Seriti

Mentawais, North Sumatra, Indonesia

$$ - $$$

Ability Level: Intermediate - Pro

Embrace the freedom of both on board living and un-crowded surfing in the Banyak Islands, one of Indonesia’s last surf frontiers.

Reasons Why:

Enjoy the freedom to explore your surroundings that only a chartered boat can offer.
Guests can truly relax on this spacious, air conditioned vessel that is a home away from homes.
Experience some of the best, untouched waves the world has to offer in warm tropical waters!

Curated by:

Ignacio Echandi

Discover the surf

LowPressure's Stormrider Surf Guide says

Simeulue and Banyak Islands, Indonesia, EAST ASIA

Simeulue and Banyak still maintain a frontier status, avoiding the charter boat congestion of the Ments through a combination of lower consistency and spot density,treating smaller groups to some lively waves, including one of Indo’s best rights. The offshore islands of Sumatra are no secret to surfers; the Mentawais attractever-increasing crowds to it’s feast of barrels and Nias has continued to draw surf adventurers to Lagundri for the last 35 years, but head further north and the path isfar less travelled. The remote island of Simeulue is located 120km (75mi) from the Sumatran west coast, where the surprisingly busy town of Sinabang thrives on trading cloves. To the east, and closer to the mainland by 50kms, the Banyak Island group is in the South Aceh Regency, supporting small populations on seven of the bigger islands, while the majority of the others remain uninhabited. Not surprisingly, these “Many” islands have kept off the radar as Aceh’s civil unrest made getting permits difficult until recently. Many spots remain nameless, or have multiple names from the different boat operators that ply these waters, but there’s a widechoice of lefts and rights, ranging from shallow barrels to deeper, long, cruisey waves as well as some good off-season beachbreaks.

Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure's Stormrider Guide's website.

Conditions provided by the operator

The Banyak Islands receive most of our swells from the low pressure systems traveling across the Southern Indian Ocean between South Africa and Australia. Those of you with experience of the lower parts of Australia, Sth Africa or New Zealand will know the intensity and frequency of these storms. They are seasonal, most frequent and intense from April to October in our peak season, but they also pulse through at other times, usually slightly smaller and less frequent.

November-April often produces swells with more west in them, which is better for the Tuangku/Bay of Plenty breaks, and some unpredictable west swells come at this time from monsoon conditions in the northern hemisphere that we do not get in peak season, but these also produce good surfing. In 2011, the largest swell in June came from the WSW, so it’s not a hard and fast rule. Swell direction is important for the Banyak breaks, in more south swells the Bangkaru breaks such as Treasure Island and Cobras can be six feet while the Bay is almost flat; while the Bangkaru breaks do not like swells with a lot of west in them. Local knowledge is important out here.

What makes the Banyaks a great off-peak destination is that winds are always variable because we are so close to the equator. There just isn’t much wind around and it is hard to predict it in any seasonal way, though there are perhaps more storms in the Oct-Feb time. But unlike Bali and similar latitudes there are no trade winds. This is good because it is very rare to have non-surfing days due to wind. Offshore conditions can be had in any wind except the rare S/SW, even then it is unusual for them to hang around for more than a day.

On any particular charter we are in the hands of mother nature, but don’t limit yourself to the middle of the year to plan your surfing trip to the Banyaks. We’ve had some epic barrels to ourselves in January/February and November that have been some of the most memorable trips of the year.

Our guests usually ride a standard shortboard as waves are often in the head-high to double overhead range. Bring a spare in case you break one (no surf shops nearby!), and something for a bigger day, just in case.

Contact us if you have any questions about surf in the Banyaks, we look forward to helping you experience the waves in real life!

Included:

Guiding
Spot Transfers
Airport Transfers

Skill level

Intermediate - Pro

Dominant break type

Reef break

Crowd factor

Low

Wetsuit Recommended

Boardshorts

Air temperature

Tropical

Explorer level

Medium - High

Your accommodation

Suited for:

Groups

Surf Banyak II – “Seriti”

Surf Banyak II – “Seriti”, a US-built, Indonesian-flagged 25m aluminium crew boat that has been newly customised for surf charter operation. The Seriti sleeps up to 10 surfers (standard – 12-person trips available on request) on spring beds in two air-conditioned cabins, with a separate quarters for up to 6 crew. Spacious and comfortable, it features an air conditioned saloon with two large sofas, tables and TV/video/music entertainment area. At the rear of the boat is a huge deck area covered in UV-protective shade cloth where you can watch the action in the water.

The Seriti is staffed by partners Katsuyoshi Suzuki and Mick Butt, along with Mick’s wife Coco and son Raja. They know the Banyaks inside out and provide the best possible guide to the islands. Over half of the bookings on the Seriti are repeat guests, a clear signal of customer satisfaction. Come and join the Surfbanyak family on the Seriti!

