Mal Times In The Maldives
The Guru hooks up an amazing Charter for Sean Holmes and mates …. ….And their Story and trip is Published in ZigZag Surf Magazine Sean Holmes, Jason Stevens , Corndog, Pat Gardner and crew spent 10 days in a remote Outer Island Surf Paradise. They had cooking barrels,...
Family Holiday In Madagascar
There’s nothing like hearing such positive feedback from clients, read their story below to get inspired and learn what Madagascar has to offer as far as surf, family and cultural experience goes : “A Liaison with a Seductive Temptress Words By : Michael DeVilliers...
Bernie Shelly And Friends In Madagascar
Bernie Shelley and Crew are scoring their “ DREAM SURF TRIP” in Madagascar. Days of warm water, head high waves, and just them out at the A Frame reef, trading waves with friends, snorkeling around the reef and their surf cruiser as well as filming each other with...
Nias Is Cooking | Thanks Surf Guru!
David Pffaf, Jason Stevens and friends are scoring cooking waves in Nias right now. Staying on the point , overlooking the break – this is the message we just received: “Its been cooking here for 4 straight days! Solid 6 foot sets today. Unreal wave. Im averaging 8...
Welcome Home | Mike Green | South Sumatra
South Sumatra – April 2014 “SOUTH SUMATRA WAS JUST SO GOOD! Hi Greg! We had a great time in Southern Sumatra. Weather was ok, odd days windy onshore but we went to Jen’s and scored some great waves. Also had some neat K lefts. Surf out front was good most days with 2...
Super South Sumatra | Thanks Greg!
Alistair just got back from South Sumatra and he had the time of his life! "Hello Greg We are back from our trip and sooooo sad to have left! It was such an incredible adventure and we seem to have picked the perfect days for it! The weather was great and the waves...
South Sumatra | Thank You Surf Travel Guru
Hi Greg Bertish, We’re back from Sumatra and I just thought I’d give you some feedback: The trip there and back is a nightmare! 36 hours from Cape Town! and thank god for that as that is, I think, exactly what keeps other surfers away. The waves are awesome – I have...
Maldives Bliss
20/03/ 2013 My husband and I finally lived our dream of visiting the Maldives and it was as picture perfect as we imagined it to be. Crystal clear warm water, amazing sea-life and once in a life time experiences! We stayed at Good Life guesthouse which is on a quiet...
One Word…WOW
Howzit Greg! (05. January 2012) A Frame Resort, well not just A Frame but the whole surrounding area, one word… WOW!!! We had an unforgettable time there! The surf guide Rozzo and the photographer Ryza were two awesome dudes, the two of them were so helpful. Myself...
Ode To Kachu | Maldives
One of my clients recently came back from the Maldives and published an article in the Sunday Times about their experience with a very special local surf guide. To book your next surf trip to the Maldives drop me a mail : Sunday Times 11 January 2015 Accidental...
It’s Cooking In North Sumatra | Photo Album
These pics just in from North Sumatra Ask me how I can get you there NOW!
Mauritius Ocean Classic 2015 Package
Come Kite, Surf, Surfski & SUP in Mauritius. The MOC is a week of waves and world class downwinding . The 7th edition runs from June 28 to 4 July 2015, don’t miss it. Stay at the 4 star Tamassa or the 5 Star Lux – bring the family, the wife or a bunch of mates....
Where in the world is this?
Greg Bertish the Surf Travel Guru is an email away to help organise and plan an epic surf travel holiday * You tell me what your looking for in waves, accommodation, activities & budget. * I send you my suggestions, ideas, tips, secret info & photos based on...
PROUD TO HELP!
Hi Greg I have just returned from the South African Junior Surfing Championships in Jeffrey's Bay and am very happy to have successfully defended my U/13 Boys S A champion title. Greg, True Blue & those that helped me, I just want to thank you again so much for...
2010 Mavericks Champion Chris Bertish of South Africa
2010 Mavericks Champion Chris Bertish of South Africa recently stopped by and signed the official contest poster.
My Brother Chris Bertish goes steep and deep at Mavericks
From small to massive we have the experience. We can help you thanks to our years of surf travel experience hook you up with the most epic and awesome surfing holidays this planet has to offer. Here is my brother taking on the Big Waves at the Mavericks International...
