Bali Island RetreatFor Women
Discover our 10-night Bali Island Retreat, a women-only escape with expert surf coaching, yoga, snorkelling and beachfront stays. Share the journey and bring a non-surfing female friend, partner or relative for just £250 - limited spaces available!
Why choose to go surfing in Bali?
Our Bali island retreat has amazing waves – but with fewer crowds. Improve your surfing with playful peaks at Playgrounds and amazing coaching waves just across the lagoon in front of your accommodation. Enjoy personalised, women-only sessions, plus a private surf taxi – a game-changer in convenience. When you’re surfed out, chill by our lagoon-view infinity pool.
What to expect
Join us for a transformative, ten-day journey, where surfers of all levels thrive in an all-female environment amid Indonesia's extraordinary landscapes and culture. With expert, personalised coaching, you'll master the waves while exploring the island's wonders. From world-class snorkelling to captivating sunsets, this trip promises unforgettable adventures.
Bring a non-surfer for only £250
Make your trip even more special by bringing someone along for the ride. Whether it’s a friend, partner, or relative, she can join you for just £250. Share your room, soak up the sunshine, enjoy sunset drinks, and make memories you’ll never forget.
For more information check out our FAQ section. Read our full Terms and Conditions.
Quick facts
Accommodation
Island life at its absolute finest: infinity pool, alfresco restaurant, stunning sea views & traditional Balinese bungalows. Feel surfed-out, blissed-out & energised! Want to share the experience? Bring your non-surfing female partner, companion or friend to our Bali Island Retreat for just £250.
Itinerary
Please note, sometimes we need to be flexible as some activities will be weather and condition dependent – but don’t worry, we’ll always do our very best to ensure you get the very best out of the trip! All our surf days and suggested activities are completely optional – you can enjoy as much or as little as you desire. This is not a boot camp!
Day 1 - Arrival In Bali
Touch down in Bali and begin your 10-night, 11-day surf adventure. At international arrivals, we’ll pick you up and transfer you to our stop-over hotel in Sanur on the island’s east coast. After settling in, there’s time to refresh before a relaxed beachfront welcome evening, the perfect chance to meet your group, share the stoke, and soak up your first taste of island life.
Highlights
- Airport meet and private transfer to Sanur
- Stop-over hotel stay on Bali’s east coast
- Beachfront welcome evening
- Meet your trip leader and group
- Optional group dinner
Day 2 - First Waves In Nusa Lembongan
This morning we’ll ferry to the island paradise of Nusa Lembongan. Meet your surf coaches, set your goals, and get matched with your board before heading out by boat (no paddle-out needed) for your first surf in crystal-clear waters. In the afternoon, settle into your private bungalow, and experience a workshop on surf etiquette and ocean awareness.
Highlights
- Ferry transfer to Nusa Lembongan
- Surf goals and board matching
- First coached surf session by boat access
- Private bungalow accommodation
- Surf etiquette and ocean awareness workshop
- Optional group dinner
Day 3 - Pool Skills And Surf Skate
Begin the day with breakfast at your accommodation (included throughout your stay) before heading into a pool workshop to master paddling, turtle rolls, and duck dives. In the afternoon, put those skills into practice during a coached surf session. Back at the hotel, join your second video analysis before trying surfskating, a land-based tool that mimics surfing to sharpen flow and style.
Highlights
- Breakfast (included daily throughout your stay)
- Pool workshop: paddling, turtle rolls and duck dives
- Afternoon surf coaching session
- Video analysis and coaching feedback
- First surfskate workshop
- Optional group dinner
Day 4 - Surf, Wave Reading And Speed
Start the morning with a relaxed breakfast and coffee while setting new surf goals. After lunch, head out by boat for another surf session, with coaches helping you find and catch the best waves. In the afternoon, join a video analysis session followed by a workshop on wave reading and speed generation, designed to help you confidently select and ride waves on your own.
Highlights
- Breakfast included at your accommodation
- Goal-setting session with coaches
- Afternoon boat-access surf session
- Video analysis and personalised feedback
- Wave reading and speed generation workshop
- Optional group dinner
Day 5 - Coral Restoration And Snorkel Adventure
Spend the day exploring beneath the waves with our exclusive partnership with Mossy Earth. Take a scenic boat ride to Nusa Penida for a hands-on coral restoration session and guided snorkel tour. Discover vibrant reefs, spot tropical marine life, and learn how restoration projects are helping to protect these fragile ecosystems.