The Seriti is one of the safest charters operating in Indonesia, with a full suite of equipment including life rafts and life jackets, smoke detectors, EPIRB; CO2 emergency fire system; VHF and SSB radios, satellite telephone (available to guests) , and a 10,000 litre fresh water tank. It has 3 x 525hp Detroit V12 Turbo Intercooled main engines running at a maximum speed of 15 knots (cruising speed 10-12 knots).
There is a Canon EOS 5D camera to capture quality pictures to take home and make all your friends envious of your surfing adventure. There are also plenty of power points on board for charging your electronics.

What awaits you

3 reasons to choose the Seriti surf charter:

Enjoy the freedom to explore your surroundings that only a chartered boat can offer.
Guests can truly relax on this spacious, air conditioned vessel that is a home away from homes.
Experience some of the best, untouched waves the world has to offer in warm tropical waters!

Appreciate the joy of surfing on the Banyak Islands

Explore one of the last surf frontiers of Indonesia aboard this 25m long, US built, crew boat that has been recently customised in order for surf charter. The Banyak Islands offer some of the last untouched barrows and un-crowded tubes, where surfers are able to truly appreciate the joy of surfing in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. These islands offer a wide range of surfing options to ensure that even the most capable of surfers still have something new and exciting to explore, and the with the on board surf guide, guests are guaranteed to take full advantage of this.

Indonesian charter boat with air-conditioned salon

The Seriti sleeps up to 12 passengers with separate quarters for up to 6 people allowing her to be enjoyed as a both a large or small group. The boat offers a home away from homes with an air-conditioned salon with two large sofas providing a relaxing escape from the hot sun after a day spent on the water. And, the TV and music entertainment area ensures that guest have lots to occupy themselves with in the evenings after a delicious, long dinner. At the rear of the boat guests can lounge around whilst checking out the surf or, enjoy a 360-degree view from the top deck. Embrace the freedom that is only avialable aboard a chartered boat where everyday will be a new and exciting port of call.

The menu on board is a variety of both Indonesian style dishes and Western classics, something to suit all tastes. With great fishing in the surrounding area, guests even have the chance of enjoying some freshly caught fish, that is of course as long as you don’t come back empty handed!

The menu is varied and tasty, with a range of Western and Indonesian style dishes including beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian cuisine – Mick is a former cafe proprietor so we can cater to most dietary requirements. The fishing is great around the Banyaks so you might be the one catching dinner!

Price includes

Three meals per day plus snacks
Free soft drinks, juices, water and isotonic drinks
All transfers from Sibolga

Not included

Travel to Sibolga
Baggage charges
Airport departure taxes (Rp.75 000 [~$8.50] at Medan)
Banyak govt entry fee (approx $US 35/person/trip)
Visas
Travel insurance

Getting to your charter

Surf Banyak charters depart from either Sinabang on the island of Simeulue in Aceh (Seriti), or from the Sumatran port of Sibolga (The Dream), and the easiest way to get there depends on whether you are coming from overseas or you are travelling elsewhere in Indonesia.

If you are coming directly from overseas, it is easiest to fly to Medan’s Kuala Namu airport (KNO), where our Sumatran partners Boraspati can organise a meet and greet and your domestic travel to and from Sinabang/Sibolga so you don’t have to do anything. Most guests travel to Medan via Singapore (Silk Air, Valuair/Jetstar), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian, Air Asia) or Jakarta (Garuda). You can order the Boraspati package as part of your trip with Surf Banyak at the following rates:

Transfers from Medan:
$250 per passenger ($300 in 2014), includes return flights from Medan to Sinabang or Sibolga; meet and greets off all your flights; transport to and from hotels (hotel costs not included); and transfer of boards/luggage to and from your charter by hired van (note that Sumatran airlines usually cannot take an entire group’s surfboards and have restrictions on length/weight). Basically, with this package you arrive in Medan and Boraspati look after the rest!

Alternatively, if you’re an hard core independent traveller and cheapskate with experience, you can get yourself from Medan to your charter by public bus and ferry for under fifty dollars and in a day or two, but you’ll be needing more than a surf at the end of it! We recommend getting the Boraspati option unless you are fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and experienced in Sumatran logistics. We use Boraspati’s service for our own travels and highly recommend it.

Many of our guests visit Nias or other islands on their travel and Boraspati can also help with accommodation and transport on Nias – just let us know.

In all cases, please run your itinerary by us before you book just to make sure!

When do I need to get there?

You must be at your charter by 12pm on the Monday of departure. If you come from Medan and have the Boraspati package, you’ll need to be in Medan by 0830 am on the Monday. We recommend that guests for The Dream arrive in Medan on the Sunday before departure and depart Medan on the Saturday after trip return.

Departure/arrival from Medan on same day of charter can be organised in some cases, with potential loss of surf hours on first or last day for The Dream. Please contact us before confirming flights. If you want to come into Indonesia on the same day as your charter departure, the Silk Air flights from Singapore arriving in Medan 0755 or Air Asia AK450 from KL arriving at 0735 will work. For both charters we recommend arriving the Sunday before as boards and baggage do sometimes get delayed.

When do I book my flight home?

