During this week we are going to explore Sri Lanka’s waterways to the fullest by SUP. Starting on the gentle, mangrove lined rivers and lagoons on our doorstep where you can witness the world change during sunrise and sunset. A day paddling on the Indian Ocean to gorgeous beaches, exploring temples and shipwrecks. Testing your SUP skills in the surf, trying to catch some turquoise waves. Finally escaping into the wild, spending two days on the Gin River and its grade I/II rapids. There you’ll be stringing up a hammock for the night between two coconut trees nestled in a tea plantation. All of these activities are complemented with daily yoga including SUP Yoga, Aerial, Vinyasa, Yin & guided meditation.
Weeks available:
30th December 2021 - 6th January 2022 at Camp Poe
22nd - 29th January 2022 at Villa Nirbana
For a full detailed itinerary of the week, click on an accommodation type below.
Weeks available:
30th December 2021 - 6th January 2022 at Camp Poe
22nd - 29th January 2022 at Villa Nirbana
For a full detailed itinerary of the week, click on an accommodation type below.
We have two totally different accommodation options for you:
Camp PoeHang by the pool or find a cosy reading corner. Jungle glamping and a social bohemian vibe in this surf & yoga camp.
30th December 2021 - 6th January 2022 From £750 |
Villa NirbanaLaunch into the river from your back yard and feel a million miles away. Five star luxury meets the jungle in this exclusive colonial villa with a 25 metre pool.
22nd - 29th January 2022 From £1275 |
Booking from outside the UK? Prices will be converted from £GBP using xe.com at the time of booking.
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Why Sri Lanka?
“Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and flavourful food.” Lonely Planet
Are you arriving a week or two early? Or extending your stay a week or two after? Here are our picks of things to do on the island that we’ve personally experienced ourselves. So please give us a shout if you’d like more info...
- Train ride from Kandy to Ella. One of the most famous train rides on earth for a reason. The change in landscape and climate is dramatic as you rise from the humid city, through tea plantations and into the chilly mountains. Or, better yet, walk a section of it! In 2018 Kev walked for four days along this track starting in Ella. In between the breathtaking scenery the tunnels can be a claustrophobic and exhilarating experience.
- Hiking Knuckles. Get off the beaten track of Ella's hiking trails and into the Knuckles Mountain Range.
- Hirikiteya. This is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque bays in all of Sri Lanka. It has gained interest since Lonely Planet published it as a ‘hidden gem’ in 2017, so now it is just a gem. But very much worth a night or two, to chill, swim or surf. This can also be done as a day trip from most places on the south coast.
- In Sri Lanka you have the opportunity to see the largest animal that has ever existed, the Blue Whale. Unfortunately, this particular section of tourism has not been well legislated and we’ve heard many reports of overcrowded boats chasing pods. Please do your research and be very selective of your tour operator.
- If seeing an elephant in the wild is on your bucket list, then Uduwalawe National Park is the place to go. It can be done in a (long) day trip from Ahangama as it’s around a 3 hour transfer each way. For a more chilled tour there are many interesting choices of accommodation nearby and you can ensure you’re there for sunset, the best time to view them. As with tours to see the Blue Whales, please do your homework.
