Frijoles Locos Surf lessons | 1 hour 30 minutes

184 Reviews | Playa Flamingo
From $40.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Semi-Private Surf Lesson (2-3)
2 Adults x $120.00
$240.00
Approx Total
$240.00
Semi-Private Lessons: Semi-Private Lessons are for 2-3 participants
Private Surf Lessons -1 surfer
2 Adults x $140.00
$280.00
Approx Total
$280.00
Private Surf Lessons/Coaching: 90 min individualized one-on-one instruction
Group Surf Lessons (4 or more)
2 Adults x $40.00
$80.00
Approx Total
$80.00
Group Surf Lessons: 90 minutes group lessons on Playa Grande beach - great for beginner surfers (groups consist of 4 or more people)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Experienced instructor
  • Appropriate beginner surfboard & rashguard for sun and rash protection
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off for private lessons
  • Snacks and selected drinks are available for purchase at the surf shop.
  • Beers available to purchase at the surf shop
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off for group lessons (unless otherwise agreed)

Overview

Group lesson - Minimum 4 people to form a group - Cost $40 per person - 90 minutes instruction time. - Board and rash-guard included for lesson duration. - Minimum age 12 years - Best for first-time surfers learning in a group environment Semi-Private lesson - Minimum 2 people - Maximum 3 people - Cost $55 per person - 90 minutes instruction time. - Board and rash-guard included for lesson duration. - Best for families with children under 12 years old, who are not permitted to participate in a regular group lesson for safety reasons, couples and small groups of friends who prefer more personalized attention. Private lesson - One-on-one instruction - Cost $120 - 90 minutes instruction time. - Board and rash-guard included for lesson duration. - Best for intermediate surfers that would like to bring their surfing to the next level or individuals who want or need personalized instruction.

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Pick up from hotel/vacation rental within Playa Grande is included. If you require pick up outside of Playa Grande, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange round trip transfer for you at an additional charge. ... Read more ▼

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Itinerary

Your trip to Costa Rica wouldn’t be complete without the thrill of catching your first wave! From beginner surf lessons to surf coaching for accomplished surfers, Frijoles Locos Surf Shop in Playa Grande offers a complete range of surf lesson options. People of all ages, from kids to grandparents, enjoy our professional, fun, and safe surf instruction. Beginners start out with our safety & ocean awareness instruction and pop up practice on the beach before you hit the ocean and catch your first waves. Intermediates will get a refresher on safety and will appreciate the instructor's local knowledge of the break and help identifying the best waves. Playa Grande literally translates to “big beach,” with plenty of space for our surf instructors to select a quiet, uncrowded location for your surf lesson. Surf stoke guaranteed!!

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Times are dictated by the tides. Always reach out to Frijoles Locos to check best time for lesson on your preferred day!
  • A minimum of 4 people required for group lessons.
  • 1 surf instructor can teach up to 4 students.
  • 2 surf instructors can teach up to 8 students.
  • 3 surf instructors can teach up to 12 students.
  • Heights/weights of participants is helpful to choose the right equipment.
  • Children under 12 are not permitted to participate in group lesson due to safety reasons.
  • Minimum age is 3 years and there is no maximum age ;)
  • Same pricing applies to all travelers
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather (thunder & lightning), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Cancellation policy: All cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled activity will incur a full penalty fee

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

184 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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