Advanced Longboard Training Week – Longboard Retreat in Lombok
Advanced Longboard Coaching for Intermediate & Advanced Surfers
Refine your style. Improve your technique. Surf with more intention.
Xanadu’s Advanced Longboard Training Week is a specialised 7-night longboard retreat in Lombok, Indonesia, designed for intermediate and advanced surfers looking to take their longboarding to the next level.
With a focus on traditional longboarding techniques, including cross-stepping, noseriding, trimming, positioning and wave reading, this immersive coaching programme helps you develop greater control, flow and confidence on your longboard.
Through daily coached surf sessions, personalised feedback, video analysis, surf theory and land-based drills, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your surfing and the tools to continue progressing long after the retreat.
Hosted at Xanadu Village in Kuta, Lombok, each training week brings together a small group of up to 11 like-minded longboarders for an intensive yet supportive surfing experience.
Why this is your game changer
This isn’t just another surf camp – it’s your longboarding evolution, compressed into one powerful week. The Advanced Longboard Training Week empowers you to surpass months of typical progress with expert guidance from our experienced coaches with Kayan Noel, Xanadu program director, and Sam Hall, surf manager.
Limited to just 11 riders, you’ll receive the personalized attention and focused feedback needed to unlock your true potential on the waves.
Your advanced longboard coaching experience includes:
• Personalized progression plan based on your pre-arrival video analysis
• 3 in-depth video analysis sessions
• 3 advanced surf theory workshops
• Daily surf sessions with expert guidance
• Strategic land drills for technique refinement
• Nourishing meals to fuel your journey
Who Is This Longboard Retreat For?
Our Advanced Longboard Training Week is designed for intermediate and advanced surfers who want to refine their longboarding technique, develop a more fluid style and progress towards more technical manoeuvres.
This programme is suitable for surfers who:
- Can confidently paddle into and catch unbroken green waves independently.
- Are comfortable navigating the lineup and surfing different wave conditions.
- Have experience riding a longboard and want to develop more advanced skills.
- Want to improve their cross-stepping, noseriding, trimming, positioning and overall wave selection.
- Are looking for structured coaching rather than simply being guided to surf spots.
Is this retreat suitable for beginners?
No. This is not a beginner surf camp. Participants should already be comfortable catching and riding unbroken waves independently.
If you’re still developing your surfing foundations or transitioning from a soft-top to a hard-top longboard, our regular Surf & Yoga programmes may be a better starting point.
Do I need to know how to cross-step or noseride already?
Not necessarily. The programme is designed to help you develop and refine these skills. Your coaching will be adapted to your current ability, technique and individual progression goals.
What Will You Learn During Your Longboard Coaching Week?
No two surfers are at exactly the same stage of their longboarding journey. That’s why our Advanced Longboard Training Week combines structured coaching with a personalised approach, adapting the focus to your current ability, technique and individual progression goals.
With small coaching groups, our instructors can identify the areas that will make the biggest difference to your surfing and help you work on them through in-water coaching, video analysis and practical drills.
While your individual focus may vary, the programme covers four key areas of longboard progression:
Footwork & Cross-Stepping
Develop better balance, foot placement and timing to move confidently along your board. Work towards smoother, more controlled transitions that feel natural rather than forced.
Noseriding
Learn to recognise the right sections, set up your board and refine your positioning and timing to spend more time on the nose with greater control.
Trimming & Flow
Improve your ability to generate and maintain speed, find efficient lines and connect manoeuvres for smoother, more fluid surfing.
Wave Reading & Positioning
Develop a deeper understanding of wave behaviour, improve your wave selection and learn to position yourself to make the most of each section.
The goal isn’t to tick off a list of manoeuvres in one week. It’s to understand your surfing better, build solid technical foundations and leave with the tools and confidence to keep progressing long after the retreat.
2026/2027 Dates & programme
The epic mastery programme dates:
- 18-25 October 2026 (1 spot in a shared room)
- 22-29 November 2026 (4 spots in shared rooms)
- 17-24 January 2027
- 21-28 February 2027
Check the FAQ section below for the full list of inclusions.
Sunday
check-ins
surf briefing
welcome dinner
Monday
breakfast
surf talk
surf (filmed with a drone)
lunch
video analysis & land drills
restorative yoga
Tuesday
breakfast
surf session
lunch
surf talk
yoga
Wednesday
breakfast
land drills
surf filmed with a drone
lunch
video analysis
sauna and ice bath - recovery session
Thursday
breakfast
surf filmed with a drone
lunch
video analysis
restorative yoga
Friday
breakfast
land drills
surf
lunch
surf talk
restorative yoga
Saturday
breakfast
surf trip day with picnic lunch
restorative yoga
farewell dinner
Sunday
breakfast
check-outs
Full week of advanced longboard coaching
Enjoy the intensive coaching week with 8 days / 7 nights of incredible fun on a tropical island of Lombok, Indonesia – Xanadu Village.
SHARING IS CARING
Cosy Twin
Per person / 7 nights
Travelling solo and don’t mind sharing a room? This option has you sharing a twin room with another guest. We’ll try to match the guests by gender but this may not always be possible.
IDR 30,720,275 pp
(〜EUR 1485 | AUD 2443| USD 1709*)
LOVE MY PRIVACY
Cosy King
Per person / 7 nights
Love your privacy and prefer your own space? Get a room all to yourself and strut around in your underwear. It’s your room!
