SOUTH SRI LANKA - SLOW LIVING RETREAT

SURF - CULTURE - RESET - SLOW LIVING

6 days for you to reset, to experience a coastal surf lifestyle and gain a glimpse into the local South Sri Lankan culture.

You will not want to leave.

The south-west coast of Sri Lanka is one of our favourite destinations in the past 12 years, a truly magical spot that will enchant you with its culture, surf and tropical nature, healthy cuisine and friendly, smiley people. Weligama our home away from home is a surf town with a vibrant surf culture. Our surf lessons will take us to endless beaches , some with glorious coconut palms.

Our tried and tested local Mahalo surf instructor team will take care of us on the water, exploring different beaches*, waves for all levels. This trip is suitable for complete beginner. Learning to surf gives the chance to reflect on ourselves, our relationship with the world. It is a way of relaxation, reset and self growth, under the sun, on the gentle Indian Ocean.

Our days will have a GENTLE FLOW from surf in the morning and healthy breakfast, to pool chill, long beach walks, gentle yoga to sunset.

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE.

Treat yourself to free time or some of our extra programs in the afternoons, follow what you feel is best for body and mind and spend time with like minded women on this tropical getaway.

Our lovely local surf photographer will catch your best wave, so you have professional photo memories to take away from the trip.

This trip will give you novelty, excitement, challenge of new skills & the sense of achievement, a relaxing reset and reflection in a group of supporting women.

We cannot wait to have you on board this life changing experience.

23-28 May 2026

26-31 May 2026

These trips are lead on location during the 6 days by Melinda, the founder of Mahalo with 12 years of experience in organizing lifestyle experiences and trips. We bring you this unforgettable experience with our lovely and professional Sri Lankan team.

*QAR 3,990 per person, single occupancy room.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

*INCLUSIONS - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

ACCOMMODATION

- 5 nights Stay in private room, and pool in the garden to relax after the surf each day in Weligama town. 1 minute walk from Weligama beach*

- Breakfast on location

airport pick-up / drop-off

- Colombo (CMB) International Airport group pick-up and drop-off. If you arrive/depart at a different time we can organize private pickup/drop off for you at an additional cost. Please see recommended flight times below.

private group SURF sessions

- 4 x 1 hour Surf lessons in private group with professional local instructors with soft top surf boards and safety gear. Suited to your level.

- Tuk Tuk pickup/drop-off for surf lessons (if required, depending on session location)

FRESH COCONUT AFTER SURF SESSION

YOGA FOR SURFERS

ICE BATH RESET EXPERIENCE

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY

COCONUT HILL SUNSET OUTING / OR JUNGLE BIKING

MAHALO SURFER'S SET: BRAND T-SHIRT, STRAW BEACH BAG AND COTTON TOWEL

BEACH BONFIRE

JOURNALING & REFLECTION

*(based on availability or in a similar hotel in the same category)

*NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

- Flights

- Personal Travel Insurance (to cover adventure activities)

- Sri Lanka ETA visa (apply online at https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/)

- extra programs & transportation

- lunches, dinners, drinks

- gratuities

- Covid19 testing if required

HOW TO GET THERE?

- We recommend Qatar Airways to Colombo. Flying from Doha International Airport the recommended flights are the following. Airport pickup & drop off will be in group as part of the package. Consult us for individual airport pickup.

23-28 MAY 2026

ARRIVAL 23 May 2026

Doha (DOH) to Colombo Bandaranayike International Airport (CMB)- QR664

02.10am departure Doha, 09.50am arrival Colombo.

DEPARTURE 28 May 2026

Colombo Bandaranayike International Airport (CMB) to Doha (DOH). QR663.

08.50am departure Colombo, 11.30am arrival Doha

***Please only book your flight once you received a written email confirmation from us for your spot in the group!

SAMPLE ITINARY

Day 1.

Arrival, airport pickup, transfer from Colombo Airport to Weligama Bay (approx. 2,5 hours)

Welcome ceremony at hotel, orientation - programs, settle into rooms

Free time

Sunset Surf Session #1

Journaling

Group dinner (optional)

Day 2.

Group Surf session #2

Group breakfast

Ice bath reset experience

Free afternoon / Jungle Beach relaxation/pool time (optional)

Journaling

Group dinner at local curry restaurant (optional)

Day 3.

