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My son surfing 3rd time
My son enjoyed his lesson with Arie yesterday afternoon. She is polite and professional. The fee is reasonable for one hour and a half. I would recommend her to any parents who have teenagers wanting to learn surfing.
Private Surf Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $199 / person
- Location
- Big Island of Hawaii, United States
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 211 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Kona Town Surf Adventures
- Meeting point
- We meet on the north end of the beach. Look for a Silver Step Van parked along side the guard rail. Front of our Van will have our Logo & Name. There is public parking at the main beach area. Parking charge of 12$. Limited street parking is available as well.
Description
Enjoy learning to surf with some of Kona's top professional surf instructors on the gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park. Get ready to have fun and make some memories to last a lifetime.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:45 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $199
- Child (ages 4–17)
- $199
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
We provide surfboard, reef shoes, and surf shirt.
Not included
Parking charge of 12$
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
211 reviews
How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
- Starting price $199 is 59% above the typical $125 for tours of similar length in Big Island of Hawaii
Excurgo comparison of 524 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Surf Experience take?
Private Surf Experience lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Private Surf Experience cost?
Prices start at $199 per person for this Big Island of Hawaii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Surf Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:45 PM.
How much does Private Surf Experience cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $199, adults from $199.
Can I cancel Private Surf Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet on the north end of the beach. Look for a Silver Step Van parked along side the guard rail. Front of our Van will have our Logo & Name. There is public parking at the main beach area. Parking charge of 12$. Limited street parking is available as well. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Surf Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Surf Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 211 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kona Town Surf Adventures.
Reviews(211)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Great experience and excellent instruction for beginners
My 10-year old daughter and I did a surf lesson with Charles. He was amazing. She stood up on her very first wave! Can’t recommend highly enough for the quality of instruction and the experience. My daughter is hooked and immediately started talking about the next time we’ll go surfing!
6
Great family fun with Charles!
Our family visited the big island in June. Our 12 and 14 year olds wanted to take a surf lesson and dad joined. Charles was a great instructor! They ended up being out on the water for about 2 hours, which was plenty. Price was reasonable. They had a great time, learned the basics, and left with wonderful memories. Thank you so much!
C
Mahalo nui loa Charles!
“Charles is an incredible surf instructor. Patient, positive, and genuinely passionate, he made us feel confident in the water from the very beginning. Thanks to his advice and energy, we caught waves and had an unforgettable experience in Hawaii. If you want to learn surfing with someone who truly cares and knows what he’s doing, Charles is the guy. Mahalo, legend!”
D
Awesome experience and great people!
Fantastic experience for me and my 3 sons. Arie, Charles, Daniel, and Zal were all great. We are all pretty much beginners, and with their help, we were able to catch our first waves in no time. Not only were they helpful with instruction and tips, but they were all great to talk to while waiting for the next wave. One of the best things we have done on this trip, and we are even looking to book again before we return if we can squeeze it in. Thanks for a great day surfing!
J
Beautiful experience!
This was a great surf experience. The girls learned fast and really loved their time with Aerie and Charles. Highly recommend.
O
Instructors
Hans and Ari were great at helping us with our first time surfing!
K
Highly recommended!
So fun we did it twice! Our instructors were attentive and helpful. They took great care of our would-be surfers! The locale for novice surfers was perfect. Everyone got up on their boards multiple times! Thank you to all of our instructors!
B
Fun excursion
My daughter wanted a lesson for her 18th birthday. The location was perfect for beginners. Joe told her exactly what was going to take place and out they went. He taught her the basics and then let her go as he watched for waves that she could ride on. I had read reviews saying the instructors just sits there and do nothing. I think this isn’t all fair. They are watching and waiting to give the go ahead to the surfer. It’s a sport of great patience and the ocean will do what it wants and when. I have to say that it is the customer that is either interested in learning or not. I would recommend this excursion and was pleased with the lesson my daughter received. Joe was great as an instructor.
D
Awesome pawsome
I was skeptical at first but Charles made me feel comfortable, and by the end of the lesson I was able to stand. Pretty awesome.
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