what's waiting for you at our surf camps in Bali & Sri Lanka
Surf alongside new friends! Discover the world's best waves with Kima surf camps in Bali and Sri Lanka. We offer surf lessons for beginners, surf guiding for real experts and a wide variety of activities around our beautiful locations in Bali and Sri Lanka. We turn your surf vacations into an unforgettable experience!
Surf camps by Kima are designed with practicality, authenticity and comfort in mind to create the perfect atmosphere for your surf getaway. All our surf camps are within walking distance to the beach with world-famous surf breaks only a few steps away.
Discover the best surf spots in Sri Lanka and on the island of Bali. Join up to two of our guided surfaris in accordance with your surfing skills every day, receive professional coaching and become a better surfer.
We offer a wide range of yoga classes that are included in the room price to calm your mind and relax your body after a surfing session.
Kima surf resorts in Bali & Sri Lanka feature everything you need for an unforgettable surf vacations from the classic dorm to luxurious villas and suites, some with multiple pools, ocean view, fully equipped and functional gyms, beach volleyball courts, 15 m natural climbing walls, HIIT and martial arts workouts, yoga shalas, 5 m deep diving pools and counter-current system, spa and ayurvedic massage rooms, spacious co-working spaces with high-speed internet, and amazing fresh healthy organic food. Our surf camp restaurants are famous for their wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options.
professional
Surf guide & surf coach team
Surf guide & surf coach team
surf guiding
Incl. 7 days a week 2x daily for each surf level
Incl. 7 days a week 2x daily for each surf level
PHOTOGRAPHY & THEORY 6-DAYS PER WEEK
Free surf video analysis & surf theory sessions
Free surf video analysis & surf theory sessions
Yoga
Incl. 6 days a week
Incl. 6 days a week
Incl. 3 course breakfast
Various & healthy, Vegan & Vegetarian
Various & healthy, Vegan & Vegetarian
vans & bicycles
Free to use
Free to use
stay long, pay less
1% Discount per night you're staying with us
1% Discount per night you're staying with usSurf camps in Bali & Sri Lanka
Choose between paradisiacal surf camps in prime locations and surf the best waves in Canggu, Weligama, Seminyak, Hiriketiya, Padang Padang & Uluwatu with us.
surf camp bali canggu
From € 24 p.P./n
- Stylish camp in hip Canggu
- 3-course breakfast
- Nice rooms and private villas
- Surf guiding 7 days a week, twice a day
- Surf theory and video analysis 6 days a week
- Beach breaks within walking distance
- Yoga classes 6 days a week
- Complimentary BBQ once a week
- Weekly social gatherings
surf camp bali seminyak
From € 20 p.P./n
- Tropical oasis in vibrant Seminyak
- 3-course breakfast included
- Sport massage available on site
- Surf guiding 7 days a week, twice a day
- Surf theory and video analysis 6 days a week
- Beach breaks within walking distance
- Yoga classes 6 days a week
- Complimentary BBQ once a week
surf camp sri lanka weligama
From € 21 p.P./n
- Surf guiding 7 days a week, twice a day
- Daily breakfast & dinner on weeknights
- Surf theory & analysis for beginners
- Beach break in walking distance
surf camp sri lanka hiriketiya
From € 21 p.P./n
- Tropical environment
- Stylish furnished bungalows
- fully equipped Gym
- surf guiding 7 days a week / twice a day
- Surf theory and video analysis 6 days a week
- Yoga six days a week, one daily session
- Free Barbeque once a week
surf camp bali uluwatu
From € 172 p.P./n
- World class location for intermediate & advanced surfers
- Beachfront rooms with unobstructed views
- Surf guiding 7 days a week, twice a day
- Surf theory and video analysis 6 days a week
- Several Surf Breaks in walking distance
surf camp bali bukit
From € 2100 p.P./week
- Airport transfer
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 x full board (no alcohol) in the best cafes, restaurants and beach clubs in the area
- 13 x surfguiding
- 7 x theory lessons with video analysis 1 x 2 hours
- 8 hours chauffeur per day
- 6 x yoga
- 3 x fitness training
- VIP pass for the beach club
surfguiding
SURF GUIDING IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN ALL KIMA SURF CAMPS IN BALI & SRI LANKA
We will take you to the most beautiful spots in Sri Lanka and Bali, twice a day, seven days a week! We organize up to 16 trips every day for all surf levels to various surf spots all around Bali & Sri Lanka.
You can join minimum two guided sessions per day and maximize your surfing experience.
