Train the Method Where Waves Shape You Back

Banyak Islands - onboard experience

Surfers in the water watching a large breaking wave near a foggy coastline with trees.

Why Banyak?

Consistent, user-friendly barrels and long walls
Fewer crowds, more time in the water
Variety of waves suitable for different styles
Remote, exploratory atmosphere
Ideal environment for conscious surfing

Banyak Islands offer a raw and quieter alternative to Mentawai — long mechanical walls, playful barrels, and uncrowded lineups surrounded by untouched jungle.

Unlike more performance-driven destinations, Banyak rewards flow, wave reading, and creative lines — making progression feel natural rather than forced.

⤷ Get on Board

With the environment defined, Here's how the experience unfolds once you step onboard.

A man surfing hollow barrel in the Indian ocean in Indonesian islands.

Surfer riding a wave in the Indian ocean in Indonesia during sunset, with other surfers in the water and a surf charter in the distance.

Experience Details

Trip Duration

11 days 10 nights

Pricing

from 3690 USD

✔ Onboard coaching program

✔ HD photo & video analysis

✔ DG Surfboards Nitro Rocket custom board

✔ Online preparation course

✔ Media documentation

✔ Daily surf guidance

✔ Boat accommodation

✔ Daily meals

What’s included

✔ Intermediate to advanced surfers wanting barrels

✔ Advanced surfers refining positioning

✔ Surfers open to coaching and awareness

Who is it for

⤷ Full Calendar

Contact Us

Less Talk, more vision - Here's life inside the school of barrels journey.

A man surfing on a blue surfboard on a large wave with a tropical island and palm trees in the background, and several other people swimming in the water.

Tropical scene with palm trees along a coastline and a breaking wave at the shore.

Four men are on a small inflatable boat in the ocean, holding surfboards. They are smiling and raising their hands in celebration, with a backdrop of blue waves and distant land.

A boat floating on calm ocean waters with small waves, partially obscured by palm tree leaves in the foreground. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

A man surfing on a large ocean wave with a cloudy sky background.

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What Our Clients Say

I just want to thank Lucas who is introducing this surf revolution which is surf camp that involves training, mental practices, yoga, breath work, meditation - everything you can imagine and it was so rewarding for everyone in all surf aspect! I want to keep practicing, and I want my son to practice this school with the School of Barrels! So stoked!

— RAFAEL DOSSENA
Mentawai surf trip with School of Barrels could the trip of life cause I will definitely take all the knowledges and methodology that to my daily life.
— Guilherme Soares de Lima
It’s not just about barrel, it’s from the basic to the very top skills including how to position on the wave. It was so amazing! Thank you brother!

— Leo Krewer
You know a trip is truly good when, at the end, you ask yourself: “Would I do it again?” School of Barrels is definitely one of those journeys—one that has to be repeated. For anyone who surfs, this project is a real game-changer when it comes to learning how to get barreled.

— Claudio Bergesch

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Your Guide

LUCAS DE NARDI

School of Barrels was created by Lucas De Nardi — surfer, surf guide, and yoga teacher.

His journey reflects a simple truth:
you don’t need to be the most technical surfer in the lineup to get barreled.

You need presence, understanding, and commitment —
and a method that shows you not only what to do, but why it matters.

⤷ Contact Lucas

This immersion is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers who are comfortable in reef breaks and want to improve positioning, technique, and barrel riding. It is not suitable for complete beginners
No — but you should be confident paddling into overhead waves and riding down the line. The program is designed to help you understand and enter barrels more consistently, not just chase waves.
This is not just a guided trip. You’ll follow a structured progression system including coaching sessions, video analysis, conscious surfing practices, and personalized feedback throughout the journey.
Wave selection depends on swell, wind, and group level. The Mentawai region offers some of the most consistent barreling waves in the world, allowing daily opportunities for progression.
We keep groups limited to maintain coaching quality, safety, and lineup awareness. Smaller groups allow more personalized feedback and wave opportunities.
Before the trip, you’ll receive access to a preparation program covering breathing, mindset, equipment setup, and Mentawai wave knowledge so you arrive ready.
We’ll send you a detailed packing guide after booking, including recommended board specs, reef safety gear, clothing, and personal essentials.
International and domestic flights are not included. We provide guidance on the best routes and timing to reach the departure point smoothly.
No. The focus is progression, awareness, and quality surfing. While the vibe onboard is relaxed and fun, the environment supports growth and conscious performance.
Expect multiple surf sessions per day. Good paddling fitness and recovery habits will help you get the most from the experience.
Mentawai offers a wide variety of waves, allowing us to adapt to different swells and winds. Coaching continues regardless, focusing on reading conditions and making smart decisions in the ocean.
Submit your application or booking request through the website. After confirmation, you’ll receive payment details, preparation steps, and access to pre-trip resources.

FAQs

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.