Unrivaled Kitesurfing Spot in Sri Lanka
Vella Island – Kalpitiya

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A trip to Vella Island in Kalpitiya

Vella Island is a Flat water paradise. Welcome with dark blue sea with shallow and flat water on other side. Trust me its an amazing place,Around 45 Minutes impressed boat ride and 30KM north of Kalpitiya that welcomes to have  their own spot if they liked. Vella island is an isolation place with few fisherman for company. On this Island there no any facilities as its a only fisherman’s island without any water and electricity. who cares ! but the conditions for kitesurfing are just Unrivaled.

Vella Island, Unrivaled Kitesurfing Spot in Sri Lanka, Wella Island
Unrivaled Kitesurfing Spot in Sri Lanka

Vella Island – Best spot to kite in Sri Lanka

Vella island is considred as one of the unbeatable kitesurfing spots in the world. Even best champions visit to Kaplitiya to do their training with steady offshore winds in summer season. However this island is not good for beginners due to the offshore winds. No worries, If you have basic skills of kitesurfing therefor this is the place fit for you.

kitesurfing on full moon,Unrivaled Kitesurfing Spot in Sri Lanka
kitesurfing on full moon

Beach Camping Night on Vella Island

Think about overnight stay with full moon on a island, Hmm it should be a another level experience. Most of riders stay overnight in full moon and do the the kitesurfing at night, under the moon light on poya day. This should be a next level experience I have had in Sri Lanka so far. You can stay overnight in a fisherman hut with the full moon.

 

Things to know before you go

  • About a 45-minute boat ride, 30km north of Kalpitiya.
  • No facilities on the island – no running water or electricity, since it’s only a fisherman’s island. Bring what you need.
  • Offshore winds suit riders with basic kitesurfing skills and up – not recommended for beginners.
  • Returning gets more challenging after 4:30PM as waves pick up, so plan your trip timing around this.
  • Many Kalpitiya kite schools organize day trips and overnight stays to Vella Island by boat.

 

A kitesurfer performing a jump over turquoise water near Vella Island, Kalpitiya
Close-up action shot of a kitesurfer holding the control bar against a blue sky at Vella Island
kitesurfing in Kalpitiya, SriLanka, Kiteschool Rates
kitesurfing in Kalpitiya, SriLanka, Kiteschool Rates, Windfinder, Kalpitiya, Things to do in kalpitiya

 

How to get into Vella Island Kalpitiya

Many Kitesurfing schools in Kalpitiya organize day trip and overnight trips to this Island with boat ride. Going to Wella Island is quite easy but returning bit challenge after 4.30 PM as there are many wave getting high Anyway, it is always worth going to this amazing island and stay overnight on a full moon poya day.

Best Things do in Kalpitiya

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vella Island suitable for beginner kitesurfers?

No – the offshore winds here suit riders with at least basic kitesurfing skills. Beginners are better off starting elsewhere in Kalpitiya.

Can I stay overnight on Vella Island?

Yes – many riders stay overnight in a fisherman’s hut, especially around the full moon (poya day), when night kitesurfing under moonlight is a popular draw. Note there are no water or electricity facilities on the island.

How do I get to Vella Island?

It’s about a 45-minute boat ride, 30km north of Kalpitiya. Many kite schools in Kalpitiya organize day trips and overnight trips by boat. Keep in mind that returning gets more challenging after 4:30PM as waves pick up.