Private Surf Lesson at Batu Bolong, Canggu
A private surf lesson with an Indonesian coach on Batu Bolong beach in Canggu, up to 2 hours from the moment you arrive, including beach instruction and a safety briefing. IDR 450,000 per person, with board, rash guard, leash, drinking water and shower included. The start time follows the tide and swell and is confirmed 2 to 3 days ahead; payment is usually in cash on arrival, and cancelling is free up to 24 hours before.
Bali, Indonesia · 2h · IDR 450,000 per person for a private lesson of up to 2 hours with your own coach
We did 2 days surfing with Aldo and the guys. Great teachers. It was our first time surfing, learned it from zero at the beach, then to the ocean. With the help of the guys we all rode our frist wave from the 2nd and 3rd attempt. Highly recommended.
What is this tour like?
Surf With Aldo is a surf school with Indonesian coaches in Canggu, and in Kuta on Lombok. The private lesson costs IDR 450,000 per person and lasts at most 2 hours from the moment you arrive; that time includes the beach instruction, the safety briefing and your time in the water. You meet at Warung Alody on Batu Bolong beach, where the coach gets you ready and takes you to the spot. Most lessons are on Batu Bolong, where there are waves for different levels; for more experienced surfers the coach may pick another spot. The school works by booking only: it plans each lesson around the tide, swell and your level and confirms the exact start 2 to 3 days before. The board, a long-sleeve UV rash guard, the leash, drinking water and a shower are included.
The same page lists a semi-private lesson for 2 at IDR 400,000 per person, a group lesson for at least 6 at IDR 350,000 per person, and a kids lesson for ages 5–15 with a private instructor at IDR 425,000; the youngest start with a tandem ride together with the instructor. Packs of private coaching within 1 week cost IDR 1,300,000 for 3 lessons and IDR 2,000,000 for 5, per person. The operator prefers cash in rupiah on arrival; paying through the warung adds a 5% fee. There is no pick-up: the operator suggests getting there by GoJek. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before, and since you usually pay on arrival, there is normally nothing to refund.
What are the highlights?
- Your own coach for the whole lesson: full focus on you
- Timed to the tide and swell, with the start confirmed 2 to 3 days ahead
- Board, long-sleeve UV rash guard, leash, drinking water and shower included
- Children from 5, with a tandem ride for the youngest
- Pay on arrival, free cancellation up to 24 hours before
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- —Meet at Warung Alody
You meet your coach at Warung Alody on Batu Bolong beach at the time confirmed 2 to 3 days before, get your board, rash guard and leash, and the 2 hours start.
- —Beach instruction and safety briefing
On the sand the coach explains the basics and the safety rules before you go into the water; this is part of the 2 hours.
- —Reading the waves
The coach chooses the right part of the beach for your level and shows you which waves to go for.
- —In the water with your coach
Private coaching in the water: the coach helps you into the waves and corrects your technique at your own pace.
- —Riding your own waves
The rest of the lesson is for catching as many waves as you can; afterwards there is a shower to rinse off.
What's included in the price?
- Private lesson of up to 2 hours with your own coach
- Surfboard and leash
- Long-sleeve UV-protective rash guard
- Drinking water and shower
What's not included?
- Pick-up: the school does not offer pick-up; the operator suggests GoJek
- A 5% fee if you pay through the warung instead of cash
- Swimwear and a towel: bring your own
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Warung Alody on Batu Bolong beach, Canggu (Google lists the school at the big parking lot on Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong). No pick-up; the operator suggests GoJek. The start time is confirmed 2 to 3 days before the lesson.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We did 2 days surfing with Aldo and the guys. Great teachers. It was our first time surfing, learned it from zero at the beach, then to the ocean. With the help of the guys we all rode our frist wave from the 2nd and 3rd attempt. Highly recommended.”
“I got 5 private lessons from Boedi and he was exceptionally good teacher. I had 0 zero experience and after the 5 days, I am now ready to rent a hardboard myself and catch my own waves. 🌊 The meeting points is a Warung really close to the ocean where you can eat boiled eggs, fruits, and drink coffee take some water as well. I am looking forward to be in Canggu again!!”
“Me and my family went for our first-time surfing experience to Aldo's Surfing school. This was a great experience! We all got our personal coach and received great starting principle instructions before hitting the waves. The guidance was really individual and tuned to our capabilities. It was always safety first and being relaxed. Great experience and really recommended!”
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