Costa Rica Surf & Adventure 10 Days
Travel to Costa Rica for an unforgettable summer experience of surf lessons and adventure with a new group of friends! You’ll spend 4 mornings and 1 afternoon out on the water learning the fundamentals of surfing from professionals who grew up riding the waves. On other days, you’ll be immersed in the adventure that Costa Rica naturally offers. From ziplining through the treetops, to venturing out on a catamaran snorkel cruise, or enjoying a latin dance lesson, you’ll be getting a true taste of Costa Rican culture. It won’t be long until you fall in love with the Pura Vida lifestyle!
Experience new cultures and thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.
This program requires an open mind to experience a different culture, new foods and new surroundings.
A professional guide accompanies the group to assist, educate and immerse the students into the local culture.
Hotels.
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Chartered, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver.
Up to 24 participants.
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Get excited to catch some waves during professional surf lessons at Tamarindo Beach! Explore four distinct surf breaks right on the beach, perfectly tailored to cater to beginners and advanced surfers alike.
With our small group lessons, you’ll receive personalized attention and expert guidance in Costa Rica’s premier surf destination. Our comprehensive five-lesson program is designed to cater to all skill levels. Regardless of your level of experience, this program is an ideal starting point for improving your abilities, gaining confidence, and taking your surfing to the next level.
Lesson 1 - Dive into the fundamentals with an initial assessment, crucial safety tips, wave-reading techniques, and hands-on practice on the beach. Then, take your newfound skills into the ocean for an unforgettable experience.
Lesson 2 - Hone your abilities in separate skill-level groups. We’ll focus on perfecting chest positioning, mastering the art of catching waves, and refining paddle techniques to prepare you for any swell that comes your way.
Lesson 3 - Build on the foundation laid in earlier sessions as you focus on advanced techniques and maneuvers specific to your skill level. Our experienced instructors will provide tailored guidance, helping you master more challenging waves and take your surfing to new heights.
Lesson 4 & 5 - These final sessions are all about fine-tuning your abilities and perfecting your form. With individual attention from our skilled instructors, you’ll receive personalized tips, helping you take on larger waves and gain even more confidence on your board. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be cruising the waves with style and a newfound sense of accomplishment.
Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture with a Latin Dance lesson. Explore El Viejo National Wildlife Refuge spotting monkeys, birds and more on a serene river boat tour. Enjoy a sunset catamaran and snorkel adventure with your new found ‘familia”.
Enjoy a day trip to Rincon de la Vieja National Park where you will zipline and hike near the volcano crater. Cover yourself at the natural mud baths at the foot of a waterfall.
Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
Your group will stay at one of the following hotels near Tamarindo Beach: Pueblo Dorado Hotel or Seis Playas Hotel. Facilities include a pool, air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and recreation space
Flight to Liberia, Costa Rica
We offer a chaperoned flight to Costa Rica from South Florida. Based on enrollment, participants from the New York area may also have a chaperoned flight. Final flight details are determined in the spring. For our many travellers from outside these areas, you can choose to connect to the chaperoned flight, or reserve a flight arriving & departing within our flight parameters. Our staff will greet you as you come through customs and immigration.
Return Flight Home from Liberia, Costa Rica
We offer a chaperoned flight back to South Florida. Depending on the geographic group makeup, the chaperoned flight will return to South Florida, New York, or both. For our many travelers from outside these areas, you may choose to join the chaperoned flight and arrange transfers (if required) at suitable times after the group has cleared customs and immigration in the USA; or you may fly from Liberia to your home city and our leaders help you to check-in and remain in the airport until flights in designated times have departed.
Meals & New Cuisines
Eating well while away from home is an important part of a summer’s success. We understand how it helps our travellers feel secure, happy and looking forward to their day. Part of your travel experience will be immersing yourself in the local cuisine and culture, so please bring with you an open mind and a willingness to try new things. For example, Costa Rican traditional cuisine offers plenty of rice, beans, meat dishes and tons of fresh fruit, but don’t worry, they also have North American style options on the menu.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Drinking Water
It’s generally okay to drink tap water in Costa Rica, except for a few select areas. As a precaution, we will provide purified drinking water in large containers so that travelers can fill up their reusable water bottles as needed.
Vaccinations
We recommend you follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and consult with your physician for current immunizations and medication required for travelers to Costa Rica. These recommendations may change from time to time. We will send you detailed information in March (or upon enrollment if later) regarding the current recommendations for this itinerary.
Laundry
You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. Every week you will drop off your laundry at a local wash and fold service and then pick it up clean, folded and ready to go.
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program and personal spending money for snacks, souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
What if I need to contact my teen during the program?
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. You may also contact our Communication Centers which serve as the official link between programs on the road and parents. We are staffed every day during the summer and have somebody on call for after hours emergencies ready to assist you 24/7.
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
How are roommates assigned?
Giving everyone a chance to make new friends creates a cohesive group and the warmest and most welcoming social environments in our industry!
On our Active Teen Tours, Global Adventures and Community Service programs, rooming rotation is as follows:
To promote this we’ve found the best system is for the Program Director to assign the rooms for the first and second stops. For the first stop, independent travelers room with other independent travelers and any friends who enrolled can room together. All participants will be assigned a different roommate for the second stop. After the first two stops, choice of roommates is always up to you!
On our Pre-College Enrichment programs & Career Experiences, rooming is as follows:
We assign independent travelers with another independent traveler for the duration of your stay. Any friends who enrolled together can room together.
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