Surfing Costa Rica self drive

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT OF $50 per person for bookings made before June 30th, 2024

Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the best surfing destinations in the world, a paradise for this sport that has already hosted two World Championships organized by the “ISA” in 2009 and 2016, and breaking attendance records, which demonstrates the surfing culture that permeates the country, as well as the quality of waves for enthusiasts of this great sport, both for beginners and advanced surfers. Surfing in Costa Rica is one of the best experiences that a passionate surfer can have: big waves and a wonderful atmosphere surrounded by a unique natural environment.

Inclusions

11-night accommodation
11 meals: 11 breakfasts
Meet and greet at San José International Airport (SJO)
Ten (10) days of rental of intermediate SUV 4×4 TM vehicle – Hyundai Tucson or similar
Includes: daily rental of the vehicle, unlimited mileage, GPS, an additional driver, racks, and prepaid cell phone with 60 minutes for local calls (reservation required).
Not included services: Car deposit, daily insurance, WiFi, child seats, or optional services offered by the Rent a car. It also does not include fuel, toll fees, ferry tickets, or driving expenses.
Vehicle delivery: Hotel in San Jose on day 2 in the morning.
Vehicle return: At Int’l SJO Airport on day 12.

RENT A CAR POLICIES
Drivers must be minimum of 21 years old
Drivers must bring a valid international driver’s license and passport
Drivers must bring a personal credit card to cover the insurance and deposit
Mandatory Loss Damage Waive (LDW) insurance is not included, cost vary from $USD25 – $35 per day, depending on the selected car
Additional Supplemental Protection Plan insurance (SPP) is also available, at a cost of $USD22 per day
Mandatory Deposit is $USD 1,000.00 with just LDW coverage, or $USD100.00 with full coverage (LDW and SSP)
Unlimited mileage is included
Fuel is not included
Child seats are available at an additional charge, if requested in advance

Exclusions

International airfare – Optional excursions – Beverages – Gratuities to hotel personnel and guides

Additional Information

OPTIONAL PRIVATE SURF LESSON

MANUEL ANTONIO AREA
The beautiful beaches in the Manuel Antonio National Park will be the perfect setting that will serve as your surfing classroom. Shortly after being picked up at your hotel, you will arrive to the beach and receive a short, 20-minute introductory speech prior to entering the water. Once in the water, the instructor will be with you at all times, and in between sessions, you can relax in a beach chair under the shade and enjoy available refreshments. Photos are optional and can be purchased as an additional service, upon request. Days of operation: From Monday to Sunday. Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Approximate pick up time: Usually 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. but varies according to the tide. Services included: Round trip transportation on vehicles equipped with air conditioning, surfboard, bilingual instructor, rash guard, water, fruit, sun chairs and umbrellas. What to Bring: Comfortable swimwear, towel, sunblock.
Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, equipment, water and fruits.
Must bring a photocopy of your passport.
Children’s policy for tours: Children from 0 to 1 year old are no allowed. Children over 2 years old pay as adult.

GUANACASTE AREA
PRIVATE SURFING LESSONS PLAYA TAMARINDO
Surfing is very a popular water activity in the world, where wave riders stand up on a surfboard, which glide across the surface of the water until the wave breaks upon the shore and loses its energy. Costa Rica is one of the top surfing destinations in the world to learn surfing. With an average water temperature of 84 degrees and consistent waves throughout the year, Guanacaste Golden Coast has amazing surf breaks for first timers.
Surfing is a sport with multiple interpretations, for many people, it is just a recreational activity, physical activity, and a competitive sport, but for others, it is almost a religion, a lifestyle, an addiction, and a spiritual connection with Nature. The lesson time depends on the time of the ocean tide that day. Check with the sales executive who will reconfirm for you the pick-up time from your selected hotel. Once you arrive at the selected Beach, the professional instructor will introduce you to the surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering, proper stand-up and riding techniques.
After warming up, the instructor will provide you with the surfboard and wet suit and you are ready to ride the waves and to start the fun. Beginners will learn to surf in the white-water part of the wave; the first attempts will always be the most challenging, with some jumping and lot of splashing but after some minutes of practice, you will gain more experience to stand up on the surfboard and enjoy the thrilling sensation of surfing over the waves.
For surfer’s experts, we can arrange visits to the most intrepid beaches of Guanacaste such as Avellanas, Playa Grande, Marbella, Playa Negra or even the iconic Witch Rock.
Includes: Certified instructor, surfboard, rash guard, sunscreen, hydration, locker to store belongings, a smoothie and a freshwater shower.
Children’s policy for tours: Children from 1 to 10 years old are allowed but must be accompanied by their parents or an adult, they must pay the price of a private class if they want to take the tour, they require an instructor for each one.