IDR 38,146,080 pp
(〜EUR 1844 | AUD 3033 | USD 2122*)
LOVE MY PRIVACY
Cosy King
2 people in the room
Travelling with someone and you wish to share the King bed with them? No problem! That’s the option for you.
IDR 61,440,550 / 2 pax
(〜EUR 2970 | AUD 4885 | USD 3419*)
*We charge in IDR and the prices in other currencies are only estimates. The final amount charged in your currency will depend on the daily currency exchange rate.
Your coaching team
Your coaching team is led by some of Xanadu’s most experienced longboard coaches, including Kayan and Sam Hall.
Together, they bring years of coaching experience, combining technical expertise with a personalised, encouraging approach.
Throughout the week, you’ll receive in-water coaching, detailed video analysis and individual feedback designed to help you refine your technique, improve your wave reading and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Kayan Noel
As Xanadu’s Surf Programme Director, Kayan has helped hundreds of surfers develop a more technical, thoughtful approach to longboarding. His coaching focuses on progression through understanding – breaking down complex movements into practical skills that translate directly into the water.
Sam Hall
As one of Xanadu’s Surf Managers and lead longboard coaches, Sam is known for her calm, detail-oriented coaching style and her ability to help surfers unlock meaningful progression. With a strong eye for technique and a supportive approach, she works closely with each guest to build confidence, refine style and make every session purposeful.
Where You’ll Stay: Xanadu Village
Your Advanced Longboard Training Week takes place at Xanadu Village, our intimate six-room surf retreat in the heart of Kuta, Lombok.
Designed for a relaxed, social atmosphere, Xanadu Village is the perfect base for a week of surfing, progression and connecting with like-minded longboarders. The property features a swimming pool, a communal dining and lounge area where guests can come together, and a rooftop yoga shala for stretching, movement and unwinding after a day in the water.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, Xanadu Village offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful place to recharge, yet just a short walk from Kuta’s cafés, restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Whether you feel like exploring the town, grabbing a coffee or simply relaxing by the pool between sessions, everything is within easy reach.
Why choose this longboard retreat?
However, if you feel like following your own path on a given day during your stay and skip some activities, feel free to do so.
Intensive Longboard Coaching
This week is an all-longboarding affair. And anyone riding boards sub 7-foot need not apply. We’re here for the peeps who know that longboarders have more fun. And we’re making sure that once the week is done and dusted, you come out the other side a smoother, more poised, more self-assured logger.
Log quiver
Video analysis, drills, theory
It might sound intense, but it’s really not. It’s just our way of fitting months of learning into one special week. The video sessions, for example, help you refine your silky style by seeing your surfing from another perspective. As for the drills, they build muscle memory on land so that cross-stepping and noseriding on a wave become second nature.
Thoughtfully prepared menu
We’re foodies at heart, which means we take the time to prepare thoughtful meals that both fuel and invigorate you for the day ahead. Seasonal produce, freshly picked fruit and sourdough loafs baked in-house. Everything is beautifully presented, healthy and clean. And we can easily cater to a variety of different diets (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan etc.). Big yum vibes. Breakfast, lunch, welcome and farewell dinner included.
Restorative Yoga
Yoga and surfing go together like peanut butter and our sourdough bread. And our resident yogi Bryan will carefully tailor his yoga practices to suit your needs. Bringing awareness both on and off the mat is his main goal. But the soothing of any post-surf sore spots and a heightened sense of wellbeing can also be expected.
Drone videos
You’ll not only leave Lombok with new longboard skills but also with drone video footage to brag about all those great waves you had and cross-steps caught on camera. The package includes all the drone videos we shoot throughout the week.
What surf level is required to join this experience?
This program is designed for surfers who can confidently navigate the line up, paddle into and ride unbroken waves (green waves) of various sizes.
It's tailored for those looking to refine their technique and progress beyond the beginner stage.
If you're completely new to surfing, we invite you to join our regular surf & yoga weeks at Xanadu Village and Xanadu Retreat to build a solid foundation.
Is this longboard retreat suitable for intermediate surfers?
Yes. The programme welcomes intermediate and advanced surfers who are comfortable catching and riding unbroken waves independently. Coaching is adapted to individual ability and progression goals.
Is this a female only retreat? Can guys join?
No, it's not a women-only retreat and we welcome everyone as long as you have the necessary surf level to join the Special Longboard Week.
What's included?
The following are included in the package:
- 7-night stay at Xanadu Village
- Breakfast, lunch, welcome and farewell dinner
- Daily surf
- Car and boat transport to the breaks
- 3 x video analysis
- All the drone footage from the week
- 3 x surf theory sessions
- 2 x land drills
- 5 x yoga
- Longboards shaped by Suket
- Airport pick up & drop off
What longboarding techniques will I work on?
The coaching focuses on footwork, cross-stepping, noseriding, trimming, flow, wave reading and positioning. Your individual coaching priorities depend on your current technique and goals.
What's the max number of participants?
We limit the number of guests at 11 so don't wait too long with booking as those retreats book out really fast.
How can I book?
You can book directly on the website by clicking on Book Now. A 20% deposit is required to secure the booking.
What meals are included?
- Breakfasts
- Lunches
- Welcome and farewell dinner
Do I need to bring my own longboard?
No. Xanadu provides a dedicated quiver of longboards shaped by Suket Surfboards in Bali. You’re also welcome to bring your own board if you prefer.
Advanced Longboard Training Week FAQ’s
We’ve selected some of the most frequently asked questions about our Advanced Longboard Coaching Weeks. More questions and answers available in the link below.
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