BALI SURF & YOGA CAMP

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Currency: 1000 Indonesian Rupees = about 1.80CZK

Religion: 80% Hindus, 20% Muslims

Time zone: + 7 hours compared to the Czech Republic

International dialing code: +62

Visa to Indonesia – citizens of the Czech and Slovak Republics are required to have a VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA) for visits to the country within 30 days with the possibility of extension for another 30 days. You can apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) electronically (e-VOA) prior to your trip at https://molina.imigrasi.go.id, where comprehensive information is available, including the application process and entry points into Indonesia. The cost is USD 35.
The conditions for obtaining a visa are that the passport is valid for at least 6 months after leaving Indonesia, at least two blank pages in the passport and a return ticket.
Effective 14 February 2024, a tourist tax of 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah (US$10) is also being introduced for foreign visitors upon entry to Bali. It is recommended that the fee be paid before arrival in Bali online via the Love Bali website (see www.lovebali.baliprov.go.id), where details of the tourist tax are also available.

When you arrive in Indonesia, you will need to fill in a passport that you get at the airport, always keep it in your travel document. Beware of it, if you lose it, you will inconvenience in the form of a fine. It is also necessary to observe the customs and foreign exchange regulations for the import of tobacco products (max. 200 cigarettes or 100 g of tobacco) and alcohol (max. 1 liter of spirits).

Driving in Bali: Transport is provided for all Surfkemp participants. If you want to rent a motorbike or car, you need an international driving license. Also take into account that Bali is left.

Electricity: sockets and voltages work on European terminals

Internet and mobile: If you have roaming, you can use your mobile phone from a Czech operator. Our villa has high-speed internet via WIFI. We recommend that you purchase a local sim card with a convenient package of data and calls.

Vaccination: no vaccination is required in Bali. However, it is recommended that you be vaccinated against hepatitis A, B, typhoid fever and see if you have an effective tetanus vaccine. On other islands, this vaccination and anti-malaria is already necessary.

WEATHER

The climate in Bali is favorable all year round, the average annual air temperature is 28 ° C and the sea 27 ° C. There are two seasons.

Dry – April to November, when the best conditions for surfing. It is mostly driven on the west coast because the east wind blows.

Rainy – December to March, when nice sunny weather alternates with short tropical rains. It is mainly driven on the east and south coasts because the winds turn around. The richest rainfall is the period from mid-December to February.

Surfing is possible all year round, there is always the possibility to choose one side of the island from where the wind blows from the coast.

FOOD

The basis of Indonesian cuisine is of course rice and lots of spices, we are in Asia. The specialties that you should be able to taste for your holiday are a lot and the best opportunity for a real “home” kitchen, you can find in one of the local dining rooms, called Warung, where for soup, food and drink, you pay about 50 CZK. It depends on the location. For example, try Nasi goreng – fried rice with vegetables and meat, sometimes with an egg. Mie goreng – the same but with noodles, Gado gado – stewed vegetables with tofu and peanut sauce, Bakso – traditional Balinese soup with meat dumplings, Sate – meat skewers served with rice and peanut sauce, Cap cay – fried vegetable mix. Another specialty is roast piglet, which is called here Babi gulag (it has nothing to do with grandma’s goulash or prison food in the gulag). Of course you must not miss fish and seafood dishes, of which there is a huge selection.

The most popular regional cuisine throughout Indonesia is the cuisine of the Sumatran city of Padang. In the canteens and restaurants, this type of cuisine is labeled as Masakan Padang, and is usually served in such a way that the individual side dishes are displayed in the restaurant and the customer chooses side dishes for the rice. This kitchen offers sharper meals than other parts of Indonesia and is richer in meat but poorer in the choice of vegetable side dishes.

Sweets make Bali flambé bananas, pancakes and rice pudding. Various tropical fruits are available throughout the year – mango, papaya, pineapple, bananas, avocados, etc.

We recommend drinking only bottled water, refilling in one bottle at the villa and not buying new PET bottles. Beer and alcohol are expensive for local conditions, prices are similar to ours. We recommend bringing your own supplies! 🙂

PROGRAM

1. DEN
• příjezd na vilu, chill u bazénu
• večer sraz na vile společné uvítání a seznámení, motivační surf video

2. DEN
• sunrise jóga
• odjezd na pláž KUTA, surflekce, návrat navečer
• po večeři videocoaching

3. DEN
• sunrise jóga
• odjezd do outletů
• surf lekce na pláži KUTA, návrat odpoledne

• masáže
• sunset na pláži
• po večeři videocoaching

4. DEN
• sunrise jóga
• masáže
• odjezd na pláž KUTA 

• večeře při západu slunce v restauraci na pláži
• po večeři videocoaching

5. DEN
• celodenní výlet po ostrově na sopku, vodopád, chrámy a další

6. DEN
• sunrise jóga
• masáže
• surfová lekce na pláži Ballangan

• výlet na chrám Uluwatu

• večeře v restauraci DRIFTER
• večer videocoaching

7. DEN
• sunrise jóga
• surfová lekce na pláži Ballangan

• odjezd na rybí trh, bbq
• večer videocoaching

8. DEN 

• sunrise jóga
• surfová lekce na pláži Ballangan

• večer videocoaching

9. DEN 

• ranní jóga

• surfová lekce na pláži Ballangan
• večer videocoaching

10. DEN 

• ranní jóga

• surfová lekce na pláži Ballangan
• večer videocoaching
• večer vyhlášení progresorů týdne, promítání fotek z celého týdne, předání cen a rozlučkový dýchánek

