7 days | Pacific Coast beaches of Costa Rica | Ages 14-18 | $1,155 USD

Whether you have just spent two weeks trekking the jungles of Costa Rica on Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves or you’ve been busy discovering the coral reefs of Panama on Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, this Pacific Surf Extension is the perfect one-week addition to experience the world-class beaches of Costa Rica and learn one of its most iconic sports.Our remote surf camps are located on the Pacific Coast, famous for its warm waters and consistent surf breaks, as well as lack of crowds.

Spend your nights under the stars, and head out early to catch the morning waves to perfect your stance. Learn more than just surfing with our holistic instruction including how to read wave conditions, maintain equipment, and surf etiquette. If you’re lucky, you might even get to experience the spectacular coastal wildlife, including three different species of monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, and sloths!

Between breaks, you and your coursemates learn about the local culture and earn up to 3 service hours by volunteering on beach clean-up and community development projects. Top off and celebrate your time in Costa Rica with a delicious dinner, watching the sunset across the Pacific Ocean, and a beach-side campfire at one of the top ten beaches in the world.

Dates:   Jun. 22 – Jun. 29, 2024 (Session #1)
               Jul. 6 – Jul. 13, 2024 (Session #2)
               Jul. 20 – Jul. 27, 2024 (Session #3)
               Aug. 3 – Aug. 10, 2024 (Session #4)

Cost:     $1,155 USD  |  £955 GBP  |  C$1,468 CAD  |  €1,125 EUR

Tuition includes all room and board, technical gear, course activities, and in-country transportation. Airfare to/from Costa Rica is not included in the listed tuition cost.

Please note the original course prices are set in U.S. Dollars (USD). Prices above are shown for your reference, based on the exchange rate of the last website update on Aug. 19, 2022. The final course price will be based on the exchange rate at the time of payment.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary. Details are subject to change.

DAY 1

Transition from your previous course or fly to Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) where you will be greeted by our staff and be driven to our rainforest base in San Ramón de Tres Ríos, Cartago Province. Meet your new coursemates, instructors, and participate in an orientation to prepare all the gear you need for the next week at the beach. Overnight in furnished dorms.

DAY 2

After a typical Costa Rican breakfast, take a ride through the lush mountains and valleys of Costa Rica to your surf location on the expansive Pacific Coast beaches. Get a crash course in beach school, where you will learn the basics of surfboard selection, beach safety, paddling techniques, and popping up on your board. Overnight at beachfront campsite or at a tropical bungalow.

DAY 3

Catch the best morning waves as instructors teach you in-depth surf techniques. Begin practicing your new skills in the pristine and tropical waters. Notice your progress as you graduate from the whitewash to the waves, taking you from riding to ripping. Enjoy leisurely breaks between surf sessions resting peacefully under the palm trees. Overnight at beachfront campsite or a tropical bungalow.

DAY 4

Wake up for a calming sunrise beach yoga led by your instructors, followed by a surf session. Meet local leaders from the beach town and begin volunteering on community development projects. Gain an understanding of Tico culture and how your service project will be making an impact. Beyond surfing, spot exotic monkeys and sloths and enjoy the peace of this incredible jungle environment. Overnight at beachfront campsite or a tropical bungalow.

DAY 5

Between surf sessions, play a pick-up soccer game at the community field. Volunteer on a beach clean-up, and then take a short climb to a lookout point for a beautiful ocean view. When the water recedes at low tide, take a look between the rocks to find the marine life that thrives inside the coastal tide pools. In the evening, learn how to make delicious traditional Costa Rica foods, such as patacónes and empanadas, from scratch! Overnight at beachfront campsite or tropical bungalow.

DAY 6

Catch the morning surf and then hike into the lush rainforests for a refreshing swim in a natural waterfall. At night, cozy up on the beach for a bonfire under the stars—yes, of course there will be s’mores! Overnight at beachfront campsite or a tropical bungalow.

DAY 7

Wake up early to begin the journey back to Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Arrive back at the rainforest base in San Ramón de Tres Ríos for gear return, course reflection, and final dinner. Overnight in furnished dorms.

DAY 8

Transition to your next course or transfer to the Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) for departure. Say hasta luego to your friends and coursemates. ¡Nos vemos pronto en Costa Rica!

Accommodation

Accommodation varies throughout this course, but will include beachfront camping with tents and sleeping pads and community dorm room bunk beds. All participants are provided sleeping pads and sleeping bags or sheets.

Earn 2-3 hours of community service. Give back on service projects that may include beach clean-ups, painting local school buildings, and additional community development projects.