If you’re looking for the ultimate gap year surf trip, look no further.
This epic 7-month surf adventure covers Sri Lanka, South Africa and Mozambique – giving you to oppotunity to surf and huge variety of waves and push your surf skills to the next level as well as meeting some life long surf buddies too.
Suitable for all levels of surfer it also gives you the oppotunity to complete your full surf instructor course, as well as an 8 week internship so you can gain invaluable experience for your CV and go live the dream surfing the world.
Surfing, adventure, cultural experiences and community projects make this an epic gap year surf trip, giving you invaluable life experiences and memories you’ll look back on forever!
When it comes to planning an epic gap year surf trip there are a few key ingredients you have to include – waves, adventure and life experiences that you’ll draw upon for year to come.
And this incredible 7-month surf adventure has all of that in abundance.
Covering Sri Lanka, South Africa and Mozambique you’ll experience some awesome cultures, meet some amazing people and of course make friends for life along the way too.
Designed for all levels of surfer, you’ll be coached by some of the best surf instructors on the planet (including an ex-world tour surfer!) and and even complete your surf instructor course too, so you can go live the dream!
Packed full of amazing experiences – from safaris and community projects through to bungee jumping and wine tasting – this isn’t just a surf trip, it’s a full-on guided adventure that you’ll never forget.
Combined with an 8-week surf camp internship, as well as scoring heaps of waves you’ll also be gaining some hands on experience in the surf industry and a unique additon to your CV too.
Make your gap year one you’ll never forget!
Your epic gap year surf trip kicks off in Sri Lanka – a country famed for incredible culture and super fun waves.
Jumping on the 10 week Sri Lanka surf instructor course, you’ll be under the watchful eye of head coach Nikita – an ex world tour surfer – who will take your surf skills to the next level, whether you’re a total newbie or experienced surfer.
With a combination of in water coaching, theory and training you’ll progress quickly on an array of Sri Lankan surf spots from your base in Ahangama.
After completing your surf instructor certification you’ll also head across to the East of the country to the famed right hand point breaks of Arugam Bay, as well as discovering more of this stunning island with a week long Hill Country tour.
After completing your ISA Level 1 certification, you’ll get stuck into an 8 week internship at the Ahangam Surf House.
This part of your gap year surf trip will give you invaluable hands-on surf industry experience, getting involved in every part of the surf camp life, and of course you’ll still have plenty of time to explore and surf yourself too!
You’ll be shadowing some of the best surf coaches and surf camp team in the game – a massive advantage when it comes to heading off on your own later down the line as this will be a CV stand out.
After wrapping up your stay in Sri Lanka and with your surf skills fine tuned you’ll be well prepared for the next part of your trip…
The next 13 weeks will be spent hopping between some incredible surf towns and scoring some legendary waves!
Road tripping from Cape Town to Durban you’ll bungee jump, head out on safari, go wine tasting, give back at some awesome community projects and more along the way.
And of course surf, surf surf!
From the long rollers of Muzinberg to the world-famous lineups of J’Bay and chilled vibes of Coffee Bay – you’ll experience some of the amazing places that make South Africa such a unique destination.
Finally, you’ll hop over the border to Mozamabique where you’ll load up the 4x4s ready for some off the beaten track adventure.
Warm water vibes and empty lineups await, along with plenty of adventure and the chance to snorkel with whale sharks and manta rays too!
The perfect way to finish up 7 months of surfing goodness!
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