A yoga house above the bay.
Two classes a day above Weligama Bay, breakfast at one long table, and a small house of people who practise. Sri Lanka.
Yoga is why we’re here
Basecamp is a yoga house first. Practise twice a day in our ocean-view shala, share breakfast at one long table, and spend the hours between surfing the south coast, exploring, or doing beautifully little. Guests keep telling us the same thing: they came for a few nights and stayed for weeks.
Yoga, twice daily
Vinyasa mornings, Yin afternoons — in our new ocean-view shala, all levels, always included.
Rooms & dorm
Rustic, cozy rooms with AC — private or shared.
Basecamp Heights
Four rooms this season on the hill above Basecamp — your own space, the same mornings together.
A shala built for the view
A hand-thatched roof, open sides, and the whole bay in front of you. Every class at Basecamp happens here — morning light for Vinyasa, golden afternoons for Yin.
Days here go like this
Practice, then breakfast
Vinyasa at 8:00, then breakfast together at the long table. Yin at 16:30 when the light turns gold.
The sea, across the road
Weligama Bay is right there. Sea turtles included, if you're lucky. Ask nicely and we'll tell you about a secret beach.
Surf the south coast
Weligama is Asia’s friendliest bay for a first wave, with point breaks nearby when you’re ready. We don’t run surf lessons ourselves, but plenty of our guests surf between classes.
Explore the coast
Galle Fort, tea and cinnamon country, safaris, spas — we're in the middle of all of it.
Social dinners
Each night we host dinner at a different local restaurant — the whole house, one table, somewhere new.
Workshops & ceremonies
Sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and more throughout the season — ask what's on when you're here.
Just passing through Weligama?
You don’t have to stay here to practice here. Drop in for a class — 3,000 LKR — or stay on for breakfast after morning yoga, 2,500 LKR. Coming often? Class passes bring it down to 2,500 a class.
A lawn, a view, and nowhere to be
The house sits in a big tropical garden — hammocks under the mango tree, a slackline between the palms, and a lawn that runs to the fence with the whole bay beyond it. The ocean is just across the road; the fishing boats are your view from the balcony.
Worth waking up for
Cooked fresh every morning and served after practice at the long table: house-made granola and chia pots, warm bread with jams and spreads, big colourful bowls, pancakes on the good days — a menu that changes daily, with local fruit and proper coffee.
Don't take our word for it
"A perfect week of yoga and relaxation! I loved every moment at Basecamp. The people are wonderful, the breakfasts are incredible (I need those recipes!) and the location with views of the boats is stunning. The evening activities were great, and as a solo traveller, it was lovely connecting with others. I'll definitely be back!"
"It was unbelievable waking up every day to morning yoga followed by the best breakfast in Sri Lanka. Included in the room price is twice a day yoga and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again!"
"What a great place. The place is super clean and it feels like home. The breakfast was incredible, every day different and super yummi. The yoga teachers were all good, it was one of the best yoga sessions that I had so far. I loved this place so much."
"Originally only coming for a shorter retreat I ended up staying 5 whole weeks… The yoga teachers were very good: knowledgeable, supportive and thoughtful in their approach. We had a great time with various evening activities like sound healing, family dinners, and ecstatic dance. Overall, a really well-run place with a great team and a special atmosphere."
"We went for one yoga class in the morning and then ended up staying for 2 nights because of how much we enjoyed the atmosphere… the food was incredible!! All the instructors were amazing and so helpful with my knee injury!"
"I just love, really love this place! I booked 3 nights but stayed 5 in total! The yoga teachers are very good, the dorm is so clean and tidy and the bed really comfortable! The energy of this place is just very good ✨"
"The dorm was the best I ever had, with finally good sleep again. In the whole retreat there was such a nice and welcoming atmosphere, and oh my god the food was incredible!! I felt so nourished everyday."
Swipe for more · from our Google reviews
4.8★ from 234 guests
From €35 a night with breakfast and twice-daily yoga included. Three-night minimum — most people stay longer.
Meet the Basecamp family
The reviews all say the same thing — it's the people. Our local team runs the house like a home, and they're the reason guests come back.
Take a little of it home
Basecamp has its own small shop — easy linen pieces, handmade Sri Lankan skincare, jewellery and quilted travel pouches, gathered from makers we love. Have a browse on your way back from breakfast.
Host your retreat here
The shala, the rooms, the kitchen, the team — the whole house can be yours. We handle the ground so you can hold the space.
Life at Basecamp
Questions, answered
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Can I surf while I'm there? +
I'm new to yoga. Is that ok? +
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Check-in, check-out and payment? +
