OMBAK INDAH LOSMEN -
South Sumatra

ABOUT OMBAK INDAH LOSMEN

PACKAGE DETAILS

Group Size

Premium Package 2-12
Standard Package No minimum

Group Size

Premium

Standard

$1420 *

Extra/Less Nights

For additional/less nights per person, add/subtract:

AU$40 for the Standard Package
AU$65 for the Premium Package
Minimum duration for both packages 7 nights
Click here to check for last minute specials

Singles

* Price applies to ‘willing to share’ in en-suite room. For guaranteed single use in en-suite room, add $30/night
- For single use in a basic room with share bathroom (see room description below), deduct $10/night

Low-Season Discount

10% discount off above prices for trip commencing from 01 November and finishing by 31 March

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

First night at Cipta Hotel (central Jakarta) remaining 12 nights at Ombak Indah Losmen. Accommodation at the Airport Sheraton Hotel can be arranged for the first night, price subject to availability.

Meals

Breakfast in Jakarta, three delicious meals per day plus tea & coffee at the losmen

Transfers

All forward and return Jakarta airport-hotel-losmen transfers. We use air-conditioned vehicles with a maximum 4 customers per vehicle.

Flights

Jakarta-Bandar Lampung return flight

Premium Package
Only

- English speaking surf guide accompanies you for the duration of the tour

- Photographs of your trip taken on Canon Digital equipment by your surf guide (supplied on disk of your flash drive)

- Daily Transport to other breaks and places of interest

- Meals during your return transfers from Bandar Lampung airport to the losmen.

- Free large beer each day at losmen

- 1 free massage.

Ombak Indah Surf Camp is open all year. Standard package dates are flexible.
PREMIUM PACKAGES are available from the beginning of April to the end of October.
All packages subject to availability.
Contact us to check.

ACCOMMODATION, FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

The style of accommodation at Ombak Indah is simple, comfortable and suited to the regional climate. To keep with this 'local feel', away from the hussle and bussle of our busy modern day lives, we have a 'No TV/DVD' policy and find that many of our guests appreciate.

The losmen main building is locally designed with high ceilings, large windows and wide verandas to capture breeze, keeping you cool in the tropical heat. It is situated on just under a hectare of water-front land directly in front of 'Ujung Bocor', the longest and most consistent wave in the area. In fact, the wave starts from beyond the southern boundary and continues all the way past the northern most boundary of the property. You can watch the waves peel down the point while sitting at the dining table.

Management

The losmen is managed by Any Hines (wife of Nev, who together ran the losmen up till 27 May 11, when Nev sadly passed away). The staff are local Indonesians, who have a reasonable command of English and are committed to and well trained in looking after their guests. The place has a tranquil, laid back atmosphere, which is reflected in the how the place is surfed - with a spirit of equality, consideration and sharing.

As mentioned, there is no TV or DVD player, just friendly staff and guests from all parts of the world. So if you are interested in learning how others live, sharing stories or just relaxing with nature, this is the place for you. Of course there is a sound system, which connects to iPods etc. If you do prefer more of a sports bar environment, then try Damai Bungalows.

Ombak Indah is owned by a syndicate know as the 'Big Rock 5' (4 Aussie east coast surfers and Any Hines). It is registered with all the required local Indonesian authorities and is becoming welcome feature for regional tourist authorities.

Rooms

Ombak Indah accommodates a maximum of 30 guests. All rooms have fans. Linen and pillows and mosquito nets are provided. There is no hot water, just crystal clear, refreshing well water.

There are 9 x 'Ensuite' rooms reserved especially for these pre-booked packages. Accommodating 2, 3 or 4 people in each, these new rooms are complete with tiled floors and verandahs, en suite western style bathrooms and large beds with spring based mattresses.

There are also 5 x 'Basic' rooms located at the back of the main building reserved for singles. Beds have foam mattresses and external shared 'mandi' style bathroom located a short walk from your room.

Dining Room & Meals

Meals are served in a large common dining area overlooking the yard and reef. Three meals per day are included, along with hot drinks during meal times. Breakfast alternates between jaffles, omelettes, fried rice or noodles, toast & spreads, pancakes all served with fresh fruit (the range of fruit provided is limited to availability). Lunch and dinner are local style beef, chicken or fish dishes, served with vegetables and rice. Spices are toned down for the western palette, with sambal and kecup on the side. Servings are generous and delicious, with an extensive variety of menus.

We cater for vegetarians but due to the remote location we have difficulty satisfying the dietry needs of vegans.

Breakfast is served from 7-10am, lunch at 12 midday and dinner around 6pm.

Power

There is 240 Volt AC mains electricity, with a backup generator for when the power goes down, which it regularly does. You will require an adaptor (2 pin, standard for Asia, pins are round, not rectangular) to connect to the power points to charge your batteries etc.

Shop

The losmen runs a small shop where guests can purchase basic necessities at reasonable prices, including: cold bottled water, beer, soft drinks, various snack food (chips, biscuits, chocolate etc) soap, toothpaste, mosquito coils and repellent, batteries and so on.

Surfboard accessories are also available. There is also a local board repair service that can handle anything from minor dings to snapped boards.

Activities

The area is perfect for long walks along the beach, through the coconut plantations, damar gardens, rice fields and local villages.

Further a field is day or half-day trips to other places of interest can be arranged from the losmen, including:

• The main town of Krui is 30 minutes away and has plenty to see including local markets, shops and restaurants

• There are good breaks in the reef for snorkeling, swimming and fishing

• The area has been cultivated for centuries and traditional methods are still maintained. Guided nature walks can be arranged at the losmen.

• Pulau Pisang (Banana Island), home of the famous ‘tapis' gold leaf & cloth weaving, and beautiful view back to the mainland

• Treks through virgin rain forest. Tigers and elephants, along with many other species roam wild in Sumatran jungles. Guided treks can be arranged at the national Park, about 2 hours drive away.

• Fishing – charter an outrigger canoe (with small outboard engine) with expert guide and chase sailfish, common in the area, along with the usual varieties of game fish. Spear fishing and snorkeling is also very good out the front on small days, or if the swell is running, in the calmer waters at the end of the bay.

• Copi Lewak, the worlds most expensive coffee is grown in these areas - visits to a plantation near Liwa can be arranged where you can sample the coffe and buy the packaged product at significantly reduced prices.

Medical Facilities

There is a hospital and a couple of fully trained doctors operating their own practices in Krui. All minor ailments, wounds requiring stitching etc can be treated. Anything more serious may require treatment at larger centres in Bandar Lampung, Jakarta or back to your home country which is why travel insurance is MANDATORY.

Communication

The area has mobile reception (for all networks) although the signal strength can vary from time to time. International calls can be made from the main town of Krui, about 1/2 hour away by car or bemo.

There is an internet service in Krui, although it is not that reliable. Guests with laptops and modems that connect to their mobile phones should be able to get internet connection, but the connection speeds can be painfully slow.

Other Info

Read What To Bring (260KB PDF file), which has general, essential information about traveling and surfing in Indonesia.