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Costa Rica Surf & Yoga Retreat (2026-2027 season)
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Duration: 7 days
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Surf Expedition
$2,900
Deposit: $1,000

About your trip

“A Structured Surf Progression Week in South Costa Rica — Small Group, Premium Coaching”

Our location


Your retreat unfolds in a slice of paradise - a stunning 8,000m2 ocean front property nestled along the Golfo Dulce, on the southern stretch of the pacific coast of Costa Rica.


Our unique location allows us to adjust to swell intensity, allowing us to easily move to more sheltered or exposed beaches in the area. This way, we can surf at the best spot that complements your abilities.


Our week’s schedule is optimized to surf at ideal tides, ensuring that we hit the water at optimal times.

🏄‍♂️ Our Packages

Surf Coaching Experience

This retreat is built for surfers serious about improving — not overcrowded surf camps.

Our “Learn to Surf” package is designed for beginner and intermediate surfers looking to progress quickly with a structured, hands-on approach.

Includes:

  • 10 in-water surf sessions of 2-3h each for an average of 25h of in-water sessions.

  • 5 surf theory classes

  • Daily video analysis with your coach

Beginner Surfers

Whether it’s your first wave or you’re building consistency, we meet you at your level.

Coaches are in the water with you at all times — positioning you correctly, guiding you through each wave, and ensuring both safety and progression.

With a maximum ratio of 3 students per coach, you receive constant feedback and personal attention.

Our goal: by the end of the week, you’ll feel confident surfing independently and understanding the ocean.

Intermediate Surfers

For intermediates, the focus shifts to precision and refinement.

Through detailed video analysis and in-water coaching, we identify key areas for improvement and work on the adjustments that make the biggest difference.

You’ll spend as much time in the water as possible — typically two sessions per day (2–3 hours each), depending on conditions and energy levels.

$2,900 — includes surf equipment


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Companion Experience (Non-Surfing)

Designed for those who prefer to relax, recharge, and enjoy the surroundings while their partner surfs.

This experience includes accommodation, all meals, yoga sessions, one wellness treatment, and access to all on-site amenities — along with the boat day with the group.

A simple, effortless way to enjoy the full retreat atmosphere at your own pace.

$2,050 — available when booking alongside a surfing guest.

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Advanced Surfers – Free Surf Package

Designed for experienced surfers who prefer full independence in the water while still enjoying the complete retreat experience.

Includes accommodation, all meals, yoga sessions, photo & video analysis, and the boat day — without structured coaching.

Ideal if you’re confident surfing on your own and want quality waves, great food, and a relaxed environment to progress at your own pace.

A long point break suitable for advanced surfers is located just a short walk from the retreat. You can also join group transport to surf alongside your partner at the beginner spot.

Pavones — the world-famous second longest left — is only a 10-minute drive away. While we may organize a few trips during the week depending on logistics, those wanting to surf there more frequently should plan to have their own vehicle.

Board rental is not included but can be arranged in advance for $150.

Perfect for couples or friends with mixed surf levels, allowing each person to surf at their level while sharing the full retreat experience.

$2,400 + $150 board rental (optional)


Culinary Adventure

Beyond the waves, prepare your taste buds for a feast. Dive into three wholesome meals each day, meticulously crafted by our co-founder and culinary virtuoso who had a very successful restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa.


To get a taste of the anticipated pleasures, explore the glowing reviews shared by our previous guests on our Trip Advisor page: Check Out TripAdvisor

Activities Beyond the Waves

🧘‍♂️ Yoga (Complimentary)


Our daily schedule incorporates rejuvenating yoga and stretching sessions tailored to enhance your surfing experience.


These practices aid in maintaining your body’s flexibility, promoting post-surf recovery, and preventing injuries.


🚤🌊 Boat Trip (Included)


Boat trip across the Golfo Dulce to the Osa Peninsula where you’ll catch some beautiful turquoise waves, spot monkeys and parrots, hike to a waterfall, and maybe even catch some fish on the way back. If luck is on our side, we sometimes spot whales and dolphins. 


