8 Days Ultimate Surf Trip in Granada, Nicaragua

During this surf camp, you will be staying in accommodations chosen for you by Surf Expedition Nicaragua. All accommodations are beachfront or located less than a minute walk from the beach, in shared rooms. The beachfront accommodation is with pool in two destinations across Nicaragua. There are optional double or triple private rooms, depending on availability. Coming on your own? Most people also come on their own and quickly become friends with everyone, so no need to worry, the surf trip creates new friendships quickly.

Road tripping

Surf Expedition Nicaragua will come pick you up at the airport and you will ride together to the coast in their Surf Expedition bus with awesome music playing, welcome drinks, and a team of surf coaches. Everybody gets to know each other quickly. Transportation between all destinations is in a spacious and comfortable bus with air-conditioning. Turn it from a relaxed road trip atmosphere to a party. You can also rest before getting to the next location. It is a mobile surf camp on a bus!

World class surf lessons

The surf lessons were built from the best practices of highly-regarded surf schools in France and of the International Surfing Association. Your “surf passport” booklet allows you to keep track of your lessons and helps you remember what you learned every day during the surf trip such as take-offs, turns, balance, duck dive, wave reading, safety, surf etiquette, and a lot more.

You will be assisted by experienced coaches that speak English and French and by local surf coaches that speak English and Spanish. There will be a maximum of three students in the water per coach for a safe experience. Depending on surf conditions, the ratio can go two-to-one or one-on-one.

Surfboard rentals

Surf boards rental are included for all levels, beginner to advanced. The best way to learn to surf is to experience with a variety of boards.

• Sand dune boarding on a white sand secret beach
• Sunset party overlooking the ocean
• Swimming in a natural wave pool in an oceanic cave
• Tour of Granada’s oldest architecture and cathedrals
• Visit of a local craft market to find nice souvenirs
• Visit of an active volcano where you might see lava in fusion
• Visit the colonial city of Leon, bar crawl, and salsa night

This surf camp will take place in Granada, Nicaragua. You will be surfing in two destinations and beaches across Nicaragua. Since 2009, Surf Expedition has spent several years exploring the best spots in Nicaragua. The surf trip is based on those findings. The names of the surf spots are kept a secret to preserve them from the crowds which allow for more space in the ocean to ensure safe and enjoyable sessions.

During this surf camp, breakfast and lunch are included. Other evening meals are for you to explore in the area, depending on your preferences. Vegetarian meals are available everywhere.

If you want to experience adrenaline-filled out-of-the-ordinary moments, some optional activities are available for the adrenaline junkies or just for the people who want to conquer their fear of heights and push their limits. Interested in breaking the volcano boarding speed record? Ranked number two on CNN’s bucket list, you can live the experience during your surf trip. Nicaragua is one of the only places on earth where it is possible to get to an active volcano’s crater.

If you would rather stay at the beach to sunbathe and rest every now and then, you are free to live your surf trip any way you would like. No activity is mandatory, it is your vacation after all! You could also explore other activities during your stay.

• Cliff jump into the Pacific Ocean (subject to swell size for safety reasons)
• Go volcano boarding (45 USD)
• Hike and/or rappel down a 100-meter cliff just like James Bond (35 USD)
• Kayak in a turquoise laguna formed in a volcano crater
• Try salsa dancing

• 7 nights accommodation
• 6 practical surf classes
• Services of experienced surf coaches
• All breakfasts and lunches
• Services of surf guides to explain each spot
• 2 theory surf lessons
• 3:1 student-coach ratio in the water
• Surfboard, leash, and wax
• Yoga and stretching sessions
• Transportation between the two different destinations
• Transfer from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA)
• Excursions mentioned
• Photo or video package (100 USD before the trip or 150 USD on location)

• Airfare
• Mandatory travel insurance
• Dinners

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). Transfer from the airport is included. Surf Expedition Nicaragua will pick you up from the airport. There is a free shuttle at the airport if you arrive more or less 45 minutes from the suggested flight time. Send Surf Expedition Nicaragua your flight information and they will suggest some other safe options if you arrive at another time.

• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 90 days before arrival.