Surf 'n' Turf - Pondicherry

rave about the waves

Dates

early bird offer valid till 31, Jan 2025

ELIGIBILITY 13-17 year olds
LOCATION
DURATION 8 Days

have sunscreen. will surf.

A beach with a smattering of fishing boats, a row of freshly-waxed surfboards and the cool waters of the Bay of Bengal await you at Pondicherry. The waves are the true stars here, with the perfect conditions for beginners to learn how to surf.

MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

catch the waves Serenity beach
stay in hotel
local life Auroville community life
go to the source surfboard factory
see the sights matrimandir

the balancing act

The program begins with skill building sessions, safety briefings and moves on to surfing lessons. Beginners start on a 9ft learner’s surfboard. Get a hang of things and catch the real waves further away from shore. Surfing sessions start early in the morning and wrap up by lunch. The evenings are for exploring Auroville and the historical sites around Pondicherry.

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program itinerary

DAY 1 Depart from Bangalore

DAY 2 Settle in at Auroville and set expectations with a program brief and some basics of surfing. Learn about Auroville at the Visitor Centre

DAY 3 Start with a session on safety and hit the waves for the first time. Feel the good vibes at Matrimandir—the heart of Auroville

DAY 4 Practice pop-up surfing and body surfing on the beach. Cool Time activities at the Youth Centre in the evening

DAY 5 Learn how to balance and stand on the surfboard! More Cool Time activities at the Youth Centre in the evening

DAY 6 Surfing practice to firm up skills and techniques. See surfboards being crafted by hand at a local factory

DAY 7 Surf all day and show off your new skills! Leave on a high later in the evening

sharing and caring, the hostel way

The group stays in clean and open hostels/hotels in Auroville with three to four participants sharing a spacious room and an attached bathroom. Girls and boys have separate rooms. Obviously.

a ticket to discover your true potential

program

Surf 'n' Turf - Pondicherry

CODE	AGE	DEP/ARR	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	Price
STPW	13-15	23 Dec 30 Dec	23 Dec	30 Dec	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 57,000 Winter Special price offer valid till 23rd Dec 2024	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.
STP1	13 - 15	23 Mar 30 Mar	23 Mar	30 Mar	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 59,900 Inclusive of all taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.
STP2	13 - 15	02 Apr 09 Apr	02 Apr	09 Apr	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 59,900 Inclusive of all taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.
STP3	13 - 15	08 Apr 15 Apr	08 Apr	15 Apr	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 59,900 Inclusive of all taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.
STP4	13 - 15	23 May 30 May	23 May	30 May	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 59,900 Inclusive of all taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.
STP5	14 - 17	01 Jul 08 Jul	01 Jul	08 Jul	~~₹ 64,900~~ ₹ 59,900 Inclusive of all taxes offer valid till 31st Jan 2025	SIGN UP
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Surfing and beach activities			Ganesh Temple Parking, HAL Road, Bangalore Overnight by AC bus with push-back seats.

learn from professional surfers
instructor to child ratio 1:6
in each group female instructors
trained instructors first aid
medical assistance hospital nearby

care and safety

Being well fed and hydrated is crucial to staying energised for the action-packed days. The meals provided in the course of the trip span various cuisines—always fresh, wholesome and nutritious. Water, soup or juice provided during hydration breaks through the day. The team on the program comprises of professional surfers and certified outdoor experts who go through extensive training and assessment before working with us. For the comfort and special needs of girls, there is a female instructor present at all times.

travel details

The group departs from Bangalore in AC buses with push-back seats at 10:00pm. We reach the camp next day for breakfast. On the way back home, the bus reaches the assembly point by 6:00am. Outstation participants need to fly into Bangalore on the morning of the departure date. This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities your child may be used to.

fitness requirements

This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities you're used to. We recommend a little jogging, stretching and exercise a few weeks before the departure to gain the flexibility and agility needed to truly enjoy the experience. Do this wearing the shoes you want to carry for the program—it'll help break into them.