Family Surf & Yoga Retreat in Bali: 8 Days of Waves, Wellness, and Quality Time

This isn't a high-intensity bootcamp or a strict wellness program. It's a flexible, family-centric week where surfing and yoga are the anchors, but every day leaves room for what you actually want to do. The schedule runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with surf sessions planned the evening before based on tide and swell—so you're always heading out at the right time. Wednesday swaps the afternoon surf for a cultural trip to Tanah Lot, and weekends are entirely free to explore or just float in the pool.

The surf school is the heart of the retreat. All instructors grew up surfing Bali's waves and are handpicked for their coaching skills, not just their surfing ability. With a maximum of two guests per instructor, you get real attention. Beginners learn on soft, rolling beach breaks; more experienced surfers get taken to more challenging spots. Kids get their own lessons too, carefully matched to their confidence and ability.

Yoga here is adaptive rather than prescriptive. Teachers like Puspa, who has practiced since 1992 and trained in India, and Sida, who favors strong Hatha-Vinyasa-Astanga blends, adjust every class to who's in the room. You might start with a gentle morning flow, move into a playful family session with the kids, or wind down with evening yin. Meditation sessions help everyone, including children, learn to slow down.

The food is a highlight in its own right. Chef Eny shops at the local market each morning for fresh vegetables, free-range eggs, and fragrant Indonesian herbs. Breakfast offers four daily choices, from energizing smoothie bowls to kid-friendly pancakes, and weekday lunches are communal feasts of home-cooked Balinese dishes. The retreat is relaxed about dinner—you're encouraged to explore nearby restaurants, though many guests choose to stay in.

What really sets Pelan Pelan apart is the atmosphere. Nine rooms means a small, intimate group where guests quickly become friends. Solo travelers find it especially welcoming. The staff's warmth is genuine, and the combination of structured activities and unstructured time means you can be as busy or as relaxed as you like. This is a retreat where three generations can holiday together comfortably, each finding their own pace.

What's included

- Airport pickup from Denpasar International Airport (DPS) - 7 nights accommodation in a private or shared family room - Daily breakfast and weekday homemade lunch (5 lunches) - Weekday surf lessons and guiding (one instructor per two guests) - Weekly surf video analysis—bring home your footage - 3 yoga sessions and 1 meditation session per week - 3 x 1-hour Balinese massage treatments - Half-day trip to Tanah Lot Temple (Wednesday) - Free daily drop to Pererenan town at 5:45 PM - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Free use of pool, yoga shala, and common areas

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Dinners (so you can explore local restaurants) - Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary - Return airport transfer (available at €40 per person)