On the way home, we recommend you stay the night in Medan on Friday and depart on Saturday after your return, as the domestic flights from Sinabang/Sibolga to Medan are occasionally delayed or cancelled due to weather or operational requirements. If you really want to depart on the Friday night, we can aim to connect with flights leaving Medan after 7pm, but you must have fully comprehensive travel insurance as we can bear no responsibility for missed connections due to domestic airline delays or cancellations. If you are going to Sibolga on The Dream and catching a ferry to Nias we are usually in port in Sibolga with you ready to leave around 9am on Friday and we can get you to the ferry terminal.

Can you organise accommodation in Medan?

Yes, via Boraspati we can book the Danau Toba or equivalent at $50/room/night twin share ($60 for 3 people); or the Marriott $100/room/night twin share ($120/night 3 people). The Marriott is a good bargain in Medan with a breakfast that you have to see to believe, and if you’re looking for value for money we recommend it as a five-star hotel which is the same price as many budget hotels in Singapore or KL. Unfortunately, the new Kuala Namu airport is about 90 minutes from the city, but we expect this to reduce to about an hour once highway construction is complete. Please contact us with any questions – we’re happy to provide advice on any itinerary!

Arrival information for guests

This page is for our guests arriving in Medan, if you are travelling with us we recommend printing this page and keeping it with you.

In Medan

If you have the Boraspati package you will be met at Medan airport, and transported to either to the domestic flight to your charter or your Medan hotel if you’re staying the night. Your boards will be sent overland to Sibolga or Sinabang via hired van or charter flight, please have items you might need in Medan separate from your boardbag. In the event of airline delays, Boraspati will be able to collect your bags and organise all your domestic travel arrangements.

When you get off the plane, go to the Visa on Arrival counter before going through passport control, pay your money, then go to the counter adjacent on the left to get your passport stamp. You’ll need 25 USD in cash for the visa on arrival, please ensure you are eligible (US and Australian citizens are), check this page for details. Getting through customs in Medan can be slow. Being patient and having your documentation handy for checks will make your experience easier.

When in the luggage hall to get your bags, do not accept any offers of assistance from anyone. If you have booked Boraspati transfers to your charter, staff should be waiting outside the luggage hall in front of the main exit. Boraspati staff will easily recognise you with your boardbag, and will find you in the airport if you get delayed for any reason. Call your skipper at the numbers below if you have any problems.

The best way to get local currency is the ATM at the airport straight outside the main exit on the left (if you have a card that has the Cirrus or PLUS logos, and almost all do, or a Mastercard or Visa it will work). 1 USD roughly equals 9700 rupiah, or 100 000 rupiah equals about 10.25 USD. You won’t need that much local money as there is nowhere to spend it on the boat, but it is handy to have for Medan departure tax (Rp 75,000), leaving tips for the boat staff, some lunch massage, beer on Monday of arrival, etc. We recommend getting a couple of million when you arrive and then you have options. You can always change it back at the end if you don’t use it, but you never know when it might come in handy.

If you are asked to indicate an address in Indonesia, use your hotel name or have the details below for Boraspati handy, and contact Tom at Boraspati for any travel advice on your time in Indonesia.

In Sinabang / Sibolga

Once you arrive in Sinabang/Sibolga on the Monday of departure you will be met by our representative and transferred to a hotel where you can use the facilities, get lunch, get a massage or swim, or take a wander around. Later that afternoon you will be met by your skipper to finalise the paperwork, and transported to the boat to start your journey, leaving port Monday evening.

Skippers Mick (Seriti +6281397076554) and Nico (The Dream +6281388046085) will be with the boat – you can contact them at any time in the three days before departure if you have any issues or questions.

On Return

After arriving back to port on Friday morning, guests with the Boraspati package will be transferred to Sinabang or Sibolga airport, and surfboards sent separately to Medan, where they will be held by Boraspati and delivered to the international airport for your departing flight. We recommend departing on the day after return, if you’re on a Friday night flight Boraspati can look after your luggage while you explore the Medan city centre.

Communications

There is no cellphone coverage in most places in the Banyaks, but in case of emergency the satellite phone number for the Seriti is +881631636278 – if anyone at home needs to reach you urgently they can send a free message via http://messaging.iridium.com/ or call that number (expensive). The satellite number for The Dream is +870776477046. If you need to get a local SIM card, the Telkomsel network has intermittent coverage at Bay of Plenty, or use your phone’s roaming.

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Operator's address

The Dream

jl,toyaning n° 24 desa kedonganan
kuta selatan denpasar 80361
Indonesia

Your personal expert for this trip

Ignacio Echandi

Product Manager Surf

Nacho, our Argentinian surf expert at LUEX, has chased waves across Latin America, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Maldives. His business background comes in handy, but surfing is what drives him. When he's not helping clients plan their dream surf trips, you'll find him buzzing around the office, charged up on coffee. His favorite waves are in the Mentawais, where he found his definition of perfection. At LUEX, he uses his surf expertise to help others score epic waves, always ready to swap stories over a fresh brew.

