Stuck in a routine? Tired of the rat race? Run out of cool stories? Maybe you need to go heli-surfing in Indonesia.
So you’ve fancied learning to surf ever since you watched Point Break. Don’t worry, we get it too. Being one with the ocean; the adrenalin of catching the perfect break; the bikini-clad lovelies that seem to congregate at every great surfing beach – there’s a lot to like about boarding. And we also know how surfing can get into your blood, into your soul, whether you’re a newbie riding a board the size of a ’57 Chevy, or if you’re a sleek riding machine looking for the next thrill. After all, in the words of big wave surfing pioneer Buzzy Trent, “a big wave is like a beautiful woman, exciting to look at and thrilling to ride.”
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If you have the sex wax for it, why not try the ultimate surfing sensation, now available on the Island of the Gods. Tropicsurf will whisky you from the Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay in Bali to neighbouring Java’s legendary Grajagan surf spot by Bell 206 helicopter in just 45 minutes.
Home to some of the best waves in the world, G-Land (no it’s not a myth) as it’s known by those in the know, is Indonesian surfing at its very best and you, your guide and three of your mates can fly in to a hard-to-reach beach directly in front of these legendary breaks, which you’ll tackle with a little expert tutilage. The US$10,000 price tag includes said guide, a quiver of eco-friendly rental boards, said helicopter flight, Bali airport transfers, private speed boat hire and some pretty hefty insurance.
If flying isn’t your thing, Tropicsurf also offers boat transfers to G-Land, as well as access to some of Bali’s best breaks. After a day’s guided surfing, fly back to the Four Seasons in time for cocktails and a dramatic sunset, not to mention game-stopping bragging rights.
“If you want the ultimate, you’ve got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It’s not tragic to die doing what you love.” Bodhi, Point Break
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