Bungalows in G-LAND Surf Spot - Grajagan Bay, Java. Indonesia
INTRODUCTION
G-Landย is aย Mecca for travelling surfers! It’s a magical place of primitive beauty and perfect waves nestling in a secluded location on the most Souther tip of the Island of Java in Indonesia.ย On the legendary Grajagan Bay, across the strait from Bali, the Surf Camp lies between the forest and the beach, directly in front of the famous reefbreak of Speedies.
Surfers are taken daily by boat to the most suitable surf break according to their level and swell conditions.ย ย The Surf Campย offers a perfect retreat with chill vibes for those in search of the ultimate surf adventure.ย No day looks like another and you will definitely leave this place with surf memories for a lifetime!
There are many free standing Bungalowsย with private bathroomsย scattered along the premises of the Surf Camp. You will find aย central pavilion with a bar, dining room and lounge.ย
The cuisine is featuring a daily menu with a pleasant mix of Western and Indonesian cuisine. The portions are prepared toย revitalise your energy for the next surf session!
Want to read a blog about the creation of the Surf Camp? Nomad Surfers did aย blog postย about the story of the first surf camp in the world.
THE ACCOMMODATION
G-LAND Surf Spot, Accommodation & Surf Camp
The Surf Camp has great security with a total of 4 security staff members who are working 24 hours around the clock, every day.ย The only people allowed inside of the premises of the Camp are guests and staff members.ย In all superior huts there is a safe available for your valuable belongings. Also, the Camp hasย a big safe that any guest can use for their valuables (passports, money, etc) if they feel the need. All your surfboards and gear are totally safe.
There are 4 different classes of Bungalows at the Surf Camp:
STANDARD CLASS
Enjoy our renewed standard room with a 32 square meters Twin Share Accommodation, with a full spring mattress bed and a private bathroom. It is ideal for those willing to share the fun or travelling solo.
- Two single beds
- Ceiling fan
- Mosquito net
- Private bathroom with shower
DELUXE CLASS
Our 36 square meters room is suitable for our guests that are looking for a little bit of extra place to relax. With a twin/queen bed, a private bathroom, and an additional terrace with a sitting area, you can enjoy the morning scenery from outside of your room.
- Newly upgraded rooms
- Two single beds OR queen bed
- Ceiling fan
- Mosquito net
- Private bathroom with shower
- Terrace
SUPERIOR CLASS
With more space to relax, our 45 square meters Superior room starts with a spacious terrace, twin/queen bed, and hot showers bathroom. In addition, a minibar and TV with international and local channels are added. You might feel like staying inside your room and rest assured, we will deliver the food directly to your room!
- Brand new bungalows
- Two double beds or queen bed
- Ceiling fan
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe
- Desk & cupboard
- Private bathroom with shower
- TV/DVD player
- Furnished terrace.
FAMILY OR GROUP
Our two stories group room with four single beds (one optional double bed) and a hot shower bathroom are suitable for an exclusive night of a magical experience with your loved ones.
- 4 single beds (optional double bed)
- Ceiling fan
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe
- Desk & cupboard
- Private bathroom with shower
- TV/DVD player
- Furnished terrace.
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Facilities & Services
- Freestanding Bungalowsย scattered along the premises in a green lush environment, in between the jungle and the beach line.
- There is a Central pavilion with a bar, dining room and a lounge with a leather sofa and a TV surround sound system where you can enjoy movies and watch international channels.
- There are pool tables, fuss ball, tennis table, fishing gears and bicyclesย for rental.
- The Surf Camp also offers massage service, surf guides and doctors.
Cuisine
Ourย menu includes cuisine from Italy, France, Thailand, USA, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia. Kitchen Staff always remained focused on keeping our meals both nutritious and exciting, theyย dedicated themselves each off-season to expand our already diverse menu.
Our meals are served Ala-Carte Style. We do not have a fix menu as it changes depending on seasonality and availability. We always have vegan choices, fish or chicken (Rarely meat). Lots of fruit and homemade bread for breakfast, also tea/coffee & juice bar.
