The Trip
Monkeys Resort has a set schedule with all stays being for 12 days with check-in on Fridays and check out Tuesdays. You will SURF EVERYDAY!
| MONKEYS RESORT AVAILABILITY 2025 | *SHOULDER SEASON | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIP # | BUNGALOWS LEFT | CHECK IN MR | CHECK OUT MR | DAYS |
| 1 | 1 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 12 |
| 2 | 2 | Friday, January 17, 2025 | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 12 |
| 3 | 3 | Friday, January 31, 2025 | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 12 |
| 4 | 1 | Friday, February 14, 2025 | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | Friday Februry 28 2025 | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 12 |
| 6 | Booked Out | Friday, March 14, 2025 | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 12 |
| 7 | 3 | Friday, March 28, 2025 | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 12 |
| 8 | Booked Out | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 12 |
| 9 | 1 | Friday, April 25, 2025 | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12 |
| 10 | 2 | Friday, May 9, 2025 | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 12 |
| 11 | Booked Out | Friday, May 23, 2025 | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 12 |
| 12 | Booked Out | Friday, June 6, 2025 | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 12 |
| 13 | Booked Out | Friday, June 20, 2025 | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 12 |
| 14 | 1 | Firday July 4 2025 | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 12 |
| 15 | 2 | Friday, July 18, 2025 | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 12 |
| 16 | 1 Retreat | Friday, August 1, 2025 | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 12 |
| 17 | 2 | Friday, August 15, 2025 | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 12 |
| 18 | 1 | Friday, August 29, 2025 | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 12 |
| 19 | Booked Out | Friday, September 12, 2025 | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12 |
| 20 | 1 | Friday, September 26, 2025 | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 12 |
| 21 | 2 | Friday, October 10, 2025 | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12 |
| 22 | Booked Out | Friday, October 24, 2025 | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 12 |
| 23 | Booked out | Friday November 7 2025 | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12 |
| 24 | Booked Out | Friday November 21 2025 | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 12 |
| 25 | Booked Out | Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 12 |
| 26 | 4 | Friday, December 19, 2025 | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 12 |
| For bookings and availability please contact hello@monkeysresort.com | ||||
| MONKEYS RESORT AVAILABILITY 2026 | *SHOULDER SEASON | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIP # | BUNGALOWS LEFT | CHECK IN MR | CHECK OUT MR | DAYS |
| 1 | Booked Out | Friday January 2 2026 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 12 |
| 2 | 4 | Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | Friday, February 13, 2026 | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 12 |
| 6 | 4 | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Tuesday March 24 2026 | 12 |
| 7 | 4 | Friday, March 27, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 12 |
| 8 | 4 | Friday, April 10, 2026 | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12 |
| 9 | 4 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12 |
| 10 | 4 | Friday, May 8, 2026 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 12 |
| 11 | 4 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 12 |
| 12 | 4 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12 |
| 13 | 4 | Friday June 19 2026 | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 12 |
| 14 | 4 | Friday July 3 2026 | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 12 |
| 15 | 4 | Friday, July 17, 2026 | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 12 |
| 16 | 4 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 12 |
| 17 | 4 | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 12 |
| 18 | 4 | Friday Augsut 28 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 12 |
| 19 | 4 | Friday, September 11, 2026 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 12 |
| 20 | 4 | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12 |
| 21 | 4 | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 12 |
| 22 | 4 | Friday, October 23, 2026 | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 12 |
| 23 | 4 | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 12 |
| 24 | 4 | Friday, November 20, 2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 12 |
| 25 | 4 | Friday, December 4, 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 12 |
| 26 | 4 | Friday, December 18, 2026 | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | 12 |
| For bookings and availability please contact hello@monkeysresort.com | ||||
ITINERARY:
Thursday March 16
Arrive in Padang by midday. We set sail on our 45ft Italian built cabin cruiser between 2 and 3pm.
Friday March 17
Arrive at Monkeys pre-dawn, Enjoy a coconut drink whilst listening to a brief safety and intro to the Resort speech before getting your fins in for a sunrise session
March 17 to 28
Time to surf, eat, relax and enjoy yourself.
Tuesday March 28
Depart after lunch for the journey back to Padang.
Wednesday March 29
Our ground staff will transfer you to the Airport for departure that day, or to the hotel of choice for an overnight stay
INCLUSIONS
What is included in your package.
- Airport meet and greet and transfer to hotel or dock, depending on your arrival day and time.
- All surf transfers are included in your package and will be carried out in the comfort of our superfast speed boats.
- Three meals per day are prepared by our chefs; should you have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance, and we are more than happy to cater specifically to them.
- Complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee, fruit juice and water.
- Use of all equipment and facilities at Monkeys resort, including fishing, SUP and snorkelling equipment, ping-pong, Bluetooth speakers, mag and book library and laundry service.
- Expert knowledge of your western guides who know this place like the back of their hand
Flights and documents
Passport validity / Visas Passports: must have at least 6 months validity from the return date for Indonesia, if not, the airline will deny you boarding. ….it is the responsibility of each guest to ensure your travel documents are up to date. At the time of writing, certain countries must pay $US50 for a VOA – (visa on arrival) into Indonesia, this is done within the airport prior to Immigration clearance. Australian citizens have now been added to the VOA ‘free list’, but only for max. 30-DAY STAY. Please ensure that you bring cash (Rupiah, US or AUD currency will be quicker). For further information be sure to check out: embassyofindonesia.org
Padang Airport: Our English-speaking Staff will be at the airport to greet you and ensure that all of your luggage is taken care of and will take care of any unforeseen travel issues that may arise with airlines and/or ticketing. It is customary within Indonesian airports to use their porter services to help with your surfboards and baggage. Please have small money to tip your porter for his services (approximately Rp. 50,000 or $5.00 AUD). Our representative will be waiting outside the airport with a Monkeys Resort sign in clear view.
Insurances: As outlined in our terms and conditions it is mandatory for all guests to use a suitable Travel Insurance Policy to cover Medical Evacuation Emergencies (MediVac). A copy of your Travel Insurance Policy must always be carried with you. For those of you that wish to use your credit card travel insurance, please ensure that this covers medical evacuation in our region.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guest Information:
On full payment of your trip (60 days prior to your departure date), you will receive a link to complete a “Monkeys Resort” Guest Registration form. Please fill out all details as this will ensure all airport transfers and logistics in Padang and Telo Islands run smoothly for your group.
Monkeys Resort is a tropical island in the Telo Island chain. Casual clothing and plenty of swimwear are the standard attire.
A light rain jacket can come in handy for seasonal showers or winds. Sun protection is important, so bring plenty of sunscreens, a hat, sunglasses and a rash guard/t-shirt.
Please ensure you pack any regular medications you are taking, and bring malaria prevention pills, pain killers, band-aids, mosquito repellent if you are prone to skin or ear infections, etc. Please bring items that you would require if these flare-up