Welcome to Fantasea Creationz Surf Trips

A hidden paradise for sunrise, nature lovers and for frothing surfers only about 2.5hrs from Kuta. Just these last meters to the Jasri Dalem Surf Retreat, between the rice fields, Mount Agung to the left and the sea to the right, is a feeling of relief and immediately makes you relax when you will finally arrive. The surf camp was founded in 2006 by Australian Paul Hughes to create a place that would help the poor and disadvantaged of the community and provide a safe haven for the local kids. Some rooms may have aircon and some won't, some may be twin share, some may only have a queen bed, some may be bamboo huts or some may be actual rooms. These are beautiful rustic basic bamboo bungalows with mosquito nets but well worth being surrounded by nature and hearing the waves as you doze off to sleep. We will be able to access Jasri Ombak's pool to relax.

In this surf retreat its classic modern Balinese style, Palm Beach Hotel offers a tropical getaway in Tuban, less than a minute walk from Kuta Beach and 10-minute walk from Discovery Shopping Mall. Palm Beach may be cheap hotels but the features and location outweigh any 5-star resort in my eyes a beautiful outdoor swimming pool to enjoy after a big day surfing surrounded by lush gardens and tropical flowers. Situated within a 10-minute drive from the airport to make starting and finishing this epic surf trip more convenient with a little bit more comfort (twin beds will be available here). All rooms will have air-con and are quite comfortable with a delicious buffet breakfast to fuel us for the day. We will be able to go shopping for souvenirs here and have great sunset photos, as well as stock up on snacks and water for the rest of the surf camp.

Nasi goreng is one of the delicious Indonesian dishes influenced by Chinese culture. The Chinese used to fry the leftover rice instead of wasting it. Indonesian people adopted this culture and created their own version of fried rice. Although the dish is considered the national dish of Indonesia, it’s also quite famous in Singapore and Malaysia. Nasi goreng is often served with a fried egg on top of the rice and spices. It offers an earthly and smoky flavor of added caramelized soy sauce and shrimp paste. It’s already spicier than the original Chinese fried rice, but you can add even more chili to turn on the heat which locals love or ask for no chilli at all. Definitely try this for one of the included dinners on the surf camp/ surf retreat.

Indonesians have unconditional love for rice and it’s the most common staple food across the islands. Gado-gado is a salad made of veggies, hard-boiled eggs, tempeh, tofu, potato, and mouth-watering peanut sauce which is to die for. Another favorite surf camp dish of mine is chicken satay with rice. The meat, diced into small bits, is seasoned or marinated before placing on the grill. Satay will be served with peanut or soy sauce and oftentimes accompanied by the rice cake called ketupat (wrapped in the palm leaf) or rice. There is an opportunity to try the local palm wine which we can get fresh up in Jasri surf retreat (as that is where it is made and is quite delicious for an alcoholic beverage if you don't like Bintang).

Jasri  beach at the surf retreat is one of the remaining few untouched beaches on the island and where you come to find the ‘real’ Bali. The beach has black sand with gravel, but despite the fact that the sand is black, it has the same beauty as a white sandy beach! Jasri is most suited for intermediate and pro’s but on smaller days the beginners will be able to have a crack. Smooth rocky bottom (I wear my reef booties at this surf camp), right-handed, rides of 100 meters, medium power, can barrel with nice walls for carving. Uncrowded on most days. View of Mt Agung, set in a beautiful palm tree-lined small bay. The most magical thing on a clear day is admiring the majestic Mt Agung (active volcano) from the line up.

Kuta reef is a world-class left hand reef break and one of my favorites. Get there by taking one of the local boats found at the front of Bintang Bali Hotel (5 star hotel) and is only 5min walk from Palm Beach (one of the hidden gems of the category of cheap hotels). On smaller days on our surf camp, it can be a friendly wave peeling for 100m allowing progressing beginners or intermediates an option to surf the reef. On bigger days the wave can offer some world-class barrels and performance walls. Kuta reef is best surfed mid-high tide, as the low tide can get very shallow on the coral reef and reef booties are optional here. There are so many options here on our surf retreat depending on crowds, wave size, wind as there is Airport Lefts, Kuta Middle, Kuta Centres and Kuta Reef all within a short distance from each other,

Virgin beach is one of the best white sand beaches with crystal clear waters in Bali with not many cheap hotels surrounding it which is why we will visit here when we are in Jasri surf retreat. Tucked away in a gorgeous bay surrounded by green cliffs and waving palm trees, Virgin beach is pure treasure. It definitely has all the ingredients for a relaxing day on the beach. With plenty of warungs, sun beds, beach massages and snorkeling activities, you can start dreaming about your relaxing day right now! 

Ready to witness the beauty of the Kecak dance at Discovery Mall Bali on your surf retreat? You can enjoy the Kecak performance for FREE while taking in the stunning sunset views of Kuta beach! This iconic performance showcases the Ramayana story with dynamic movements and the unique 'cak' chants from the dancers. Don’t miss this amazing cultural experience! This event will depend on weather during our surf camp but is one of the most mesmerizing shows I have seen and on every night at 6pm.