Highlights
- Scenic boat trip to Nusa Penida
- Exclusive coral restoration session with Mossy Earth
- Guided snorkel among restored reefs
- Chance to see turtles and tropical fish
- Included in your retreat (optional to join)
- Optional group dinner
Day 6 - Surf, Relaxation And Video Analysis
Start the day with a coached surf session in the morning, building on everything you’ve been working toward. The afternoon is yours to relax, lounge by the pool, explore cafés, or treat yourself to a massage, before regrouping for video analysis and coaching feedback to refine your technique.
Highlights
- Morning coached surf session
- Free time to relax, explore or enjoy a massage
- Afternoon video analysis and feedback
- Optional group dinner
Day 7 - Surf, Forecasting And Yoga
Hit the waves for another coached surf session, followed by video analysis and a look at surf forecasting, learning how to read charts and apps with your coaches. In the evening, unwind with a yoga session to stretch out tired muscles, then stroll back along the beach at sunset, with the option to join a local group dinner.
Highlights
- Morning coached surf session
- Video analysis and forecasting workshop
- Post-surf yoga session
- Sunset beach walk
- Optional group dinner
Day 8 - Surf Skate And Sunset Surf
The day begins with your second surfskate workshop, focusing on turns, balance, and body movement to sharpen your surf style. The afternoon is free to shop, café-hop, or relax by the pool. As the sun cools, head out for a dreamy evening surf session, the perfect mid-trip highlight.
Highlights
- Third surfskate workshop (turns and flow)
- Afternoon free time to relax or explore
- Sunset surf session in warm tropical waves
- Optional group dinner
Day 9 - Free Day To Explore
Take a full day to explore Nusa Lembongan at your own pace. Choose from diving, paddleboarding, biking, or crossing the yellow bridge to neighbouring Nusa Ceningan. You could also venture to Nusa Penida for quiet coves and iconic viewpoints, or simply enjoy the island’s cafés, beach clubs, and laid-back vibes.
Highlights
- Full free day to explore
- Optional diving, paddleboarding or biking
- Visit Nusa Ceningan or Nusa Penida
- Relax at cafés, beach clubs or on the beach
- Optional group dinner
Day 10 - Final Surf And Farewell Celebration
Your last full day in Nusa Lembongan begins with a final coached surf session, filmed for video analysis. Bring your best rides and enjoy every wave before reviewing your progress with the coaches in the afternoon, including a Q&A for any final questions. In the evening, celebrate an unforgettable trip with sunset drinks and a farewell gathering on the beach.
Highlights
- Final coached surf session
- Video analysis and Q&A with coaches
- Celebrate your progress and achievements
- Farewell sunset drinks and group gathering
Optional group dinner
Day 11 - Departure Day
It’s time to say farewell to Nusa Lembongan and begin your journey home. After breakfast, we’ll take the ferry back to Bali and transfer you to the airport in good time for your onward flight, leaving you with unforgettable memories, new surf skills, and the spirit of Bali.
Highlights
- Breakfast included
- Ferry transfer back to Bali
- Airport transfer for onward flights
- Trip concludes with departure
What’s included
Travel
FAQs
We offer 4 easy ways to pay!
1. Pay In Full – Pay the full amount in one, that’s it your done! (Available online)
2. 50/50 – Pay a 50% deposit and the remaining 50% 12 weeks before the trip starts. (Available online)
3. Payment Plan – Pay an initial deposit and the rest in instalments! (Contact us using our online chat, WhatsApp or email us for this option)
4. 
Shop now. Pay over time with Klarna (Contact us using our online chat, WhatsApp or email us for this option)
We can’t guarantee your place until we receive payment (in full or a deposit). Once you have made a payment, you’ll then be sent a trip confirmation email.
Klarna’s Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.
Of course! 95% of our guests attend alone! We pride ourselves on being super welcoming and friendly. You’ll arrive solo and leave with a whole heap of new surf friends for life!
Due to this trip being in high demand and having limited spaces, we can only hold your space for up to 24 hours without payment.
You are welcome to attend for a shorter period to suit your personal schedule, however, the package price will remain the same.
ASAP! These holidays fill up quickly and, with super limited spaces available, sell out fast. We operate on a first come first serve basis. If you want to secure your place on the trip, it is advised that you pay as soon as you can.
We pride ourselves that Women and Waves is inclusive to all. We have a great mix of all ages and backgrounds.
If you wish to bring a non-surfing partner with you, that is absolutely fine, however, please be aware that this is a women-only trip, please contact us via our online chat to discuss this.
When you book our Bali Island Retreat, you can bring a non-surfing female companion for just £250.
Your guest will share your accommodation and enjoy free breakfast, airport transfers, and group activities such as beach days, yoga, and social evenings…the only exclusion is surf coaching.
You’ll find the option available during the booking process.
Spaces are limited, and companions must be female and share your room.
