HOW DO WE GET TO PURI ASU RESORT?
Guests arrive at Medan International Airport (KNO) Sumatra (Guest responsibility)
Medan is reachable from Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manilla, and other major Asian capitals.
Guests arriving in Medan before 12:00 noon can proceed directly to Nias and Asu.
For guests arriving in Medan after 12:00 noon our agent “Boraspati Travel” picks up guests at the airport in Medan and takes them to a 3-4 star hotel close to the airport for the night.
The following morning around 6am, guests fly 50 minutes to Nias Island Gunungsitoli, Binaka Airport (GNS)(Guests organize this and pay directly to our agent Boraspati Express Tour).
Puri Asu Resort driver picks guests up at the Nias Airport and drives across Nias Island (2 hours) to Sirombu Harbor. Our speedboat takes guests from the harbor to Asu Island in 30 minutes ( This is included round trip in the $150 transfer fee)
Guests usually arrive on Asu Island around 10:00-11:00 AM.
* Land and sea transfer NIAS-ASU-NIAS is $150 USD round trip per person.
From Binaka Airport Nias (GNS) to Sirombu Harbor then Asu Island and back to Nias Airport (GNS).
Arrival/Departures in Medan and transfer to and from Nias Island are done directly BY GUEST with our travel agency in Medan, Boraspati Express Tour and Travel.
Hotel and domestic flights are between guest and Boraspati Express Tour and Travel.
Boraspati Express Tour
Mr. Clement Gultom
Email: niasurf@boraspati.com; info@boraspati.com
Facebook: Clement Gultom
Whatsapp +62811638661
PREPARING FOR THE HINAKO’S
Puri Asu Resort is located remotely, in a pristine tropical paradise with no access to shops or stores of any kind. Because of our remote location we recommend you pack accordingly, bringing along anything you may need while visiting. To assist you in packing for your trip, we have included a list of items you may find useful / important.
The resort provides:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Purified Water
- Bath Towels
- Snorkelling Equipment
- SUP Paddle Boards
- Fishing Equipment*
WHAT TO PACK
General Items:
- Passport (Must be valid for 6 months)
- Tropical Climate Clothing
- Swim Wear
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Flip Flops / Thongs
- Indonesian Power Adapter
- Camera
- Cables & Chargers
- Laptop, IPad, or Phone & Cables
- Pen, Pencil, Journal, etc.
Toiletries & Medical Supplies:
- All personal toiletries
- Mosquito Repellent
- Sunscreen / Sunblock
- Prescription Medicines
- Anti-Inflammatory Pills
- Pain Killers
- Women’s Hygiene Products & Medications
Surf Gear:
- Suncream
- Surf Boards
- Fins + Spares
- Fin Keys
- Leash + Spares
- Leash Ties
- Tropical Wax
- Wax Comb
- Rash Guard
- Ding Repair Kit
- Solar Resin
- Surf Hat
- Surf Helmet
- Reef Booties
Please note: It is best to come prepared with all the medication you may need. Tropical reef cuts from surfing must receive proper cleaning and can be prone to infection, so please keep this in mind when preparing for your trip.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
GET COVERED AND ENJOY THE PARADISE.
Requirements:
It is mandatory to have personal protective insurance. Please speak to your travel agent about this.
For the safety of our guests, Puri Asu Resort requires all guests to have valid travel insurance which includes medical evacuation insurance coverage.
The resort is located very remotely.
Resort management will assist guests in coordinating with their travel insurance company. Puri Asu Resort is not held responsible for emergency evacuation availability and/or costs. All guests must agree to this before visiting the resort.
DOCUMENTS:
1. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
2. If applicable, a valid visa is required for travel.
AIRLINE RELATED INFORMATION:
1. Puri Asu Resort is not responsible for airline board fees or baggage policies.
2. Puri Asu Resort does not accept any responsibility for late arrival or non-arrival of surfboards/surfboard bags or any other luggage. Surfboards that don’t make the flight require either guest to wait in the airport for the following flight to arrive with their boards OR pay $ 60 USD for a car to ring them.
3. Puri Asu Resort will assist in every way possible with luggage issues, however Puri Asu Resort is not responsible for any costs regarding baggage complications.
HEALTH
Puri Asu Resort is not responsible for health problems arising from environmental factors during your stay.
RESPONSIBILITY
Surfing is an inherently dangerous sport and is commonly considered an “extreme sport”
Puri Asu Resort will use all due care for the provision of its services and activities provided to guests. Guests participate in activities and use services at Puri Asu Resort at their own risk. No liability or responsibility is accepted by Puri Asu Resort for any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, or any other claim arising from involvement in any activities or provision of any services howsoever suffered, even in circumstances where staff of Puri Asu Resort may have negligently breached any duty of care that it or they may owe or have owed in connection with such activities, conduct, supervision, or the provision of services. Puri Asu Resort will no longer be liable for direct or indirect losses, arising from any such injury, illness, damage, loss accident, or expense including consequential loss or economic loss however caused.