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WindTribe

IKO certified·Thalawila, Sri Lanka

WindTribe teaches kitesurfing in Thalawila, Sri Lanka, with IKO-certified instruction.

Certified instructionIKO
LocationThalawila, Sri Lanka
SportKitesurfing
Water typeFlat
Websitewindtribe.lk

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About WindTribe

WindTribe is a kitesurfing school at Kappalady Lagoon in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, describing itself as 'a passionate community of wind chasers and free spirits' rather than just a kite school. It teaches with IKO-certified instructors, offering courses from first rides to advanced tricks, and includes IKO certification with every completed course.

  • IKO certificate included with every course
  • Rental fleet includes Duotone kites and ION harnesses
  • Master instructor with over 20 years of kitesurfing experience
  • Partnered with an eco-resort directly at the kite spot
Good to know
Where
Thalawila, Sri Lanka
Season
Main season runs mid-May to mid-October, warm and sunny. Winter season runs mid-December to mid-March, cool to mild and sunny.
Certified by
IKO
The spot
Water
flat
Wind
Main season (mid-May to mid-October): 18-30 knots. Winter season (mid-December to mid-March): 15-20 knots.
Depth
Standing depth
Best months
May, June, July, August, September, October
Waves
The lagoon is flat with no waves; the main season brings occasional small waves.

Who teaches here

Ajmal Khan
Master Instructor
IKO
Amjath
Freestyle Specialist
Ajlan
Instructor

What’s on site

Partner accommodation

Courses & prices

Discovery/Introduction Course (Private)

1.5h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€80per personAsk

Discovery/Introduction Course (Group)

1.5h · Group 2–3 · GroupIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€60per personAsk

Beginner Course (IKO L1) (Private)

3h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€150per personAsk

Beginner Course (IKO L1) (Group)

3h · Group 2–3 · Beginner · GroupIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€105per personAsk

Intermediate Course (IKO L1,2) (Private)

6h · Group 1–1 · Intermediate · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€275per personAsk

Intermediate Course (IKO L1,2) (Group)

6h · Group 2–3 · Intermediate · GroupIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificate
€190per personAsk

Independent Course (IKO L1,2,3) (Private)

9h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificateThe school's most popular course.
€390per personAsk

Independent Course (IKO L1,2,3) (Group)

9h · Group 2–3 · GroupIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificateThe school's most popular course.
€270per personAsk

Refresher Course

3h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificateNot offered as a group course.
€150per personAsk

Advanced Course

1h · Group 1–1 · Advanced · PrivateIncluded: full equipment · IKO certificateNot offered as a group course.
€60per personAsk

Kite

Kitesurfing · 1 day
€50per 1 day

Kite

Kitesurfing · 3 days
€130per 3 days

Kite

Kitesurfing · 5 days
€240per 5 days

Kite

Kitesurfing · 1 week
€300per 1 week

Kite

Kitesurfing · 10 days
€360per 10 days

Board (Twintip)

Kitesurfing · 1 day
€20per 1 day

Board (Twintip)

Kitesurfing · 3 days
€40per 3 days

Board (Twintip)

Kitesurfing · 5 days
€65per 5 days

Board (Twintip)

Kitesurfing · 1 week
€90per 1 week

Board (Twintip)

Kitesurfing · 10 days
€130per 10 days

Harness

Kitesurfing · 1 day
€10per 1 day

Harness

Kitesurfing · 3 days
€25per 3 days

Harness

Kitesurfing · 5 days
€35per 5 days

Harness

Kitesurfing · 1 week
€50per 1 week

Harness

Kitesurfing · 10 days
€65per 10 days

Full Equipment

Kitesurfing · 1 day
€65per 1 day

Full Equipment

Kitesurfing · 3 days
€165per 3 days

Full Equipment

Kitesurfing · 5 days
€255per 5 days

Full Equipment

Kitesurfing · 1 week
€330per 1 week

Full Equipment

Kitesurfing · 10 days
€420per 10 days
FAQ

WindTribe — common questions

Does WindTribe have official certification?

Yes — WindTribe holds IKO certification.

Does WindTribe rent equipment separately from lessons?

Yes — WindTribe rents gear — full gear at €65/day.

Is the water shallow where WindTribe teaches?

Yes — the teaching area at WindTribe is shallow enough to stand in.

Who teaches at WindTribe?

Instruction at WindTribe is run by Ajmal Khan, Amjath, Ajlan.

Contact WindTribe

112/A Kappalady, Thalawila 61344, Sri Lanka · Open in Google Maps

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