The boat adventure is all about fun and learning. It’s a chance to put your newfound surf skills to the test in a different setting. This experience boosts your confidence, helping you get ready to surf more independently after the retreat.


Additional Activities (Optional)

Horseback riding ($70)


Saddle up for a 2-hour escapade guided by a seasonal local with over 20 years of experience.

Explore the coastline and venture into the hills of an indigenous reserve, unveiling panoramic viewpoints and often encountering tropical birds, monkeys and sloths.


Chocolate-making workshop ($20)


Dive into a cultural experience as you discover the traditional art of crafting your very own chocolate bar from roasted cacao seeds. Guided by a local artisan, this workshop offers insight into an ancient practice.


Massages ($80/hour)


Treat your body to well-deserved relaxation through a soothing massage. After a few days of spirited surfing, indulge in the rejuvenating touch of experts therapists.


Flexible Payments

We offer payment in 4 instalments if you book more than 5 months in advance. Flexible payments available up to 90 days before departure.



Your Arrival to Costa Rica ✈️

  

Need help with your Costa Rica arrival plans?


Transfers from Golfito Airport and Paso Canoas bus terminal in the southern zone are included at specific times in all our packages. 


Check out this handy guide to help you plan your trip: Travel Prep Guide



Any queries? Drop us a line

If you have any questions about our retreats or need assistance with trip arrangements, don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing us or selecting a time for a call on this calendar.


We're looking forward to sharing our passion for surfing with you. 



What's included

Surf lessons

Surf Coaching Package

5 surf theory classes

Surf Coaching Package

25h of surf coaching

Surf Coaching Package

Board Rental

Surf Coaching Package

Video Analysis

Surf Coaching Package

Photos & videos

Surf Coaching Package

Beach Front lodging

Shared accommodation up to 3 people per room. Private Rooms available ($)

All Meals

Meat and vegetarian option included. Other special diet requests available ($)

Transfers

At specific time (Read pre-trip Travel Guide)

Yoga

5 classes x 90 minutes

Boat Trip to Osa

Surf, picnic, fishing, waterfall hike, dolphin spotting

What's not included

Flights

Travel Insurance

Optional Activities

Alcohol

Board Rental

Included in Learn to surf Package, if "Advanced Surf Package", add $150

Special food diet

(vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free) add $250

Learn and improve

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Our Packages

Our « Surf Coaching » package is aimed at beginner and intermediate surfers, so whether you’re fresh to the surf scene or looking to level up, our goal is to help you get to that next level. 

Our « Non-surfing Companion » is designed for those who prefer to relax, recharge, and enjoy the surroundings while their partner surfs.

This experience includes accommodation, all meals, yoga sessions, one wellness treatment, and access to all on-site amenities — along with the boat day with the group. A simple, effortless way to enjoy the full retreat atmosphere at your own pace.


Our «Advanced Surfer» package is aimed at advanced surfers who do not wish to have surf lesson, or non-surfing partner who is travelling with you. Surf lessons and equipment are not included in this package.


The different packages are ideal for couples or friends where one is advanced (or not surfing) and the other is a beginner. Each can surf their chosen surf spot, reuniting at the shuttle of camp for meals, yoga and relaxation.

Beginner surfers

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Theory, video review and 25h of surf coaching

Our approach tailors to each person, guiding you to ride the wave that’s just right for you, depending on your comfort zone and rhythm.


Safety-wise, our coaches are your constant companions, guiding you through every wave. They position you perfectly, ensuring your safety and progression. 


This way, you score personal insights from your coach. For this reason, we have a maximum ratio of 3 students per coach in the water. 


Our mission? By the end of the week, you’ll be an independent and knowledgeable surfer able to catch your own waves, get up on the board and ride with confidence, understand the line up's rules, start reading waves, understand a surf forecast, know more about the right surf equipment for you.