Small groups of max. six Surfers are divided into different skill levels and visit
surf spots taking current tide, swell and wind conditions into account.
Our professional, certified surf guides will accompany you in the water and share
everything you need to know about the spots you will be surfing.
If you are a total beginner, don't worry, there is an option just for you. Book our
five-day Learn-to-Surf package to learn all the basic necessary abilities for (future)
Kima surf vacations.
Some surf sessions are filmed and then analyzed. This can take place up to six times a
week. Join the theory lessons that are offered six times a week. Both filmed sessions
and theory options are included in your package.
yoga for free
Join a wide range of yoga classes to calm your mind and relax your body after a surfing session, available at all our surf camps. Best of all, they are also included into your surf vacation package. Yoga classes are a great way to improve your breathing technique, flexibility, strength, and balance, which are crucial for surfing as well! Alternately we offer Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, which will be available for you six days a week. And if you are interested in something more particular, our teachers are always happy to guide you through a 90-minute private session tailored to your physical demands.
food + drinks
Our restaurants offer you a large selection of delicious fresh healthy and organic food, local and international dishes from 7 am to 11 pm every day. All of them are made using only the freshest ingredients and are created by our chefs who gained broad experience working with cuisines from all over the world. You of course will have a big choice of vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian options during your surf vacations.
breakfast included
Our delicious three courses breakfast options are available from 7 am to 12 noon in the
restaurant. Free tea and coffee are available every day until 6 pm. Kick off your day
with fresh juices and fruit salads along with pancakes as starters. Other options
include muesli, and bagels and if you have a sweet tooth add some Nutella! To start your
day with a healthy and refreshing option instead, choose one of our delicious frozen
bowls. For a savoury option, have a protein powerhouse breakfast of eggs done how you
like. The best way to start your day pre or post-surf session. This is all included in
your booking.
indonesian food
The cost of living in Bali is fairly low. A healthy and filling meal (e.g. fish with a
side dish) costs around 3 €. The obligatory evening beer on the beach is likely to be
the most expensive thing on the healthy Indonesian food menu. Fruit salad or Nasi/Mie
Goreng (fried rice/noodles) can be found even on the most remote beaches. Our restaurant
in the Canggu surf camp also offers a variety of Indonesian dishes.
sri lankan food
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is fairly low. A healthy and filling meal (e.g. fish
with a side dish) costs around 3 €. The obligatory evening beer on the beach is likely
to be the most expensive thing on the Sri Lankan food menu. Fruit salad or rice &
curries can be found even on the most remote beaches. Our restaurants in the Weligama
surf camp and beachside offer a variety of Sri Lankan dishes.
international food
In Canggu there are plenty of good restaurants with high-quality food that cater to
western tastes. You'll find all sorts of food: German, Persian, Italian, Japanese, Greek
and Brazilian, plus international fast food chains.
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BOOKING
HOW DO I CONFIRM AND COMPLETE MY RESERVATION?
As soon as you’ve filled in the online registration form on our website, your place at Kima Surf is reserved. Payment arrangements are made through the confirmation email of your booking and, of course, more information will be given to you upon your arrival at the surf camp. This reservation is binding. Canceling will result in a cancellation fee (see General Terms & Conditions).
GETTING THERE
HOW CAN I GET A CHEAP FLIGHT?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Europe/America to Bali; you will have at least one stop over. Cheap flights can be found through the following internet portals: Skyscanner, Traveloka, Checkfelix or Opod
WHAT AIRPORT DO I FLY TO IN BALI?
Your destination will be I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar (DPS), Bali. It is the island’s only international airport.
CAN I BRING MY OWN SURFBOARD?
Some airlines transport surfboards free of charge, provided your total checked baggage weight is under the usual allowance (20 to 23 kg). But please check with your airline beforehand as it seems to be handled quite arbitrarily (make sure they know it is a ‘real’ surfboard to avoid mix-ups with wind surfboards).
WILL I BE MET AT THE AIRPORT?
Airport transfers (airport pick-up and drop-off) are included for a minimum 5-night-stay in Kima Canggu Surf Camp. A small fee is charged for pick-up if you stay less than five nights. To make sure everything goes smoothly, let us know your exact flight details by email (date and time of arrival, airline and flight number) and your WhatsApp number at least 48 hours before you set off. Once you arrive at the airport in Bali, please login to the airport’s free WiFi and you will receive a text from our driver with his name, photo and information about the meeting point at the airport.
VISAS FOR INDONESIA
HOW DO I GET A VISA?
