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. Two days paddling on the Indian Ocean to gorgeous beaches and exploring temples. All of these activities are complemented with daily yoga including SUP Yoga, Aerial, Vinyasa, Yin & guided meditation.
Launch 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.
2025/26 dates coming soon
2025/26 dates coming soon
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival. Your room 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 listening to the jungle sounds. Yin yoga & meditation before a delicious dinner in the pavillion 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. Breakfast is served at 9.30am every day to fuel you for whatever adventure you plan for the day. In the afternoon we practice the fun and surprisingly easy aerial yoga suspended from the beams of our open air tropical shala. |
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Day 3
Wake up & roll right into an 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, a climb up the hill to visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda Temple and also to view a ship which was wrecked on the rocks a few years ago. 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
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 and weather forecast. |
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Day 5
After breakfast, the day is yours to paddle on our river or head off exploring the local area. Make sure you're back by sunset, as this evening we take part in Ylva's Firelight SUP yoga, a truly magical experience. |
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Day 6
We’ll paddle the length of one of the most beautiful bays in Sri Lanka, Mirissa. Leaving the tourists behind we paddle around the headland to Secret Beach where we can snorkel, eat, drink or just while away the afternoon. |
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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 Nirbana is at 11am. We can organise a transfer back to the airport, wave you off to continue your further Sri Lankan adventures or enquire with us to extend your stay. You may never want to leave. |
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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 incredible opportunity to see the largest animal that has ever existed, the Blue Whale, year round. 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.
