It’s been not too many years since surfing has come into the frame of this fabulous island Sri Lanka and gained blistering popularity, making Sri Lanka a widely-known tropical surf paradise.
And there’s a good reason for that. Warm water, palm-fringed sandy beaches and all kind of surf spots for any taste and level: reef breaks, beach breaks, point breaks. Variety is the keyword. Arugam Bay in the East Coast of Sri Lanka is regarded as one of the 10 most popular surfing destinations in the world. Arugam Bay is thought of as a surfer’s paradise because the best surfing waves up to 6-7 feet lasting a considerable distance as well as secluded beaches given you a serene atmosphere to carry on your surfacing activities.
Sri Lanka is one of the countries in South East Asia that has been regarded as s surfing gem with one coast facing the open Indian Ocean and the other peering into the Bay of Bengal. Sri Lanka has a seriously enviable location for hitting the waves. Both sides of the Island work at different times of the year- the southwest in the winter, the east in the summer.
Main Surfing Points
• Arugam Main Point – good for intermediate to advanced surfers
• Peanut Farm – perfect for novices to intermediate surfing
• Okanda – good for intermediate and advanced surfers ( 45 minutes drive from main A’bay point)
• Pottuvil Point – for all surf levels
• Whisky Point – many novices lessons take place here
• Lighthouse – for novices to intermediate surfing
• Elephant Rock – for novices to intermediate surfing
Day 1 BIA to Negombo
Airport Pickup & Transfer to Negombo
Overnight stay in Negombo
On arrival at the Babdaranaike International Airport you would be met by a representative of SUNGATE LANKA TOURS and transferred for your first nights surfing tour to Negombo.
Overnight stay at Negombo
Day 2 Negombo to Sigiriya
Transfer to Sigirya
En route Visit Millennium Elephant Foundation and the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 2 will take you to Sigiriya. En route you will visit the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.
Day 3 Sigiriya to Pasikudah
You will leave Sigiriya after breakfast. However, prior to leaving Sigiriya to Pasikudah in the East
of Sri Lanka you will relish the opportunity of exploring the Rock fortress of Sigiriya which has been designated as the eighth wonder of the world and a world heritage site. Thereafter proceed to the ancient fifth century city of Polonnaruwa to see the archaeological ruins of the time glorious city of Sri Lanka. Having witnessed the wonders of Sigiriya and Polonaruwa albeit little tired proceed to the tranquil beach of Pasikudah. . Wake up to the beautiful sunrise and gear up to swim in the beach and snorkel to see some beautiful corals
Day 4 Pasikudah
Engage with Water Sports on your own
Overnight stay in Pasikudah
Day 5 Pasikudah to Arugambay
Transfer to Arugambay
Engage with Surfing
Overnight stay in Arugambay
After breakfast on day you will proceed to Arugam Bay ro engage in some serious surfacing in the of the world’s top 10 surfing destinations.
Day 6 to 9 Arugambay
Surfing at your preferred surfing points
Overnight stay in Arugambay
Engage yourself in surfing by exhausting all your energies surfing in this beautiful beach which is divine gift to Sri Lanka where you would have the proud distinction of excelling in your surfing talents.
Day 10 Arugambay to Yala
Transfer to Yala
Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
Overnight Stay in Yala
Having completed your surfing at Arugama Bay, the tour continues to the South of Sri Lanka to the city of Yala which has the proudness of hosting Sri Lanka’s premier national wild life parks which host a high density of leopards. The safari to the wild life park the following morning would be via Jeep.
Overnight stay at Yala
Day 11 Yala to Colombo
Early Morning Safari in Yala National Park
Transfer to Colombo
En route visit Galle Dutch Fort
Explore Colombo City
Overnight stay in Colombo
Morning safari by jeep to the Yala national Park. This safari which is on the penultimate day of your tour to Sri Lanka will definitely will be bring you a sense of happiness because you will see nature and wildlife at its best in this wild life park in tiny Sri Lanka. Cherishing happy and memorable moments you would have experienced at the park, you would be driven back to the hotel, relax a while refresh yourself and get ready to move to Colombo via the city of Galle which has the world heritage site of the Dutch Fort. Evening a city tour of Colombo.
Day 12 Colombo to BIA
Airport Transfer
Being confident that you did enjoy your surfing tour, it’s time to bid farewell. We thank you for giving us the opportunity and privilege to host you on this surfing tour and we count on seeing you again at surfer’s paradise.
