8 daysBali & IndonesiaAges 18–40
8 days · Canggu, Uluwatu & Ubud
Bali Surf & Yoga is an 8-day group trip for solo travellers aged 18 to 40 who want to actually learn something, not just tick off sights. You get two coached surf lessons in Canggu, a coached surf day on the Bukit's reef breaks near Uluwatu, and a slower close in Ubud with two yoga classes. There's no Mount Batur trek or island-hopping here, just time to get better at surfing, with some yoga to finish. Your Trip Host is with you throughout.
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$780 / £583 / €685 / A$1,110 / CA$1,100 / NZ$1,380 / ₹74,500
Free to reserve
Sarthak's best travel memories come from going solo: hostel dorms, a new activity most days, new cultures and new food. SoloNomads grew out of that.
Sarthak travels with every group, from the first day to the last, so there's always someone on hand to sort things out when plans change and to make sure nobody gets left out.
In every country, a licensed local agency and licensed local guides look after the ground services, so you get local know-how too.
Canggu to Ubud, 3 stops in 8 days.
3 stops
8 days
Day 1
Arrive whenever your flight lands. A taxi from the airport to Canggu usually costs about IDR 250,000 to 500,000, so agree the fare before you set off. The Trip Host meets everyone at the hostel in the afternoon for introductions and a run-through of the week. Then we walk down to Batu Bolong beach for sunset, and go on to a welcome dinner nearby.
Day 2
A two-hour group lesson at Batu Bolong with a local instructor, in the morning when the water is usually calmest. Board and rash vest are included, and the lesson is grouped by ability, so first-timers and rusty surfers aren't fighting the same waves as each other. The rest of the day is free for the beach, a cafe or a nap.
Day 3
A second session at Batu Bolong, building on what you learned on Day 2: catching more waves on your own and, for stronger swimmers, a first go at paddling past the whitewash to the unbroken part of the wave. The afternoon is free. Pack for Uluwatu tonight, since we leave after breakfast tomorrow.
Day 4
A drive south to Uluwatu, on Bali's southern cliffs, taking around an hour to two depending on traffic. In the late afternoon we walk out to Uluwatu Temple, perched on the cliff edge, for sunset and the Kecak fire dance, a Balinese performance of chanting and drama. Keep sunglasses and phones zipped away, because the temple's macaques snatch things. We finish with dinner nearby.
Day 5
A day of surf coaching on the Bukit's reef breaks, at a spot picked for the group's level, the swell and the tide, for example the gentler inside sections at Padang Padang or Bingin when the swell is small. These are reef breaks, not the sand of Canggu, so the coach spends time on reading the wave and the reef before anyone paddles out. The rest of the afternoon is free at the cliffs.
Day 6
A late morning start and a drive inland to Ubud, about an hour and a half to two hours depending on traffic. In the afternoon we settle in with a yoga class at a local studio, an easy flow to loosen up after the surf days. The evening is free.
Day 7
A morning yoga class, then a free afternoon: walk the Campuhan Ridge, browse the Ubud market, or book a massage. In the evening the group gets together for a farewell dinner.
Day 8
The trip ends after breakfast. Ubud is about a 1 to 2.5-hour drive from Bali's airport, so book a flight from mid-afternoon onwards to allow for traffic.
Prices are per person, and reserving is free. A date goes ahead once about 10 travellers have joined. You pay nothing until then. Once it's confirmed, we send you an invoice for the full price, and you have 7 days to pay it (or until the trip starts, if that's sooner).
15 May – 22 May 2027
AvailableDry season, consistent swell, quieter than peak summerMax 16 people
Price
$780 / £583 / €685 / A$1,110 / CA$1,100 / NZ$1,380 / ₹74,500
12 Jun – 19 Jun 2027
AvailableOne of the best all-round monthsMax 16 people
Price
$780 / £583 / €685 / A$1,110 / CA$1,100 / NZ$1,380 / ₹74,500
11 Sept – 18 Sept 2027
AvailableConsistent swell, fewer crowdsMax 16 people
Price
$780 / £583 / €685 / A$1,110 / CA$1,100 / NZ$1,380 / ₹74,500
You reserve your spot for free, then pay the full trip price by card or bank transfer within 7 days of your departure being confirmed. Once enough travellers have joined, usually around 10, we confirm the departure and email you a confirmation with an invoice. You can pay in US dollars, pounds, euros, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, New Zealand dollars or Indian rupees, and the price shown for each date is what you pay. Reservations close 7 days before departure.
Yes, all three coached surf sessions and both Ubud yoga classes are in the price, along with boards, rash vests and instructor fees. Extra lessons and massages are optional extras that you pay for yourself.
Solo travellers aged 18 to 40, most on their own and some with a friend. Each departure has a maximum, shown with its dates, and it's never more than 16. You don't need any surf or yoga experience, and surf sessions are split into smaller groups by ability.
The Trip Host travels with the group for all eight days, sorts out transfers, lesson bookings and check-ins, and is the person you go to if anything goes wrong. Local surf instructors and yoga teachers run the coached sessions.
It starts at our hostel in Canggu on the afternoon of Day 1 and ends in Ubud after breakfast on Day 8, and we send the address when you book. Between stops we travel by our own van, about 1 to 2 hours from Canggu to Uluwatu and about 1.5 to 2 hours from Uluwatu to Ubud, depending on traffic. Airport transfers aren't included.
April to October, Bali's dry season, is the best time for this itinerary. Winds are mostly offshore on the west-facing breaks at Canggu and on the Bukit, and swell usually peaks around June and July. May, June and September tend to bring good surf with fewer people than July and August. From November to March the winds are less reliable on those coasts and the east coast, around Keramas, tends to be cleaner, so we don't run this trip then.
Most visitors, including those from the UK, US, EU, Australia and India, need a visa on arrival, which you can buy online in advance as an e-VOA. You also fill in the free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours before you land, and pay the Bali tourist levy online. Rules change, so check our Bali visa guide and the official Indonesian immigration site before you book flights.
A surf hostel near the beach in Canggu, a guesthouse close to the cliffs in Uluwatu, and a guesthouse within walking distance of central Ubud. You share a twin or small dorm room with travellers of the same gender.
Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, yoga-friendly clothes you don't mind sweating in, a light layer for the evenings, and clothes that cover your shoulders and knees for the temple. Boards and rash vests are provided, but bring your own rash vest if you prefer. Bring some rupiah too: pay in cash or by QRIS, change money only at licensed money changers, and expect ATMs at every stop.
No, you need neither. The Canggu lessons suit beginners and improvers, and the Uluwatu day is pitched at the group's level, from a first go on a reef break to working on turns. Boards and rash vests are provided throughout.
You need to be reasonably fit and a confident swimmer, because you'll paddle and stand up repeatedly across three surf sessions and two yoga classes. Uluwatu's breaks are over reef, not sand, so scrapes happen. Tell your Trip Host and instructor about any cut straight away. Reef shoes aren't required, though some people prefer them. If you're not a strong swimmer, tell your Trip Host before booking so we can talk through the Uluwatu day.
Yes, it's a condition of joining. It must cover medical treatment and evacuation, and check that it covers surfing.
Ask here and someone on the team will email you back within 1 to 2 business days.
From
$780 / £583 / €685 / A$1,110 / CA$1,100 / NZ$1,380 / ₹74,500