sOUTH SUMATRA
LAND
"How Bali used to be" - land trips Sumatra Surf camps. Two options
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS (Click for pricing) |
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THE SURF |
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SurF
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Freeline pioneered this area in 1993 and has operated tours each year since. Nev Hines was the guide, we stayed in the local town of Krui and drove each day to the various breaks in the area, depending on swell conditions. It was hard core travel.
Today you have the relative luxury and convenience of being based for the duration of the tour at either
'Ombak Indah Surf Camp' or 'Damai Bungalows'. Both these Sumatra surf camps are situated right in front of
'Ujung Bocor, the longest, most consistent wave in
the area. This left-hander handles most swells
and offers something for everyone. There are about 10 quality waves in this beautiful area, that is often compared to how Bali was 30 years ago.
Not too far away is a more challenging
left, and the nearby town of Krui has nice left & right
reef breaks on bigger swells.
Further north are a couple
of left and right reef breaks that offer a real challenge
on the right conditions. And as a back-up for the infrequent small days, quality beach breaks are are 20 minutes north.
You can also visit the many
places of interest in the area including local markets and towns, hot springs, nearby island, jungle and elephant treks and handcraft makers.
The location is a very remote part of mainland south Sumatra in the Krui area. English is hardly spoken nor understood and you'll often be an attraction for the locals, who, while sometimes are shy, are friendly, helpful and very curious about strangers.
Tide Charts
July 2012
Aug 2012
Sep 2012
Oct 2012
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ITINERARY |
Day 1 |
Arrive in Jakarta, airport pickup, transfer to hotel
in central Jakarta for overnight stay (if you are travelling from Bali, we can get you your accommodation on the same day).
NOTE: Cash up before you leave Jakarta. Krui has no ATM or money changer. The
nearest ATM is at Liwa, 2 ½ hours drive away on a pretty bad road. There
are no money changers either, although sometimes the losmen will have enough
rupiah to get you out of trouble. We'll change most currencies except US$'s,
they're just too much trouble in Indonesia.
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Day 2 |
Morning transfer from hotel to airport for short
flight to Bandar Lampung, Sumatra. Airport pickup
and approx. 6 hour drive to losmen, arriving in late
afternoon.
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Day 3-13 |
Surf & the various breaks in the area. Visit
local places of interest, relax and enjoy the beautiful
surroundings.
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Day 14 |
Early departure from losmen to Bandar Lampung airport
for afternoon flight to Jakarta. Airport pickup and
transfer to international flight home or next destination.
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INCLUSIONS |
Accommodation |
First night at Cipta Hotel (central Jakarta) OR if you prefer the Sheraton Airport Hotel, add an extra AU$160 per night (approx, subject to change, twin share). The remaining 12 nights at your chosen accommodation
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Meals |
Breakfast in Jakarta, three delicious meals per day plus tea & coffee at your accommodation
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Transfers |
All forward and return Jakarta airport-hotel-losmen
transfers. We use air-conditioned vehicles with a maximum 4 customers per vehicle.
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Flights |
Jakarta-Bandar Lampung return flights
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','graphics/ssl_05.jpg',590,510,'Ujung Bocur, the longest & most consistent wave in the area breaks directly in front of Ombak Indah Losmen (Pic Stu)'))
.','graphics/ssl_02.jpg',590,510,'Taking the high line at Ujung Bocur. This wave handles most swells and caters to surfers of all ailities (Pic Hodgo)'))
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.','graphics/ssl_21.jpg',590,510,'Although not quite in the class of G-land or Desert Point, Ujung Bocur has many moods and gets hollow on the right combination of tide and swell (Pic Anders)'))
.','graphics/ssl_15.jpg',590,510,'Ujung Bocur barrel (Pic Hodgo)'))
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','graphics/ssl_06.jpg',590,510,'15 minutes south of Ujung Bocur is Way Jambu, a very challenging left ideal for chargers hunting tube time. On its day it is rated up there with the best lefts in Indo (Pic Mike)'))
','graphics/ssl_20.jpg',590,510,'Way Jambu lineup. This shot was taken back in 1999, same day that the footage in Rubber Time 2 DVD was taken (Pic Anders)'))
.','graphics/ssl_08.jpg',590,510,'The viewing platform at Ombak Indah losmen, Ujung Bocur breaking in the background (Pic Haydn Jones)'))
','graphics/ssl_19.jpg',590,510,'On bigger swells the left and right in Krui start to work. These waves rarely get over 6ft and are a lot of fun. (Pic Nev)'))
','graphics/oi_27.jpg',590,510,'Krui beach looking north. You can just see the right peeling off further up the beach (Pic Dr Kev)'))
','graphics/ssl_12.jpg',590,510,'Further north is Jimmys Point, a challenging left and right setup, both waves hollow and powerful on the right conditions (Pic Respondek)'))
','graphics/ssl_17.jpg',590,510,'Perfect Jimmys Right (Pic Stu)'))
','graphics/ssl_14.jpg',590,510,'Not far south of Jimmys is Jennys Right, a more user friendly yet often hollow point situated in front of a picturesque village (Pic Thommos wife)'))
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','graphics/ssl_18.jpg',590,510,'Between swells the beach breaks 20 min north offer a nice change from the reefs. Best surfed before 10am (Pic Haydn Jones)'))
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