About This Tour
Your certified surf instructor will coach you step by step on how to stand up on a surfboard and start flying on water! We will customize your Tamarindo surf lesson to focus on basic techniques. We guarantee you to get up on a wave in your lesson or your second lesson is free! Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a world-renowned surf location, made famous for the movie The Endless Summer. There are almost always great waves, but not too big, perfect for learning to surf. Whether this is your first time on a surfboard or you have some experience and want to work on your technique, our lessons are guaranteed to improve your skills. Our 2-hour lessons are taught by locals that have been surfing in Costa Rica for nearly their entire lives, so you will get the best insight there is in Tamarindo. - Learn to Surf on Costa Rica's Best Waves - Learn Various Basic Skills such as Reading Waves - Local certified instructor - Beginner or Intermediate Lessons - Central Meeting Location
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Meeting Point
Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled surf lesson time
Special Instructions
Meeting Point: -This activity is considered a “self-drive” activity and you will need to arrive at our office 10 minutes before the start of your lesson Native's Way Tamarindo Office - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBnGvXnPPUo1X7VQ7 Special Notes: - A professional photo service is available for an extra fee - Lockers are available at the office for your things while you are surfing - Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions - We operate this tour rain or shine! Severe weather will be considered - It is rare, but possible the activity can be rescheduled due to tide change. We will contact you with options - You must be able to swim to participate in this activity - Children 4-9 years old must book private one-on-one with an instructor PLEASE PROVIDE THE AGES OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UPON BOOKING!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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