Southern Costa Rica
Costa Rica surf camp
& yoga retreat
25h of in-water surf classes
5 surf theory classes
Daily 1:1 video review
Beachfront yoga sessions
Meals made with love
Photos and videos to take home
Boat trip, wildlife & waterfall hike
Beachfront lodging
Small group of max 8
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One week at our Costa Rica surf camp
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Travelers' Choice
The place
An experience off the beaten path
Explore the most beautiful waves of Costa Rica, deep in the jungle, still forgotten by mainstream tourism. A perfectly balanced mix of quality surf coaching in small groups, yoga in front of the ocean, and delicious nutritious meals.
Live in the present, make new friendships, play with the dogs, drink coconuts, or nap in a hammock facing the ocean.
The stay
Beachfront living
Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves, watching the stars from your hammock. An open-air dining and lounge area, an ocean-front yoga platform, and a birdwatcher's paradise: toucans, macaws, green parrots and iguanas around the property.
Choose between shared accommodation, a private room for one or a couple, or bungalows for 2-4 people.
The food
"This is the best food in Costa Rica!!"
— 99.9% of our guests
Start the day with a buffet of fresh fruits, homemade bread, eggs and premium Costa Rican coffee. Lunches and dinners feature salads, soups, and hearty meat and vegetarian dishes: curries, filet mignon, oven-baked gratins.
Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free meal plans available on request at booking.
The coaching
Personalized surf coaching
A program built from the best practices of reputable French surf schools and ISA surf teacher training. A coach in the water with you at every session, small ratios of max 3 students per coach, and photos and videos of your surfing reviewed together so you understand exactly what to improve.
Your friendly coach reads the waves with you, cheers you on, and keeps you safe.
The waves
The best waves to learn how to surf
Smooth, easy waves ideal for beginners and intermediates. With 12 different surf spots in the area, we take you to the right waves for your level, twice a day.
For experienced surfers, a fast and powerful wave breaks in front of the camp when the swell aligns, and the longest warm-water left point break in the world is a few minutes' drive away.
Beyond the surf
Yoga, horseback riding, nature
Turn off the phone, relax and reconnect with restorative yoga on the ocean-front platform, horseback riding through an indigenous reserve with monkeys, sloths and amazing views, and a chocolate-making workshop with a local artisan.
Cool off in rivers and fresh waterfall oases surrounded by tall rainforest trees.
Southern Costa Rica · 2027 season · 7 days / 6 nights
Packages & prices
Seven days of good waves, great food and real progression. Small groups, never a crowded surf camp
Beginner to intermediate, level 1–4
$2,900
per person
A slow, unhurried week for non-surfing partners
$2,050
per person
Advanced surfer — $2,400
Surf on your own, level 5–7. For surfers with 10+ years of experience, able to navigate a lineup unsupervised. Same stay, meals, yoga and boat trip, plus 5 photo or video sessions and rides to the point break. No coaching. Board rental +$150 with a $500 security deposit
Included with every package
Small private lodge with an exclusive feel, reserved for our group only
All meals from arrival to departure, cooked with heart by our co-founder. Fresh, generous food that fuels your surfing and steals the show at dinner
Beachfront lodging steps from the water. Shared rooms up to 4, with private room upgrades available
5 x 75-minute yoga and stretching sessions in the beachfront shala, move better, recover faster
Boat day to the Osa Peninsula: remote waves, beach picnic, waterfall hike, and dolphins if we're lucky
Private transport to the waves in the area, plus regional airport and bus terminal pick up and drop off
Add-ons and optional activities
Private room $600 · Private bungalow $750 · Special diet $250 · Horseback riding $70 · Chocolate workshop $25 · Sportfishing · Massage $80
Excluded
International flight to San Jose and internal flight to Golfito or bus ticket to Paso Canoas
Once you book, we help organize the internal flight & overall internal travel in less than 2 hours
Travel insurance
Required for all guests
Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, and tips for the team
Gratuities are at your discretion and always appreciated by our local crew
What our guests say
Straight from TripAdvisor
A game changer — 5 straight years
"We have been attending a week at Surf Expedition for 5 straight years now. There is no better way to consistently improve one's surfing than a structured environment where the waves are amazing, the instruction is outstanding and the food is 'to die for'. Strong emphasis on safety and surf etiquette, video feedback each evening, and daily outdoor yoga. This year we brought 4 members of our family — some started the week 'surf timid' and ended having loved their week in the waves."
Eric K
TripAdvisor traveler
Amazing surf experience
"Wow wow wow, what an amazing set up. A week full of the best surf classes you'll ever have with photo/video reviews that allow you to see yourself and make adjustments — crucial for a beginner like me — paired with yoga every day to keep your mind and body relaxed and healthy. On top of that, stomachs full of honestly the best food you've ever tasted. You will leave feeling refreshed, satisfied and excited to come back!"
Gina Marie H
TripAdvisor traveler
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What our guests say
Recent reviews from TripAdvisor
Best surf experience — pura vida!
"This is my second trip with Surf Expedition. I loved it so much the first time, I brought 4 friends with me this time! Long rides and easy take-offs make this my favorite surf spot ever. Between the beginner/intermediate-friendly waves, the amazing instruction, and the twice daily sessions, I jumped to my next level by the end of the week. And the food... simply amazing. Don't let age be a barrier: as a 60 year-old, the transition to surfing was very attainable!"
Traveler565632
A game changer — 5 straight years
"We have been attending a week at Surf Expedition for 5 straight years now. There is no better way to consistently improve one's surfing than a structured environment where the waves are amazing, the instruction is outstanding and the food is 'to die for'. Strong emphasis on safety and surf etiquette, video feedback each evening, and daily outdoor yoga. This year we brought 4 members of our family — some started the week 'surf timid' and ended having loved their week in the waves."
Eric K
Amazing surf experience
"Wow wow wow, what an amazing set up these two have. A week full of the best surf classes you'll ever have with photo/video reviews that allow you to see yourself and make adjustments — crucial for a beginner like me — paired with yoga every day to keep your mind and body relaxed and healthy. On top of that, stomachs full of honestly the best food you've ever tasted. You will leave feeling refreshed, satisfied and excited to come back!"
Gina Marie H
Come for the surfing, stay for the food
"A great experience that produces noticeable skill progression. The team thoughtfully plans the daily schedule with two surf sessions, restorative yoga, group video reviews, surf theory lessons, and the most delicious meals. The team scouts multiple local surf spots daily to best match the group's skill level. The waves in south Costa Rica were consistent and our group was frequently the only ones in the lineup. On the last day the group goes on a boat trip across the gulf to surf a reef and enjoy the Osa Peninsula."
TripAdvisor traveler
World's best place to surf and practice yoga
"I truly recommend Surf Expedition in south Costa Rica to surf and practice yoga. The whole place is amazing, 100% pura vida, surrounded by Costa Rica's jungle and over a beautiful beach. Accommodations are in perfect condition and everything is neat and clean. Surf lessons by the team are first class. The food is really amazing — the wonderful chef prepares the most exquisite meals with lots of love. I can't wait to go back!"
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