7 Day Self-Launched Bali Island Hopper Learn to Surf Adventure
7 days · Bali & Nusa Islands, Indonesia
Mojosurf Indonesia charges £470
No-markup version: ~£345 per person
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A self-launched version of Mojosurf's 7-day island hopper surf camp: learn to surf the mellow beach breaks of Canggu, cross the Badung Strait to Nusa Lembongan for reef breaks and manta ray snorkelling, then return for a final surf session and an optional Ubud culture day. You book your own guesthouse dorms, local surf school lessons and fast boat tickets — all easily done independently and far cheaper than the packaged tour.
Day-by-day
Arrive Canggu & first surf lesson at Batu Bolong
Canggu, Bali
Fly into Denpasar (DPS) and take a Grab or Blue Bird taxi to Canggu (~50 min, £8-10 shared). Check into a guesthouse near Batu Bolong Beach. In the afternoon, book a beginner lesson directly with a local surf school on the beach (Batu Balong is a soft, sandy-bottomed longboard wave, ideal for first-timers) — 2-hour group lesson with board and rash vest included. Evening: sunset at Old Man's or Echo Beach with cheap warung dinner.
🚌Airport taxi/Grab to Canggu ~£8-10 shared
🛏Budget guesthouse dorm or private room in Canggu (£8-14/night)
- →Settle into Canggu guesthouse
- →2-hour beginner surf lesson at Batu Bolong Beach (self-booked locally)
- →Sunset walk along the beach bars
Surf progression day & Canggu exploring
Canggu, Bali
Morning second lesson or board hire at Batu Bolong or Echo Beach — most schools offer a 3-lesson package deal (~£55-65 total) which is the cheapest way to learn. Afternoon free: rent a scooter (~£5/day) or walk to Pererenan's rice fields, try a smoothie bowl café, and get a £5-6 Balinese massage. Optional yoga class in the late afternoon.
🚌Scooter rental ~£5 or on foot
🛏Budget guesthouse dorm or private room in Canggu (£8-14/night)
- →Second surf lesson or board hire
- →Scooter ride to Pererenan rice fields
- →Balinese massage
- →Optional yoga class
Fast boat to Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan
Take a morning fast boat from Sanur Harbour to Nusa Lembongan (~30 min, ~£18-22 one-way with operators like Scoot or Rocky). Arrange a pickup from Canggu to Sanur (~£10). On arrival, check into a beachfront guesthouse or bungalow in Jungut Batu or Mushroom Bay. Afternoon: hire a board and paddle out at Shipwrecks or Lacerations (only if your level allows — otherwise watch and bodyboard), or relax at Dream Beach.
🚌Transfer to Sanur ~£10 + fast boat ~£20
🛏Beach guesthouse/bungalow dorm or basic private room (£10-18/night)
- →Fast boat crossing to Nusa Lembongan
- →Check in to beach bungalow
- →Afternoon beach time at Dream Beach or Jungut Batu
Reef surf lesson & manta ray snorkelling
Nusa Lembongan
Morning surf session with a local Lembongan instructor (reef breaks here are more advanced — book a private or small-group lesson ~£25-30; total beginners should stick to the inside reform at Shipwrecks or just bodyboard). Afternoon: join a shared manta ray snorkel trip (~£18-22) to Manta Point and Crystal Bay — the operator's included snorkel safari in self-booked form. Gear included. Sunset drinks at a cliffside bar.
🚌On foot or scooter ~£5
🛏Beach guesthouse/bungalow dorm or basic private room (£10-18/night)
- →Reef surf lesson or board hire
- →Shared manta ray & snorkel safari to Manta Point
- →Sunset at a clifftop bar
Nusa Lembongan free day — SUP, mangrove & Devil's Tear
Nusa Lembongan
Optional stand-up paddleboard hire (~£8/hr) through the mangroves, or a scooter loop of the island to Devil's Tear, Blue Lagoon and the Yellow Bridge across to Nusa Ceningan. Snorkel or chill at Mahana Point. This is the slow day — no fixed schedule required, just pick what the swell and weather suits.
🚌Scooter rental ~£5
🛏Beach guesthouse/bungalow dorm or basic private room (£10-18/night)
- →SUP hire through the mangroves
- →Scooter loop to Devil's Tear & Yellow Bridge
- →Beach time at Mahana Point
Return to Canggu for a final surf session
Canggu, Bali
Morning fast boat back to Sanur (~£20) and taxi to Canggu (~£10). Check back into a Canggu guesthouse. Afternoon final surf lesson or board hire at Batu Bolong to consolidate what you've learned — many schools offer single drop-in sessions. Evening: cheap eats and a Bintang on the beach.
🚌Fast boat ~£20 + taxi to Canggu ~£10
🛏Budget guesthouse dorm or private room in Canggu (£8-14/night)
- →Fast boat back to Bali
- →Final surf lesson at Batu Bolong
- →Beach sunset drinks
Optional Ubud culture day or departure
Canggu / Ubud, Bali
Either depart from Denpasar, or take a full day trip to Ubud (Grab ~£12-15 each way, or shared shuttle ~£6): Tegalalang rice terraces (£3 entry), Sacred Monkey Forest (£5), Ubud market, and a waterfall like Tibumana (£3). Book a guided Ubud highlights tour via GetYourGuide from ~£25 if you'd rather not organise yourself. Return to Canggu in the evening or overnight in Ubud.
🚌Grab/shared shuttle to Ubud and back ~£12-20
🛏Budget guesthouse in Canggu or Ubud (£8-14/night) or depart
- →Ubud rice terraces & Monkey Forest
- →Optional guided Ubud highlights tour via GetYourGuide
- →Tibumana or Tegenungan waterfall
Self-launched vs. Mojosurf Indonesia
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Mojosurf Indonesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£345 | £470 |
| Duration | 7 days | 7 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £125 per person (27%) | |
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 7 Day Self-Launched Bali Island Hopper Learn to Surf Adventure cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £345 per person for 7 days in Bali & Nusa Islands, Indonesia. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Mojosurf Indonesia?+
Yes — Mojosurf Indonesia charges around £470 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £345 — a saving of roughly £125 (27%) per person.
How long is the Bali & Nusa Islands, Indonesia trip?+
This itinerary runs 7 days, covering 7 day-by-day stops through Bali & Nusa Islands, Indonesia.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, beaches, backpacker trip through Bali & Nusa Islands, Indonesia, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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