Red Island Beach Surf Camp - Alas Purwo National Park, Java. Indonesia
INTRODUCTION
Our trip starts in Canggu where we go head to Red Island in our surf camp van + ferry. Our Surf Camp is located at Red Island on the off-the-beaten-track Island of Java, where you will spend 6 nights.
Red Island provides perfect conditions from gentle beginner swells to epic barrels for advanced riders. Guests enjoy comfortable beachfront stays, daily surf sessions, and downtime by the infinity pool or in hammocks under palm trees. It’s an uncrowded paradise blending world-class surfing with Indonesia’s natural beauty.
Stay in cozy dorms or private Indonesian-style bungalows just steps from the beach, complete with amenities, fans, air-con, and Wi-Fi in common areas. After a day of riding the waves, unwind in a hammock under a palm tree with a cold beer or take a dip in the infinity pool overlooking one of the world’s most unspoiled beaches.
Surfing is the highlight, with lessons on gentle waves for beginners and longboarders, plus barrels and shore breaks for experienced surfers—all uncrowded due to the remote location. Free afternoon practice sessions use camp boards, followed by pool dips, beach chilling, or optional massages. Excursions can include G-Land surf trips, Ijen Volcano hikes for blue lava sunrises, village tours, turtle sanctuaries, or nearby beaches like Pantai Mustica.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The camp features cozy shared dorms and private Indonesian-style bungalows steps from the beach, equipped with fans, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi in common areas.
Amenities include an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, hammocks, a restaurant, and a pool table for relaxation after surfing. After a day of riding the waves, unwind in a hammock under a palm tree with a cold beer or take a dip in the infinity pool overlooking one of the world’s most unspoiled beaches.
Meals are fresh and flavorful, fueling guests for daily adventures in this tropical setting.
THE ACTIVITIES
SURF LESSONS
Our Surf Camp in Red Island is located across from a stunning white sand beach next to a remote village. The surfing conditions are perfect, waves are uncrowded and the location is the most picturesque landscape.
Due the shape of the coastline it is suitable for both learning to surf or improving your surf skills on fun, uncrowded waves. There is both a soft gentle wave for first time surfers or long boarders, and other spots on the beach offering unspoiled barrels and shore breaks!
After surfing all day you can relax, eat amazing food and unwind under a palm tree in a hammock with a cold beer or chill in the pool looking at the amazing sunset over the ocean!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Day Trip to G-Land surf break
- Ijen Volcano treks to see the blue lava and witness an unforgettable sunrise.
- Local village tour
- Visit to Lost Paradise Beach or to the turtle sanctuary with access via 4WD river crossing.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
Start your trip in Canggu then road trip to the at Red Island Surf Camp on the off-the-beaten-track Island of Java. Stay in Red Island for 6 nights and then head back to the bustling Canngu on Bali. You will get to experience the surf lifestyle, local culture, yummy food, uncrowded perfect surf while staying in one of the most untouched secret surf paradises in the world!
Getting Here
Arrival to Bali, Denpasar – Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Our surf camp is located 19 km from the airport, it is around 35 minutes car ride.We are going to leave from there in the 1st day and we will go direct to Red Island with our surf camp van.
On the first day we will do pick ups in Bali from Kuta/Legian/Seminyak areas to bring you to our camp in Canggu.
PRICES & PACKAGES
7 DAY 6 NIGHT RED ISLAND ESCAPE SURF ADVENTURE – 599 USD
Included:
- 6 nights shared accommodation
- 6x breakfasts
- Your transport (ferry and car transfers)
- Daily surf lesson + boards & surf gear
- Surf guide
- START DATES: 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – 7AM DEPARTURE CANGGU
ITINERARY:
Day 1:
- Meet at the out Surf Camp in Canggu by 7:30am Sundays only.
- Group transport leaves at 8am in our Van
- We drive to the Gilimanuk Harbour for a quick boat ride to Ketapan Harbour then onto Red Island Surf Camp located in the beautiful Jungle of East Java
- We stop for a quick lunch stop before embarking on the ferry.
- The trip on average to Red Island is 7 hours
- For those who are keen, jump on the optional sunset surf lesson or just relax and revive and get ready for your first surf lesson the next morning
Day 2 to 6:
We’re up early for breakfast and a surf lesson. In the afternoon, grab a board and practice your surf skills, hang at the beach or by the pool, relax in a hammock or even get a massage (at an extra cost). Enjoy a beverage while watching the amazing sunset and have a fun night with the Red Island crew. By now you should truly be starting to immerse yourself in the surf camp lifestyle.
Day 7:
Today is departing day. Wake up early for breakfast and a surf lesson, check out of accommodation followed by lunch. Van transfer from Red Island back to Canggu.