THE ACTIVITIES
Surfing
G-Land is arguably one of the worldโs best left-hander, known for its established offshore trade winds. From March to November, the Indian Ocean generates strong swells, providing G-Land with one of the worldโs most consistent breaks.ย There are 7 surf breaks in G-Land and the 3 most famous ones are Kong, Money Trees and Speedies.ย Surfers are taken daily by boat from the Surf Camp to the most suitable break according to their level and the swell conditions of the day.
The skilledย surfers will find themselves inย deep barrels with perfect wallsย reeling down this endless point. They will definitely score some of the longest rides of their lives. The stunning breaks of G-Land were the stage for the ASP World Championship three years in a row.
G-Land (Grajagan) is truly one of the worlds great waves, perfect mechanical barrelling waves, not a drop of water out of place โ makes your mouth dry just thinking about it. If you are a keen on left handers, what are you still doing reading this page? Pack your bags, your next barrel is waiting for you!
WAVES
Kong
Kong’s is the name for G-Land’s opening section. It is also the uppermost and furthest out take-off zone on the point and the most exposed area to incoming swells. Kong’s is often the shifty, messiest section of the perfectly angled reef, but works when it’s when small.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Experienced
Money Trees
Probably the most popular and most well-known section of the wave, Money Trees made G-Land famous from Don Kingโs surf shots of Gerry Lopez and Peter McCabe in 1983. At Money Trees, you can expect clean, long, fast barrels which break best on a Southwest swell.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Experienced
Tiger tracks
If your keen on a 40-minute jog down the beach from the main break at G-Land, Tiger tracks offers both rights and lefts and is an ideal surf break for the beginner or intermediate surfers visiting the area. This wave tends to pick up the same swell as other sections or reef at G-Land and breaks over a softer section of reef.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Intermediate
Speedies
Under larger conditions, Speedies shows its face as another ideal section of reef. If itโs closed out at Money Trees or Launching Pads, Speedies is your best bet. Known to hold up and stay hollow for up to 200 metres.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Advanced
20/20's
Like Chickens, 20/20’s is another smaller wave about 20 minutes down the beach from the better-known sections of reef. Typically a left, however, the right breaks under ideal conditions and is known to mirror some of the barreling perfection of other breaks in the area.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Intermediate
Launching Pads
Next along the epic reef point that is G-Land, Launching pads is a steep barreling take-off point leading into Speedies. Ideal conditions are double overhead plus which can connect into speedies meaning a seemingly bottomless 70-metre section of barrel.
Wave Type: Reef Break
Wave Direction: Left
Wave Difficulty: Experienced
Other Activities
- Snorkeling: It will not be complete if you to G-Land without snorkeling. This is one of many recreational activities that visitors can do, to observer the underwater life setting of Grajagan. Itโs the perfect way to compliment your stay with us.
- Fishing: Fishing is one of the popular activities that our guests can do with the help of our crew. There are a lot of fun spots for fishing near Plengkung Beach. You can bring your fishing gear or you can rent it at our place!
- Alas Purwo National Park: The park has a lot of beautiful scenery that tourists can enjoy. One of the famous destinations inside of Alas Purwo is this ยฑ 80 hectares of Savanna that becomes a home of Javaโs endangered species such as wild bull habitats, peacocks, deer, etc. It takes only 33 mins drive from our Surf Camp to visit Sadengan Savana.
- Trail Run: Another recommended outdoor activity is Trail Running. There is a trail running trails in Alas Purwo National Park with a hand-curated trail map. Visitors can enjoy running while passing through thick and old mahogany trees and even running around the beaches.
- Alas Purwo Forest & Temple: Alas Purwo Forest is one of the largest and oldest forests in Java. It has its exotic beauty, home to some of Javaโs rare and endangered species, 580 types of flora, and 50 species of fauna scattered around the forest. The forest itself has a lot of biodiversity with research objects and is also known for its beautiful scenery.
- Jagir Waterfall: Jagir Waterfall, also known as sibling waterfall, triplet waterfall, and even Angel waterfall, is three waterfalls connected in one location. We could see the incredible yet alluring panorama from the triplet waterfall and the surrounding.
- Kawah Ijen: is an active volcano with two unique phenomena, it spews โBlue Lavaโ and has the worldโs largest acidic lake. We can enjoy a night trekking and see the sunrise from the top of the volcano. The view will take your breath away.
