FAQs
Check out some of Surf and Yoga Arugam Bay’s Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not answered here, feel free to email us at hello@surfnyogaarugambay.com !
The best part your stay with us, along with all other amazing activities and food, is the people you meet. Our target groups is between the age of 22 – 65 with great life stories, free open minded spirits, and the ones that have immersed themselves in many cultures.
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We are following the guidelines set by Sri Lankan government for accommodation sector. For a list of measures we take at Surf & Yoga, please send us a message.
Not necessarily. You can tailor make your package to suit your number of days. Please get in touch with us with your requirement.
To book our surf camp or to check availability, the best thing to do is contact us via our website. We are open any day of the week, and you will normally receive a reply within 24 hours.
It’s simple. We have delicious breakfast and dinner menus that have vegan and vegetarian options. Ceylon tea and coffee and fresh juice are complementary. Breakfast is included in all packages and any room booking as well.
Your wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend/child is very welcome to come along as a non surfing partner and a discount is available too. Non surfers can still enjoy all the other aspects of the package like massages, city tour, etc. If they prefer they can simply relax, unwind and enjoy the beach, and delicious food. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Surfing is a fantastic family holiday activity and having kids for your surf lessons is always a lot of fun. We do have an age limit for surfing guests though; they need to be a minimum of 6 years old and accompanied by at least one participating adult. Children who require their own room are charged at adult rate.
It’s advisable that all of our guests purchase adequate medical and travel insurance that covers adventure sports such as surfing.
We will happily arrange for a private driver to meet you at the airport if necessary.
The guests can reach the camp via public or private transport.
AC Private car / van – Cost EUR 150 including expressway passes – Time taken is 6.5 hrs
Public transportation – All direct buses travel through the night, but if you want to travel by day then there is an option to take the number 98-2 bus to Monaragala (some of these are ac), and then take the number 303-1 bus to Pottuvil or Panama. This journey will take considerably longer as there is much more traffic during the day. In addition it is possible to take any number 98 bus as they all route through Monaragala before turning north. In fact some will take you as far as Siyambalanduwa which is the next town from Monaragala. From here there are local buses to Pottuvil and Panama. The last bus from Monaragala to Pottuvil leaves at 17:30.
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The reason to run our surf camp in East Sri Lanka is because of the consistency of the surf as well as its favorable weather and winds. It rarely gets big and it rarely gets flat. There is always soft, friendly white water on the inside for building confidence on specific board skills and typically smooth, unbroken waves each morning, perfect for more experienced guests and level 2-3 surfers wishing to challenge themselves.
Simply put, we stick to an upper limit of 1: 5 Instructors to Students ratio. Also it’s important to note that we do not mix ability levels, therefore you will feel more comfortable with your instructions.
We have an in house photographer who can take photos of you from the land, drone, and water. You can buy these professional photos from him. Videos taken for surf analysis will be shared with you free of charge.
It’s nice and warm in Sri Lanka so all you need is a rash guard and a pair of board shorts/ bikini. We will provide you with a rash guard if you don’t have your own. Don’t forget sunscreen too, It can be difficult to find these items locally, especially 40+.
Surfing equipment is included with in the surf camp packages. However, if you have your favourite personal board, feel free to bring it down as well.
This is not a must, but an advantage to feel confident in the water, and maximise your progress and enjoyment.
Ready for your trip of a lifetime?
SURF
Our surf programs are comprehensive in that it not only includes plenty of time in the surf, but video analysis & feedback and surf theory classes.
YOGA
Yoga complements surfing in many ways. It strengthens three main skills any beginner surfer should aim to develop in the medium run.
PACKAGES
Check out our wide selection of surf and yoga packages to find the one that suits all your needs.