May
MALDIVES
Basic information:
| Trip price: | 1625 EUR for 10 days |
| Instructors: | Aleš Tůma, Barbora Hrušová |
| Transportation: | by plane |
| Visited destinations: | Maledives |
| Surf equipment: | complete equipment included (surfboard, leash, waxes), designed for advanced surfers |
| Accommodation:: | on a boat with full board |
| Insurance: | not included in the tour price, can be arranged with us |
| complementary activities: | snorkeling, diving, fishing, atoll walks |
The Maldives is every surfer's dream! You can ride as many waves in a year as anywhere else in the world. We'll be boating on the best surf spots, swimming with turtles and dolphins, exploring deserted islands, sunbathing on the boat, fishing and enjoying every feast the chef on the boat prepares for us!
Location
The Maldives is in the Indian Ocean, stretching right on the equator, northwest of Sri Lanka. The journey starts in Male, the capital of the Maldives, from where we sail southwards. Turquoise, warm water, snorkeling on corals with amazing fauna and flora, deserted atolls where we will be alone, sand and palm trees… We are moving in the central Atolls, atolls are formed by millions of years of transformation of underwater volcanoes, they are formed only where there is clear and warm water, so they are only in tropical areas. During the cruise we will encounter many private islands where the resorts, azure sea and clear reef line are familiar from pictures. A couple of islands to the north on the way back, we will also visit – for example Himmafushi Island near the surf spot Jailbreak or Thulusdoo Island, where there is a Coca Cola factory, lots of nice cafes and a nice beach for relaxing and swimming. We’ll also go to the aforementioned islands, where apart from hermit crabs and a few palm trees, it will be just us.
Price
SURF-EAT-SLEEP-REPEAT 1625 EUR
– surfing on the central and southern atolls (9h trip)
– guide to the best spots
– advice and tips from Czech guides
– surf equipment (surfboard, leash, waxes) – available for pick up in Prague
– snorkeling equipment
– accommodation for 10 nights on the yacht in double rooms with private bathroom and air conditioning
– full board
– snacks
– coffee/tea
– drinking water
– diesel surcharge
– motorboat to take to beaches and surf spots
– airport pick-up and drop-off
– 12% GST Tax
– 10% Tourism Tax
Price includes travel insurance against bankruptcy. Does not include individual travel insurance, please write if interested in arranging.
Price also does not include:
-Boat crew gratuity, Eco Tax 6USD per person per day
-alcoholic beverages
-ticket Prague – Male (if interested we can arrange)
-possible cost of surfboard transportation (Emirates, Fly Dubai, Qatar, Sri Lanka Airlines transport free of charge)
This surfcamp is eligible for a discount for repeat participants of our surfcamp and Benefit Plus points
accompaniment 1500 EUR
– cruise through the central and southern atolls (9h transfer)
– snorkeling equipment
– 10 nights accommodation on the yacht in double rooms with private bathroom and air conditioning
– full board
– snacks
– coffee/tea
– drinking water
– diesel surcharge
– motorboat to take to beaches and surf spots
– airport pick-up and drop-off
– 12% GST Tax
– 10% Tourism Tax
Price includes travel insurance against bankruptcy. Does not include individual travel insurance, please write if interested in arranging.
Price also does not include:
-Boat crew gratuity, Eco Tax 6USD per person per day
-alcoholic beverages
-ticket Prague – Male (if interested we can arrange)
Benefit Plus points can be redeemed for this surf camp.
Yoga
With such intense surfing, it is definitely a good idea to stretch at least once a day. There is plenty of room on the bow or on the roof of the boat, just bring a yoga mat, we will have a few of those available as well. Don’t expect classic yoga classes here, but stretching and sun salutations, with the basic warriors, together at dawn or sunset we can definitely manage. Classes are led by certified instructor Barbora Hrušová.
“Yoga is adapted to stretch the most stressed parts of the body and provide relief in a sport that is new to most participants. Our goal is not to make yogis out of you, but to guide you safely through the asanas that are most appropriate for surfers. During the classes I base the lessons on hatha yoga, the principle of inhalation and exhalation is maintained, and at the end you will have relaxation and aromatherapy.”