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Product Manager Surf

Max Domijan

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Julia Heising

Product Manager Surf

Tim Heising

Managing Director

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The best by far. Their actual surfers and not just travel agents that have stood up on a foamy once upon a time.
Having tried every other agent acting in the Maldives and the surfing industry. I have finally found one that actually gets it. They aren't travel agents with a surf related website, but actual surfers that are experienced in both surfing and the places that they offer travel too. Some of the other agents which brag as being leaders in this field are far from it. There has always been some headache such as overbooking, inferior boats, or just general misinformation. These guys get it, finally.
Jez Browning
Jez Browning
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Independent
He was so helpful answering a million questions over weeks leading up to departure and his suggestions about different boats, itineraries, location and the benefits of a surf guide did not seek to overstate the good things or gloss over the less desirable factors.
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Independent
Wanted to say a huge thank you to Ignacio and the team for helping us put together a fantastic Maldives surf trip! He was so helpful answering a million questions over weeks leading up to departure and his suggestions about different boats, itineraries, location and the benefits of a surf guide did not seek to overstate the good things or gloss over the less desirable factors. They were really constructive, pragmatic and importantly, accurate! Our group of 7 just surfers left Male very very happy men and we already planning our next trip to the Maldives. Have and will continue to recommend LUEX and Ignacio in particular, thank you again for such a great job!! Much appreciated - Adrian from Western Australia.
Adrian Strang
Adrian Strang
google

Excellent
Ignacio was brilliant to deal with - answered all our questions, gave some excellent advice and recommendations which really changed our trip.
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Excellent
We booked Sea Farer for a 10 night stay in the Maldives through Ignacio and had an amazing time!
Ignacio was brilliant to deal with - answered all our questions, gave some excellent advice and recommendations which really changed our trip. The Sea Farer is the perfect boat - so much space, the crew were excellent and the food was delicious. We were a group of 8 intermediate Aussie surfer girls and this was just the perfect trip for us. It was a once in a lifetime experience and we're grateful that it all worked out so well! Highly recommend this boat, this company and Ignacio. We still can't wipe the smile from our faces :)
Kindy Kindy
Sea Farer
Kindy Kindy
Sea Farer
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Knowledgeable
I really appreciated the quick responses and intimate knowledge he has of the area. Will use them again.
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Knowledgeable
I've done surf trips with many different companies and this is the first time I've felt compelled to write a review. Ignacio went above and beyond setting us with everything we needed for our Mentawai trip. I really appreciated the quick responses and intimate knowledge he has of the area. Will use them again.
Blair Mathieson
Blair Mathieson
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Independent
Martin and his team have visit all the places they recommend many times, so they definitely know how it is on site and what to look for. This makes a huge different to many other agency's out there who just recommend stuff on average ratings or best commission fee.
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Independent
Thank You Martin, Ignacio and Giulia!
Outstanding customer Service, best prices and super experience!
I have booked for the 2nd time with LUEX and I can 100% recommend these guys. They are just nice, they have visit all the places they recommend by themselves and they just take care of your whole trip!
The two bookings I made was for surfing Maldives. Its not easy to find out how the waves are in the Maldives and which resort is best for your needs and have the best swells at certain times. Martin and his team have visit all the places they recommend many times, so they definitely know how it is on site and what to look for. This makes a huge different to many other agency's out there who just recommend stuff on average ratings or best commission fee.
price:
they can match up any price you'll find in the internet, so you won't pay extra for the service even though you should. So why not take advantage of the great service they offer.
Service:
Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.
I will defiantly come back here next year for more surf trips and also big mountain skiing
See you in the water :)
Alexander Kauffmann
Alexander Kauffmann
google

Excellent
Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
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Excellent
Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
Honestly, it was the best surf trip that our family has ever had. Still glowing in the aftermath of our 2 magical months spent surfing in Indo.
We will definitely book again with LUEX for our next surf trip to the Maldives or Indo.
I highly recommend Ignacio as your trip planner.
Kirsten Wardman
Kirsten Wardman
google

Knowledgeable
The best, most knowledgeable and most professional surf tour operators out there. Always a pleasure booking through them.
Giulio
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Independent
Staff from LUEX, especially Tim really professional, helpful and trustful guy.
Always good advises and best prices.
Totally reliable and recommendable as travel agency…
Marc Piwko
google

Excellent
Booked two surf trips to the maldives with them and excellent process throughout. Excellent communication and everything went really well, which in covid times is not easy. Definitely would 100% recommend to anyone.
Albert Ollé
google

Knowledgeable
Martin at LUEX got us set up for a great family surf trip to the Maldives. Appreciated his expertise of the area and service was good overall.
Kevin Wilson
trustpilot

Independent
If in doubt - DO IT
Booked 2 Maldives trips with them now and both were excellent: honest information about locations and always at hand to help. Would highly recommend.
Lisa Adams
google

Excellent
We had an awesome trip to the maledives and everything was organised perfectly by LUEX!
Jakob Hoffmanns
google

