narrow side roads, alongside the beautiful long sandy, crystal-clear water, swimming beaches and beach parties by night. In the main street of Arugam Bay there are many yoga classes to choose from, a great way to start the day, relax and exercise.

Kumana National Park excursions are popular amongst visitors, you’ll see wild elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, birds and possibly even leopards.

Pottuvil Lagoon safari is a fun way to explore the coastal lagoon of Arugam Bay. It’s home to a variety of wildlife, such as crocodiles lazing in the sun, water monitors climbing the trees, and freshwater snakes swimming through the waters. Allow the canoes guide you through a fun peaceful eco tour.

Elephant Rock is a rock located on the left-hand side of the bay, which, once climbed, provides incredible views and a popular location to watch the sunset. Kudumbigala Monastery is a Buddhist temple approximately 30 km from Arugam Bay, taking around 45 minutes to arrive if travelling via tuk-tuk. This Monastery is full of history which you’ll get the chance to learn about during the visit. There are also plenty of trails and caves around its compound that are worth exploring. If you’re up for some exercise, there’s a great peak to climb right by the monastery which gives amazing views of the coastline, and your luscious green surroundings from the top.