Surf and work in Uluwatu: long stays at Kala
Kala Surf Camp is set up for guests who stay two to four weeks and work remotely between surf sessions. WiFi runs through the whole camp with Starlink backup, the Superior Room has a desk for remote work, and you surf twice a day, morning and afternoon, with work in the hours between. The longer you stay, the more you save.
A week of surf and work at Kala
Two surf sessions a day, morning and afternoon, timed to the tide. Most long stay guests work in the gap between them. Around that, the camp runs a weekly program you can join or skip:
Sign up for everything, surf sessions included, on the planner at schedule.kala.surf by 8pm the night before.
Bali runs on Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8, with no daylight saving. Here is how that lines up with home:
Where you work
Everything you need for a proper work day, a few steps from the pool. If you need a real desk, book the Superior Room, the room long stay guests book most.
Living around Labuansait
Most long stay guests rent a scooter. Our Bali trip cost guide has the full breakdown, our best warungs in Uluwatu list covers where to eat, and if you would rather not think about food, add half or full board.
FAQs
Questions about long stays
Does Kala Surf Camp offer discounts for long stays?
Yes. Stays of 14 nights or more get 10% off and stays of 21 nights or more get 15% off. From 7 nights the airport transfer is free and you get a welcome gift, and from 21 nights you also get a free three day surf video package.
Can I work remotely from Kala Surf Camp?
Yes. Kala has high speed WiFi throughout the camp with Starlink backup, quiet spots to work and a pool for breaks. The Superior Room has a desk set up for remote work and is the room long stay guests book most.
Can I switch from Surf Guiding to Surf Coaching during my stay?
Yes. Start on Surf Guiding and move up to Surf Coaching, or add the Intensive Surf Package, whenever you want. You just pay the difference. Moving down a package is trickier, so talk to the team first.
Is the airport transfer free for long stays?
Yes. Any booking of 7 nights or more includes a free airport transfer. The driver meets you at arrivals with a sign and cold water in the van.
Do I need to pay a deposit for a long stay?
Yes. A 50% deposit secures every booking at Kala, long stays included. You can book through the Book Now button, by email, or on WhatsApp or Instagram with your dates, package and room.
How long can I stay in Bali on a visa on arrival?
For most nationalities the visa on arrival, or the e-VOA you apply for online before you fly, gives you 30 days and can be extended once for another 30, so 60 days in total. Rules and fees change, so check the official Indonesian immigration site at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you book.
What time zone is Bali in?
Bali uses Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8, all year with no daylight saving. It is the same as Perth, two to three hours behind Sydney and Melbourne, six to seven hours ahead of central Europe and seven to eight hours ahead of the UK.