Frontiers Kitesurfing

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Sri Lanka is laden with lush tropical forests, white-sand beaches and beautiful landscapes. Dubbed the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean', Sri Lanka boasts a long and colourful history stretching back over 3,000 years, achieving independence from British rule in 1948.

Situated between latitudes 5° and 10° N, and longitudes 79° and 82° E, Sri Lanka is separated from the Indian Subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait, and enjoys mean annual temperatures of between 28-31 C. Fron June to September, strong and consistent trade winds are drawn over and around the island into the Bay of Bengal, feeding the south-western monsoon.

Not only is the island surrounded by the lush tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, it is also home to hundreds of lakes and lagoons, offering endless flatwater kiteboarding conditions throughout the country.

The end of Sri Lanka's 30 year civil war in 2009 has brought hope and the promise of a better future to its people. Large areas of the island which have remained off limits for decades are now open for business and are enthusiastically embracing tourism and their new-found freedom.

The north-west and eastern provinces in particular offer near perfect conditions for kiteboarding. In the north west, clean winds from 15-25 knots hit the coastline every day. With consistent winds, balmy temperatures and virtually no rainfall over the summer months, the Kalpitiya peninsula and its vast number of lagoons is likely to become a kite hotspot in the years to come. The dry eastern province, virtually undiscovered by kiteboarders, brings even more promise with regular winds between 20-35 knots, a pristine coastline and a consistent groundswell from the south. The area is gaining a serious reputation among Surfers as a hotspot, and for the wave rider in you, the entire eastern coastline holds amazing potential.

Day 1 [20.07.2012]:  Arrive Colombo International; transfer to hotel in Negombo (20 minutes)

Day 2 [21.07.2012]: (am) - Drive to Kalpitiya peninsula; check into Diyamba Resort. (pm) – kiteboarding Kalpitiya Lagoon.

Day 3 [22.07.2012]: (am) – Transfer to Kappaladi lagoon. (pm) – downwinder to Kalpitiya Lagoon with boat support.

Day 4 [23.07.2012]: Start 2-day kite surfari on Puttalam lagoon, camping overnight on a deserted lagoon island. Boat / food / drinks included.

Day 5 [24.07.2012]: Continue kite surfari, return pm to Diyamba Resort. Evening BBQ.

Day 6 [25.07.2012]: (all day) – skills & tricks clinic, Kalpitiya lagoon.

Day 7 [26.07.2012]: (am) – you choose! Flatwater lagoons or the Indian Ocean? - it’s up to you!

Day 8 [27.07.2012]: Dreamspot. We load up the kite gear & head to our secret spot for glassy flat conditions and tropical island hopping.

Day 9 [28.07.2012]: We head back by minibus to Negombo in the late afternoon. Last night dinner together.

Day 10 [29.07.2012]: Transfer to airport & catch international flight OR join our Arugam Bay 4-day trip extension.

Day 10 [30.07.2012]: We drive to Colombo in the morning and catch a sea-plane. We arrive in Arugam Bay at lunchtime, on the dramatic east coast of the island. We are kiting in sweet waves at Aruguam Bay point by 2pm. Stay 4 nights at the Stardust Hotel.

Day 11 [31.07.2012]: Whisky Point! This place has everything, clean waves, dramatic coastline and strong thermal winds in the afternoon. It’s all you’ve ever dreamed of a beach, and the kiteboarding is out of this world.

Day 12 [01.08.2012]: 25km downwinder from Okanda to Arugam Bay Point, with boat support.

Day 13 [02.08.2012]: At leisure.

Day 14 [03.08.2012]: Return to Colombo by sea-plane. Catch international flight / end of itinerary.

For 7 days we are based 200km north of Colombo on the Kalpitiya peninsula at the Diyamba Resort. Our accommodation is in private bungalows among tropical gardens overlooking saltwater lagoons & the Indian Ocean. With raised viewing areas and a natural open plan, Diyamba is a great place from which to explore the peninsula. There's plenty of space for your kites and fresh water for cleaning down at the end of the day.

For the Arugam Bay trip extension, after a short drive and a spectacular sea-plane flight across the island, we arrive in the tropical oasis of 'Arugam Bay'. The area was virtually rubbed off the map in the 2004 tsunami, but it has experienced a strong recovery and we make this delightful spot our home for the next 4 days. You can set up directly infront of your beach lodge or join us on day-trips to secret spots in the area.

You don’t need to be a kite professional to come on one of our kite tours. The emphasis on our tours is not only to take you to idyllic kite spots, but also to provide an opportunity for you to improve your riding skills in a safe and professional environment. We have a number of IKA rated instructors available to give one-to-one or group instruction, ranging from complete beginner courses to intermediate/advanced level clinics. See our table below for a summary of our instruction options. Please note that the prices given are for individual instruction.

You or your partner may not be interested in kiteboarding at all. No problem, as there is plenty to keep you occupied. In addition to enjoying the amazing beaches and beautiful surroundings, there are a number of activities such as surfing, wildlife safari, trekking, & diving that can be arranged on your behalf.

From £698 p/p

INCLUDES: All meals (B,L,D) indicated on itinerary, accommodation on twin-share / double basis, airport transfers, all domestic transportation including kite retrieves, 3 days guided kite surfari with boat support, 1 day skills / tricks clinic & BBQ on day 5.

EXCLUDES: International flight, visa costs, lessons or instruction except where indicated, laundry and tips.

Please download the trip notes for this tour. It contains full details of the tour schedule, travel tips, relevant kite information and pretty much anything else you need to know about. If you have any queries at all, or would like to book up, please get in touch through our contacts page.

Click here for the Sri Lanka trip file.