Family Surf & Yoga Wellness Escape in Bali: 8 Days at Pelan Pelan

Pelan Pelan Bali sits in Cemagi, a rice-field village about 30 minutes from Echo Beach and an hour from Ubud. The retreat was started with the idea that a good holiday balances activity and rest, and that's exactly what the week delivers. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday follow a similar shape: breakfast, a morning surf session that's planned the evening before based on tide and swell, a home-cooked Indonesian lunch, then yoga or meditation in the afternoon. Evenings are free—most guests head out to one of the local restaurants in Pererenan (the retreat runs a free daily drop-off at 5:45 PM) or order in and stay poolside.

Wednesday is the cultural day. After the morning surf and lunch, the retreat takes a half-day trip to several temples, including the iconic Tanah Lot, which is famous for its sunset views. Saturdays and Sundays are entirely unstructured—you can join a day trip to waterfalls or rice terraces, go shopping in Canggu, or just claim a sun lounger. The full program is designed so you can do as much or as little as you like.

The surf school is a big part of what makes this place special. All instructors grew up surfing in Bali, so they know the local breaks intimately—which ones are mellow enough for beginners, which ones will challenge experienced surfers, and which ones are quiet enough for kids. Lessons run with one instructor for every two guests, which means real feedback and fast progress. The package also includes weekly surf videos for analysis, so you can see what you're doing right and take the footage home.

Yoga and meditation are woven into the week with three yoga sessions and one meditation session. The teachers—Ni Komang Puspa and Sida—are both experienced locals. Puspa has been practicing since 1992 and taught in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines before returning to Bali; Sida teaches strong Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga classes. Both adapt the practice to whoever is in the room, so beginners and advanced yogis get what they need.

Three 1-hour Balinese massages are included in the package, and they're a genuine treat. The therapists work in your room or the outdoor spa, combining acupressure, skin rolling, and essential oils. The retreat can also arrange cooking classes with Chef Eny, day trips, and other activities, so it's easy to build a week that matches your family's energy.

The vibe is relaxed, social, and family-friendly. Most guests are families or solo travelers, and the shared dining table, living room, and pool make it easy to meet people. It's the kind of place where you might start the week as strangers and end it exchanging contact details with the family from the next room.

What's included

- Airport pickup (free) - 7 nights accommodation - Weekday surf lessons and guiding with one instructor for two guests - Weekly surf videos with video analysis - 3 yoga sessions and 1 meditation session - 3x 1-hour Balinese massage treatments - Half-day trip to Tanah Lot Temple - Daily breakfast and weekday homemade lunch - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Free daily drop-off to Pererenan town at 5:45 PM

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Dinner (so you can explore local restaurants)