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Wonderful Surf Lesson
Me and my family took a group surf lesson and it was awesome. Cesar is a very knowledgeable surf coach and also a really nice person. We learned a lot and had so much fun. Tamarindo is a beautiful beach as well. Recommended!
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo for Kids, Beginners and Intermediates
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $80 / person
- Location
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- True Surf Costa Rica
- Meeting point
- Cabinas Rodamar is the meeting point, crossing the street is the tamarindo main beach where we are going to surf.
Description
Learn to surf with a real surfer, all instructors certified by the international surfing association ISA, will make your learning easy and safe. Our surfing instructors are there to make it fun, safe and easy for people of all age groups and levels of fitness. If you're an intermediate we have another options as casitas, where the waves have more potential to practice turns and tricks.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 16–59)
- $80
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $80
- Youth (ages 13–15)
- $95
- Child (ages 5–12)
- $95
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
surfboard, rash guard, instructor
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
6 reviews
How it compares in Tamarindo
- Starting price $80 is 51% above the typical $53 for tours of similar length in Tamarindo
Excurgo comparison of 506 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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 this tour take?
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo for Kids, Beginners and Intermediates lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $80 per person for this Tamarindo 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 this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $95, adults from $80.
Can I cancel this tour 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 Cabinas Rodamar is the meeting point, crossing the street is the tamarindo main beach where we are going to surf. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by True Surf Costa Rica.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Surf lessons w/ Tamarindo Surf Academy (Cesar)
Great instructor with excellent explanation of fundamentals! Great location for beginners and of course Tamarindo area, A+
L
Cesar is Pura Vida
I had a wonderful experience with Cesar, in addition to being very attentive, he is very patient. Without a doubt the best surfing experience I've ever had. Pura vida
C
Costa Rica’s #1 Surf Coach
My girlfriend and I took a lesson with Cesar at True Surf. He is an amazing coach, he was super patient, attentive to detail and got the best out of us on the water. I saw many other instructors on the water trying to correct their students form while popping up onto a wave, and I couldn’t imagine being guided like that. Cesar let’s you ride the wave and only after you are back to him will he both compliment what you did right, but also tell you what you could have done better or exactly where you went wrong in your pop up, or your execution while riding a wave. If you are trying to decide who to get surf lessons from, he is the guy to go with. Thank you Cesar !!!
S
Awesome instructor!
Cesar was an amazing instructor. He's obviously very knowledgeable but more importantly he knew how to explain what needed to be understood. Everyone had an awesome time as they were all able to get up on their boards almost right away (my 10 year old got up on his first try!!). I'll definitely try and book Cesar next time we're around Costa Rica.
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