You will need to pay for your first nights’ breakfast in Sanur, we recommend budgeting £5-10 for this.
You’ll also have to pay for lunch and dinner daily. Please budget around £25 per day for this.
We choose the time of year and location for our events based on local knowledge and historical swell data. In the event of flat waves or stormy conditions, we will offer alternative activities and day trips to help you get the most out of your holiday.
We may adjust the format of the trip. For example, choosing to run more surf sessions on the days that the waves are at their best.
Please visit our T&Cs for more information
With decades of experience and knowledge within our team, we pick the best dates when the surf conditions are consistently fun and will be most suitable for the group. We’ll send you a brief predicted forecast in the pre-trip email. We choose Nusa Lembongan at this time of year due to the fun waves and gorgeous weather. The shoulder season is before the famous big swells of the dry season hit. The beautiful long sandy beaches offer peaks for all abilities; the skill is to know which is best on the tide and wind conditions that are on offer. That’s where our local guides are worth their weight in gold. We pride ourselves in having you in the right place for the best waves for your ability each trip. Your morning surfs will be a blissful experience!
Our Women + Waves trip leader will be accompanied by local surf instructors. We use female and male instructors during this trip.
We do not offer a discount for bringing your own equipment.
Remember to check the baggage size and weight allowance with your airline. Read their guidance for carrying surfboards. Baggage handlers can be unforgiving so you need a tough travel bag and pack it well.
Firstly, pack your board(s) in a protective, padded board bag, and write FRAGILE and TOP LOAD ONLY on it with the largest, most permanent marker you can find. Make sure you wrap your towel and clothes around your board inside the bag for added protection.
Place your shampoo and other wet toiletries in a separate sealed bag in case of leakage. We also recommend locking your bag zips with a padlock.
More than 80 nationalities can get a Visa on Arrival (VoA) when they arrive at the airport in Bali. This is valid for 30 days and costs IDR 500,000 (ca. USD 35). For more information, check Bali’s visa and immigration information page.
Please contact your travel agent or airline if you have any further questions. It’s a good idea to carry copies of your important documents and guidebooks. Pack them separately. We also suggest scanning copies and emailing them to yourself for extra reassurance.
If you are under 18 we will need to chat to you on the phone and you will need to be accompanied on the trip by a parent or guardian throughout the holiday (although they don’t need to participate in the surfing). If you are 60 or over we’d love to chat to you about the trip before you book. Please email us to arrange a time and we’ll contact you. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 7544 094518.
On the day you travel please keep your mobile phone handy so that we can stay in touch in case of delays and flight changes. Please inform us if you’re early or delayed for any reason.
If you need help to book your flight then just drop us a line.
If you can’t find our representative at the airport, stay there and wait, they won’t be far away having tracked your arrival time. However, if you’re having difficulties finding them, please call +44 (0) 7544 094518 or follow the instructions in your pre-flight email. One of us will locate you.
As with any holiday, full travel insurance is a requirement for all guests booking a trip with the company.
Please also ensure that your policy covers you for ‘disruption to travel’ and ‘cover for cancellations’ as standard.
For further help please read our helpful blog post about travel insurance.
You may need to add additional cover for surfing, it is essential that your insurance policy covers you for all activities during your stay. Failure to take out travel insurance breaks the contract between Women + Waves and the client.
If you are joining one of our trips and you are native to the country of its location (i.e you live in Lisbon and are joining our Portugal trip) you do not need to take out medical travel insurance. This is as long as you have your own personal health-care plan or are covered by your country’s National Health Service. Although, we kindly request that you still take out trip disruption and cancellation insurance to cover all possible eventualities.
Visit Gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia
Please contact your doctor if you’re unsure about vaccinations. We advise you to take mosquito repellent to avoid getting bitten.
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We are a UK based company that delivers trips all over the world welcoming travellers of all nationalities.
Yes! Both Bali and Nusa Lembongan are amongst the world’s most popular surf destinations and on the bucket list of travellers as well for good reason. Tourism is booming and as a result, you will be met by smiley locals who will embrace you as their own. You won’t feel unsafe, this really is a paradise location.
You can find out the latest safety and security advice for Bali from Gov.uk.
If you’re based outside the UK and want to chat through the trip details, you can contact us via our online chat.
If your circumstances change and you can’t join the trip, please let us know as soon as possible via email. Your cancellation notice will start from the date we receive it.
Cancellation terms:
We hold part or full costs, depending on when you cancel:
If you cancel 12 weeks or more before the trip we retain 50% of the total cost
If you cancel with less than 12 weeks before the trip then its 100% of the total cost
Cancellation may fall under the terms and conditions of your holiday insurance policy and you may be able to claim.
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