- Red Island: Red Island is one of the many attractive beaches along the southern coast of East Java. It is called the Red Island because of the pink-reddish soil at the beach. Compared to the other beaches around the southern coast of East Java, the wave is not as high, so it is safe for beginner surfers.
- Green Bay: Green Bay is one of the tourist attractions in Banyuwangi that is still pristine. Known for its unspoiled beauty, and also for its beautiful clear green water. This color is produced from millions of algae that live in the ocean and reflect green color on the surface.ย
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
Located on the Southeast tip of Java, along the eastern shoreline of Gragajan Bay in a large jungle preserve called Alas Purwo National Park, G-Land offers an unforgettable adventure experience for all level of surfers, except first timers.
G-Land Java is situated in a very large National Park, and is home to many different species of wild life including panthers, leopards, monkeys, deers, reptiles and exotic birds. It’s an amazing place whereย you really feel that you have made it off the beaten track.
Getting Here
G-LAND NEW SPEED BOAT
Riding the G-Land Express (included in our packages). Your trip to G-land departs from Kuta Reef in the early morning, tide-dependant but typically around 6:00 A.M. Our speed boat has been purpose-built for the Bali-Java passage to handle the crossing in comfort and with absolute security for passenger safety.
The boat is outfitted with four 250 HP four-stroke Suzuki outboard engines, full marine electronics (radar, GPS, and marine VHF radio), compass, on-board toilet, comfortable seating, life jackets, and fire extinguisher. We take pride in having the most capable vessel that does this passage to G-Land.
The G-land Express will cross the Bali Strait in comfort and style in about 2 hours and you’ll arrive at the Surf Camp refreshed and ready to surf.
WHAT TO BRING
- At least 2 surfboards. Preferably 3 surfboards (all rounder, mini-gun, gun).ย There are goodย ding repairers in G-Land who can fix snaps and creases, but of course you need a board while it’s getting fixed.
- Springsuit, short-john, wetsuit or vest/jacket.
- Reef Booties
- Sun Protection: Good sunblock and zinc. Even surfing hats and sunglasses if you are easily burned by the sun. The glare gets really bad in the afternoons.
- Warm water wax
- At least 2 leashes, including a longer bigger wave leash.
- Small money for any random purchases, ding repairs, laundry, etc. Note that there also is a credit card facilities in the Surf Camp also.
- Books, crossword puzzles, magazines.ย
- Camera, laptop, drone.ย
- Insect repellant, light trousers & long sleeve top for early mornings and evenings
- Sunglasses
MALARIA
G-Land is not well known for having Malaria, but travelling in Indonesia always means a small risk of getting it. From June to September the climate is very dry and the mosquitos are rarely noticeable. On the other hand, during March, April, May, October and November, it rains a lot more and the mosquitos are more common.ย We recommend you to always useย insect repellantย and to wear long sleeves and pants in the mornings and evenings, especially during the rain periods. All Bungalows in the Surf Camp have mosquito nets covering the beds, so you will sleep in peace without being bothered. G-Land is not like Lombok, Sumbawa and Mentawai where malaria is more common, so hopefully you will have nothing to worry about.
INJURIES
G-Land have some gnarly waves on coral Reef, like Speedies, which means that injuries are possible to occur. The most common type of injuries are cuts and scrapes from hitting the reef somehow. The Surf Camp has a manager and spiritual priest, Puma, that is highly skilled and experienced with stitching cuts and wounds caused by the reef. The Camp also has a lot of medical supplies and at many times there are doctors staying in G-Land as well, so in case of small injuries you will be good taken care of.
If the injury is more serious as in breaking a bone, dislocating a shoulder and so on, there is availability of a Helipad. A helicopter will be arranged through your travel insurance that will transport you to a hospital in Bali that has western standards.ย
PRICES & PACKAGES
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
STANDARD PACKAGES
Price per person
- 4 days/3 nights: 720 USDย
- 7 days/6 nights: 1110 USD
- 10 days/9 nights: 1340 USD
Enjoy our renewed standard room with a 32 square meters Twin Share Accommodation, with a full spring mattress bed and a private bathroom. It is ideal for those willing to share the fun or travelling solo.