Group Surf session #3

Group breakfast

Free afternoon / Tea estate / or Turtle Sanctuary visit/ Massage (optional)

Mirissa Coconut Hill visit/ or Jungle Village Biking

Journaling

Group dinner (optional)

Day 4.

Free Day (Breakfast at hotel included)

Private surf session (optional for extra fee)

Free Afternoon / Read a book by the pool/ Explore Galle/ Massage/ Jewelery workshop (optional)

Day 5.

Group Surf session #4

Group breakfast

Free afternoon - Souvenir shopping / chill by the pool (optional)

Beach Bonfire with reflection

Farewell dinner (optional)

Day 6.

Travel day

**Please note Mahalo Qatar may update program due to inclement weather on the day. Some activities in case of inclement weather may be: Sri Lankan Cooking Workshop, Turtle Sanctuary Visit.

PREREQUISITES

- Open to 18 years+ individual travellers.

- Able to swim to participate in surfing activity

BOOKING, PAYMENT & POLICIES

Please send your booking inquiry in email to melinda@mahaloqatar.com and we will confirm availability in the group. Please do not book your flights until you receive our email confirmation.

QAR 3,990 per person payable in QAR to Mahalo Qatar (Blue Pearl Watersports Tourism)

- QAR 1,000 deposit payable to reserve your spot (non-refundable) by 16 May 2026.

- QAR 2,990 balance payment by latest 19 May 2026 to confirm your booking.

*TERMS & CONDITIONS apply to all bookings. Please read carefully.

EXTRA PROGRAM OPTIONS

- Jewellery design and Sri Lankan gemstones workshop lead by our favourite designer. With the beautiful ocean view in the backdrop of the workshop, our designer will talk us through the characteristics of Sri Lankan gem stones, you will have the opportunity to make your own piece of jewellery and enjoy some fragrant Ceylon tea.

- Galle Fort visit that will take you back in time immersing into a piece of Sri Lankan history, reaching back to the 16th Century, when the Galle Fort was build by the Dutch East India Company.

- Relaxing ayurvedic massage

- Evenings out at our favourite restaurants and surf coffee shops.

- Tea Estate tour

- Turtle Sanctuary

- Sri Lankan traditional Stick Fishing

- Private Surf session/s

- Rainforest tour

- Cooking workshop in local village

Above programs can be organised as a group or individually, and are chargeable.

SOUTH SRI LANKA - SLOW LIVING RETREAT

SURF - CULTURE - RESET - SLOW LIVING

*INCLUSIONS - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

ACCOMMODATION

airport pick-up / drop-off

private group SURF sessions

FRESH COCONUT AFTER SURF SESSION

YOGA FOR SURFERS

ICE BATH RESET EXPERIENCE

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY

COCONUT HILL SUNSET OUTING / OR JUNGLE BIKING

MAHALO SURFER'S SET: BRAND T-SHIRT, STRAW BEACH BAG AND COTTON TOWEL

BEACH BONFIRE

JOURNALING & REFLECTION

*(based on availability or in a similar hotel in the same category)

Video

*NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

HOW TO GET THERE?

SAMPLE ITINARY

PREREQUISITES

BOOKING, PAYMENT & POLICIES

EXTRA PROGRAM OPTIONS

Our home away from home in Weligama

SOUTH SRI LANKA - SLOW LIVING RETREAT

SURF - CULTURE - RESET - SLOW LIVING

*INCLUSIONS - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

ACCOMMODATION

airport pick-up / drop-off

private group SURF sessions

FRESH COCONUT AFTER SURF SESSION

YOGA FOR SURFERS

ICE BATH RESET EXPERIENCE

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY

COCONUT HILL SUNSET OUTING / OR JUNGLE BIKING

MAHALO SURFER'S SET: BRAND T-SHIRT, STRAW BEACH BAG AND COTTON TOWEL

BEACH BONFIRE

JOURNALING & REFLECTION

*(based on availability or in a similar hotel in the same category)

Video

*NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

HOW TO GET THERE?

SAMPLE ITINARY

PREREQUISITES

BOOKING, PAYMENT & POLICIES

EXTRA PROGRAM OPTIONS

Our home away from home in Weligama

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