Monkey Activities (Bali, Indonesia)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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Nusa Lembongan is THE dream island for surfers of all levels.

If you are a complete beginner, all the team at Monkey Surf School Bali be pleased to train you to become able to surf by your own.

Intermediate surfers, come to Monkey Surf School to improve your skills and enjoy the waves.

We also offer a wide range of high quality surfboards and stand-up paddle for rental. More than 40 surfboards to choose from !

SCHEDULE
We depend on the tide and ocean conditions of Nusa Lembongan to schedule the surf lessons so we only know the starting time of the class 3 days in advance. Please book at least one day before to ensure we have room (high season at least 2-3 days ahead).

A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Monkey Surf School Bali teaching focus is the quality, not the quantity and safety first.
Our experienced surf instructors are surf life-saving and ISA certified and our classes follow the ISA standards.
This different approach of teaching have shown great results over the 5 years of surf school existence.

Don’t forget : surf is about FUN and love of the Ocean !

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CAMP OPERATOR

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CHRIS

A planned stay of one week became an adventure of a month. Amazed by waves and hospitality of the locals, 6 months later I was back for good.
Monkey Surfing – the first surf school of the island- was my project and passion. The dream life continues…

Surfing, spearfishing, freediving to experience the Ocean inhabited by mola-molas, manta rays, turtles and dolphins…

The lifestyle you experience on Nusa Lembongan is far different from the city. Everyday rewards you with unforgettable memories, getting to know yourself better and enjoying the life on a small and simple island.

- Lifeguard and surf instructor for 10 years in France
- Swimming, surf-life saving and long-distance paddle-board competition
- Longboard and single fin specialist

“I surf because it’s you and the Ocean. Simple.”

PLANET

Planet grew up on the paradise island of Lembongan. When he was kid he always jumped on his dad’s boat to go fishing or surfing.
Year after year he learnt how to read the waves and the currents of the Ocean.
 
Now he is an accomplished surfer and famous for his laidback barrels.
 
- Surfing for the last 20 years (4 years in ISC circuit)
- The most versatile surfer, can barrel on any kind of board (yes with softop too!)
 
“Water is my second home, my adventure, my mean of living and lifestyle”

DEWA

Also from Lembongan, he loves to challenge himself in hollow waves for the adrenaline.
He understood since a young age that surfing is one of the key to stay fit & healthy.
He has a traveler’s heart and is dreaming to reach one day the shores of foreign lands to discover new waves.
 
- Surfing for the last 15 years
- Prefers shortboards and radical maneuvers
 
“Every day in surf is different, each wave you take never feels the same”

APOM

During your stay on the island you cannot miss this guy !
He always hangs around Monkey Surfing with a big smile on his face to fly his kite when the winds are good or to clean the area.

- Our beach clean-up man !
- Joins the surf trip when available to cheer you up

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION

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Rama Garden Retreat is perfectly located: a very short walk from the beach and the main activities but not too close to ensure you can relax in a peaceful environment.

The bungalows offered during your stay provide all the comfort for a great sleep : king size bed, hot water, air conditioning, wi-fi

The budget guests are hosted in a friendly local homestay located next to Rama Garden and offering clean rooms with fan and cold water.

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CATERING

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The food served at Pisang-pisang has been customed for yogis and active surfers, freedivers with several choices of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Juices and smoothies are amazing too !
Breakfast can be taken all day.
Only the dinners are not included in the surf retreat upgrade package, we have plenty of places to recommend.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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- 1 instructor for 3 students maximum (Private lessons possible on request) . Your instructor
will stay with you in the water, bring you to the surf area, give you great tips to improve and ensure your safety.

- All included : soft or hard surfboards, rashguard, reef boots, boat transfer to surf area (helmets available)

- Total duration is up to 2.5 hours

The venue of the lesson is chosen carefully to meet the international surf school safety standards and the experience of the students.
We have the option of 4 different surfbreaks to ensure less crowd.

Lembongan surf spots : Lacerations, Razors, No Man’s or Tamarind

BEGINNER

The beginner surf lesson starts with 30min exercises on the beach.
You learn the basics : paddling, having a good position on the board, how to stand-up …
Your experienced surf instructor explains the skills, demonstrates then you practice and he’s here to correct you.

