Nice quiet place to relax – Ruuk village is a nice and very relaxed place away from mass tourism.

Accomodation:
The bungalows are simple but nice and functional with a hammock outside. There is… read more no hot shower but you dont need one. The water is also not cold and in the night you can shower under the stars, since there is an outside bathroom.
A mosquito net around the bed is also provided.

The food is great. You don’t have a menue to choose from but the two ladies in the kitchen prepare different types of breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day. So there is a great variety of freshly made food and once a week is pizza night in their own pizza oven. On request you can also have fresh juices or shakes.

There is no real beach to swim directly at the resort. You will have to go with the boat that transportes the kitesurfers to the kitesurf spot.
Be carefull when you step on the wooden structures like the yoga deck or the Jetty, they are not too strong.

Kitesurfing:
If you go there for Kitesurfing and you bring your own gear, thats perfect.
They don’t have a lot of rental equipment. The biggest kite is 15 m2 and there is only one, but I have been to other Kite-centers and they usually don’t have a lot of big kites as well. Especially when it is normally an area with stronger wind.
On request the manager organized some more kites (17m2 and 14 m2) from the kitecenter next door.
Kiteboards are Crazyfly boards (ok but not great).

You will be transportet to a kitebeach by boat. U can store the gear u don´t immediately need in a little hut there.
When I was there we had low wind for over a week. With 80 kg you would have needed a 15 m2 or bigger kite. The lagoon is in most parts deep enough for a foil as a low wind option.

It might be difficult to find booties in your size, better bring your own because there a nasty shells sometimes.

They offer a great downwinder.
The Kite Instructor that was there during our stay made a good impression.

The staff is alltogether really nice. Abdul (and his assistant) organized a lot for us and he was always there to answer our questions.

He also organized the following trip for us:
When we left, we went with a boat at sunrise to the Wilpattu national park and crossed it with a safari jeep. It was not cheap but a great way to see the park, and to go on with our trip.

Conclusion: I recommend ruuk village, if your there for kitesurfing and you have your own gear and/or you would like to chill and have a good time. Its not the perfect place for a beach holiday.

  Best hospitality service in years – Continuous smiles, exceeding expectations, and a genuine appreciation for guests is how I experienced Ruuk Village. The location, gardens, and wildlife are gorgeous. Then add a hammock and a king… read more coconut drink to the mix…perfection. I enjoyed getting to know the team; Abdul, Veejay, Shehan, Rani and Ruchira (and the younger guys who support).
All our wishes were granted and at times I felt like a part of their community-at home. Outstanding for kitesurfing. Wow…kitesurfing the lagoon after the healthy breakfast minutes from the cabana; epic. The best part was that Ruuk Village really is eco-conscious. The Tourism sector and Sri Lanka need more Ruuk Villages. Big kudos to the founders, Roshan and Thileeban. I HIGHLY recommend Ruuk Village.

  The team of Ruuk village gave me a wonderful welcome in Sri Lanka. It’s a beautiful, calm place in the nature. I loved the small jetty in the lagoon for… read more sunsets. Huts are airy and cute made out of natural materials. Beach for kitesurfing is just a 5 min boat ride away. The team cooks fresh food for you, that is really good. Lots of variety, no breakfast was like the same.