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. Testing your SUP skills in the surf, trying to catch some turquoise waves.  All of these activities are complemented with daily yoga including SUP Yoga, Aerial, Vinyasa, Yin & guided meditation.

For dates and a full detailed itinerary of the week, click on Villa Nirbana below.

Villa Nirbana

 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.

​From $1700 per person

Weeks available:
9th - 16th December 2023
​17th - 24th February 2024

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What's included:​
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• 7 nights accommodation
• Breakfast & dinner everyday
• 2 x Mangrove flatwater paddles (sunrise & sunset) on NSP Coco Classic SUPs
• 2 x Ocean paddles on NSP Coco Classic SUPs
• 1 x SUP Surf lesson on a variety of Starboard & Fanatic boards ranging from 8'10-9'8
• 1 x firelight river SUP yoga experience (full moon if you're lucky!)
• Yoga every day including Aerial, Vinyasa & Yin

What's not included:
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• Flights – We usually find SkyScanner has the most competitive prices. Qatar Airways always provide a comfortable experience.
• Airport transfer (2 hours)  - this can be arranged for approximately $80. Our friendly driver will be waiting for you in arrivals with a name board.
• Travel insurance - please buy this in advance and email a copy of the schedule to us. We will request this during the booking process.​

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.

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