After a short boat ride to the surf area you are ready to jump in the water.

The practice in the waves of Nusa Lembongan is the best part : the instructor stays with you in the water and position you properly to catch it, helps by pushing your surfboard (only when necessary) then gives you a short debriefing about the wave you caught. Step by step you improve and experience the overwhelming feeling of standing on a surfboard. You’ll spend 1,5 to 2h in the water.

Once the class is finished we head back to Monkey Surf School where you can take a shower and participate in the debriefing of your lesson.

INTERMEDIATE

The class begins with 30min surf theory.
Learn how your reef break works : currents, points, tides, winds…

Get ready to jump in the water after a short boat ride.

The practice in the waves of Nusa Lembongan is personalized with each student. The instructor remains close to you in the waves to position you at the best spot to catch the green wave. He always keeps an eye on his students and analyse your stance, technic, body position and wave approach to correct the flaws and improve it. Gradually thanks to these special tips for intermediate surfer you feel more confident and enjoy the speed of Nusa Lembongan surf spots.

After the surf lesson we head back with the boat to Monkey Surf School for a debriefing of the session.

ADVANCED

Your surf guide will help you to select the most suitable surfboard according to the conditions and your experience. After a short briefing you’ll jump in the water where your guide will lead you to the green waves. He will help you to catch them at the right spot and also ensure your safety in the water.
SURF GUIDING INCLUDES :

– Your experienced guide in a group of 4 persons max.
– Boat transfer to the surf area
– Surfboard rental (whatever size)
– Reefboots
– Rashvest

Duration of 1.5 to 2h in the water

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SURF MATERIALS

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We have it all ! The widest choice on the island !

LONGBOARD : nose riding single fin, performance 2+1
MINI-MAL : classic shapes and performance
OLD-SCHOOL : single fins shortboards and twin fish
FUNBOARD : big shortboards for the intermediate surfer
SHORTBOARD : performance shapes and brands (chilli, spider, al merrick,…) with great fins
GUN : for the big days
BODYBOARD AND FINS

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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BREATH NUSA LEMBONGAN FREEDIVING

Ever wondered how you can hold your breath longer than 1 minute ? We teach AIDA Freediving courses for all levels.

Surfers will get confident to catch bigger waves while scuba divers will reduce their air consumption through a different approach of the underwater world.

AURÉLIE – YOUR FREEDIVING COACH

Aurélie has always been in the water. Freediving and scuba diving since 16yo, she trained and started teaching in the famous city of Dahab (Egypt). Her passion for the water and her daily yoga practice brought her to the competition scenery where she met famous freedivers.

Aurélie is also a professional photographer since 2001. After studying marine biology during five years at a university she entered a photography school.

She works for magazines, agencies, editing, private shooting (Aerial, Parapente Mag, Apnea magazine, Trek Mgazine, Skipass.com, Naturimages, Red Bull, Julbo, Ed. Inverse,…).
Her specialities : reportage, outdoor sports (freediving, paragliding, scubadiving, surfing, skiing …) wildlife, nature, lifestyle, portraits.

SPEARFISHING

Neophyte or experienced spearfishermen, you’ll find in Nusa Lembongan your perfect spot.

Tropical water, amazing marine life and thousands of fish will give you unforgettable memories.

Come and enjoy the relaxing way of life of spearfishing Nusa Lembongan !

Your boat captain remains on the boat during the dives for assistance and safety. He is himself a very experienced spearfisherman and will lead you to the best suitable spots.

The best equipment is provided : Beuchat spearguns, single or double rubber, long fins, gloves, rashvest (or wetsuit if necessary), low-volume mask, snorkle, weightbelt, float and line.

Discount applies when you are 2 persons or more booking for the same spearfishing trip.

YOGA

The Yoga classes are held at Serenity Yoga,  a great environment for yogis located a few steps from the retreat. The schedule offers several kind of yoga. Teachers will provide a class that fits both beginners and more experienced yogis.