Please refer to our latest updates on visa regulations for traveling to Indonesia. At the moment visa-on-arrival is available for 23 countries. Please visit www.welcomebacktobali.com for more details.
FINANCES
WHAT’S THE CURRENCY IN BALI?
The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The fluctuating exchange rate is approximately 15.000 Rupiah for € 1.
HOW AND WHERE CAN I CHANGE MONEY?
Lots of money exchangers will try and bait you with good exchange rates. To avoid any rip-offs, you should only change your cash at official P.T. Moneychangers. Make sure that you get your money changed into large notes (50,000 or 100,000). This is what legitimate money changers will do. Exchanging money is also possible at the reception of Kima Canggu surf camp Bali on Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
CAN I PAY FOR MY SURF CAMP ON THE SPOT?
We require you to pay full amount before check-in to secure the booking. Credit card payment is currently not possible on location.
CAN I GET MONEY FROM AN ATM?
There are lots of ATMs in Bali where you can withdraw local currency with your credit card or bank card (Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus). Make sure you know the pin number of your card(s). The maximum amount per transaction varies depending on the ATM, but the absolute maximum per transaction is 2.5 million Rupiah (approx. € 167). Several transactions can be done one after another. It is best to use ATMs inside banks with security guards to avoid scams.
SURF CAMP
HOW FAR IS THE SURF CAMP FROM THE BEACH?
Our Kima Bali surf camps are located close to the beach. From our Canggu surf camp to the beach is just 300 meters.
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY VALUABLES?
Every room has an electronic safety box where you can keep your cash, flight tickets, and other small valuable things. Larger valuables (laptop, photo equipment etc.) can be deposited at our front office. Our surf camps are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
WILL I NEED A PLUG ADAPTOR?
All sockets are European standard with 220V output. You may bring your adapter if your devices have other plugs. Every kind of adapter can also be bought here in Bali.
WILL I NEED A MOSQUITO NET?
Mosquito nets are available at the Kima Surf Camp Canggu, you can simply ask and our team will be happy to assist you with your request.
ARE THERE TOWELS IN THE SURF CAMP?
Our Kima Bali surf camps provide towels. These should not be taken to the beach, so please pack your favorite beach towel.
IS THERE BED LINEN IN THE SURF CAMP?
Bed linen is provided and changed regularly (with night temperatures of around 26 °C you won’t need a sleeping bag.)
IS THERE INTERNET IN THE SURF CAMP?
Free WIFI is provided in all of our surf camps.
CARS
CAN I DRIVE MYSELF?
During the day our cars are used for guided surf tours. In case you need them, remember to check the availability and please ask our camp manager on location beforehand. We require you to have an international driver’s license, third party damage insurance and a minimum of three persons per car. There is no charge for using the camp vehicles, but we kindly ask you to refuel before returning to the camp.
ARE THE CARS INSURED BY KIMA?
In the case of an accident when a guest is driving, the driver and all passengers must share the costs for any possible damages.
SURFING AND WEATHER
WHAT KINDS OF SURFBOARDS ARE THERE AT KIMA SURF BALI?
We have all kinds of different sizes and surfboard shapes for every level. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced or pro surfer, we have the right board for you! Our surfboards are made of high-quality epoxy or polyester resin and for beginners we have the best soft-tops available in the market by FLOWT and OCEAN&EARTH. This means the best possible performance on the water. However, boards can be easily damaged if they’re not handled properly, in this case repairs cost must be paid by the user. For a small fee you can insure your rented board to cover all the damages. In the possible event that you lose the board or parts of it, you will still have to take over the costs despite the insurance.
DO I NEED A WETSUIT IN BALI?
The average water temperature is about 27 to 30 °C; leave your wetsuit at home.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURF LESSONS & SURF GUIDING?
Surf lessons are professional lessons done by a certified surf school. Kima recommends surf lessons to beginners who have never surfed before in order to get a basic knowledge about the waves and first training with soft-top surfboards in order to reduce the risk of injuries and cuts. We offer a five-day (six lessons) Learn-to-Surf package for all our beginners. Those lessons need to be booked separately and are not included in our room / surf guiding packages. Surf guiding means that our professional surf guides will take you to surf spots that match your ability, give you a detailed spot introduction and are in the water with you to support you in catching as many waves as possible. Our surf guides will provide you with feedback and give you advice on how to improve your surfing skills. A beginner who is booked into a three-day Learn-to-Surf program can already join the afternoon surf guided sessions of Kima Surf on the second day as the surf school lessons are provided in the morning.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK THE SURF SCHOOL?