Surf or Island Holiday
I have surfed waves across the globe and have visited the most beautiful and wave rich locations this planet has to offer, and I have experienced its peoples and cultures. I have travelled solo and feral, I have travelled in style, I have travelled with girlfriends,...
Destinations
It's set ups and places like this picture above that make me want to travel and enjoy this amazing world and its oceans and seas. Maldives by land and sea; Indonesian lodges, camps, hotels and charters; Mexican barrels; Madagascan Magic; Awesome Africa; French Flair;...
Maldives
The quintessential tropical island surf get away. Perfect for couples, honeymooners and families, the Maldives has everything. Perfect islands with perfect waves. I know islands with lefts and rights peeling from each side, I know about “other” surf resorts and I...
Madagascar
My first trip to Madagascar was in 99. Like with Indo, I was hooked, and have now been 9 times since. I have scored some of my most perfect waves, and definitely my least crowded waves right here. From the Tropical and lush East coast with its white beaches and...
Indonesia
I first visited Indo in 96’. I have been back more than 10 times since then. I have travelled on feral boats, camped on deserted islands, found amazing little Warungs, cruised on 5 star charter boats, and stayed at the top Surf Resorts. I have experienced some of the...
Core Surf Travel
Nothing is more amazing than a hard core surf trip with your mates. Or even a trip on your ace to some exotic and surf rich location. I have personally done many of these over the past 20 years. From deep and darkest Madagascar and Indonesia in the 90’s, to...
Surf Charters
This is a shot from our Charter in the Mentawais last year. My 2 brothers and I, and 4 of our best mates. This is what its all about. Amazing waves, good friends, cold Bintang Beer and tasty...
Couples Island or Surf Holidays
Its places and times like this (see my pic Below) that will entice us back to Indo time and time again. Our beautiful lodge and bungalow in Bali on our honeymoon a few years back, so beautiful and so romantic. Travelling with your Special significant other can be...
Family Island or Surf Holidays
I am a family man now. I have a young family with 2 boys, Kodi ( 2.5 yrs) and Ryder ( 4 months old). It all changes when you travel with a family, even if you’re a seasoned traveller and can go with the flow. You definitely want things to be simple, quick and easy,...
Sri Lanka
For 5 months, Sri lanka is a contender. Cooking waves and cheap living. Awesome for shredders as well as beginners and intermediates. Lots of waves, amazing right hand points. My wife spent weeks here in 2006 and loved the waves and the culture and cuisine. I sent...
Indonesia – G-Land
Been there, done that! Yet I must go again, it's that good. What time of year? What camp? How to get there? What to watch for? What swell direction is best? Chat to me. info@surftravelguru.com The Pic: My mate Richard scores epic G-Land; June 2011
Indonesia – Nias
Is it the best right hander in the world? I hear so… never been, but my wife has and so has my brother. My contact there is a businessman and he will set you up with the best flights, service and stay on the beach. Fan cooled or aircon? Chat to...
Madagascar – South East
Flying in each time is unbelievably spectacular. Lush mountains tower over this coastal town, waterways snake along the coast, and white beaches with crashing surf line the peninsulas. I first visited here in 1999 and have been back twice since cos I love it so much....
Madagascar – South West
Out there in the beautiful wilderness is a place. A land with cacti and Baobabs that line the tropical shores. An ocean filled with outer coral reefs and no one around. I helped set up the only surf camp here, and have been back 9 times to score many waves with just...
Maldives – Southern Atolls
Surf is less crowded than North Male. Maybe less consistent, BUT if you know when to go and where to surf , its the place to go. Our prime resort has a cooker righthander on the island , with 6 other waves close by. Chat to me and I will tell you, when, where and...
Maldives – Central Atolls
A popular diving destination for years, the Maldives has started attracting surfers from all around the world and has become exceptionally popular. Surfing in the clear, warm waters of the Maldives is a veritable source of enjoyment for novices and professional...
Maldives – Male Atolls
Yes, its as good as this photo shows. Stay here and surf here. I have 4 islands that offer what you see here. From basic lodge set up to 4 star superior Resort, all with a perfect wave right there in front of you. Which one do you go too? Which is better for surfers,...