Surfing
Surf – eat – sleep – repeat! This is the reality in the Maldives! Surfing is from morning to night, from dawn to dusk. Boat trip is designed more for advanced surfers, but there are a few spots where even less experienced surfers can ride. We will choose the waves according to your surfing level. If we’re on the northern atolls, we’ll stop at the beautifully shaped right Jail’s (Jailbreak) on the way out of Male, with Honkey’s left and Sultans right again right next door. After a twenty-minute drive further north we arrive at Ninjas, where you can even snorkel along the reef – manta rays, turtles and aquarium fish! In another 15 mins we can surf Cokes (right) and Chickens (left), between these spots (and islands) is the current where dolphins enjoy, it’s no coincidence to meet them in the waves. The island of Thulusdhoo, which is just associated with the break of Cokes (which is named after the Coca-Cola factory), is full of cafes and restaurants, the beaches are perfect to relax after a hard session. If we head straight south to the central atolls, we’ll make a stop at a great spot called Riptides and we might as well sing that Vince Joy hit:) And then the central atolls await us, we will stop at Mushrooms, a perfect and long right, then the ultra consistent Jin Jang, Veyvah a very beautiful left, Adonis, Mikado and other great spots and islands, beaches where we will be alone. The route may vary depending on current wind conditions, swell and surf-level of the group.
Accommodation
We will stay on a yacht with our own crew – captain, cook and two helpers. There are 4 cabins for us, each with a private bathroom, a spacious bow with seating and a place to relax, sunbathe or do yoga, a large table with benches at the stern where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served, and a large roof – perhaps for watching the sunrise or sunset, or the star-studded sky. The price includes full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), a twice daily snack, coffee, tea and drinking water. Additional drinks are available on board for an additional charge (soft drinks, beer – 5USD, wine – 35USD a bottle, hard liquor – e.g. rum 35USD). All are payable in USD at the end of your stay.
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Transportation
We will fly together from Prague via Dubai to Malé. The ticket with Turkish airlines costs about 14.500,- CZK. In Malé, a taxi boat will be waiting for us, right in front of the airport gate, which will take us to our yacht. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after leaving the Maldives.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend to bring:
GENERAL
– hat or cap for protection from the sun – sunglasses
– flip flops
– gopro and/or camera, drone
– music, boombox, headphones
– entertainment such as books, magazines, laptop, movies, games, cards
– headlamp
– international electrical adapter and chargers for your devices
– small waterproof bag, ideal for traveling with personal items on boats
– light clothing for life in the tropics, you will usually be in swimwear, bikinis, shorts and t-shirts.
– Toys according to your hobbies, such as fishing gear (no spearguns!), snorkeling gear, etc.
MEDICINES AND HEALTH CARE
– all your personal medications. There is no delivery option so please bring everything you need with you.
– travel insurance
– medicine for seasickness
– power and ion bars – medicine for diarrhea
– disinfectant like betadine for reef cuts – magnesium supplements for cramps, vitamins
– earplugs for sleeping
– massage roller and ball, yoga mat for stretching after long surf sessions
SURFING
– 1-2 surfboards, sets of fins and fin wrench. We recommend a smaller surfboard (funboard, fish or malibu) with some volume and a surfboard for better/bigger days – no guns needed) with spare leashes and fin keys
– 2-3 blocks of tropical surf wax (water temperature rises to 28°C)
– surf shoes (we surf on coral reefs)
– long sleeve and/or short sleeve lycra (rash guard and sun protection)
– surf cap/hat and leggings
– plenty of waterproof sunscreen
INSURANCE
Each participant should have their own travel insurance. As most of us will be doing a sporting activity on the beach, we recommend taking out additional insurance for risk sports and third party insurance, in case the surfboard breaks, in some destinations you are responsible for the equipment you rent and if it is damaged you will have to pay for the damage on the spot.
FAQ - QUESTIONS
Can I participate in the surfcamp if I go alone?
Definitely yes, you won’t be the only one, many participants go single and some even go double:) We always connect you all before the trip so you can travel together and there is a common program on site. We’ll put you in a room with other singles or smaller groups, so you really don’t have to worry about going alone.
I’ve never stood on a surfboard before, can I still participate?
All of our surfcamps are designed for complete beginners as well as more advanced surfers. However, the vast majority are complete beginners like you, so don’t worry, you won’t be alone.
Who will I be staying with if I’m not going in a larger group?
We always try to split participants into boys and girls rooms, if you want your own room you will need to pay the difference for the unoccupied bed.
Is the surfcamp program compulsory and do I have to attend everything?
The whole program is optional, so if you feel tired or just want to chill, let us know, throw your feet up in the hammock or take it easy on the beach. You’re on vacation:)
Do I have to pay the full amount when I sign up?
You will pay a deposit of 3900,- CZK / 160 EUR upon confirmation of your booking, and the surfcamp balance three weeks before the tour.
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