Tamarindo Surf Week: Surf Lessons & Optional Yoga in Costa Rica

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced, local surf instructors with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 7-day Costa Rica Surf Week
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in luxe lodgings, either the Poolside Lagoon or the Sunset Beachfront, your choice (you can also choose between a double, triple, or quadruple room, or a single supplement)
    • Breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 7 (amazing spread, served with oceanfront view in a tropical paradise)
    • Round-trip ground transportation from/to Liberia International Airport
    • One sunset catamaran tour with open bar & buffet lunch
    • One full excursion day of your choice (Forest, Combo, Ocean, Whitewater Rafting, or Nature & Culture Adventure) — more on that in the itinerary

  What’s not included:

  • • Flights to Costa Rica
    • Lunches and dinners (plenty of options to choose from in Tamarindo)
    • 6 yoga sessions — available at an additional cost
    • Single supplement — available to add upon checkout
    • Personal expenses
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• Can I add yoga sessions to my surf week?

  Indeed you can! Upon checkout, you can add the yoga package to your booking—there are 6 classes in total, and it’s a terrific thing to add to surfing. Both require breathwork, focus, balance, flexibility, strength, power, and endurance. There will either be a sunrise yoga class or a sunset yoga class.

• How fit do I need to be?

  The best thing about this Costa Rica Surf Week is that it’s perfect for everyone! From the ages of 7 to 77, everyone is welcome. This trip is family friendly, all that’s required is a basic level of fitness, but classes are built for beginners and above.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Beach attire
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Sunhat
    • Reef-safe sunscreen
    • Toiletries (hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Surfing equipment is provided by your instructors.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Costa Rica Surf Week, there’s no minimum people required for the trip to run! Even if only one person signs up, the tour operates.
    • The guide-to-client ratio depends on the turnout and room availability.
    • The price of the trip is per person, based on double occupancy, but you can also choose a triple or a quadruple room (in that case, there’s a discounted rate), and a single supplement is also available.
    • For guaranteed lodgings, clients need to book the trip 60 days in advance at the latest.

  Costa Rica Surf Weeks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 7 may be permitted to join this Costa Rica Surf Trip, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If you’re bringing children under the age of 10, contact us prior to booking for special rates!

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to your Costa Rica Surf Week, it’s best to fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). If you fly into that airport, transfers to and from your accommodation are included. You’ll then meet your team at around 6 pm for a welcome meeting (the exact time will be determined by your guides later on).

  Anyone choosing to fly into/out of Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) will be responsible for additional transport costs and should plan to arrive at least one day early.

• Safety measures in Costa Rica

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

  With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  Regarding water in Costa Rica, it’s generally considered safe to drink tap water. However, since not all locations have drinking water, it’s always good to ask at check-in. If you notice more frequent bowel movements, before you blame the water, consider that Costa Rican food is also much cleaner (less hormones, less preservatives, fresher ingredients) than in many places where people visit us from. Many people notice their stomach actually regulates better in Costa Rica! If you get sick in Costa Rica, revert to bottled water and seek medical attention to determine the root cause.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.

  Early Bird booking

  Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit. 

  As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best. 

  More about how Early Bird bookings work below:

  • • Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
    • Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
    • When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit). 
    • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
    • The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.