8-Day Surf Coaching and Training Week in Bali

The core of this week is five private surf coaching sessions, but it's the structure around them that makes it work. Each morning the team does a surf check online and with local surfing friends, then decides which beach to head to based on your ability and the conditions. Most breaks are within ten minutes of the camp. Your first lesson starts on the beach: warming up, getting introduced to the break and your board, then learning positioning, paddling, and the pop-up before you get in the water. From there each session is progressive, and at the end your coach talks you through what you improved on and what to focus on next.

What sets this apart from a standard surf camp is the video analysis and theory work. With this package you get your surfing videos free from the photographer, and the team reviews them with you day by day (except Saturday) so you can actually see what your body is doing. There are also pool sessions and surf theory classes. By day five, most beginners are aiming to catch waves on their own. The student-to-instructor ratio is kept at a maximum of four to one, and they're careful not to mix different ability levels, so you're always surfing with people at a similar stage.

The camp is run by the Holy Camp team, a small retreat center in Padonan with just seven guest rooms, which keeps the whole experience exclusive and personal. The owner was a sacred healer and created the space for mystical yoga retreats, so there are spiritual statues, water fountains, high-growing trees, colorful flowers, and a pond with fish throughout the garden. The buildings blend traditional Balinese style with clean, modern Western architecture—white walls, elegant stone floors, and spacious bathrooms with open-air showers. It's a calm, nature-filled setting, and the sounds you'll hear are birdsong and wind through the palm trees rather than traffic.

The week isn't just about surfing, though. The food is a big part of the experience. All meals are vegetarian and freshly cooked on site, with a focus on balanced, energizing dishes. There's free water, tea, and coffee all day, plus an ice bath for recovery after sessions. A 60-minute massage is included, and if you want to add daily yoga classes, that's an option too. The combination of surf training, recovery, good food, and a quiet, nature-filled base is what makes this feel like more than just a surf trip.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 5 private surf classes with certified instructors - Surf equipment and surf board insurance - Video analysis of your surf sessions (day after day, except Saturday) - 7 freshly prepared vegetarian breakfasts - 7 freshly prepared vegetarian dinners - Unlimited drinking water, tea, and coffee - 60-minute complimentary massage - Free access to dry surf training equipment - Free access to ice bath - 1 free t-shirt

What's not included

- Flights to Bali - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Yoga classes (optional extra, approx. €8 per class) - Lunch (available at local cafes or warungs) - Airport transfers (available for €35 per person one-way) - Personal expenses and shopping - Additional spa treatments