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BANENG BEACH RETREAT
Relaxing jungle retreat overlooking a large
picturesque bay on Simeulue Island, perfect for small groups wanting mellow, empty surf.
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Price |
US$140/person/night (High season tours starting May-Oct)
US$115/person/night (Low season tours starting Nov-Apr)
PLUS US$400/person for return airport transfers, 1nt Medan hotel & return Medan-Simeulue flight. |
Duration |
From 6d/5n (trips can start or end on Wednesday or Saturday to coincide with the Medan-Simeulue flights), subject to availability. |
Group Size |
2-6 |
Starts & Ends In |
Medan, Sumatra |
Inclusions |
- Return Medan-Simeulue domestic flights
- Surfboard baggage charges on domestic flights
- All airport-hotel transfers
- One night accommodation at the Padede Hotel in Medan (either before of after your trip, depending on your international flights)
- All meals, cold drinks (tea, coffee, water, juice and soft drinks). Beer not available for sale due to local laws.
- Vehicle (seats 6) for transport to surf etc |
ITINERARY |
Day 1 |
Arrive Wednesday or Saturday in Medan, transfer to hotel for 1 night (breakfast included). |
Day 2 |
Transfer to domestic airport for Merpati flight to Simeulue. Transfer to Baneng Retreat, 20 min from the airport. |
Day 2+ |
There are various surf breaks on the southern tip of Simeulue. The main wave is 'Dylans', a fast, fun, right hander that rarely gets bigger than head high. It's 2 minutes by boat or a 10 min walk.
Right is a user friendly, hollow reef break 10 min walk away. On the south coast, 1/2 hr driveaway, is a left point and left-right peak that gets more swell than Dylans, so there's always a wave and you'll be the only ones surfing.
On the other side of the bay is a big, rolling left-hander, a favorite for longboarders. Tepak Island, about 15 minutes away by boat, is a hollow
right-hander that can get fairly heavy. There is also a selection of
beach and reef-breaks that we access by car.
For adventure the drive north up the coast to is a must, there are still waves being discovered. For those who like doing their own thing, motorbikes with board racks can be hired from the camp.
While not surfing, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, explore, fish, snorkel and relax. An speedboat (seats 8) is available for hire at US$50/day (split between all passengers). |
Last Day |
Thursday or Sunday transfer to Simeulue airport for flight to Medan. International flights should be booked for departures after 12.00 midday. Post tour accomodation in Medan can be arranged if required (additional expense). |
DATES |
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Trips start Wednesday or Saturday and end Thursday or Sunday. Duration is flexible subject to these start and end days and availability. |
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Contact us to check availability.
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ABOUT BANENG ISLAND RETREAT |
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Design & Accommodation
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The retreat is a spacious "A-Frame" double story open-plan house with high ceilings and large screened windows to keep the house cool and comfortable. The interior is decorated with rattan and bamboo furniture and finished off in natural local woodwork.
There is accommodation for six guests, dormitory style on
the second level and two private double rooms on the
lower level for couples. All beds have comfortable spring mattresses, with all linen & mosquitoe nets included. Western-Style bathrooms and toilets.
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Meals & Drinks
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Our chef creates amazing International cuisine, plenty of seafood dishes like prawn, crab,
lobster and fish. We also have imported beef for lasagna,
beef tacos, burritos, pizza and many more surprises.
We also have good vegetarian dishes.
Juices, soft drinks and water is provided. Due to local laws, beer is not available, but you can bring your own duty free spirits.
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Activities
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Volleyball, table tennis, snorkeling, trekking, mountain
biking, motor bikes with board racks are available for hire (US$25 per day).
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Fishing
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Good range of unfished area's ,we have plenty of
game fish to catch, species include Sailfish, Marlin,
Wahoo, Trevally, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Coral Trout as well
as Painted Cray's, Mudcrab and Prawns to catch and
eat, all close to shore. We have all fishing equipment
and spear gun's for enthusiasts
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Speedboat
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A speedboat is available for hire to access local surf breaks or go fishing etc. Seats 8 people. US$50 per day (divided among everyone using the boat).
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Transport
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Car that seats 6 for exploring the coastline
of the island (included).
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