Zero Hero
Zero to Hero in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
8 days · 7 nights · A slow-living kitesurf camp where you disconnect, learn a new skill, and reconnect with yourself.
What’s Included in the Zero to Hero Package
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- “From Zero to Hero” kite camp – €790 per person.
- 8 days / 7 nights in our Fisherman's Cabana (double occupancy, single with surcharge).
- Full board: tropical fruits, Sri Lankan rice & curry lunch, special dinners, tea/coffee & drinking water.
- Zero to Hero kite camp: 12 hours intensive training (max. 2 students per group).
- 2 days of kite rental at the end – ride in both directions on your own.
- Transfers to the kiting beach in our house boat.
- Airport pickup & drop-off in our old-school Volkswagen surfer van (valid for double bookings).
- Kite safari to Dream Spot when booked as a double.
Your 7-Day Journey
Short, focused time on the water – with space in between to rest, think and reconnect.
Is This Retreat for You?
We’re not a resort. We’re a quiet, human-scale project that fits a certain type of traveller.
You’ll feel at home if…
- You want time and space to breathe between sessions.
- You enjoy nature, simple comforts and local food.
- You like learning kitesurfing with a small kiteschool, uncrowded lagoon space.
- You prefer off the beaten track, small off-grid space over big resorts.
- You love to come here as a guest and leave as a friend.
- You love rice & curry cooked over open fire
Probably not for you if…
- You wish to be anonymous.
- You need AC, TV, nightlife and larger crowds.
- You want a polished resort with pool bar and entertainment.
- You don’t enjoy being this close to nature.
- You dont walking trhough the sand or the water
Choose How You Stay
The Zero to Hero price is based on our Wadiya Cabana (Economical category). You can upgrade to Garden Cabana or Premium Wooden Chalet at an additional cost.
Fisherman’s Cabin
Garden Cabana
Premium Wooden Chalet
What Other Guests Say
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Our 10 cabanas and the best wind months fill quickly. Confirm your dates early and we’ll help shape your Zero to Hero journey around your travel plans.