Indonesia – Sumbawa
From the reefs in the west to the bay in the East, I know these waves. Why you should go to Lakeys and where you must stay. Waves in that area that are not visited & seldom crowded yet are just a stones throw away. Waves, a lodge, a camp in the West.... some waves...
Indonesia – North Sumatra
A lodge in the middle of nowhere, on an island in the middle of nowhere. Is this the new Mentawai’s? White sand beaches, backed by green palms. A wooden lodge that sleeps only 14. An A frame peak with left and right barrels right out front and some awesome tropical...
Indonesia – South Sumatra
I know a guy. An Ozzy with a Beautiful Indo wife. Their lodge is so nice, the food amazing and the beer so cold. A wave peels past just meters away and others are just a taxi ride north or south. From $35 per night you can still surf some Indo perfection with very few...
Indonesia – Timor-Roti
A beautiful lodge, on the water. Few surfers and long perfect waves. One of the longest point breaks in Indo. A right with a never ending wall and a bunch of other reefs. From $35 to $50 per night you can chill in paradise and surf epic waves. I can help get you...
Indonesia – Sumba
Lots of waves on a small island. A place that time forgot. Still! Private resorts with world class service and private waves. Beautiful local Warungs & Losmen with local chow, cold beer, and for $40 per night, you get the cooking righthander that peels, uncrowded...
Indonesia – Nusa Lembongan
Bali’s little sister. The perfect place for you and your lady or family. Chilled, beautiful and some great waves. But be careful where you stay tho and at what moon phase you go over. Tides are very important, so go when is best for the waves and your dates. Rustic,...
Indonesia – Lombok
Like Bali was 50 years ago. Bit of a mission, maybe not best for non surfers, unless you stay where I know. If your going to surf and want to score, get a guide, and let me tell you about this wave, in a beautiful bay not to far away. Its so...
South America
Boasting 2 huge coastlines both open to swell from lots of directions - South America is a place where you can find one of the longest waves in the world, where you can surf it with a very mellow crowd. South America can be done on a small budget with cheap beach...
Australia
I first visited Oz in 1996/7. I have been back 3 or 4 times since and have traveled the coasts both East and West. I have stayed in awesome little backpackers and self catering houses in Perth, Secret Harbour and Margaret River. I love Margies and have been 3 times...
France
France has some of the best beach breaks in the world and a lot of various spots (reef, rivermouth,etc..). The nightlife is pretty awesome, not too much of their delicious wines else a morning session might be difficult. You just can't say you surf if you don't pass...
Portugal
Portugal has some awesome sweet swells throughout most of the year. You can drive up the coast and discover concealed bays. The whole coast is teaming with unknown spots begging to be found. You don't even have to venture very far from famous beaches to find yourself...
Central America
Here, i have never been..... well Mexico sort of counts. I traveled to Mexico in the 90's, but my brother Chris Bertish knows it well and i have a mate with a house in Peurto. Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua and more.... never been but i have contacts and friends...
Mauritius
No long flights, no missions, Mauritius is the perfect holiday choice for everyone. With a variety of waves on offer, you can pick and choose the area you want to stay in. There are generally only a few surfers/locals on it in the early morning and late afternoons in...
Reunion Islands
A piece of Paris on a Tropical island. A mix of the Caribbean, Hawaii, and France. Amazing cuisine, culture and Rhum. St Leu is a world class left, and Pierre has a lodge just up the road. Chat to me and I will tell you, when, where and how? Guru@surftravelguru.com
Morocco
Morocco, a land of diversity - surf and ski within a day and all in the desert! Morocco is one of the most upcoming surf destinations on the planet. If you are searching for uncrowded solid waves, book your trip to Morocco now! Not just a surf destination, Morocco is...
Indonesia – Mentawai
Ive stayed on the land, I've stayed on the boats, I've surfed many of the waves. I'll tell you which boats are the real deal, those that have roaches and those that will get you the best waves. On my last trip there this year, I visited 8 boats and 4 land camps and I...
Indonesia – Bali
The Island of the Gods and about the most all round perfect Tropical Island Surf Holiday. Amazing for the wife, the kids and for you. Perfect for you and your mates who wanna party and surf. Absolutely awesome for a honeymoon or romantic holiday. I have spent many...