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

Escape the winter blues with a sun-kissed retreat to Costa Rica’s tropical paradise! The Pacific coastline shines brightest from December through April, making it the prime time to join our surf week in Costa Rica. The best thing about this adventure is that it’s totally customizable— pick your preferred accommodation, get personalized surf lessons, choose your ideal day excursion, and it’s even possible to add daily yoga sessions! It’s perfect for both total beginners as well as more advanced surfers, but keep in mind that this will be so much more than your typical surf lessons. As a local Costa Rican, I’m excited to show you our culture, suggest top-notch cocktails, and take you to the finest beaches. This will be a week to remember!

Jairo Zúñiga Orias
Jairo Zúñiga Orias
ISA Certified Surf Instructor & Co-Founder of Costa Rica Surf Trip

Adventure highlights

  • Customized surf lessons
    Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve already got lots of surfing experience under your belt, you’ll learn plenty from expert instructors
  • Stay at a four-star resort
    We’ll be based in a gorgeous beachfront resort that perfectly embodies the image of a tropical paradise
  • Fun activities & yoga classes
    It’s not all surfing—you can add daily yoga sessions to your trip, and you’ll spend a day on a fun excursion of your choice

Available itineraries

Costa Rica Surf Week: Sunset Beachfront Room

If you’d like to stay in the Sunset Beachfront Room, book this option upon checkout. The itinerary and inclusions remain the same regardless of which room type you choose.

This winter, you can trade dreary winter days for a tropical paradise that is Costa Rica! Experience the Pacific coastline at its peak between December and April with our customizable surf week. Whether you're a novice seeking surf lessons or a seasoned pro looking for new challenges, this adventure caters to all levels. We take care of the accommodation (a beautiful, beachfront resort), airport transfers, a day excursion of your choice, rich buffet breakfast, surf lessons, and even daily yoga sessions if you’d like that! Get ready for a week of unforgettable moments in paradise!

  • Regardless of whether you choose the Sunset Beachfront Room or the Poolside Lagoon Room, the itinerary remains completely the same. Read more about room options below, and when booking, choose your preferred one.

    Tamarindo sunset beachfront
  • Welcome to Costa Rica! After landing at Liberia International Airport, your guides will come pick you up from the airport (if requested) and take you to a charming 4-star beach resort, your base for this Costa Rica surf week! Take off all those layers of winter clothes, because it’s summer here. You’ll be taken to your accommodation, settle in, and then meet up with your team and your guides in the evening for an oceanfront happy hour and a welcome meeting.

    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga session

    Cheers on a beach in Costa Rica
  • After the best buffet breakfast you’ve ever seen (on a terrace with a view of the ocean), we’ll head to the beach. Surf lessons are tailored specifically to you, so rest assured, we cater to surfers of all skill levels! If you’re a more advanced surfer, we can also go to a different beach. Lunches and dinners are not included in this surf week, but there’s plenty of options and we’re happy to give you recommendations. There will also be optional yoga sessions every day!

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga sessions

    Instructor and surf lessons, Costa Rica
  • Today you can choose between 5 different excursions! Apart from this being a rest day, an excursion will give you the chance to see more of what Costa Rica has to offer!

    Combo Adventure: We’ll go deep into Costa Rican forests (2.5 hours of transport each way, private and air conditioned), and do a mix of awesome activities. Forest hike, horseback riding, ziplining, tubing & mud baths/hot springs, we’ll do all of that! Snack & lunch included.

    Forest Adventure: We’ll venture into the forest with private, air-conditioned transport (30 minutes each way). Once there, we’ll explore the dry forest on ATVs (quads) and enjoy an exhilarating 11-cable zipline adventure with hanging bridges! Water is provided, and this outing lasts around 7 hours.

    Ocean Adventure: We’ll start with a 30-minute drive in a private, air-conditioned transport to the boat launch. Once there, you’ll enjoy snacks and drinks as we set out on a guided boat trip to multiple snorkel destinations. All necessary equipment is included for this 5-hour adventure!

    Nature & Culture Adventure: A 30-minute ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle will take us to the boat launch. Once there, enjoy snacks, drinks, and lunch during a guided nature boat trip down the Tempisque River. This 5-hour adventure includes a cultural pottery-making experience and a traditional lunch.

    Whitewater Rafting Adventure: We’ll set off on a journey to Arenal Volcano with private, air-conditioned transport (30 mins each way). Enjoy snacks and drinks as we take a boat trip to various snorkeling destinations. All equipment and certified guides are provided. This adventure lasts 5 hours!