Intermediate surfers

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Improve your surfing on the longest point breaks of Central America

Our focus with intermediate surfers is all about precision. 


With the help of technical video analysis and in-water feedback, we’ll help you pinpoint areas for growth, concentrating on key aspects and quick-wins to refine your technique.


Wether you're just starting to ride green waves, working on linking turns, initiating cutbacks, generating speed, improving your wave reading abilities to optimize your wave count, starting cross-stepping, passing whitewash sections with floaters or improving your style in general, we've got you covered!


Our main focus is to have you out on the waves as much as possible, typically 2 sessions a day, of 2h-3h each.

Companion Experience

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(non-surfing)

Designed for those who prefer to relax, recharge, and enjoy the surroundings while their partner surfs.

This experience includes accommodation, all meals, yoga sessions, one wellness treatment, and access to all on-site amenities — along with the boat day with the group.

A simple, effortless way to enjoy the full retreat atmosphere at your own pace.

Advanced surfers

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Surf Costa Rica's best waves at your own pace

For accomplished surfers, we offer a « Advanced surfer » package. 


This package includes food, lodging, yoga sessions and the boat trip activity, but does not include the surf coaching and surf equipment.


Should you desire to rent instead of bringing your own board, notifying us a few weeks beforehand ensures we have you covered with what's available in our area. Surf Rental is not included in this package but can be arranged for an extra $150.


There is a nice long point break located just a short stroll away that is more suited to experienced surfers. 


You can choose to join the group transportation to be with your partner at the beginner spot or tackle this nearby point break, a few minutes walk away from the retreat.


And then you have Pavones, the famous 2nd longest left-hand wave in the world, a mere 10-minute drive away.


While we may be able to arrange a few transportation to Pavones during the week depending on logistics with the beginner and intermediate surf lessons and how many advanced surfers we have,  if you are looking to surf Pavones twice a day, you should plan on coming with your own rental vehicle.

Culinary Adventure

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Beyond the waves

Prepare your taste buds for a feast. 


Dive into three wholesome meals each day, meticulously crafted by our co-founder and culinary virtuoso who had a very successful restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa.


To get a taste of the anticipated pleasures, explore the glowing reviews shared by our previous guests on our Trip Advisor page: Check Out TripAdvisor

🧘‍♂️ Yoga

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On our ocean front shala

Our daily schedule incorporates rejuvenating yoga and stretching sessions tailored to enhance your surfing experience.

  

We'll schedule 5 x 90 minutes sessions during the week at times when tides are not optimal for surfing.


These practices aid in maintaining your body’s flexibility, promoting post-surf recovery, and preventing injuries. 

🚤🌊 Boat Trip

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Exploring the Golfo Dulce and the Osa Peninsula

As the week wraps up, it’s time for a thrill! Join us on a day of adventure with a boat trip across the Golfo Dulce to the Osa Peninsula. 


There, you’ll catch some beautiful turquoise waves, spot monkeys and parrots, hike to a waterfall, and maybe even catch some fish on the way back.


If luck is on our side, we sometimes spot whales and dolphins. The Osa Peninsula is a hotspot of biodiversity, according to National Geographic.


The boat adventure is all about fun and learning. It’s a chance to put your newfound surf skills to the test in a different setting.


This experience boosts your confidence, helping you get ready to surf more independently after the retreat. 

Optional Activities

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Explore the surrounding with a local guide

Optional Activities

For those looking to explore beyond the surf, a few simple experiences can be arranged locally:

  • Horseback ride along the coastline or through the nearby indigenous reserve, with panoramic ocean views and a trusted local guide

  • Traditional cacao experience — learn how chocolate is made from raw beans

  • Relaxing massage at the retreat

All activities are optional and can be organized on-site, depending on availability.

Location

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1. Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

About your organizer

Surf Expedition was created in 2013 to share our passion for surf and travelling to off the beaten path locations in Central America. It has since evolved into surf coaching and yoga retreats with a focus on quality, personalized surf coaching and homemade, gourmet comfort food.

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