We are loud.
We are unapologetically ourselves.
We are the Lanka Living tribe.
Our Vision
Lanka Living is a home away from home. A place where like-minded legends gather from all corners of the globe to share epic moments, eat, surf, explore, party and repeat. This is the surf community we've always wanted: a lifestyle of warm water waves in perfect climate, uncrowded lineups and crazy parties, shoulder to shoulder with a tight-knit tribe of incredible people in a place where it's safe to be yourself. Leave your yoga mat at home and tell your grandma you're going to bandcamp - it's time to take your surf skills to the next level and experience a surf getaway like no other.
Why Lanka living?
3 things that set us apart from the rest
Surf
No matter where you’re at in your surf journey, our world class instructors work incredibly hard to deliver a comprehensive curriculum is designed to empower you with the skills and mindsets to keep learning & improving long after you've left the camp. You won't find surf coaching like this anywhere else.
Learn to read the waves yourself, perfect your technique with our In-depth video analysis sessions, and prep your body with our very own Surfitness™ classes.
Learn more about the surf
and surfitness
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While surf is always our biggest focus, we're always keen to make the most of our time out of the water.
Explore, scope out the best breaks up and down the south coast, chase waterfalls through beautiful tea plantations on the back of a scooter, and get the lowdown on the best DJ sets and beach parties in Sri Lanka.
Learn more about what makes
Lanka Living life so different
Customize
At Lanka Living you’re not locked into rigid Sunday to Sunday packages. Our rolling 7-day schedule means gives you the freedom check-in with us any day of the week you like.
No minimum stays or strings attached, so you can plan your holiday around the best flights, the sights you want to see and the places you need to be. Pick your check-in date and we’ll handle the rest!
Check out our Surf Packages
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Meet our team
Get to know the team that makes the dream work
Mika
A.k.a. Swedish Rebel
Founder, surfitness creator, head instructor and professional nutcase
As a general rule, Mika doesn't do the ordinary. After catching her first wave in 2011 she left her mundane city lifestyle behind to build her perfect life - to surf, chill & party with a tight-knit community of her closest friends. She travelled the world searching for the perfect paradise to turn her dreams into reality, and after stumbling upon the beautiful jungle villa in Ahangama, Lanka Living was born.
Tharaka
A.k.a. Tharaka Aiyah Rupa
Head Tuk Tuk driver, handyman and all-round legend
Whether it’s a 7am surf lesson, afternoon
roti run or a 4am kick-on, Tharaka is the
man who’s in charge of getting you where
you need to go. He’s also just the man, full
stop. Show him some love!
Rupa
A.k.a. Mama
Our beautiful, badass chef / cleaning lady and your mum for the duration of your stay
Rupa cooks a full buffet breakfast for 20 people, makes the entire camp spotless, washes all the clothes with a smile on her face and is still home in time for afternoon tea. We’d be lost without her, so give her a big hug when you see her!
Patricia
Manager
Admin and marketing master, sustainable living obsessed and “only-rights” surfer. Travel and surf blogger, Patricia brings new ideas and help the team with digital solutions.
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Ashan
Surf instructor
Ashan our local shredder born and raised by the waves of Kabalana, (our homebreak where we mainly hold our level 1 lessons.) After6 years of coaching different levels at different camps ). Since I have joined the Lanka Living family Mika and myself have been friends and also teaching side by side for the last 3 years.. As we have such fun time together, share the same passion and vision for surfing and teaching it was a given choice to join the crew and to be their head coach! Together we are the dream team! We have fun, pay attention to the details and strive to make our customers pros in no time.
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Michael
Volunteer
Surfitness coach & full-time shit talker, Michael is a half-Aussie half-Malaysian movement, music & marketing enthusiast. Got any aches and pains from surfing? Wanna know the best motorcycle road-trip routes in Sri Lanka? Just wanna chat? He's your man.
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Leah Hill
Volunteer
Meet the cutest aussie girl who left the corporate world to chase the sun, waves and adventure! “A couple of 'cold ones' after a surf in paradise with friends from all over the globe.. life can't get much better than that!"
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Richard
Sexy Chef
Our sexy chef AKA Richard, from Columbia, but been living abroad for 8 years in Latin America. He’s a highly creative chef specialising in molecular cuisine, having worked in some of the top restaurants on South and Central America with years of experience. “I’m passionate about all things boarding, surf, skate, ocean & not to mention techno music and partying! But when I’m in the kitchen, this is where my heart and soul belongs
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Tim
A.K.A. Lankaliving mascot
Will be your Professional power-nap Guide 😅😴 but always up for a beer 😏🍻
“I fall in love with Sri Lanka in 2015 and that‘s why I‘m visiting now for the 4th time this beautyful country. I hope I can show you the reason why I fall in love with these island! 🇱🇰
Ivan
- A.K.A. ivano_shredded_mother_russia
Russian born dane
Chef by trade, entrepreneur by heart
World traveler
Left the comforts of scandinavian wellfair-state in his early 20s
and never looked back.
People who knows him best, say that he is
curious, energetic with a taste for action
So how does it work?
At Lanka Living you're not locked into a Sunday check-in or minimum stay - our rolling schedule means you can book any day you want, for as long as you want (see price per night). Or, get the most value out of your stay with our 7-Night Packages!
Lanka Living Packages
Starting at 67€ EUR Night / 450€ EUR Week
7-Night SURF Package
- Take your surf skills to the next level with world class surf coaching, fitness classes and theory sessions
- 7 x Nights accommodation in our Jungle Camp
- 7 x Breakfast
- 5 x Dinners
- Surf Theory sessions
- 5 x Surf lessons
- 3 x Surfitness lessons
- Video Analysis (Lvl 2 Only)
- Unlimited drinks Tea, Water, Coffee
- Transport to & from your Surf Lessons
- Free use of Surfboards* *Subject to availability and approval by Lanka Living"
- Extra activities, day trips, parties and other goodies!
- Suitable for Beginner (Level 1) or Intermediate (Level 2) surfers
Starting at 38€ EUR Night / 250€ EUR Week
7-Night Freesurf Package
- Suitable for surfers with their own boards who want the amazing meals and vibe the camp has to offer
- 7 x Nights accomondation in our Jungle Camp
- 7 x Breakfast
- 5 x Dinners
- Unlimited drinks Tea, Water, Coffee
- Extra activities, day trips, parties and other goodies!
- Board hire available at an extra cost, subject to availability
Loyalty Program
Receive a discount based on how often you stay in our camp.
Minimum 30 days bewteen each stay to reach the next loyalty level.
2nd Stay
10% Off
3rd Stay
20% Off
4th Stay
30% Off
Can’t wait to book? Have a few more questions? Use the form to get in touch!
Important Information
To make things easy, please include the following info in your message to us:
1. Your preferred dates or rough period you’d like to stay
2. Your preferred room for your stay
3. Are you inquiring for 1 or 2 people in the room/bed?
Please note: we charge a nonrefundable 40% deposit + 7% bankfees to confirm your booking. The remaining 60% of your reservation price is payable in cash only on arrival in EUR, USD or LKR notes. Inquiries without paid deposits can not be held, so pay the deposit straight away to secure your spot!
Cancelling a confirmed reservation less than 60 days prior to your arrival will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the remaining reservation amount.