Camp Poe is a surf and yoga camp in Ahangama on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tents & rooms are nestled within luscious tropical garden placed around an outdoor pool and pavilion. Complete with bohemian decor, pool table, library, communal eating and seating area, WiFi, tea and coffee station and more for you to enjoy together. Our group of 10 SUP'ers will be sharing the camp with people on surf and yoga packages from all over the world, ages and walks of life. The set up here at Camp allows us all to form quick friendships that often last beyond your stay.
Dorm Tent
Dorm Tent
We have two spacious bespoke dorm tents with four solid wooden bunks, male & female, with shared bathrooms. Each bunk has it's own power point, lamp and small fan. There is also a lockable storage cupboard for each person.
Luxury Tent
Luxury Tent
Double bed, fan & en-suite bathroom.
Garden Bungalow with A/C
Bungalow
We have three Garden Bungalows each with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. One bungalow has a double bed, the other two have two single beds. These are the most spacious and comfortable of the accommodation options.
Food
We provide an all you can eat breakfast each day full of delicious local fruits, freshly baked bread, coconut porridge, banana pancakes, Sri Lankan omelets and more. In Camp Poe for five evenings a week we serve in house buffet dinners ranging from Sri Lankan to Western dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options. During the two day camping trip you will be given proper local food. For one evening we’ll head out to a restaurant in the town.
We provide an all you can eat breakfast each day full of delicious local fruits, freshly baked bread, coconut porridge, banana pancakes, Sri Lankan omelets and more. In Camp Poe for five evenings a week we serve in house buffet dinners ranging from Sri Lankan to Western dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options. During the two day camping trip you will be given proper local food. For one evening we’ll head out to a restaurant in the town.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival. Your room/tent will be ready for you from midday. Kev & Ylva will be around to welcome you and show you your home for the week. Spend your first afternoon exploring local beaches, lunch spots or just lounging by the pool. Yin & Yang yoga will be before dinner to meet your fellow SUP’ers for the week. |
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Day 2
The best time to get on the river is just before sunrise to view the day come alive. Our Duwa Island river sunrise paddle through the mangroves is quite magical. Breakfast is served around 9am to fuel you for whatever adventures you plan for the rest of the day. In the afternoon we practice the fun and surprisingly easy aerial yoga suspended from the beams of a tropical, open air shala. |
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Day 3
Wake up and roll right into a invigorating Vinyasa class. After breakfast we hop in the van to Dewata Bay, 25 minutes west. From there we paddle across to Jungle Beach for some snorkelling, climb up the hill to visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda Temple or just kick back on the beach. Small shacks on the beach serve a surprisingly varied lunch menu as well as cold beers and cocktails. We’ll be back at the bay in time to see the sunset. |
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Day 4
SUP Surf lesson. Time to test your skills in the surf as we head to a local break to catch some waves. This session is the most affected by mother nature, so we may change to another day or time depending on the surf & weather forecast. At sunset we'll be back on the river for a SUP Yoga experience. The changes in the sights and sounds of the surrounding jungle are mesmerising. |
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Days 5 & 6
Gin Ganga Whitewater Camping Adventure: Meandering through The Kanneliya Rainforest with grade I/II rapids and jungle hills as the backdrop, the Gin Ganga is a true wild jungle river experience. *Please note, if you wish to join these two days you must bring an iSUP with you. See below or FAQ for more details. |
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Day 5
Meet for a coffee and some fruit bright and early. From there it’s a two hour drive north into the hills. En-route we stop for a hearty local breakfast in the small village of Udugama. We reach our launch point around 9am, unload the van, pump up boards and prep for the day. The morning paddle has the highest concentration of rapids throughout the whole trip. All are optional with easy portages available and none exceed Grade II. At lunchtime we arrive at our wild campsite. The rest of the afternoon can be spent, exploring, swimming or maybe heading out for more of a paddle. Fresh fish dinner is cooked over the campfire after the sun goes down. |
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Day 6
Sunrise wake up as the light creeps in your hammock and the birds start to chirp. Tea, coffee & breakfast is a mixture of local fare and fresh fruit. There are roughly 4 hours of paddling with multiple rapids and plenty of opportunities to stop, swim & explore. We’ll arrive back at Camp Poe late evening in time to have a well earned hot shower and dinner. |
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Day 7
Feel free to lie in or join in Ylva's morning Hatha class. The day is yours until our final paddle of the week at 4pm. Starting on the Duwa River we will paddle out into the Indian Ocean to land on Devil's Island. A jungle covered rock that feels prehistoric. On the way back we’ll stop off at Mangalika’s house for a sunset coconut or cold beer. Duwa river sunsets boast glorious colours and the perfect place to witness huge fruit bats heading out to feed for the night. |
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Day 8
Morning vinyasa and meditation followed by your final breakfast with us. Checkout from Camp Poe is at 11am. We can organise a transfer back to the airport, wave you off to continue your further Sri Lankan adventures or feel free to extend your stay at the super chilled Camp Poe. |
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What's included:
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What's not included:
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Our itinerary has plenty to keep you occupied, but we always like to give our guests free time to do whatever you like. And of course everything is optional, after all, it's your holiday. Sleeping and lounging by the pool reading a book are always amazing options. But if you’re feeling the itch to get out and about, here are our pick of local activities:
- A cookery class. Head to the local market with our favourite Sri Lankan Mama to buy some fresh vegetables and spices. Then head back to her kitchen where she’ll show you the secrets to a really good rice and curry!
- Galle Fort. Stroll around the walled remains of a fortress first developed by the Portugeuese in the 1500's and later adapted by the Dutch and British.
- Tea Plantation tour. Check out the family owned Handunugoda Tea Estate just inland from Ahangama.
- Beach hopping. There are literally dozens just in the local area! Some tiny and very hidden. If that’s what you’d like to do, we’ll point you in the right direction.
- Scooter (or tuk-tuk) ride. Hiring a scooter and cruising inland around paddy fields and tea plantations gives you an awesome sense of freedom. Driving here isn't for the feint-hearted so you'll need to be a confident rider. We can arrange scooter hire (please research your country’s driving laws in Sri Lanka).
Please contact us if you'd like more information or to book any of these experiences.