Surf Spirit (Unawatuna, Sri Lanka)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

Our villa & the exotic Cabañas consists of 9 double rooms so that there are a maximum of 20 guests visiting at the same time. All rooms are very comfortable, have king size beds, mosquito nets and air conditioning. Single travelers have the opportunity to share a room with single beds. All rooms are designed individually. Some rooms have an exotic outdoor-bathroom, which lets you enjoy your shower under the starry sky after the surf session. Other rooms have a nice balcony from which you can see the sun set over the jungle.

Behind the villa, you will find our tropical and large-scaled garden, in which there are many different areas inviting you to relax and be on your own. Take a book and swing in one of our hammocks under the palm trees or relax in our comfy hippie chill out area. At the pool area, cozy day beds invite you to a nap. Enjoy fresh coconuts, fresh squeezed juices, cocktails and smoothies at the bar.

Next to the Massage-Cabana, you will find our small Yoga Island surrounded by a river. The bridge will lead you to our gorgeous Yoga-Cabaña. As soon as it is getting dark, torches, lanterns and illuminated trees will provide a magical atmosphere in our Surf Spirit Retreat. Having a bonfire, the guitar will guide the rhythm of the night.

Perfect conditions for every surf level
-Water- and air temperature constatly between 27° and 31°C
-Wind protected bay with sandy ground, constant surf conditions throughout the whole year
-Surfing is always possible at our home spot

Live, learn & love the Surf Spirit.

-Personal and family-like atmosphere
-Big property with absolute privacy
-Ideal for couples, singles, and friends
-Relax in our tropical and protected jungle oasis
-Many chill-out spots, refreshing pool
-Build friendships with like-minded individuals
-No commitments, you decide what you do every day

In our family-run and lovingly designed villa and cabanas, with a maximum of 20 guests on the spot, we are offering an extensive range of surf, yoga and relaxation. It is very important to us that you feel comfortable and decide about the intensity of your sessions yourself. There are no obligations, so you can hang around the pool the whole day if that is what you want. The villa offers numerous small corners, which invite you to relax in a private or community atmosphere.

Our project started off in Sri Lanka in the year 2017. With the idea up our sleeves, but without expectations, we arrived right in the Unawatuna jungle. The sensational surfing conditions in the region and the warm water surrounded by tropical palm trees immediately fascinated us. We were also overwhelmed by the villa that we have booked. We got into a conversation with the owner Dulip. After seeing our surfboards, he told us about his dream of a surf & yoga camp. We could hardly believe it. That has been the beginning of a trusting cooperation between Dulip and us up to this day.

A few years later, his tranquil accommodation developed into one of the most popular Surf & Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka with stunning 5* reviews. We value each other very highly, benefit from each other, and have become good friends, as well. We are proud that our concept has offered him, his family, and his employees an opportunity that was not considered possible before that date. This success motivated us to open up more locations in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Spain.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

Feel the Surf Spirit of Sri Lanka’s jungle without missing luxury comfort.

-5 x Double Room, 5 x Twin Room, Max. 20 Guests
-Individually designed rooms with balcony or outside bathroom
-Mosquito nets, AC and Kingsize-Beds in every room
-Big pool area
-Topical garden with many chill-out spots 

Enjoy a diversity of healthy and freshly prepared food from the region.

-Healthy, local food
-A mix of traditional Sri Lankan and European meals
-7 x Breakfast
-5 x Lunch inc. Coffee and Tea
-6 x Dinner
-Extensive options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free

We offer a variety of tasty, healthy, and nutrient-rich food in our in-house kitchen, providing all the energy you need for surfing and yoga. If you fancy extra drinks or snacks, you can order them from our bar menu all day long.

Enjoy a mix of freshly cooked local and European meals made with love. Most of our ingredients are directly purchased from the local markets with its phenomenal and nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Our chefs are passionate to prepare them in the tastiest way. Of course, we will also look after our vegetarian and vegan guests and offer great options. As breakfast and dinner are going to be large meals, you will enjoy regional fruits, snacks, tea & coffee for lunch.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

It is our mission to teach you all the expertise and skills so that after leaving the retreat, you can surf around the world on your own.

-Ideal for all surf levels
-5 x 2.5h Surf Lesson inc. theory lessons
-Wind protected bay with sandy ground, constant surf conditions
-Surf guiding for experienced surfers
-Professional, licensed coaches
-1 x Surf-Video analysis
-Equipment for free use all-day

In every surf session, 2.5 hours each, you will work together with your surf coach on your skills while being in comfortable, warm water in a tropical environment.

