I'm a complete Beginner which retreat will be best for me?
If you've never surfed before we recommend joining our Crescent Head or Lombok Retreat.
Both locations have great, mellow waves and perfect beaches for complete beginners.
How do I get to Lombok?
Depends where you're flying from you'll fly via Bali (if flying from Australia) or Singapore (if flying from USA or Europe). Depending on your international flight arrival time, you might need to spend a night at your arrival destination and on the morning of the retreat fly to Lombok (LOP).
We always recommend booking your Lombok flights to arrive no later than midday.
It often happens that later flights get delayed or cancelled.
Airlines operating flights to Lombok - Wings Air, Citi Link (from Bali); Scoot (from Singapore).
You can book your Bali - Lombok flights directly on the airline website or use Traveloka website
How do I get to Siargao?
Flights are operated by Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pacific. You will first fly to Manila or Cebu where you'll need to transfer to a domestic flight to Siargao (IAO).
Depending on the arrival of your International flight, you might need to spend one night in Manila or Cebu. Below are recommended hotels:
For Manila: Element Boutique Hotel, Z Hostel, Picasso Hotel.
For Cebu: Amani, BAI Hotel, Chambre Hotel Mactan.
Do I need to bring my board?
International Retreats (Lombok and Siargao) include surfboard rental, so you don't have to worry about travelling with your board.
If you're coming to our Crescent Head Retreat we recommend you bring your board. We have soft top boards available for you, but if you want to surf on a fibreglass board we only have a few longboards available, so it's best to bring your board.
I don't have much surfing experience will I be ok to join Siargao Retreat? Are the waves big there?
We always take you to the best spot for your level. We won't be taking you out in the conditions that are too challenging. We want you to have fun while you progress with your surfing skills. If you're still a beginner but have already had a few lessons Siargao will be great!
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in and check-out times are the same for all of our retreats. Check-in 2 pm, check-out 11 am.
For our international retreats, we recommend you arrive a bit earlier than check-in time. Choose the flight that will get you to the destination around midday.
What ages are participants of your retreats?
We have women of all ages joining our retreats. From early 20s to mid-60s - we love this variety!