Bali has been on the minds of surfers since Albe Falzon’s 1971 epic Morning of the Earth where the opening scene, steeped in surf movie folklore features the infamous cave of Uluwatu. Since then a trip to Bali has become a global pilgrimage for the modern wave-rider. Bali is the new North Shore, a surfing Mecca that you simply must surf here at least once in your life!
Bali’s geographic regions (or regencies as they are known according to their royal origins), offer a diverse and amazing range of experiences, sites to see, items to take home and things to remember. The dramatically varied topography of this Indonesian jewel is perhaps unsurpassed globally. In a day’s drive you can see vast ocean vistas, dramatic cliff-lines, steep volcanic mountain ranges, endless hillside rice paddies, gold and black sandy beaches and lush rainforest sanctuaries… all punctuated by quaint villages and bustling towns.
Centrally located in South East Asia, Bali has been a travel hub and a melting pot of cultures since the trade winds blew the first Thai travelers and their rice paddy technology here in the 1300’s. Nowadays it’s a short flight from its Asian neighbors and is a unique island paradise that the whole family is sure to savor.
Bali is bursting with accommodation types ranging from the most basic to the most extravagant. Tropicsurf is partnered with select properties spanning various geographical locations including Seminyak, Jimbaran Bay, the Bukit Peninsula and more.
Our partner properties are chosen to reflect the needs and desires of our guests. Tropicsurf packages offer a range of four and five-star properties all situated in strategic surfing locations.
The areas you wish to visit, the type of waves you wish to surf and your budget, should guide your decision. Bali is an island bustling with variety so we recommend you sample a range of experiences. Please ask us to tailor a solution that suits you best.
Bali and its breaks are steeped in surfing folklore and tradition. Paddling through Uluwatu cave at first light is an experience you will remember forever. So too is your first mechanical tube at Padang Padang or Bingin.
Bali has it all – from beginner, sand bottomed beach-breaks to heaving, wide open barrels. The sand bottomed beachbreaks around Seminyak are perfect for those wishing to surf for the first time. The deeper water and mellower shape of Kuta Reef and Padang rights appeals to those wishing to add reef surfing to their repertoire. Longboarders will appreciate the graceful gliders of Medewi. The big surging waves of Nusa Dua are a great playground for those seeking a little more juice. Surfing remote and little known point breaks on reconnaissance-style trips will excite the more adventurous. Or how about a helicopter or speedboat inter-island mission when the swell charts are on? Bali simply has it all!
Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is stacked with perfect set-ups. The ever-consistent swells ensure that, even on crowded days, there are waves for all. Names like Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Impossibles, Bingin, Balangan, Airport Rights and Airport Lefts conjure images of perfect waves in surfer’s minds and memories the world over. As far as wave density goes, this peninsula is perhaps only matched by the North Shore.
A Tropicsurf Bali adventure will see many dreams come true as guests get the chance to truly ride the waves of their life. Under our Dream program beginners will relish the first, unforgettable thrills of rushing towards the shore standing on a surfboard. Our Ride program will help ‘iron out’ the deficiencies in your surfing and guide you towards your true potential.
By increasing your ability your enjoyment factor will soar. The thrill of doing a maneuver properly for the fist time or feeling the speed achieved by dropping a life-long bad habit can be liberating. To prepare for those bigger days you will find a breath improvement clinic, offered under our Waterman experience to be rewarding, confidence building and potentially life saving.
Women wishing to advance their surfing and fitness (no matter what your current level), will benefit greatly from attending our women-only surfing, fitness and wellness retreats. For more information about these retreats please visit our dedicated website.
- Personal training, nutrition and health by Lian Monley including lifestyle education and awareness, fitness assessment and personalized program, core strength and weight-loss.
- Guided shopping tours around Bali’s most famous boutiques as-well as visits to a few ‘secret spots’ to experience the ‘real Bali.”
- Indulge yourself with preferential treatment at one of Asia’s most awarded Spas.
- Magical golfing opportunities across the island.
- Private cultural tours and sightseeing with English speaking guide, refreshments and cold towels.
- Scenic helicopter flights.
- Horse-riding on the beach.
- Private Yoga.
- Babysitting service.
- Please ask about the endless array of activities.
