Weekend Taster Camp
3 days · 2 nights
$190per person
- 2 nights sea-view cabana
- 2 × surf lessons with a coach
- All meals & fresh juices
- Board & rash-guard hire
Arugam Bay · Sri Lanka
Where the jungle meets the surf.
A boutique surf and eco retreat on Sri Lanka's wild east coast. Sleep in hand-built A-frame cabanas, dine beneath a soaring natural-wood cathedral, and ride some of the finest waves on earth.
- 4.9 / 5 from 180+ guests
- Free cancellation up to 14 days
- 25% deposit — balance on arrival
- English-speaking local coaches
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Stay · Surf · Dine · Restore · Repeat — Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka —
Stay · Surf · Dine · Restore · Repeat — Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka —
The Retreat
An untamed paradise, thoughtfully tamed.
Tucked between palm forest and the Indian Ocean, Light House Surf Camp is a hideaway for those who want their adventure with a side of serenity. Our timber and thatch cabanas rise naturally from the jungle, our natural-wood restaurant frames the sunset, and the surf is never more than a barefoot stroll away.
It is the rare place where you can chase barrels at dawn, practise yoga at noon, and watch the stars from a hammock by night — all without leaving home.
- ✓ Hand-built jungle cabanas & sea-view rooms
- ✓ Beachfront natural-wood restaurant & bar
- ✓ Surf lessons, coaching & board rentals
- ✓ Safaris, yoga, and east-coast sunsets
All-Inclusive Camps
Everything handled. Just bring boardshorts.
One price covers your cabana, every meal, coaching with a certified local guide, and your board. Reserve with a 25% deposit — the balance is settled when you arrive.
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7-Day Surf Camp
All-inclusive · 6 nights
$590per person
- 6 nights sea-view cabana
- 5 × guided surf sessions
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- Unlimited board hire
- 1 × Ayurvedic massage
10-Day Pro Trip
All-inclusive · 9 nights
$890per person
- 9 nights premium cabana
- 8 × coached sessions incl. dawn patrol
- Surf-safari trips up the coast
- Full video analysis package
- Airport transfers both ways
Prefer to build your own? Add rooms, lessons and treatments individually — from $10 a night. Start building →
The Stay
Sleep wrapped in the jungle.
From sea-view tree-house cabanas to cosy private rooms and a bright mixed dorm — every space is hand-built from timber, natural-wood and thatch, and opens onto green.
Sea View · Sleeps 2
Tree House Cabana
Elevated A-frame raised among the palms with sweeping ocean views from your deck.
Sea View · Sleeps 2
Double Room Sea View
A comfortable double opening onto a hammock terrace with uninterrupted sea views.
Shared · Budget
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
A single bed in our bright, social dorm — the budget-friendly way to stay.
The Table
Dine under the natural-wood cathedral.
Our open-air restaurant soars three storeys into the sky — a natural-wood and thatch cathedral that glows golden at sunset. Wake to tropical fruit and hoppers; return from the water to fresh rice and curry, the catch of the day, and cold drinks as the sun melts into the bay.
- ✓ Authentic Sri Lankan rice & curry, hoppers, seafood
- ✓ Beach BBQ nights, bonfires & live music
- ✓ Fresh juices, smoothies & sunset cocktails
- ✓ Vegetarian & vegan options always available
Holistic Health
Surf hard. Restore deeply.
Balance your adventure with our holistic offering — Ayurvedic treatments and nutrition guided by a resident physician, sunrise yoga and breathwork, and deeply calming sound healing. Rest, re-set, nourish, detox.
- ✓ Ayurveda — consultations, Abhyanga, Shirodhara & Panchakarma
- ✓ Sunrise yoga & pranayama, all levels
- ✓ Sound healing baths for deep relaxation
The Surf
Ten world-class breaks at your door.
Arugam Bay is ranked among the top ten surf destinations on earth. We read the swell each morning and take you to the wave that fits your level — beginner to barrel.
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Surf Lessons
Group & private lessons for first-timers and improvers, with certified local coaches and small classes.
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Coaching & Trips
Video analysis and dawn-patrol missions to Main Point, Pottuvil, Peanut Farm and our secret Light House break.
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Board Rentals
Soft-tops to performance shortboards, all in top condition, delivered to the sand. Hourly, daily & weekly.
Slow morningsEmpty lineups
Golden hour
Endless coast
The Place
Sri Lanka's wild east, all to yourself.
We sit near Sangamankanda — the eastern tip of Sri Lanka — where the beaches run empty and white, the swell rolls in clean, and the crowds of the main bay feel a world away. Around us: lagoons full of wildlife, ancient temples, elephant-dotted national parks and the most magnificent sunrises on the island.
- ✓ Kumana & Lahugala safaris, Pottuvil lagoon trips
- ✓ Elephant Rock sunsets & temple visits
- ✓ Airport transfers, tuk-tuks & bikes arranged
Guest Stories
Loved by travellers worldwide.
★★★★★
"Waking up in a jungle A-frame, surfing at dawn, then dinner in that incredible natural-wood restaurant — it felt like a dream. The most special place we've ever stayed."
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Lena M.Germany
★★★★★
"They took us to a different break every morning. The whole place has soul — hand-built, run by locals who genuinely care. Already booked to return."
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Jake R.Australia
★★★★★
"Travelled solo and never felt alone. Sunset from the hammock, surf, yoga, a safari, the freshest seafood. Pure magic on the east coast."
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Sofia T.Spain
Before You Book
Everything travellers ask us.
Peak surf season runs June to October, when the swell is most consistent and the bay is at its best. Our cabanas are limited and fill first for those months, so book early. Outside the peak the coast is quieter, greener and ideal if you are learning.
Yes — most of our guests arrive as complete beginners. Lessons run in small groups with certified local coaches, and we read the swell each morning to pick a break that suits your level. Soft-tops and rash guards are provided.
You reserve with a 25% deposit online and settle the balance on arrival in Arugam Bay. Cancellation is free up to 14 days before check-in. If you would rather not pay online at all, message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange it with you directly.
Your cabana, every meal, your coached surf sessions and your board hire — all in one price. Longer camps add Ayurvedic treatments, video coaching and surf-safari trips up the coast. The full list sits on each package card above.
Tell us your flight and we will arrange the transfer. Tuk-tuks and bikes can be organised once you are here, so you can explore the coast at your own pace.
Always. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at every meal, alongside authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers and the daily catch. Tell us about any allergies when you book and the kitchen will plan around them.
Your Escape Awaits
Reserve your place in paradise.
Peak season runs June to October and we have a handful of cabanas. Hold yours with a 25% deposit — the balance is settled when you arrive, and cancellation is free up to 14 days before.
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