Surfs Up 4*

$3710 per person

Looking for an adventure? this itinerary will have you surfing by morning and exploring by mid-day.

Begin: San José International Airport / Depart: Liberia International Airport, Guanacaste or San José

About the Beaches for Surfing

The regions included in the program have some of the best beaches for surfing in Costa Rica. Some of the most important are:

Caribbean Coast:

Playa Cocles:

Beautiful golden sands, islands offshore and low to medium waves make it an ideal place for beginner surfers. In addition, there are many good restaurants in the surrounding area.

Puerto Viejo:

Home of the wave known as “Salsa Brava”, which is the highest and most powerful in all of Costa Rica. This beach is recommended only for expert surfers.

Northern Pacific (Guanacaste):

Playa Naranjo (Santa Rosa National Park):

This solitary area is located within the Santa Rosa National Park, a good place to see local wildlife. It is the site of the famous “Witch’s Rock”, an icon for surfers in Costa Rica.

Playa Potrero Grande (Santa Rosa National Park):

Isolated and difficult to access, this coastline – better known as “Ollie’s Point” – is well worth it, because of its unparalleled characteristics. Its waves were recognized internationally by director Bruce Brown in the 1994 surfing movie: “The endless Summer II”. In addition, the surrounding area offers spectacular biodiversity.

Nicoya Peninsula:

Playa Grande:

Kilometers long, this beach is the nesting site for Leatherback sea turtles at night (Oct – Feb). However, during the day it offers visitors some of the best surf in the area.

Tamarindo:

It is the quintessential beach for surfers, making it the most fashionable place for tourist resorts today. The beach is very broad at low tide, the dream of any couple in love for beach walks. Surfers can enjoy long breaks off the river mouth. Further south, Playa Langosta presents more challenging waves but with less consistency.

Playa Avellanas:

With an increasing number of services catering to surfers, Avellanas also caters to the affluent with the luxurious JW Marriott Resort. The surf breaks here are reef and sandy bottom.

Playa Negra:

Accessed by a dirt road south of Tamarindo, this gray sand beach on a rugged coastline is very popular among surfers looking for thrilling waves.

Santa Teresa & Malpaís:

These beaches on the southern Nicoya Peninsula are some of the most popular in Costa Rica for surfing. They run along a rugged coastline full of surf camps, quirky bars and luxury resorts. There are several recommended surf spots.

8 Days

16+ Age

Costa Rica

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SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA (20 MINUTES)

Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica. Surf’s up! From the Caribbean to the Pacific, enjoy your own epic surf trip full of fun and adventure. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day free to explore the capital city with its theaters, museums, historic buildings and beautiful parks. Or, simply sit in a café and enjoy a cup of Costa Rican coffee while you watch the daily life of the “Ticos”. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

SAN JOSÉ – SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN (4.5 HOURS)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park amid its always lush and green rainforest. Your destination is the southern Caribbean Coast, home to Costa Rica’s Afro-Caribbean culture. You’ll stay in the lively beach town of Puerto Viejo, filled with color and flavor. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can enjoy the paradise beaches of the Caribbean, where you can find excellent waves for surfing. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN – ARENAL VOLCANO (6 HOURS)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will journey to the Northern Plains to the impressive Arenal Volcano, one of the natural wonders of the country. During your drive to the town of La Fortuna, you will see plantations of various agricultural crops, ornamental plants, and cattle ranches. We recommend visiting the town to walk around and get to know its variety of restaurants for lunch and dinner. Your hotel is strategically located to appreciate the massive volcano and also to enjoy some of the best hot springs in the region. This one-day stop will allow you to relax before continuing to your next destination. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

ARENAL - GUANACASTE (4.5 HOURS)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will descend from the mountains to the Guanacaste savanna, extensive plains dedicated to agriculture and ranching. With a spectacular, always sunny climate, here you can enjoy beautiful beaches with different colors of sand and perfect waves. In addition, you will be in one of the richest areas for culture, music, gastronomy and hospitality in Costa Rica. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

GUANACASTE

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free to enjoy some of the many activities you can do in this area: visit the National Parks of Palo Verde and Rincón de la Vieja, beach activities, zip line tours, etc. You can also enjoy Costa Rican traditions like visiting an artisan village where they make indigenous crafts from clay, or listening to the music of the “marimba” while relishing a delicious traditional dinner. Furthermore, this region offers some of the best beaches in the country for surfing: Playa Naranjo, Potrero, Playa Grande, Tamarindo, Avellanas, Playa Negra, Santa Teresa and Malpaís. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

GUANACASTE

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free to enjoy surfing the many beaches of the region. Accommodation: the hotel of your choice.

GUANACASTE – SAN JOSÉ (5 HOURS) OR LIBERIA (1 HOUR).

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. You must be at the airport three hours before your flight departure time. If your flight departs from the San Jose International Airport, your transfer will take approximately 5 hours. However, if your flight departs from the Liberia International Airport, your transfer takes about an hour depending on the location of your hotel. If you chose to use a rental car, it can be returned at the agency’s office near the airport; their shuttle will take you to the airport. Happy return trip home! We hope to have you visit us again. End of services.