From the minute I set foot at the airport in bali, I was welcomed by Gustu from pelan pelan who took me to the retreat. From there on everything was perfect, the surf instructors, Yoga teachers, food, all the staff I met who looked after me, with huge kindness. I also loved the treatments in the wellbeing centre there, and the accommodation was beautiful. I hope I can return next year if my work schedule permits me to do so. read more
Had such an amazing time at Pelan Pelan Bali! This is my second surf retreat and wow Pelan Pelan was even more special. The staff there are so lovely and accommodating. They all take the time to get to know your name from day one and really try to make your time there feel like vacation. All you need to do is show up and they are always there to greet you with a smile and check in on you. The surfing coaches are also such a fun bunch to be around. You can tell they have a lot of chemistry since they are all from the same village and they held such an attentive, comfortable, and safe energy in the water while maintaining professionalism. You also meet so many fellow surfers and it's such a blast encouraging and cheering each other on while we surf. An awesome place to find new surf friends and new surf retreat friends! I got the get-it-all package which meant I could surf on the weekdays, get massages during downtime, and go to yoga classes, all included in the package. I'll have to come back to Pelan Pelan! It has a special place in my surf heart <3 read more
It was good to stay at least 5 nights to get into chill mode. Because of the location and setting, I would not recommend to just come here for 1 or 2 night accomodations. Pelan Pelan was the perfect relaxation place after an intense study trip across 3 Indonesian Islands. This little hotel feels authentic, comfortable, a little non-pretentions paradise, food made from scratch, delicious but not wasteful - you pick your breakfast choice the night before, which is made fresh when you show up...and lunch is served for all familiy-style at noon, with plenty of options. Just ask if you want vegetarian or vegan. For my husband, the surfing package meant getting up early to drive 15-20 minutes with the group to the daily picked surfing beach depending on tide and conditions, lunch after getting back, followed by a Bali massage, optional yoga session, and then catching the free ride into Canggu for dinner, Gojek to get back home. Surfing teachers were fun, but also very diligent and responsible to make sure everyone was safe. The alternative 5 day pamper package was great as well, fantastic massages. The dish I picked to learn in my cooking class I've since made successfully at home. Thank you to the Pelan Pelan team for making our stay a very memorable experience. read more
Spending one week at Surf and Yoga Pelan Pelan was one of the best moments of my life though I am a world traveler since 40 years! The retreat is situated in the quiet corner of Canggu, far enough that we don’t hear the city noises, only the river nearby and the interesting sounds of gecko. I loved their green surroundings and the rooms as well as their beautiful wooden Yoga dojo which gives us serene and peaceful atmosphere. The owners and the staff were so friendly and casual that I felt immediately a part of the family. As most of the guests do the same activities like Surfing or/and Yoga together, we naturally became friends which is wonderful for a solo traveler like me. They have excellent surf instructors as well as Yoga masters and a massage therapist too. How wonderful I felt with a good Balinese massage after a heavy session of surfing!!! I took a week of surf and surf package which lets me discover the surf spots I never knew and I do think I’ve improved my surfing level. I loved their flexibility of program too such as I could exchange a surfing session to a Yoga session because of the bad condition of the sea. I should mention that the food they serve is really delicious and healthy. I definitely go back as soon as I can! read more
I can‘t find words to describe how good I felt at Pelan Pelan. It was an amazing time with lots of good food and even better conversations with people from all over the world. I felt like home directly after I arrived. Everyone is so friendly and the vibe at Pelan is great. There’s nothing to criticize - I’m only so glad and thankful that I came to Pelan. Even as a solo traveler it was great - I never felt alone. People at Pelan are like family and this is amazing. Thanks to everyone who made my time so special! Thanks to Emma&Putu for building such an amazing place. I will definitely come back! Lots of love read more
The best retreat ever the place is packed with beautiful vibe great people and love. The food is amazing, surf lessons and yoga were just perfect for all levels at the end I felt so Center and peaceful.Thanks so much to all the staff in Pelan Pelan: drivers, the therapists with the glasses was the best I could not find in the entire island someone like her I was so pleased that she was just a walking distance from my room. Receptionist , kitchen staff , surf instructors. Thanks Ema and Putu for this amazing experience. Loved every single minute there Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Love and gratitude Pelan Pelan❤️ read more