11. DEN 

• odjezd

DISCOUNTS

DISCOUNT FOR SURF GROUP AND MEMBERS OF VINOHRADY CLUB

Discount 500, – CZK per person, valid for groups of 3 or more people. The same discount applies to participants of any camp from the Surf and Travel program. The discount is only available with the All Inclusive package.

TRIPS

One trip awaits you each week. The first will be through the monkey forest in the artistic city of Ubud. Along the way there are rice fields and terraces. The journey continues to the mountain village of Kintamani, where the lady will have lunch with the most beautiful view of the volcano and Lake Batur. On the way back we will stop at the Tirta Ganga Water Palace, which is surrounded by coffee and cocoa plantations where we can taste local coffee, chocolate, tea and tobacco! If there is time, we will stop at the beautiful Gunung Kawi Temple, with sculptures carved in the rock.

The destination of the next trip will be the Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, located on the shores of Lake Beratan, where beautiful sacred ceremonies take place. We will continue to the GitGit waterfall, where we jump into the water! On the way through beautiful rice fields and terraces we reach the Tanah Lot Temple, which lies on a cliff in the southwestern part of the island and is a frequent destination for Hindus who come here to worship the gods of the sea. At low tide it is possible to reach the temple on foot. We will also head to Uluwat at sunset one evening – a temple with a beautiful view and lots of monkeys. This sea sanctuary stands on a tall, steep cliff at the southernmost tip of Bali. The temple is inhabited by a gang of naughty monkeys, who are always ready to be fed by you while depriving you of sunglasses or a baseball cap. They do not despise a purse full of money, the exchange rate for a return is equal to a bunch of bananas. Yet seeing Uluwat in a colorful sunset is an extraordinary spectacle.

Another trip can be diving with mantas. A wonderful experience that you will experience on the island of Nusa Penida, where we reach by boat. Along the way, our guides catch fresh fish and when we finish diving, they will prepare a great picnic on the deserted beach with fresh sushi and the grilled fish they just caught. This trip is not included in the package and is payable separately.

GREEN BOOKS

The civic association Green Books promotes a sustainable way of life through reading for joy, games and activities. It aims to ensure that all Indonesian children have access to books and environmental knowledge. It publishes information materials, promotes an environmentally intelligent view of the world by organizing events, games and other activities. Above all, however, it seeks books on nature, which it then distributes to children’s libraries, and initiates the creation of new children’s community libraries and eco-centers.

Indonesia is a landscape full of unique natural treasures. On over 17,000 islands, there are active volcanoes, rainforests, coral reefs, mineral resources, as well as glaciers, areas with amazing biodiversity both below and above the surface. Every day, however, this diverse nature is confronted with the demands of a developing economy. The enormous mass of 250 million inhabitants of Indonesia without ecological awareness devastates this natural unique. And thousands of children are born daily to continue this trend.

Let’s save this paradise together!

Although Indonesia is a country far away, the ecosystem of the planet is so intertwined that the destruction of this tropical paradise affects us all. The landscape is devastated not only by the people themselves, but also by the activities of multinational corporations from which we buy products in Europe. As a result of these influences, the problem that affects us all deepens every day.

INSURANCE

Together with the insurance company Union, we offer SPORT travel insurance including medical expenses abroad during active sports. More information and prices can be found at this link: PDF

If you are interested in insurance, in the application, put I WANT INSURANCE in the note and add your date of birth, nationality, type of insurance, and whether you also want additional insurance for sports or not.

FAQ

Can I participate in the surfcamp if I go alone?
Certainly yes, you won’t be the only one, many participants go single and some even go double 🙂 We always connect you all before the trip, so you can travel together and there is a common program in place. We will put you in a room with other individuals or smaller groups, so you really don’t have to be afraid to go out alone.

I have never surfed, can I still participate?
All our surfcamps are designed for complete beginners as well as more advanced surfers. However, the vast majority are complete beginners like you, so don’t worry, you won’t be alone.

Who will I live with if I am not traveling in a larger group?
We always try to divide participants into boys’ and girls’ rooms, if you want your own room, you have to pay the difference for an unoccupied bed.

Is the surfcamp program mandatory and do I have to participate in everything?
The whole program is optional, so if you feel tired or just want to chill, let us know, put your feet up in a hammock or relax on the beach. You have a holiday:)

Do I have to pay the full amount after signing up?
After confirmation of the reservation, you pay a deposit of CZK 3,900 (170E), then the rest of money three weeks before the trip.

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