Ocean a Day Intermediate Surf Retreat with Gabriela Dowling & Gerritt Cooper

This retreat is designed for intermediate to advanced shortboarders who want to surf more challenging waves and level up their surfing in a supportive and fun environment. Expect beautiful conditions and a variety of breaks, where you will learn to handle steep drops, commit to critical sections, drive down the line, and explore barrel riding.

The focus is on improving technique and expanding the limits of your comfort zone in more demanding conditions, with the guidance of Gerritt and Gabriela and the support of a small group. Most importantly, it is also about having fun! Limited to a maximum of four surfers, the retreat is built around lots of time in the ocean, shared progression, and leaving with more confidence in stronger surf.

What’s Included

7 Nights All-Inclusive Eco-Chic Accommodation

• Rooms with Private Bathroom, Housekeeping, AC & WiFi

• Private Beach Access

• Three Organic, Lovingly Prepared Meals Daily

• Access to Amaru’s Amenities: pool, yoga shala, game rancho, outdoor shower, surfboards

Roundtrip airport transport* (Terms and conditions apply)

Daily Guided Surf Sessions (All Levels)

• Personalized Surf Coaching

• Surfboard Rentals Provided

• Video Analysis of Surf Sessions

• Bodysurfing Clinic

• Core & Balance Training

Soul-Nourishing Wellness Activities

• One 1-Hour Wellness Massage

• Movement & Cross-Training Classes

• Breathwork Classes

What’s Not Included

Airfare
Additional personal transportation
Gratuities and Taxes
Massage Services
Visa ($10 USD) or Baggage Loss Fees
Medical or Travel Insurance Fees
Additional Activities
Additional Bar Menu items

Why should you play in an Ocean a Day?

• High-quality, personalized surf curriculum designed for skill progression

• Expertly guided surf sessions and wellness rituals for a holistic experience

• Ocean-inspired retreat for renewal, balance, and connection

Sample Schedule

• 7:30 AM – Morning Surf Session *Surf times are tide dependent and can vary based on tides

• 9:00 AM – Nourishing Breakfast

• 10:00 AM – Free Time (massage, beach, additional surf, or optional excursions)

• 1:00 PM – Lunch / Siesta

• 3:30 PM – Surf-Focused Yoga / Breathwork / Cross-Training

• 5:30 PM – Sunset Beach Bonfire or Additional Sunset Surf

• 7:00 PM – Chef-Prepared Dinner

• 8:00 PM – Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance with Live DJ

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Roundtrip Airport Transport Terms and Conditions:

*Airport Pickup Times included in the retreat package are on Saturday at 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm

*Airport dropoff time included in your package will have you dropped off at the airport in Managua at 11:00am

** If arriving outside of our organized pickup times we are happy to organize private transport for you at any time, the prices per vehicle/one way are the following:

1-2 persons: $130 for taxi sedan
3-5 people: $150 for micro bus
6-10 People: $170 for micro bus

**in the event of flight delay or cancellation that would cause you to miss your transport, the guest is responsible for covering the cost of the change transport.

Flight Cancellation and Delay Policies:

We strongly encourage you to have travel insurance to cover any delays or cancellations during your journey to Amaru. This ensures you are not responsible for the fees charged by the private transport company for any delays.

Our transport company requires a 5-hour advance notice if your flight is canceled or changed to avoid making the journey from Chinandega unnecessarily. If the driver arrives at the airport and then has to return due to a flight cancellation, you will incur the charge for the missed transport.

Recommendations:

Keep all receipts for travel insurance compensation during any flight changes.

Fees:

Flight Delays: If your flight is delayed for more than 2-4 hours, an additional $20 fee will be charged to your bill at Amaru.
Flight Cancellations: If your flight is canceled and rescheduled for the following day, you will incur the fee for the missed transport as well as the new one arranged for the next day.