Kite Buddies
Thalawila, Sri Lanka
Kite Buddies teaches kitesurfing in Thalawila, Sri Lanka.
LocationThalawila, Sri Lanka
SportKitesurfing
Water typeLagoon
Websitekite-buddies.com
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Oct 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
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About Kite Buddies
Kite Buddies is a kitesurfing school based right on the lagoon in Kappalady, Kalpitiya, one of the world's top kiteboarding destinations. The school offers certified instruction for both novice and advanced riders in a sheltered, shallow lagoon setting.
- Located directly on the shallow Kappalady Lagoon
- Teaches with Ozone and Nobile kiteboarding gear
Good to know
Where
Thalawila, Sri Lanka
Hours
09:00 to 17:00
The spot
Water
lagoon
Wind
Consistent wind in the lagoon at Kappalady, with more challenging ocean conditions nearby in the Indian Ocean for experienced riders.
Depth
Standing depth
What’s on site
Gear storageCourses & prices
Basic Buddy
2h · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: equipmentCovers first insights into kitesurfing, including theory of safety, wind directions, material knowledge and spot details, plus kite launching, landing and control in the air.€100per personAsk
Basic Buddy
2h · Beginner · Semi-privateIncluded: equipmentCovers first insights into kitesurfing, including theory of safety, wind directions, material knowledge and spot details, plus kite launching, landing and control in the air.As published: “€60 pp”€60per personAsk
Beginner Buddy
9h · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: equipmentCovers theory (safety, wind, material and spot), launching and landing the kite, control in the air, body dragging, getting on the board and riding, going upwind, and working toward first transitions.€360per personAsk
Beginner Buddy
9h · Beginner · Semi-privateIncluded: equipmentCovers theory (safety, wind, material and spot), launching and landing the kite, control in the air, body dragging, getting on the board and riding, going upwind, and working toward first transitions.As published: “€240 pp”€240per personAsk
Refresher Buddy
2h · Semi-privateIncluded: equipmentFor riders who have already had lessons and want tips and tricks to get out on the water independently again.As published: “€60 pp”€60per personAsk
Refresher Buddy
2h · PrivateIncluded: equipmentFor riders who have already had lessons and want tips and tricks to get out on the water independently again.€100per personAsk
Advanced Buddy
2h · Advanced · Semi-privateIncluded: equipmentFor riders who can already ride independently on the board but want to work on staying upwind, transitions, first jumps and additional safety techniques.As published: “€60 pp”€60per personAsk
Advanced Buddy
2h · Advanced · PrivateIncluded: equipmentFor riders who can already ride independently on the board but want to work on staying upwind, transitions, first jumps and additional safety techniques.€100per personAsk
Pro Buddy
Trick coachingFor riders who want to perfect tricks or learn new moves, from dark slides to unhooked tricks, with an instructor. Equipment is not included.As published: “€60 per hour, not including equipment”€60per hourAsk
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Kite Buddies — common questions
Does Kite Buddies offer lessons for first-timers?
Yes — Kite Buddies publishes a semi-private beginner course at €240/9h.
Is gear rental available at Kite Buddies without a course?
Yes — gear rental at Kite Buddies is available — full gear at €65/day.
Do I need to swim well to learn at Kite Buddies?
The teaching area at Kite Buddies is shallow enough to stand in, so you are not out of your depth while learning.
Contact Kite Buddies
Kappalady, Thalawila, Sri Lanka · Open in Google Maps