Knowledgeable
LUEX is great at planning your dream surftrip! Good communication, attention with the custumer, fair price and knowledge to provide what you are looking for. Super reccomend!
Rodrigo de Geus Cervi
trustpilot

Excellent
Maldives boat trip
Amazing company. Nothing was too much trouble for LUEX and in particular Martin during these tricky travel times. Boat trip was truly memorable, with superb boat/crew/food and some great waves:)
Scott Wayman
trustpilot

Excellent
We only had to think about our flights (which he offered himself to help us too) and we were set to a perfect surf trip. I can’t imagine organizing a surf trip without LUEX next time.
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Excellent
We had the trip of our lives. Since day 1 Ignacio was so helpful and the organization was perfect. We only had to think about our flights (which he offered himself to help us too) and we were set to a perfect surf trip. I can’t imagine organizing a surf trip without LUEX next time.
Nicolas Allende
Nicolas Allende
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Excellent
What a fantastic trip I had!
Thanks so much to Tim and the entire LUEX crew to seriously go above and beyond to make my trip to the Maldives all that more special. Your prompt communication, attention to detail AND patience was much appreciated.
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Excellent
What a fantastic trip I had!
Thanks so much to Tim and the entire LUEX crew to seriously go above and beyond to make my trip to the Maldives all that more special. Your prompt communication, attention to detail AND patience was much appreciated. I always wanted to go surf in the Maldives, but I had no idea A, where to go, and B, where to stay. Tim was kind enough to exchange probably close to 30 emails, taking the time to discuss every single option that was available that matched my budget and preferences. I honestly never had a better customer experience and thought I was in good hands throughout the booking process. Everything lined up perfectly, and I had ten unforgettable days in paradise, surrounded by good people and pumping waves. Again, thanks so much for all your efforts. I'm already planning my next trip and you, Tim, are the first person I will contact.
Bryce C
Bryce C
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Excellent
We will be back!
My wife and I booked through many adventure companies already in the past, but the dedication, support and expertise of LUEX are outstanding. We just booked a trip to the Maldives and have been incredibly happy with all the support and advice we got.
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Excellent
We will be back!
My wife and I booked through many adventure companies already in the past, but the dedication, support and expertise of LUEX are outstanding. We just booked a trip to the Maldives and have been incredibly happy with all the support and advice we got. We have never been as far from home and had many questions and concerns that were addressed very timely. They even sent us photos, videos and maps as well as their own experience, which was extremely helpful. We are very excited about our trip and will be back for our next holiday for sure. Thanks so much!
Logan Meyers
Logan Meyers
google

Excellent
Great service! I would always recommend again to book with luex! Especially Martin is really good in finding great deals!
Lauritz Loske
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Remote and unique
I've been on two great backcountry ski trips arranged through LUEX in far flung corners of the planet! Great advice, competitive prices and a very professional, personalised service.
Martin Watton
google

Bespoke high-end trips
Great service and top of the line surfing trips
Ori Burshtine
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
Ignacio at LUEX was instrumental in helping us design the most epic surf trip ever. He responded quickly to emails, gave excellent insider advice on surfing details and accommodation and was patient and flexible with our booking during the Covid epidemic.
Honestly, it was the best surf trip that our family has ever had. Still glowing in the aftermath of our 2 magical months spent surfing in Indo.
We will definitely book again with LUEX for our next surf trip to the Maldives or Indo.
I highly recommend Ignacio as your trip planner.
Kirsten Wardman
Kirsten Wardman
google

Remote and unique
Martin and the guys at LUEX are extremely knowledgeable, attentive, responsive and have contacts with the coolest places in the best surfing spots across the globe. I have been using them for a long time and plan on keeping doing that for my surfing trips to come!
Ugo Vitali
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Bespoke high-end trips
Amazing service! The product offering and the service from LUEX reps is outstanding. Nacho made sure of having every detail figured out so we could just focus on relaxing and enjoying our holidays! Will book a trip again for sure, hopefully soon!
Nicolas Roemmers
trustpilot

Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
Perfect service!!
I wanted to book a surf camp to learn surfing and had no idea where to go. The web offers trillion of camps and I didn’t know which to book. Giulia from LUEX was fantastic and helped me find the right place.
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
Perfect service!!
I wanted to book a surf camp to learn surfing and had no idea where to go. The web offers trillion of camps and I didn’t know which to book. Giulia from LUEX was fantastic and helped me find the right place. Had a great time and will definitely come back to LUEX to book my next surf trip.
Moe Said
Moe Said
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Remote and unique
Always the best experience to book with LUEX. They are fast to answer, knowledgeable, and they just have a lot options to choose from. Just smooth.
DerBoss Persönlich
trustpilot

