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Diving and Surf Training

Program Overview

  • Locations: Hikkaduwa / Mirissa / Weligama / Arugam Bay (seasonal routing)
  • Duration: 5-Day Adventure / 10-Day Ocean Immersion / Tailormade
  • Instructors: PADI/SSI Certified Dive Professionals & ISA-Certified Surf Coaches
  • Outcome: Learn to surf and/or dive in tropical waters, gain confidence in the ocean, create unforgettable memories

 

Why Sri Lanka ?
  • 60-75% cheaper than Tarifa/Australia for equivalent PADI/ISA certs
  • Tropical consistency (no cold wetsuits needed)
  • Uncorked bays (Weligama beginner surf vs crowded Bali)
  • Multi-sport hub (scuba reefs + kite lagoons within 3hrs)

 

Activity Available Season Locations Certification Offered Target Audience
Scuba Diving Year-round Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Trincomalee PADI/SSI (OW, AOW, Rescue) optional Beginners → Professionals
Surfing May-Oct (SW monsoon) Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa, Weligama ISA Level 1-2 optional Beginners → Competitors
Kitesurfing May-Oct (monsoon) Kalpitiya, Vakarai IKO Level 1-3 optional Beginners→Intermediate → Experts

 

Who Is This For ?

First-Time Ocean Adventurers
  • Complete beginners with no surfing or diving experience wanting safe, guided introductions
  • Nervous swimmers ready to build ocean confidence with patient professional support
  • People who want to try before committing to full certification courses

 

Active Travelers & Adventure Seekers
  • Solo travelers looking for safe, social ocean adventures with like-minded people
  • Couples & friends wanting to share exciting new experiences together
  • Groups celebrating special occasions (birthdays, reunions, pre-wedding adventures)
  • Active vacationers who prefer learning and doing over just lying on the beach

 

Life Transition Adventurers
  • Gap year travelers seeking meaningful experiences between life chapters
  • Career break explorers making the most of time off with skill-building adventures
  • Retirees & early retirement starting new hobbies with proper instruction and safety
  • Mid-life adventurers proving it’s never too late to learn something thrilling and new

Pricing (Per Person)

Group Size

2-4 people

2-4 people

7-Day Tour

3000 $

3000 $

14-Day Tour

3000 $

3000 $

Ideal Season

  • Yala/Wilpattu: February-July (peak leopard sightings)
  • Whale Watching: November-April (blue whale migration)
  • Birding: September-March (migratory species)

Vacation Duration

7 Days/ 8 Nights

Hotel Categories

Activity Level

Easygoing

Tour Type

Unspecifies

Tour Capacity

Unspecifies

Hikkaduwa-Weligama Base. PADI/ISA certified coaching, gear rental, beach lodging included. Morning surface sports + afternoon underwater schedule.

  • Scuba Diving Training 

5-Day Intro

PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience. Pool skills training (mask clear, regulator recovery, buoyancy basics) + 2 open water dives in Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary (12m max depth). Focus on reef navigation, marine life identification (180+ coral species, turtles, reef sharks). Build underwater comfort for certification upgrade.

10-Day Pro

PADI Open Water Referral completion. 4 open water dives including wreck exploration, drift dives (18m max), Nitrox introduction. Advanced skills: underwater photography, reef health survey techniques, buddy breathing practice. Full certification achieved.

Locations: Hikkaduwa shore reefs, Unawatuna wrecks.

  • Surfing Training 

5-Day Intro

Weligama Bay beginner waves. 6 sessions on soft-top longboards. Core skills: pop-up technique, wave reading, green wave riding, bottom turn basics. Video analysis after each session. Beach start confidence guaranteed.

10-Day Pro

ISA Level 1 Coach preparation. 12 sessions across Weligama point breaks + Hikkaduwa beach breaks. Shortboard transition training: cutbacks, floaters, aerial attempts. 200m pool swim test passed. peer teaching practice.

Locations: Weligama Bay (beginner), Hikkaduwa (intermediate).

  • Kitesurfing Training

5-Day Intro

Kalpitiya dedicated program (3hr north, world-class flatwater lagoon). IKO Level 1 discovery track across 4 training days. Ground handling mastery, safety system deployment, assisted water starts, body dragging. First controlled slides (5-10 knots). Beach launch confidence + emergency procedures. Full-day sessions with video feedback.

10-Day Pro Training 

Kalpitiya intensive (2 full days + Hikkaduwa wind days). IKO Level 1 certification complete. Water starts, controlled riding (5-15 knots), kite relaunch, upwind riding basics. Jibe transitions introduced. Safety protocols + self-rescue mastered. Progression to Level 2 ready.

Locations: Kalpitiya kite lagoon (May-Oct optimal winds), Weligama backup (lighter winds).

Program Logistics

Accommodations: Hotels/ beach houses (ensuite rooms, gear drying, video lounge).
 Gear: Complete kits provided (dive BC/regs, surfboards, SUP race boards, kite setups).
 Meals: Full breakfast (high-carb fuel), dinner optional.
 Transfers: Van /Mini bus 

November-April optimal (calm seas, consistent SW winds).

Your Instructors & Support Team

Lead Instructors

PADI/ISA/IKO Certified Professionals (10+ years experience):

  • Scuba: MSDT-level dive masters from Hikkaduwa 5-Star centers. 5,000+ dives logged, Nitrox/wreck specialists.
  • Surfing: ISA Level 2 coaches, ex-pro competitors from Weligama. Video analysis experts.
  • SUP: ACA race instructors + yoga certified. Downwind pioneers.
  • Kitesurf: IKO Level 3 trainers from Kalpitiya stations. Safety first specialists.

Multilingual: English, Japanese, German, Sinhala. 

Safety and Support 

  • Direct arrangements with nearby hospitals and medical facilities
  • 24/7 emergency contact system
  • All staff trained in emergency protocols and participant accountability
  • Access to hyperbaric chambers in Colombo and Galle if needed for diving incidents

Accommodation

3★ Comfort

  • Hikkaduwa: Cozy beachfront guesthouses with AC, Wi-Fi, pools, and ocean views
  • Weligama: Friendly surf-themed hotels walking distance to beach, rooftop hangout spaces
  • Mirissa: Relaxed beach hotels with restaurants, comfortable rooms, social common areas
  • Arugam Bay: Laid-back surf lodges with hammocks, garden settings, chill vibes

5★ Luxury

  • Weligama: Upscale beach hotels offering yoga, wellness programs, gourmet meals, private balconies
  • Mirissa: Boutique luxury properties with sunset views, personalized service, intimate atmosphere
  • Arugam Bay: High-end eco-lodges combining comfort, style, and natural surroundings

Includes

  • Certified coaching (PADI/ISA/IKO instructors,)
  • Full gear packages (dive kits, surfboards, SUP boards, kite setups)
  • Beachfront accommodations (Hikkaduwa houses, ensuite rooms, gear drying)
  • All transfers (tuk-tuk local, AC van to Kalpitiya)
  • Video analysis (GoPro footage, personalized feedback reels)
  • Meals: Full breakfast (high-carb surf fuel), /fullboard half board options

Excludes

  • International flights to Colombo
  • Dive insurance (mandatory, online)
  • Personal items (sunscreen, towels, cameras)
  • Optional upgrades (Nitrox, private coaching, night dives)

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