SNORKELING

Discover the amazing waters surrounding Lembongan. Embark for a fun boat trip of 3,5h to encounter the Manta Rays, Crystal Bay’s clear water and the Mangrove.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp

Transfer to Lembongan (pickup from your hotel in Bali + speedboat) is included in our packages

PACKAGES & PRICES

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3 DAYS SURF/YOGA BUDGET - from  247 € per Person

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This package includes:

– Transfer to Lembongan (pickup from your hotel in Bali + speedboat)
– 1 Snorkeling trip with the majestic Manta Rays
– 3 yoga classes accessible to every level and tailored for surfers
– 3 surf lessons with our highly experienced team of instructors, quality equipment, safe and fun time guaranteed
– 3 nights in private room with fan ideally located in the center of the activities
– 3 Breakfast included
– Small groups to ensure the best experience
– Wi-Fi

Price for 3 Days: 247 € ($ 269 USD)  per person

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3 DAYS SURF/YOGA UPGRADE - from 366 € per Person

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This package includes:

– Transfer to Lembongan (pickup from your hotel in Bali + speedboat)
– 1 Snorkeling trip with the majestic Manta Rays
– 3 yoga classes accessible to every level and tailored for surfers
– 3 surf lessons with our highly experienced team of instructors, quality equipment, safe and fun time guaranteed
– 3 nights in our Retreat, ideally located in the center of the activities. Full comfort private room with aircon and hot water.
– 3 fantastic breakfast & lunch, healthy yummy food with various gluten free and vegetarian meals. Unique juices and smoothies
– Small groups to ensure the best experience
– Complimentary Wi-Fi and spring water
– Souvenir eco-friendly bottle

Price for 3 Days: 366 € ( $ 399 USD) per person

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5 DAYS SURF/YOGA/FREEDIVE BUDGET - from 413 € per  Person

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This package includes:

– Transfer to Lembongan (pickup from your hotel in Bali + speedboat)
– 1 Snorkeling trip with the majestic Manta Rays
– 5 yoga classes accessible to every level and tailored for surfers
– 3 surf lessons with our highly experienced team of instructors, quality equipment, safe and fun time guaranteed
– 1 day AIDA 1 freediving introduction course
– 5 nights in private room with fan ideally located in the center of the activities
– 5 Breakfast included
– Small groups to ensure the best experience
– Wi-Fi

Price for 5 Days: 413 € ( $ 449 USD) per person

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5 DAYS SURF/YOGA/FREEDIVE UPGRADE - from 578 € per Person

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This package includes:

– Transfer to Lembongan (pickup from your hotel in Bali + speedboat)
– 1 Snorkeling trip with the majestic Manta Rays
– 5 yoga classes accessible to every level and tailored for surfers
– 3 surf lessons with our highly experienced team of instructors, quality equipment, safe and fun time guaranteed
– 1 day AIDA 1 freediving introduction course
– 5 nights in our Retreat, ideally located in the center of the activities. Full comfort private room with aircon and hot water.
– 5 fantastic breakfast & lunch, healthy yummy food with various gluten free and vegetarian meals. Unique juices and smoothies
– Small groups to ensure the best experience
– Complimentary Wi-Fi and spring water
– Souvenir eco-friendly bottle

Price for 5 Days: 578 € ( $ 629 USD) per person

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PERSONALIZED PACKAGE

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You want a personalized package ? No problem ! Mention through email how many days you want to spend in Nusa Lembongan, which option of accommodation (budget or upgrade) and what activities you would like to attend, we will prepare it for you.

- Freediving AIDA 1* course (no previous experience needed)   $115
- SUP rental 2 hours     $10
- Spearfishing coral fish trip     $70
- Discover Scuba Diving, 2 dives (no previous experience needed)     $120
- 3 days, PADI Open Water course and certification (no previous experience needed)     $370
- 2 days, PADI Advanced Open Water course and certification (Open Water certification required)     $280
- Surf lesson $ 40

Please read

- During Low season (01/11 to 14/12 and 06/01 to 15/02) you get 10% discount on your surf yoga retreat.
- During High season (01/07 to 31/08 and 15/12 to 05/01) there is an extra charge of 10% on your surf yoga retreat.
- If you book a surf retreat for 2 persons or more you get 5% discount each.
- If you wish to share the room you get a discount too.
- Far destinations pickup like Canggu, Ubud,  Amed can be subjected to extra cost.