Bespoke high-end trips
after some surf trips in the past i trusted the guys from luex to arrange a heli boarding trip in bc (coastal range) and i had an amazing experience- what makes the difference is that luex will analyse your profil/skills and try to find the best options for you
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Bespoke high-end trips
amazing company/crew
after some surf trips in the past i trusted the guys from luex to arrange a heli boarding trip in bc (coastal range) and i had an amazing experience- what makes the difference is that luex will analyse your profil/skills and try to find the best options for you- they know all the areas and operators first hand because they share your passion- i am looking forward to my next heli trip 1.week of march- gregory / luxemburg
Gregor Ott
Gregor Ott
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
This was the best finding ever. They are knowledge and personal, and get out of their way to solve and get a solution for you. I will book again with them for sure, as I trust their recommendation.
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
This was the best finding ever. They are knowledge and personal, and get out of their way to solve and get a solution for you. I will book again with them for sure, as I trust their recommendation. James particularly has been very accommodating with last minute trip changes and couldn’t be more grateful. Super recommended!
Jerusa Moura
Jerusa Moura
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Remote and unique
I've booked several trips through LUEX already and they always deliver! I've been to Sri Lanka and Indonesia, both on land and doing life aboard and I've had some of the best trips of my life
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Remote and unique
LUEX always delivers!
I've booked several trips through LUEX already and they always deliver! I've been to Sri Lanka and Indonesia, both on land and doing life aboard and I've had some of the best trips of my life. Last trip was for my honeymoon in the Ments. Nacho made sure to have all details figured out so we could just kick back and enjoy our trip! Thanks guys!
Nicolas Roemmers
Nicolas Roemmers
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Bespoke high-end trips
Awesome experience!
My husband had a awesome trip on a helicopter snowboarding trip to Canada. Martin was super awesome getting us a great deal and finding a wonderful group for my husband to join as he was traveling alone.
Cynthia Palmer Dean
trustpilot

Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
The LUEX crew are a bunch of absolute legends. (...) All the usual sweaty, stressful logistics of tropical surf travel were eliminated so all me and my buddies had to do was relax and enjoy.
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
The LUEX crew are a bunch of absolute legends. Every minute facet of my recent trip to Niyama Resort in the Maldives was seamlessly organised by Tim and the team. All the usual sweaty, stressful logistics of tropical surf travel were eliminated so all me and my buddies had to do was relax and enjoy. They even turned the wind offshore and cranked the swell period to 15s in time for our arrival haha now that's service! Can't wait for the next one, thanks guys and speak soon :)
Maxwell Roche
Maxwell Roche
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
I've been travelling under LUEX advise for 3 years now, and I intend to keep doing it. I had so far 2 different trips to Bali, one alone and other in a group - both were amazing! Now planning Nicarágua. So far all for surfing trips on beginner and intermediate level.
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Crafted for ultimate satisfaction
I've been travelling under LUEX advise for 3 years now, and I intend to keep doing it. I had so far 2 different trips to Bali, one alone and other in a group - both were amazing! Now planning Nicarágua. So far all for surfing trips on beginner and intermediate level. I really like how the process goes super clear and flexible. The agents are really helpful and have your experience at the top of their minds, advising you on seasons, where to go according to your budget, etc. It's a quite simple and pleasurable experience, you just need to think of surfing :) Thank you James and Ignacio particulary (who are actually surfers and I follow on Insta) =)
Ana Lopes
Ana Lopes
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You can trust these guys. Really trust them.
I've been working with LUEX for several years now and they always deliver. (...) The site is flexible and adapts, allowing you to manage payments in the most appropriate way.
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
You can trust these guys. Really trust them.
I've been working with LUEX for several years now and they always deliver. Good on giving advice and suggesting alternatives or add ons that add real value to my surf trips. The site is flexible and adapts, allowing you to manage payments in the most appropriate way.
João Silva
João Silva
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Great Availability
Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.
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Great Availability
Thank You Martin, Ignacio and Giulia! Outstanding customer Service, best prices and super experience!
I have booked for the 2nd time with LUEX and I can 100% recommend these guys. They are just nice, they have visit all the places they recommend by themselves and they just take care of your whole trip!
The two bookings I made was for surfing Maldives. Its not easy to find out how the waves are in the Maldives and which resort is best for your needs and have the best swells at certain times. Martin and his team have visit all the places they recommend many times, so they definitely know how it is on site and what to look for. This makes a huge different to many other agency's out there who just recommend stuff on average ratings or best commission fee.
price:
they can match up any price you'll find in the internet, so you won't pay extra for the service even though you should. So why not take advantage of the great service they offer.
Service:
Quick response rate (usually same day), really nice guys and no matter what issues you have, they can support you and take care of you. Sometimes they can work out even better deals than you find on the internet.
I will defiantly come back here next year for more surf trips and also big mountain skiing
See you in the water :)
Alexander Kauffmann
Alexander Kauffmann
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Safe and Secure Bookings
... And then COVID hit!
Ignacio at LUEX was an absolute lifesaver and legend, as he worked with the relevant stakeholders to keep postponing and prolonging our booking until we were able to actually get on a flight and go!
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Safe and Secure Bookings
I had initially booked a trip through LUEX to the Mentawai's for my partner's birthday 3 years back... And then COVID hit!
Ignacio at LUEX was an absolute lifesaver and legend, as he worked with the relevant stakeholders to keep postponing and prolonging our booking until we were able to actually get on a flight and go! We had the most magical time as the first group of guests allowed back on the Aloita island and could not have had a more memorable and remarkable trip! We made lifelong friends, ate the most delicious food and of course, had the most amazing swells! Thank you Ignacio.
Jana Zafirovska
Jana Zafirovska
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Best Price Guarantee
LUEX is great at planning your dream surftrip! Good communication, attention with the custumer, fair price and knowledge to provide what you are looking for. Super reccomend!
Rodrigo de Geus Cervi
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Booked two surf trips to the maldives with them and excellent process throughout. Excellent communication and everything went really well, which in covid times is not easy. Definitely would 100% recommend to anyone.
Albert Ollé
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Great Availability
Top service! Super guidance and prompt answers plus very friendly contact. I would absolutely recommend the service of Lineupexplorers!
Gregor Hausammann
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Safe and Secure Bookings
Only 1 week before a highly anticipated, fully paid, dream trip to the Maldives, we found out we were expecting twins, and wouldn’t be able to go on that trip. LUEX went above and beyond to ensure we wouldn’t lose the rights to the trip, which we were able to take 1,5 years later.
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Safe and Secure Bookings
We’ve been using LUEX for yearly surf trips for over 7 years ...(and that already tells you something!). Three years ago, only 1 week before a highly anticipated, fully paid, dream trip to the Maldives, we found out we were expecting twins, and wouldn’t be able to go on that trip. LUEX went above and beyond to ensure we wouldn’t lose the rights to the trip, which we were able to take 1,5 years later. We’ve always had an excellent experience with LUEX, but this episode far exceeded our expectations. Needless to say, we’ve continued booking our trips with LUEX, and highly recommended them to anyone looking for a great costumer service. LUEX - You guys rock!!!!
Joana Antunes
Joana Antunes
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Best Price Guarantee
I've been on two great backcountry ski trips arranged through LUEX in far flung corners of the planet! Great advice, competitive prices and a very professional, personalised service.
Martin Watton
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Super quick, detailed information and smooth booking.
Malte Wigger
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Great Availability
Always the best experience to book with LUEX. They are fast to answer, knowledgeable, and they just have a lot options to choose from. Just smooth.
surfing kiel
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Best Price Guarantee
I have always had the best experience with LUEX and I would never look elsewhere! They are amazing through the whole process and get you the best rates.
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Best Price Guarantee
I have always had the best experience with LUEX and I would never look elsewhere! They are amazing through the whole process and get you the best rates. I have worked with Giulia Manfrini on booking my trip to Fiji and Ignacio (Nacho) Echandi for Mentawais. Both are amazing and you can trust that they will do an amazing job. Look not further when you are booking your epic surf trips. LUEX gets the job done!
Kento Tamaki
Kento Tamaki
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Fast, friendly and customized service! Highly recommended
Gustavo Thibau
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Great Availability
All the information I needed were clarified for me many times, since basics information about the Hotels as well as information of the waves, seasons, etc... the answers got back to me very quickly and Giulia (Agent) was very helpful.
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Great Availability
I used LUEX for two times '18 and '19, I had very good impressions, all the information I needed were clarified for me many times, since basics information about the Hotels as well as information of the waves, seasons, etc... the answers got back to me very quickly and Giulia (Agent) was very helpful. I look forward plan my next trip soon with them.
Jorge
Jorge
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Best Price Guarantee
We had excellent customer service in April to plan our surf holiday with toddler in tow! Despite my hundreds of questions and deliberations Martin was patient and gave honest great advice, he also price matched and we got a great holiday. Would definitely book with them again.
Abi
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Trip to the Maledives with LUEX. We booked a perfect trip via LUEX to the Maledives and everything went without any problems!
Jakob Hoffmanns
google

Great Availability
We planned this trip prior to Covid and were forced to postpone it a few times. Ignacio was available at all times to help navigate the extensions and answered all our concerns promptly.
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Great Availability
Thank you Ignacio and the LUEX team in all your help coordinating my family trip to Fiji .
We planned this trip prior to Covid and were forced to postpone it a few times. Ignacio was available at all times to help navigate the extensions and answered all our concerns promptly. We have been in contact for well over a year and he never dropped the ball once. We are finally on our way this August!!
Can’t wait . Thank you Ignacio for all your help.
And their pricing is amazing as well.
Alex Galuz
Alex Galuz
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
The best choice ever!
Thanks to LUEX for making our surf trip in Maldives on March 2020 amazing. All booking process was excellent, Giulia was GREAT and helped us in every single moment!
We will definitely use LUEX for our next surf trips.
Thank you!
Sanda
trustpilot

