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. Since 1997,
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 three charter boats: Southern
Cross, Budyadahri, and Mahogany, as
well as partners in Jiwa. Our boats
are built in a traditional Indonesian style, which adds to the
authenticity of your adventure. They also large, roomy, and
well equipped with all the modern amenities. You'll be very
comfortable and very well taken care of 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 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.
