Surf & Safari
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." — Saint Augustine
Two Worlds, One Journey
Begin on the clifftops of Cape Weligama, surfing Sri Lanka's gentle southern bays. Track leopards in Yala National Park from a luxury tented lodge on the wild coast. Then seaplane to Niyama Private Islands in the Maldives — the only luxury surf resort with its own shore-breaking wave. Fourteen days of surf, safari, and five-star stillness.
How We Do Sri Lanka
Private surf guiding at Weligama Bay for all levels, year-round
Exclusive access to Vodi Point — the Maldives' only shore-break wave
Relais & Châteaux dining and private chef experiences throughout
Yala National Park — highest leopard density in the world
Seaplane transfers across the Maldives' Dhaaalu Atoll
Sustainably designed tented camps blending into the wild
The Journey
Cape Weligama · Weligama, Sri Lanka
5 nights · Surfing Weligama
Wild Coast Tented Lodge · Yala National Park
3 nights · Leopard safari
Niyama Private Islands · Maldives
5 nights · Surfing Niyama
Departure · Male Airport
Seaplane to Male for international departures
Cape Weligama
Day 1 – 6 · Weligama, Sri Lanka
Cape Weligama, a Relais & Châteaux property perched on southern Sri Lanka's dramatic clifftops, offers an elevated coastal escape defined by 39 luxurious suites and villas, breathtaking Indian Ocean views, and exceptional dining. Set within lush tropical gardens, the resort blends traditional Sri Lankan village charm with modern comfort — spacious verandahs, indulgent pools including its iconic cliff-edge Moon Pool, and world-class culinary experiences.
- Perched above the Indian Ocean with sweeping sunrise and sunset views
- World-class cuisine showcasing fresh seafood and Sri Lankan flavors
- Easy access to Weligama's famous surf bay — perfect for beginners and pros alike
- Nature-inspired treatments, yoga sessions, and holistic rituals
- 39 suites & villas, restaurants, bars, beach, pool, spa, and water sports
Surfing Weligama
Day 1 – 6 · Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka
The main Weligama Bay is an excellent place to learn to surf, with soft sandy beach waves that rarely exceed one meter. The shallow, sandy bay and gentle waves suit beginners and young surfers. For advanced surfers, the winter season brings long point breaks, hollow reef breaks, and fun beach breaks along the south coast — surf between 2–8ft with glassy morning conditions.
- Winter season: 1 November – 30 April (all spots working)
- Summer season: 1 May – 31 October (offshore winds, surf all day)
- Shoulder season: biggest waves and favourable winds
- Famous island right in front of Ceylon Sliders — a fun longboard wave
- Waves for all levels — beginners to advanced
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Day 6 – 9 · Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Wild Coast Tented Lodge sits adjacent to Yala National Park, renowned for its high population of leopards — the highest density in the world. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated on a rugged beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. Arched fabric structures allow each of the 28 tents to take on the shape and color of the rocks and boulders scattered nearby, while a clever layout in the shape of a leopard's paw print alludes to the area's most famous resident.
- 28 canvas cocoons blending seamlessly into the landscape
- Open-air bamboo-clad Ten Tuskers bar and Dining Pavilion
- Daily-changing menus of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine
- Sundowner cocktails and picnics on the sand dunes
- Excellent wildlife views — leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and more
Niyama Private Islands
Day 9 – 14 · Maldives
Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers a luxurious twin-island experience across the aptly named Play and Chill. Just 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, this five-star resort features 134 villas and pavilions. Guests indulge in 10 unique dining experiences, from treetop Asian cuisine at Nest to the surreal underwater setting of Subsix. With direct surf access, private pools, and overwater sanctuaries, Niyama is the Maldives' premier surf resort.
- The Maldives' premier surf resort with its own wave at Vodi Point
- 134 villas & pavilions across twin islands
- 10 unique dining experiences including underwater Subsix
- Direct surf access — paddle out from the shore, no boat needed
- Drift Spa, kids' club, tennis, and watersports
Surfing Niyama
Day 9 – 14 · Dhaaalu Atoll, Maldives
Off the beaten track. Uncrowded waves. High quality breaks. Welcome to Nature's Playground — the only luxury surf resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking right onto the shore at Vodi Point. Just off Niyama's Play Island, Vodi is a powerful and sometimes hollow left-hander. Five minutes away by speedboat, Kasabu is a rippable and hollow right-hander suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
- Vodi Point — walk to the point and paddle out, no boat transfer needed
- Kasabu — world-class right-hander, 10 mins by boat
- Vodi works best in north-to-easterly winds, exposed to south/southwest swells
- Beginner-friendly when small; intermediate to advanced when bigger
- Seaplane available to any wave in the Maldives