Bali Surfari 2012

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10 day Surfari - 21st to 30th April 2012

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The Big Friday Bali Surfari is the ultimate pre-summer adventure. Our 10 day Surfari takes in the very best of Bali and Nusa Lembongan, and with our experienced, qualified and friendly coaches on hand each day, this trip is perfect for all abilities.

Whether you are a complete beginner looking to ride your first waves in paradise, an intermediate wanting to progress to more challenging reef breaks, or an experienced surfer looking for an introduction to Indo.. this will be the trip of a lifetime - no wetsuit required!



Surfing on Bali
Bali is known as the island of the gods for good reason. Each coast is blessed with perfect reef and beach set-ups. Our daily itinerary is flexible to enable us to make the most of the varying swell and wind forecasts. It is likely we will surf most in the morning and evening when the wind is lightest and the sun is less strong.

Surfing on Nusa Lembongan
The island of Nusa Lembongan is 20km off the East coast of Bali, just a 30 minute fast boat ride away. This small island with a population of less than 4000 people boasts stunning uncrowded waves and crystal clear waters, perfect for snorkelling, jet skiing, fishing and of course incredible for surfing. It’s a dream location.

Accommodation
Our accommodation for the first 5 nights is in Canggu, a 35 minute drive north from the airport on the west coast of Bali. Our boutique hotel with a pool is just 250 metres from the beach.

Here we are in walking distance of the lively beachside bars and restaurants of Echobeach, and close to the upmarket district of Seminyak and the tourist hub of Kuta for all your shopping and nightlife needs.

On day 6 we will take to the sea and make the 30 minute transfer by boat to Nusa Lembongan. Here our accommodation for 4 nights is with a pool overlooking the surf. When you are not surfing why not rent a moped and explore the island, take a snorkeling trip or just soak up the tranquil island life.




Surf tuition/guiding
Our coaching team will take us to experience different breaks each day according to the conditions and your ability level.

Beginners will take their first waves on easy beach breaks with a soft sandy landing. For intermediates this is the perfect opportunity to try your first reef break with the guidance of our coaches.

For experienced surfers our guides are the perfect introduction to all that Indo has to offer. Dawn to dusk you can surf as much or as little as you wish!

Surfboards are available to rent for the entire trip, just let us know what you need at the time of booking. If you are a beginner we will help you select a suitable board.


Eating and Drinking
Breakfast is included every day. Lunches are not included but each surf spot has its own Warung (restaurant), where we can sit down to a delicious feast for about £2 per day.

Evening meals are included on the first and last evening. Other evenings we will choose local restaurants for the group to eat together or you have the option to explore local restaurants yourself or eat at the restaurant at our accommodation.

Extend your stay
We are happy to help with details of other accommodation if you are staying extra days either side of the Surfari, just ask us when you book.

Flights
The trip includes arrival and departure meetings to/from Denpasar. You will need to book your own flights, however we can advise you on flights that others are taking, the latest deals that we have discovered, and recommended booking agents.

Please check your baggage, size, number and weight allowance with your airline . Remember to check your airlines’ procedure for carrying surfboards and book yours in advance if you are bringing one.

Check out the photo gallery from our 2010 Bali Surfari

Our Bali Surfari includes:

- Airport meeting and departures (Denpasar, Bali )
- 9 nights accommodation (5 nights in Canggu, 4 nights in Nusa Lembongan).
- Daily surf tuition and guiding tailored to your ability
- Island hopping to Nusa Lembongan
- All breakfasts
- Welcome night evening meal
- Farewell evening meal
- Amazing Oakley surf goody bags (everyone will receive Oakley sunglasses, tees & more!)

Optional Extras:
- Daily Yoga classes
- Day trip to Ubud and to the volcano
- Photo CD of you surfing
- Surfboard rental
- Spa treatments & massage


Price and Booking:

£699 per person
*Early bird booking £620 - Limited number of spaces available*

Pay 50% now to hold your space and the remainder 10 weeks prior to departure.

If you have any questions about the trip or you would like to book please email info@bigfriday.com or call 07779099770

Once you confirm that you would like to book we will email you a booking confirmation letter with all the information you need about the trip, what to bring and how to pay.

Payment is via paypal using a credit/debit card or paypal account, or by bank transfer (UK or international)

Please click here to view our terms and conditions.


Useful Information:

Currency:
It is difficult to obtain Indonesian Rupiah outside the country. We recommend taking a debit or credit card and using cash points. Our accommodations have safety boxes for passports and cash. You will not need much cash as the trip covers most eventualities, just money for souvenirs, alcohol and lunches and evening meals.

You can exchange sterling cash or traveller’s cheques with Balinese money-changers. We recommend taking at least 2 bank cards in case one becomes lost or damaged.

Documents:
It is essential that your passport has over 6 months left until it expires (from the date you return to the UK), preferably much longer, or you will be denied entry to Indonesia. A tourist visa must be purchased on entry to the country for $25. This is valid for 30 days from entry.

If you plan to hire a car or motorcycle you will need an international driving license, which can be obtained from the AA.

It is a good idea to carry photocopies of your important documents (packed separately) and note that it is also easier to carry photocopies of relevant pages from heavy guidebooks etc. We also suggest that you scan copies of your important documents and email them to yourself.

Packing:
Our brainstorm of packing essentials to get you started..

- A couple of well fitting board shorts/bikini/swimming costume
- Rash vests (long and/OR short sleeved)
- Surfboard (suggest wrap in bubble wrap, use pipe cladding to protect rails, wrap towels around for added protection, for boards that don’t have fixed fins, remove them, write fragile and topload on bag)
- Shortie wetsuit (optional but protects from sun and rub)
- Beach towel
- Warm water wax
- Travellers cheques/ credit debit card
- Travel itinerary
- Flight tickets
- Any medication required
- Our contact numbers
- Travel insurance documents
- Passport! (WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS UNTIL IT EXPIRES)
- Sun Cream (high factor or block)
- Toiletries (inc Vaseline for wetsuit/board/boardies rub) and talcum powder. Place liquids in a separate sealed carrier in case of leakage.
- blue tac/ear plugs if required.
- Bottle to carry water
- Sun hat
- flip flops

Medical
Please inform us of any medical complaints/conditions prior to the trip. We will carry a first aid kit at all times but we advise that you also bring your own containing: scissors, bandages, plasters, antiseptic, sting cream, burn cream, steri-strips, Betadine, pain killers, rehydration sachets.

There is no Malaria on Bali but plenty of mosquitos at dusk. Use Mosquito coils in your room and the local repellant.

The radical change in temperature and diet affects people differently. Maintain a good water intake and a healthy diet. Carry immodium or similar in your medical kit alongside your rehydration sachets.

Travel Insurance
It is essential that you take out a comprehensive personal travel insurance policy. Please check with your insurer that you are covered to surf each day.

Heath, Safety, Inoculations
As you travel at your own risk it is your responsibility to be up to date on Foreign Office advisories concerning travel to the region. You can check these here:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/indonesia1

Online medical advice for travellers can be found here:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/indonesia1?ta=health&pg=5
and
http://www.doh.gov.uk

If there are any questions we have not answered just drop us a line!

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