Included:
- 2-way speed boat
- Airport transfer on arrival (request prior to arrival)
- Full spring mattress bed (optional double bed)
- Twin share accommodation
- En-suite bathroom
- AC
- Free Wifi
- 3 healthy and energetic meals per day (menu set in the camp)
- 2 bottles of beer per day (optional boxed juice or bottled Coke in exchange)
- Unlimited fountain soda and filtered water
- Camp’s recreational facilities
- G-land yearly t-shirt and stickers
- Alas Purwo National Park daily entrance fee
Add On:
- Surf Photos $100 โ Unlimited Photos
- Fishing: $25/hour
- Extra Activities
DELUXE PACKAGES
Price per person
- 4 days/3 nights: 850ย USDย
- 7 days/6 nights: 1180ย USD
- 10 days/9 nights: 1510ย USD
Our 36 square meters room is suitable for our guests that are looking for a little bit of extra place to relax. With a twin/queen bed, a private bathroom, and an additional terrace with a sitting area, you can enjoy the morning scenery from outside of your room.
Included:
- 2-way speed boat
- Airport transfer on arrival (request prior to arrival)
- Twin share accommodation
- Full spring mattress bed (optional double bed)
- En-suite bathroom
- AC
- Free Wifi
- 3 healthy and energetic meals per day (menu set in the camp)
- 3 bottles of beer per day (optional boxed juice or bottled Coke in exchange)
- Unlimited fountain soda and filtered water
- Camp’s recreational facilities
- G-land yearly t-shirt and stickers
- Alas Purwo National Park daily entrance fee
Add On:
- Surf Photos $100 โ Unlimited Photos
- Fishing: $25/hour
- Extra Activities
SUPERIOR PACKAGES
Price per person
- 4 days/3 nights: 980 USDย
- 7 days/6 nights: 1340 USD
- 10 days/9 nights: 1840 USD
With more space to relax, our 45 square meters Superior room starts with a spacious terrace, twin/queen bed, and hot showers bathroom. In addition, a minibar and TV with international and local channels are added. You might feel like staying inside your room and rest assured, we will deliver the food directly to your room!
Included:
- 2-way speed boat
- Airport transfer on arrival (request prior to arrival)
- Twin share accommodation
- Full spring mattress bed (optional double bed)
- En-suite bathroom
- AC
- Smart TV
- Free Wifi
- Water Heater
- 3 healthy and energetic meals per day (menu set in the camp)
- 4 bottles of beer per day (optional boxed juice or bottled Coke in exchange)
- Unlimited fountain soda and filtered water
- Camp’s recreational facilities
- G-land yearly t-shirt and stickers
- Alas Purwo National Park daily entrance fee
Add On:
- Surf Photos $100 โ Unlimited Photos
- Fishing: $25/hour
- Extra Activities
FAMILY OR GROUP PACKAGES
Check Prices and Availability contacting us
Our two stories group room with four single beds (one optional double bed) and a hot shower bathroom are suitable for an exclusive night of a magical experience with your loved ones.
Included:
- 2-way speed boat
- Airport transfer on arrival (request prior to arrival)
- Twin share accommodation
- Full spring mattress bed (optional double bed)
- En-suite bathroom
- AC
- Smart TV
- Free Wifi
- Water heater
- 3 healthy and energetic meals per day (menu set in the camp)
- 4 bottles of beer per day (optional boxed juice or bottled Coke in exchange)
- Unlimited fountain soda and filtered water
- Camp’s recreational facilities
- G-land yearly t-shirt and stickers
- Alas Purwo National Park daily entrance fee
Add On:
- Surf Photos $100 โ Unlimited Photos
- Fishing: $25/hour
- Extra Activities
BOAT SCHEDULE
The boat departs from Bali to G-land & G-land to Bali
Fast boat Depart at 6am and return from G-Land at approx. 13.00 pm (or depending on tide conditions).
Surf boards only will be picked up at approx. 6.00 pm, unless by prior notice
APRIL: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28
MAY: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31
JUNE: 3, 6, 9, 12, 21, 24, 27, 30
JULY: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30
AUGUST: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29
SEPTEMBER: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28
OCTOBER: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31