    Meals: Breakfast (and more, depending on the excursion)
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga session

    Quads, Costa Rica excursion
  • After a buffet breakfast, we’ll head to the beach. Surf lessons are tailored specifically to you, so rest assured, we cater to surfers of all skill levels! If you’re a more advanced surfer, we can also go to a different beach. There will also be optional yoga sessions every day! On Day 6, there we’ll go on a sunset catamaran tour with an open bar and a buffet lunch.

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga sessions

    Surf lessons in Costa Rica
  • After the final breakfast at the resort, our surf week comes to an end. We can either take you to Liberia Airport, we can help you organize transfers to San Jose, or we can give you recommendations on how to continue your Costa Rica journey!

    Meals: Breakfast

    Beach for surfing, West Coast of Costa Rica
Costa Rica Surf Week: Poolside Lagoon Room

If you’d like to stay in the Poolside Lagoon Room, book this option upon checkout. The itinerary and inclusions remain the same regardless of which room type you choose.

This winter, you can trade dreary winter days for a tropical paradise of Costa Rica! Experience the Pacific coastline at its peak between December and April with our customizable surf week. Whether you're a novice seeking surf lessons or a seasoned pro looking for new challenges, this adventure caters to all levels. We take care of the accommodation (a beautiful, beachfront resort), airport transfers, a day excursion of your choice, rich buffet breakfast, surf lessons, and even daily yoga sessions if you’d like that! Get ready for a week of unforgettable moments in paradise!

  • Regardless of whether you choose the Sunset Beachfront Room or the Poolside Lagoon Room, the itinerary remains completely the same. Read more about room options below, and when booking, choose your preferred one.

    Tamarindo poolside room
  • Welcome to Costa Rica! After landing at Liberia International Airport, your guides will come pick you up from the airport (if requested) and take you to a charming 4-star beach resort, your base for this Costa Rica surf week! Take off all those layers of winter clothes, because it’s summer here. You’ll be taken to your accommodation, settle in, and then meet up with your team and your guides in the evening for an oceanfront happy hour and a welcome meeting.

    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga session

    Cheers on a beach in Costa Rica
  • After the best buffet breakfast you’ve ever seen (on a terrace with a view of the ocean), we’ll head to the beach. Surf lessons are tailored specifically to you, so rest assured, we cater to surfers of all skill levels! If you’re a more advanced surfer, we can also go to a different beach. Lunches and dinners are not included in this surf week, but there’s plenty of options and we’re happy to give you recommendations. There will also be optional yoga sessions every day!

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga sessions

    Instructor and surf lessons, Costa Rica
  • Today you can choose between 5 different excursions! Apart from this being a rest day, an excursion will give you the chance to see more of what Costa Rica has to offer!

    Combo Adventure: We’ll go deep into Costa Rican forests (2.5 hours of transport each way, private and air conditioned), and do a mix of awesome activities. Forest hike, horseback riding, ziplining, tubing & mud baths/hot springs, we’ll do all of that! Snack & lunch included.

    Forest Adventure: We’ll venture into the forest with private, air-conditioned transport (30 minutes each way). Once there, we’ll explore the dry forest on ATVs (quads) and enjoy an exhilarating 11-cable zipline adventure with hanging bridges! Water is provided, and this outing lasts around 7 hours.

    Ocean Adventure: We’ll start with a 30-minute drive in a private, air-conditioned transport to the boat launch. Once there, you’ll enjoy snacks and drinks as we set out on a guided boat trip to multiple snorkel destinations. All necessary equipment is included for this 5-hour adventure!

    Nature & Culture Adventure: A 30-minute ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle will take us to the boat launch. Once there, enjoy snacks, drinks, and lunch during a guided nature boat trip down the Tempisque River. This 5-hour adventure includes a cultural pottery-making experience and a traditional lunch.

    Whitewater Rafting Adventure: We’ll set off on a journey to Arenal Volcano with private, air-conditioned transport (30 mins each way). Enjoy snacks and drinks as we take a boat trip to various snorkeling destinations. All equipment and certified guides are provided. This adventure lasts 5 hours!

    Meals: Breakfast (and more, depending on the excursion)
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga session

    Quads, Costa Rica excursion
  • After a buffet breakfast, we’ll head to the beach. Surf lessons are tailored specifically to you, so rest assured, we cater to surfers of all skill levels! If you’re a more advanced surfer, we can also go to a different beach. There will also be optional yoga sessions every day! On Day 6, there we’ll go on a sunset catamaran tour with an open bar and a buffet lunch.

