Surfing in Bali – Russian and international schools and surf camps in Bali, prices
Today, surfing is popular all over the world. Classes help keep the body in good shape and shape, and also give a lot of positive emotions and impressions. Fans of this sport follow the wave every year. The warm season gradually moves from one continent to another, followed by surfers.
Surfing is popular in Portugal and the Dominican Republic, Spain and Morocco, the Canary Islands and the Maldives, but surfing is more popular on the island of Bali. This is explained by the fact that here are the best waves for surfing, and both beginners and professionals with vast experience can do it. In terms of wave quality, Bali is second only to Haiti. In our lifehack, we will tell you about the most popular Russian and international surf schools and camps in Bali.
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Bali island
Bali is famous for its huge number of surf spots. A surf spot is an area with surfable waves. In Bali, they can be found on the southwestern and southeastern coasts of the island. Professionals know their location well and will definitely help beginners. Bali has long been a famous resort at the level of the whole world due to the richest infrastructure and interesting opportunities for all travelers.
Here you can easily find a specialized school or camp where you will be taught the art of surfing, confidently stay on the board and conquer the waves. Everyone from 6 to 50 years old can learn to surf. Everything possible and impossible has been done for this, even Russian surf schools have opened. As a rule, schools provide everything you need, namely:
The main location of such surf schools in Bali was the city of Kuta. Often, surfing classes look like this: in the morning, those who wish learn the basic rules and safety precautions, and in the evening they read a fun, noisy and big party, the main task of which is to find new friends and have a good rest.
Surf schools in Bali
Easy Surf
The very first Russian surf school that appeared in Bali. It opened over six years ago. Only Russians work as surf coaches, respectively, and they conduct lessons in their native language – in Russian. Not surprisingly, most of the coaches are the first students of the Easy Surf school. Groups of students in this school are small, only 5 people. There is the possibility of an individual lesson alone with a trainer. However, regardless of whether you are engaged in an individual or group, no one is deprived of attention.
Prices: A single lesson (3 hours) will cost $50, a trial lesson $30, a surf trip $55, a private lesson $90 and a 14 day course will cost you $1000.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the site easysurf.ru.
Endless Summer Surf School
The school will teach not only how to surf professionally, but also turn surfing into a favorite sport and active pastime. Since 2009, in Bali, Endless Summer, together with the Russian Surfing Federation, began to hold competitions for the Russian Cup in surfing. This organization also does not abandon the talented surfers it has brought up and sends them to competitions in projects: Bananacamp, Wavehunters, FreeRide, Russian Wave, Waves Unlimited.
Prices: A trial lesson will cost $35, one 3-hour lesson will cost $50, and a 14-day course will cost $1,000. There is also a 10% discount when booking and a system of discounts for each next lesson.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the website surfbali.ru
Pro Surf School
This is an international surf school that is visited daily by young people from all over the globe. Trainings here are held not only in Russian, but also in English and Korean. Thanks to this, here you can easily find new foreign friends and improve your knowledge in the field of foreign languages.
Prices: 1 day of classes costs $55, but classes are held twice a day: 2.5 hours in the morning and afternoon.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the website prosurfschool.ru.
Surf Discovery
This is a Russian surf school, coached by professional riders. This team was in many countries, saw and conquered a huge number of spots, but still came to the conclusion that you will not find better waves than on the island of Bali. The school is famous for its personal teaching methodology.
Prices: Trial lesson is $50, Intro to Surf course which lasts 2 days (5 hours) costs $100, 4 lessons $195, 6 lessons $275, and a private lesson (2.5 hours) costs $125 $.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the site surfdiscovery.ru.
Windy Sun
Only certified instructors who know several languages at once have been working here for a long time. This is an international surf school in Bali. Another advantage of this surf school is that its instructors have completed and received certificates in first aid courses. Another highlight of Windy Sun is several types of training programs:
Prices: each lesson lasts 2.5 hours and costs $50, 4 lessons will cost $180, 7 lessons will cost $280, and there is a discount for 10 lessons and their cost will be $350.
Location: Kuta. For more information, visit surfersbali.com.
Surf camps in Bali
Also in Bali recently you can find surf camps, such as:
Surf Van
This camp was based on the existing famous Russian surf school “Surf Discovery”. Classes in this camp last two weeks. If you rely on the reviews of those who have already rested there, then in addition to surfing, surf yoga, snorkeling, surfing competitions, fun parties and trips to the most beautiful and lost places of Bali are waiting for you.
Prices: A two-week stay and flight will cost $2350.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the website surfvan.ru.
Surfs Up Camp
This is a traditional and annual surf camp. Training here is conducted by professional instructors with extensive experience, who recently graduated from the Russian surf school “Endless Summer”. They often offer a system of discounts for stays.
Prices: A 14-day stay will cost $1250 (airfare not included).
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the website surfsupcamp.ru.
Surfmania
This camp has existed for 10 years, during this period of time only positive reviews and unforgettable sensations. The team of trainers recruits only local residents who know every corner of this island.
Prices: A two-week stay without a flight will cost $1250.
Location: Kuta. More information can be found on the website surfmania.ru.
Wave House
It will not only allow you to learn how to surf, but also allow you to relax comfortably and have fun. The camp provides cozy and comfortable accommodation. This surf camp will appeal to absolutely everyone, regardless of what you like more, a relaxing holiday or an active pastime. Accommodation prices range from $15 to $65, depending on the class of the room. The rooms are located two minutes walk from the beach.
Prices: A 14-day stay that includes 5 surf lessons and a week of surf guide will cost $605, while 5 lessons will cost $275.
Location: Canggu. Detailed information can be obtained at wavehouse.ru.
Take off Surf club Bali
In addition to Russian surf schools and camps in Bali, the Take off Surf club Bali school is popular – the main task of the coaches of this school is to teach everyone to stand and ride the board on their own. Therefore, there is no specific training course, since after an individual approach to each student, the coach independently determines the number of necessary classes and their load. There are three courses here:
The school also provides additional services:
It also provides surf camps at affordable prices, where you will learn in a small but fun group.
More information can be found at rusurf.com/shkola-serfinga-prices/.
Helpful information
When relaxing in Bali, you can rent a surfboard. This will cost you about $5. You can arrange lessons with private surf instructors. This is the fastest, most effective and high-quality training method. Its only downside is that it's overpriced. Foreign instructors work with more than 10 years of experience, which makes them more popular than Russian instructors who have more than 5 years of experience.
As a rule, they set their own prices for classes. So, 10 individual lessons can cost you from $600 to $1000. On the other hand, if learning to surf is the dream of a lifetime, no money should be a pity. Go to Bali and surf professionally, have fun and positive emotions.
