Welcome to SumtranSurfariis.com, website to one of the longest running and most successful independent surf tour operators for the islands of Western and Northern Sumatra. For over 12 years, we’ve continually brought surfers from around the world the adventures of their lives, and this has been done almost entirely without the use of outside booking agents. This allows us to have maximum control over the trips we deliver and the promises we make, as well as pass on savings normally spent on these agents to our guests. We are confident that pound-for-pound we deliver the best surf trips on the planet for the best price, and we hope you’ll come join us.

We are the sole operators of four charter boats: Southern Cross, Budyadahri, Mikumba1, and Mikumba 2 All our boats are built in a traditional Indonesian style, which adds to the authenticity of your adventure. But they are also large and roomy, and well equipped with all the modern amenities. You'll very comfortable and very well looked after by our crew. The crews on these boats have many years experience running trips in these waters, and know how to put together a top charter for your group.

So, why Sumatran Surfariis instead of other fancy power boats marketed on websites and magazines around the world? Above all, it’s our experience. You can’t buy experience with a flat screen TV, imported ice cream, or the often false promotion of a 20 knot boat. Experience is over a decade of surfing and checking the waves more than others, knowing what happens on neap tides as compared to springs at certain waves, knowing where the majority of boats will head when a certain forecast comes out and heading to somewhere else without others. Experience is understanding that even though the forecast says one wind, the clouds and the sky are saying another, and it’s going the extra mile to be at the right place at the crack of dawn. And experience is knowing that most people would prefer to surf alone at a lesser known wave, than compete with 25 others at a magazine wave. After literally hundreds of charters, we obviously have our ideas about what makes the best trips, but we still ask for your feedback throughout the trips and come to group decisions about the best places to surf every day.

Our boats travel to two main areas: the Mentawais and Northern Sumatra. Feel free to check out our Trips page to find out a little bit more about what separates these two very different yet equally amazing areas. The page also provides a good example of what a trip might look like from start to finish. We have also recently begun exploration to areas of Southern Sumatra as well, and though we don’t want to divulge and information at this time, suffice it to say there’s more out there. There are still many secrets to be found, and we never rest on our laurels as we continually push the boundaries of exploration. Many of our trips are booked over a year in advance, so be sure to check our latest dates and prices to make sure you get the perfect slot for your dream trip.

We all love Sumatra and this is our home. We aren’t new guides after all the waves ourselves – we are all SURFERS with an extensive background in creating the most amazing trips to these areas while being respectful to everyone we come across. Aki and Scuzz on Southern Cross have 25 years plus experience in these Sumatran islands between them. Yu and AK on Mikumba have 16 years experience between them in these islands. Bevo and Josh on the Budyadahri have 6 years between them in these islands, plus all the knowledge that the other 4 guys have given them over the years during trips together. All of our guides have been trained by a full accredited trauma surgeon, so they know how to take care of you if you’re having too much “fun”. Each of our charters has a world class photographer, and as well as our ttwo wonderful masseuses Keiko and Miwa that move between our boats to bring a relaxing massage in the evening, and serve up the night’s food with chopsticks and a smile. Behind the scenes, we’ve got Christina who was the president of the Batang Arau for 10 years, the founder of our Indonesian PMA Bevy’s Sumatra, and the heart and soul of the business side of things. And then of course setting it all up is Slayer, who has been traveling with us since 2000 and doing our bookings since 2002. He virtually never leaves his computer, and can answer any and every question related to a trip in this area you could imagine.

This is THE family of the Sumatran surf community. We are proud to say that we employ an entirely local Indonesian crew of 30+. Most of our staff lives in Padang year round, so we are here to oversee everything, to strengthen our business relationships, manage our contacts and inventory, and do everything necessary to constantly improve your surf trip. We also care deeply about the local culture, and we are constantly looking for ways to give back to the community that has unselfishly given us so much. We were the first charter company to provide relief to the locals after the devastating quakes and tsunamis (you can read about all of our efforts starting here), and we have “adopted” the island of Bawa, where our new sustainable fruit and veggie garden is flourishing.

Sumatran Surfariis has lived and grown by word of mouth, and it’s only by delivering excellent trips that we will continue to succeed in the future. Please feel free to read what some of our past customers have said about us on our Testimonials page. Also be sure to check out some of the photos from past trips, as well as our newsletter to get a better idea of what we’re all about. We hope to share this wonderful experience with you. Please feel free to contact us for any information.

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