As a beginner or experienced beginner (Level 1 & 2) we want to make you feel comfortable and secure. Therefore we will first give you all the basic theoretical information in our relaxing chill-out area before we hit the water. We take our job seriously to teach you all the fundamentals of surfing. All Surf Spirit Coaches are well trained and experienced to provide analytical feedback to get your surfing to the next level. Besides the surf lessons feel free to use our surf equipment free of charge to go surfing on your own.

After your week at the Surf Spirit Retreat, you will have developed a secure stand-up technique on the board, a controlled ride on the wave and you will be able to ride your first maneuvers. In addition to these skills, you will be able to recognize good spots to surf securely on your own.

We will go into even more detail when it comes to the video analysis of your surfing experience. You will get helpful advice to improve your technique. Our professional photographer will capture your best waves so you will get the opportunity to take home all of your pictures for just 25 Euro.

Being an Intermediate (Level 3) surfer we will check your current status to then work on a way to improve your technique & knowledge to get you on the next possible level. Our experienced surf coaches will make you focus on the next steps to make your improvement as efficient as possible and gain the best result within your stay with us. These lessons are prepared specifically for the individual needs of each surfer. Often we go into wave reading, the timing of the pop-up, redevelop the pop-up itself, ride the ideal line of the wave, bottom & top turn, and much more. 

Intermediate / Advanced (Level 4) surfers also have the opportunity to challenge themselves in bigger & faster waves when feeling confident with the basic surf techniques. 

The guiding is a free extra service we provide for surfers who already feel comfortable surfing on top of a reef. These sessions are offered additionally in early mornings (parallel to the early morning yoga). This means you jump in the Jeep with our coaches. A few details about the spot and individual advice will be given. Then you just enjoy the surf together. The structured guiding should be seen as an addition to our surf classes. Please note that our coaches will check if the guiding on a challenging surf spot will match your surf level.

I am what I choose to become

-10 x Yoga Lessons
-Yoga in our unique island-cabana
-Practice yoga in absolute peace surrounded by the jungle
-Vinyasa Yoga for a fresh start in the day
-Yin Yoga to regenerate in the evening
-Perfect for all skill levels
-Professional, licensed coaches
-Unique sessions according to your needs
-1 x Massage

A small bridge guides you over a river to our wonderful Yoga Island-Cabana. The Cabana is situated in absolute privacy and you experience the sounds of the jungle. May it be birds in the morning, crickets at night, or our yogi lizard passing by to say hello. Practicing yoga in this environment especially suits those guests that want to slow down in nature to find focus, rest, and grounding.

The second yoga class of the day will be a very relaxing yin session in the red light of the sunset. In these classes, we focus on stretching and loosening tight muscle groups. Especially after your surf lessons, your body will be particularly looking forward to this restorative hour before dinner. Our yoga sessions will include guided meditations as well. Each coach is welcoming requests and has an open ear to make your yoga experience as fulfilling as possible.  

On top of that, you can enjoy a 1-hour massage in our Massage-Cabana which is already included in your package. You can also order additional massages on the spot.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

Seasonal conditions

The Jungle Villa is open all year round.
-Main season October - April: mostly dry
-Side season May - September: occasional rain to keep our jungle lushy green

Crowd factor and local people

**please replace suggestions with your info**- crowded or quiet place?- local habits - do locals share the waves with others?

There are plenty of things to do and to see in and around our Surf Spirit Villa.

-Amazing beaches to swim and snorkel
-15 minutes away from the old town of Galle Fort (World Heritage Site)
-Discover small shops, boutiques, and restaurants
-Enjoy an elephant safari
-Learn how to cook your favorite curry in a cooking course
-Additional massages bookable at any time

We are there to arrange any activity you would like to do on the spot, just chat with our team.

How you get to the retreat:

-2.5h from Colombo Airport

Shuttle service available
-Shuttle reservation during the booking process (until 7 days before check-in)
-The shuttle will be paid at check out

Alternative: Independent arrival by train from Colombo to Galle Fort
-15 minutes by Tuk Tuk from the train station to our retreat (please have our address ready for the drivers)

Important details

Please see the overview of the shuttle prices:
-up to 2 Persons: approx. 65 Euro
-3 Persons: approx. 75 Euro
-each further person will be additional (approx. 25 Euro)

However, we can not guarantee or give information if the ride will be shared as guests arrive from all different locations and we get all information ourselves quite last minute. Therefore please plan to pay the full amount for your budget in case you order the shuttle.

PACKAGES & PRICES

This package includes:
-7 x Nights Accommodation in Double- or Twin Room
-7 x Breakfast 
-5 x Lunch incl. Tea & Coffee 
-6 x Dinner 
-5 x Surf Session incl. Theory & Transfer
-10 x Yoga Session 
-1 x Video Analysis
-1 Hour Massage 
-Guided Meditations 
-Free use of Surf- and Yoga Equipment
-Transfer to the Surf Spots during Surf Sessions