8 Day Beginner to Advance Surf Camp in Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica
Amazing Surf Camp in Costa Rica
The surf house is the perfect place for people who want to connect with the wild nature of Costa Rica and surf some world-class waves. It does not matter if you are surfing on the beach or just chilling by the swimming pool, you will always feel surrounded by unique nature and energy. Our surf camp offers the most professional surfing lessons and surf guiding, always in small groups so you can surf in the safest conditions and take the most of your lessons. The surf instructors and guides are always available to answer your doubts and give you tips to improve your surfing.
Highlights
- 5 surf lessons
- 3 yoga lessons
- Surf theory
- Free access to equipment during lesson hours
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and 5 dinners from Sunday to Thursday
- Free Wi-Fi (50 Mbps)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (US$ 130 per person)
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 280 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
The surf house has all the facilities you need for a perfect surfing holiday, a swimming pool, yoga shala, rooms with air-conditioned, games, bar, restaurant, wide variety of surfboards, and more.
All of the rooms are furnished, decorated, and designed carefully with a special love for the small details. Offering different accommodations for different needs. At Dreamsea Surf Resort Costa Rica, you can choose your favorite room out of the four different kinds of rooms.
Double room
The most exclusive of their rooms, the perfect choice for couples or solo travelers that want to treat themselves. The double room is equipped with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. The decorator has designed this room with passion and love to stimulate your senses and make you stay more pleasant.
- King-size bed
- Private bathroom
- Towels
- Air-conditioning
- Exclusive design
4 beds dorm room
- Two bunk beds
- Shared bathroom
- Towels
- Air-conditioning
- Exclusive design
6 beds dorm room
- Three bunk beds
- Shared bathroom
- Towels
- Air-conditioning
- Exclusive design
Program
Surf lessons
The package includes 5 surf lessons throughout the week in which you can expect to gain an understanding of the ocean environment and surfing world. Ride the best waves and start an unforgettable experience with people that might become friends for life.
- Beach for surf lessons is less than 18 minutes of walking through a beautiful mangrove forest where you can observe plenty of wildlife or 4 minutes with their free shuttle
- Suitable for all levels
- Learn to surf with the best local instructors
- Surf guiding
- Surf theory
Yoga lessons
Three yoga lessons are included in the package. Sign in the morning yoga classes to energize your body and mind or join evening lessons for stretching out your muscles and relaxing after being in the water. Yoga is the best complement to surfing, improving your technique, balance, focus, and breathing.
Location
Located in Playa Avellanas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. One of the most recognized and beautiful surfing beaches in the area which offers six different surf breaks ranging from beginner to advanced surfing ability.
Less than 18 minutes of walking through a beautiful mangrove forest where you can observe plenty of wildlife to get to your favorite surfing spot. Dreamsea Surf Camp offers a free shuttle to the beach so you don't have to carry your surfboard
Distances
- Beach - 4 minutes with a free shuttle
- Beautiful mangrove - 18-minute walk
Features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Food
You will be served seven healthy breakfasts throughout the week to start your day the right way and five delicious dinners. On Friday and Saturday nights, you can try different options in the restaurants around the area as they don't have dinners in the surf house.
Dreamsea Surf Camp offers delicious snacks and non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Let us know about your dietary requirement when you book.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Hot Springs and Waterfalls
Hacienda Guachipellin is right next to Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Dream Surf House definitely recommend you add a dip in the natural volcanic hot springs during your day trip to the park. The most natural hot springs site they have seen and one of the few where you can “body paint” yourself in warm volcanic mud. Experience of a lifetime!
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
Llanos de Cortez waterfalls to hike in the jungle and swim in crystal clear water.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Within 2 hrs drive of the surf camp, there is one of Costa Rica’s most endangered climate zones – dry rain forests at a site of volcanic activity.There are a few trails you can explore depending on the time you have and the distance you’d like to cover a waterfall to visit and swim in, and a loop around geothermal and volcanic features to walk.
Scuba Diving, Fishing, Boat Trips
Fishing trip, Sunset Booze Cruise, or Catamaran Sailing? Just let Dream Surf House know and they can arrange an outing for your group. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also very popular in the area and are offered at many places around the camp. They’d be happy to help you with the reservation and choosing the best activity provider. (PACIFIC COAST DIVING). The exact time and duration of the trips depend on the activity chosen and weather conditions.
Surf Factory Tour
For the surfing fanatics and the ones interested in how your surfboard shape affects your performance in the water, Dream Surf House can take you to Che Surfboards, the local factory where they get most of the boards and walk you through the surfboard shaping process for a nominal fee.
Turtle Watching
Within 30 minutes of the camp, you have the unique opportunity to watch turtles in their natural habitat arriving at the beach to lay their eggs and then hatching and swimming away in the ocean. If you are at camp at the right time of the year, Dream Surf House can organize a turtle-watching trip for you.
You can also visit by boat Las Baulas National Marine Park right outside Tamarindo and see the jungle and its marine inhabitants from the water. Crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and monkeys are guaranteed.
Ziplining, Aerial Parks, Horseback Riding
In Tamarindo area a number of ziplines, adventure parks, horseback riding tours, and aerial walks through the jungle. Just ask Dream Surf House and they’ll be happy to organize a day on land and in the treetops for you!
What's included
- 5 surf lessons
- 3 yoga lessons
- Surf guiding and surf theory
- Free access to equipment surfboards for beginners to advance surfers (short, fun, or long) during lesson hours
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 5 dinners from Sunday-Thursday
- Free Wi-Fi (50 Mbps)
- Pool area
What's not included
- Dinner on pizza night and barbecue night on Friday and Saturday
- Airport transfers
- Excursions and tours
- Massages
- Flight tickets
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
23 km
Transfer not provided
Juan Santamaría International Airport
142 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 130 USD for up to four people. You can also book your flight to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 280 USD.
It takes about four to five hours from Liberia Airport to the resort, depending on the traffic. The easiest and quickest airport to fly in is Liberia Airport, a two hours drive depending on traffic from the airport to the resort. Dreamsea Surf Camp’s private transfer service is available 24/7.
For the transfer services, Dreamsea Surf Camp offers private transport service per way for up to 4 people from/to:
- Transfer Tamarindo: 30 USD
- Transfer Liberia Airport: 130 USD
- Transfer San José Airport: 280 USD
Arrival by bus
Alternatively, you can go by bus or shuttle. Here are some examples of companies that operate from Liberia or San Joseé to Tamarindo:
- Marvelus Travel
- Alfaro
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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