For absolute beginners we recommend our five-days Learn-to-Surf package. This way you save a lot of time and avoid making mistakes that are difficult to straighten out later on. Along with the surf school course, you can surf a second time later in the day with our surf guides (depending on surf conditions). If you can handle a take-off and manage to surf to the beach standing upright ahead of the white wash, you do not need to attend surf school and your best bet is our surf guiding where you’ll learn with lots of practice. Our surf guides will help you and give you lots of tips so you can take your surfing to the next level.
DO I NEED MY OWN EQUIPMENT AT THE SURF SCHOOL?
Learn-To-Surf package at the surf school includes: lycra, towels, sunscreen and drinking water. For the surf school and the surf guiding sessions you need to rent a board in advance or directly from the camp.
WHEN DOES THE SURF SCHOOL START?
You can start the Learn-to-Surf course any day from Monday to Sunday.
WHEN DOES THE GUIDING PROGRAM START?
The latest registration for the morning and afternoon session needs be done up to 8 pm the day before. Please be aware that you need to sign up in our session planner first. Nothing will stop you heading to various surfing spots once you get your equipment and do a briefing.
ARE THE WAVES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS?
The endless surf spots in Bali have the right waves for all levels. If the swell is too big at the beach, our surf guides always know other spots with nice little breaks for our beginners.
WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN BALI?
May to October is the dry season in Bali with an air temperature of 30 °C and 2 to 3 days of rain a month. November to April is the humid season and it rains more often, but mostly in the morning or evening, at sunrise or sunset. In between the sun always shines and everything’s budding and blooming. The rain normally lasts no longer than half an hour, but it pours down quite heavily. It can rain during the daytime sometimes, as the weather anywhere is always a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it won’t rain the whole week and then later it rains a few days in a row.
WHAT’S THE TEMPERATURE LIKE IN BALI?
All year round, the temperature in Bali is always around 30 °C. At night during the European summer months it can cool down to as little as 24 °C.
WHAT’S THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN BALI?
The water temperature in Bali is between 26° C (July/August) and 30 °C (December/January).
LIFESTYLE
WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS THERE IN BALI?
There is endless variety. From tasty Indonesian street food stalls and mini-restaurants to Italian, Mexican, fondue, steak houses or cute little cafes. In and around Canggu you can try different cuisine every day.
WHAT’S THE NIGHTLIFE LIKE IN CANGGU?
It depends on what you want, you can either sip cocktails at a beach club or go dancing to house music. Around Caggu you’ll find a massive number of clubs, bars and discotheques so you can party all night long.
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHES SHOULD I TAKE WITH ME?
As a rule of thumb, you can go around in a bikini or board shorts and flip-flops during the day. In the evening when you go out to eat, a T-shirt, shirt and long trousers are a good idea as they also help against the mosquitos.
ILLNESS, VACCINATIONS AND INSURANCE
WHAT VACCINATIONS DO I NEED?
We recommend a tetanus boost (1 jab in your rear end), hepatitis A (2 to 3 jabs, starting 6 weeks before your trip), typhoid (oral vaccination, 3 weeks before) and, if you want to be on the safe side, malaria prophylaxis and rabies vaccination. Bali is classified as malaria-free. However, there are some isolated cases of infection now and again. Bear in mind that malaria prophylaxis has side effects on organs and mind. If you act wisely (repellents, protective/covering clothing), you can keep the risk to a minimum. If you want to travel further, you should find out the situation of your preferred islands.
WHAT’S MEDICAL CARE LIKE IN BALI AND SRI LANKA?
All kinds of antiseptic creams, lotions, band-aids, etc. can be found very cheaply at local pharmacies. Medical care in the tourist regions of Bali is good and mostly up to western standards (hygiene, disinfection, educational standards of the medics, etc.).
WHAT INSURANCE SHOULD I TAKE OUT?
We strongly recommend that everyone coming to Kima Surf Bali should have travel health insurance. Apart from treatment expenses and drugs on location, this also covers return transport by an emergency service. This insurance costs about € 20. A must for everyone and mostly valid for a whole year. As well as travel health insurance, you can also take out casualty insurance (hospital daily benefits or even a pension in a worst-case scenario) and travel and baggage insurance. For Australian guests, please check www.indosurf.com.au.
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The best surf spots in Bali
Not without reason Bali is a popular and world-famous surfers paradise. The island's west and east coast offers various of different surf spots for every surf level. Since the swell on Bali's west coast laps up between April and October / November, the east coast works pretty well during the rainy season from November to the end of February / March. Therefore there’s always surf in Bali all around the year.
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