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Optional: Yoga sessions

    Surf lessons in Costa Rica
  • After the final breakfast at the resort, our surf week comes to an end. We can either take you to Liberia Airport, we can help you organize transfers to San Jose, or we can give you recommendations on how to continue your Costa Rica journey!

    Meals: Breakfast

    Beach for surfing, West Coast of Costa Rica
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Meet your guides

Jairo Zúñiga Orias
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Jairo Zúñiga Orias
Jairo Zúñiga Orias
ISA Certified Surf Instructor & Co-Founder of Costa Rica Surf Trip
ISA Certified Surf Instructor & Co-Founder of Costa Rica Surf Trip
Jairo is a native Costa Rican and a self-taught surfer who learned to surf at the age of 6. He’s been competing since he was 15, both in Costa Rica and internationally. Jairo is an international surf coach and certified surf instructor (ISA), and he’s fluent in both Spanish and English, happy to coach in either of the languages! He is the current director of adult summer surf camps and he also instructs disabled and disadvantaged students through a non-profit. Jairo makes sure to provide tailored coaching, whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been surfing your whole life!
Meg McGuire
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Meg McGuire
Co-Founder of Costa Rica Surf Trip, Director of Planning & Logistics
Co-Founder of Costa Rica Surf Trip, Director of Planning & Logistics
Though a native New Yorker, Meg has lived in Costa Rica nearly half her life and is a dual US/Costa Rican citizen. She is known for her love of travel and on-the-go lifestyle, and she’s also an award-winning travel video editor and a surf photographer! Meg uses all her skills to keep Costa Rica Surf Trip running smoothly, and while her main work is ensuring you have a perfect vacation, she also actively participates in surf lessons and surf coaching.
Costa Rica Surf Trip
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Costa Rica Surf Trip
Costa Rica Surf Trip
Costa Rica Surf Trip offers personalized experiences in Costa Rica tailored to your skill level and interests. They have unparalleled local knowledge and insight that you won’t find anywhere else, and their team of experienced local guides and instructors ensures you find the best waves along Costa Rica’s pristine coastlines! Costa Rica Surf Trip is also dedicated to sustainable tourism, and they focus on promoting native culture, local people, and businesses, as well as protecting the country’s paradise from over-development, overcrowding, and big foreign businesses.

Accommodation and breakfast

5.00 (5 reviews)
Cyd Stackhouse (source: Google Reviews)

Costa Rica surf school gives an unparalleled experience in both learning the basics and progressing with your form. Our family of six ranged in experience age from 26 to 60. Each of us got up thanks to the patient instruction from people who truly wanted us to succeed. This is a small local business that deserves your support.

sylvia lutz (source: Google Reviews)

I had such an amazing experience! Jairo and Meg made me feel so welcome from the moment I got there. They went above and beyond to provide everything I needed to make it perfect. Jairo’s surf training was so helpful and Meg’s planning and insight made everything so organized and easy. It was the perfect balance between fun, exciting activities and relaxation.

Sandy Steinmetz (source: Google Reviews)

Our Costa Rica surf trip was a blast! Meg and Jairo were terrific and took care of all the fine details to make our trip special and specific to our liking. There were 3 of us traveling together, all with different interests, and Meg and Jairo made it all work. The accommodations were perfect, food was great, and people all around were kind and courteous. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and Costa Rica and the Costa Rica Surf Trip team! Pura Vida!

Suzy D’Amato (source: Google Reviews)

I’ve been home for a week from surf camp with CR Surf Trip and I’m still on cloud nine. Every single detail of the trip was perfect, thanks to Meg and Jairo. The surf camp package is entirely customizable based on your preferences – you could have non-stop adventures, beach lounging, or anything in between. I’d book any package they offer without hesitation, and building your own trip with their invaluable assistance will ensure you get *exactly* the trip you’re dreaming of, whether you surf or not. The resources and relationships they have at their fingertips, and the lengths they’ll go to for you, will astound you. I can’t recommend surf camp and coaching highly enough – Jairo is a truly gifted athlete and an even better instructor. Everyone can benefit from time in the water with him, whether you’ve surfed your whole life or want to try it for the first time. I’m already planning a return trip to Costa Rica, hopefully the second of many, and wouldn’t dream of traveling with anyone else.

GlobalAthletes (source: Google Reviews)

I had the best trip!!! I booked my honeymoon through them and it was definitely my favorite vacation so far. Costa Rica is a magical place that is a must visit. Book your surf trip and enjoy!!!!

Things to know

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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!

  • 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.

  • 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
    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.

    Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

      • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
      • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
      • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

    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.
  • 57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.
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