Great Availability
They are super friendly, have fast support to answer all questions/concerns, flexible and have competitive prices.
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Great Availability
LUEX is my go-to site for all surf trips
LUEX is my go-to site for ordering all my surf trips multiple times per year. They are super friendly, have fast support to answer all questions/concerns, flexible and have competitive prices. I hassle them all the time with questions for potential trips and they always happily answer! thank you guys!
Amit Klatchko
Amit Klatchko
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Having them organise numerous trips to the Maldives For my self and the group of guys I go with, there’s never a problem. Their payment portal is very easy to use and the agents on the islands are always helpful and knowledgeable. A great team
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
The best team for your trip
Having used tim and the team at LUEX for a number of years on 4 or 5 trips I can’t recommend them highly enough. Having them organise numerous trips to the Maldives For my self and the group of guys I go with, there’s never a problem. Their payment portal is very easy to use and the agents on the islands are always helpful and knowledgeable. A great team
Mike Bonurelli
Mike Bonurelli
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Before the trip, I appreciated prompt responses and user friendly reservation procedure.
After my trip in Sri Lanka I can say all the suggestions were great.
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Convenience with a Personal Touch
Simply great
Perfect support for your vacation!
I received personalized recommendations about travel and surf spots!
Before the trip, I appreciated prompt responses and user friendly reservation procedure.
After my trip in Sri Lanka I can say all the suggestions were great.
Special thanks to James!
Ilaria
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We hosted 3x World Champion Tom Curren for an exclusive coaching trip in the Maldives. Guests experienced his iconic style in perfect waves, while between sessions, they were treated to impromptu music sessions with one of surfing's living legends.
Tom Curren
3 x World Champ & Icon
We curated an exclusive Maldives boat expedition for WSL tour veteran Julian Wilson and fellow Red Bull athletes Michel Bourez and Matt Wilkinson. Working closely with the the crew at Red Bull, we delivered prime surf conditions and seamless logistics—exactly what you'd expect for athletes of this caliber.
Julian Wilson
Former top 5 CT competitor
Olympic gold medalist Nicola Thost knows snow better than most - but she's not afraid to swap her board for a surfboard. The snowboarding legend picked LUEX for her crossover into perfect waves. Game recognizes game.
Nicola Thost
Snowboard Olympic gold medalist
Former world #2 Matt Wilkinson scored perfect Maldivian barrels on a premium LUEX boat trip. When surfing's elite want dream sessions with five-star service, they know who to call.
Wilko
Former world number two
We were thrilled to arrange a Maldives getaway for big wave world record holder Sebastian Steudner. Understanding his need for a break from chasing massive swells, we curated the perfect barefoot luxury escape - exactly what a world-class athlete deserves.
Sebastian Steudtner
Big wave record holder
She thrives in the cold, snowy and remote corners of the world but also knows how to enjoy a perfect surf session. LUEX arranged a trip for her to two different resorts in the Maldives, where she brought great energy and was a fantastic companion to everyone on the journey.
Malou Peterson
Pro Freeskier
When Tahitian surf icon Michel Bourez wants to score perfect Maldives, he turns to LUEX. Premium boats, world-class service, and flawless waves - exactly what surfing's elite demands.
Michel Bourez
Tahitian powerhouse
Austrian freeskier Roman Rohmoser knows where to get the good stuff - whether it's stomping huge lines somewhere in remote British Columbia or scoring the Maldives with LUEX.
Roman Rohrmoser
Pro freeskier
We welcomed French Pro Speed Skiing World Champion Bastien Montes aboard the Koimala during prime Maldives conditions. A perfect setting to trade snow for surf during peak season.
Bastien Montes
Pro Speed skier
Red Bull' heavyweights scored perfect Maldivian waves with LUEX. Premium boats and flawless Maldivian sessions - that's how we handle surfing's elite.
Red Bull
Red Bull team trip Maldives Islands
Dakine Pro Team
Dakine Pro Team Team Trip
We hosted GoPro Europe's team in the Maldives, combining their expert camera work with our premium surf experience.
GoPro
GoPro EMEA team trip
TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie didn't just come once - he kept coming back. Multiple Indo trips with his inner circle, all delivered by LUEX. When you know, you know.
Tom's Shoes
Founder's trip
When Adidas wanted to level up their staff incentive trip, they picked LUEX for a Moroccan surf escape. Big brands know quality when they see it.
Adidas
Staff incentive trip
Snow Surf Skate
Goofy and lovely all the way!
Marina Brisset
Model & Influencer
We've been curating trips for TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie from the Maldives to the Mentawais. From seaplane surf missions to luxury boats, Blake trusts us to deliver unique experiences for him and his crew year after year.
Blake Mycoskie
Founder Tom's Shoes
Blue Tomato founder and LUEX investor Gerfried Schuller is family. His passion for surfing and skiing shows in his yearly trips with us.
Gerfried Schuller
Blue Tomato founder
Dave Shumsky, the Hollywood producer behind Kevin Hart's smash hit "What the Fit," knows where to turn when it's time to trade director's chairs for surfboards.
David Shumsky
Hollywood Producer
We partnered with Kale Brock to launch a first-of-its-kind coaching retreat at Ayada Maldives. A blend of luxury resort amenities and expert surf coaching for 8 people only.
Kale Brock
Surf influencer & entrepreneur