Surf Trips & Camps in Costa Rica
If you're a surfing pro or a total rookie, surf camps in Costa Rica are a great way to challenge yourself or learn to surf. With 5 surf adventures and an instructor by your side, you'll be perfecting a pop-up in no time!
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5 best Surf trips in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Highlights, 10 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Extremely organized and very well planned tour! Highly recommend this tour!”
Hana, traveled in February
This 10-day surf trip takes you to Playa Tamarindo's consistent Pacific swells, where you'll spend two full days riding warm-water waves that work well for beginners and experienced surfers (ages 10+). Between surf sessions, you'll check out Arenal Volcano National Park and hike through the cloud forest trails at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $3,359
10% Off- US$3,023You save $336
Hit the waves at Playa Hermosa near Jacó, a 2.5-mile volcanic sand beach that hosted the 2009 ISA Surfing World Championship with great breaks for all levels. You'll catch some nice waves at Tamarindo's popular surf spots before heading south to Dominical, where powerful swells from the open sea meet the Barú River mouth and create consistent year-round conditions.
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Playa Tamarindo, Jaco, Dominical Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $2,142
10% Off- US$1,928You save $214
Costa Rica Road Trip: Jungle beats & Ocean Waves (8 destinations)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The mix of jungle, beaches, and the Arenal Volcano was stunning. Highly recommended!”
Sarah, traveled in August
No departure dates availableDuration 9 days Destinations San José, La Fortuna, Playa Tamarindo Age Range Ages 99+ Operator Journaway 
Ride the waves at Playa Tamarindo, where golden sand meets consistent Pacific swells perfect for beginners and experienced surfers alike, with board rentals and optional instructors available directly on the beach. Try out the famous Playa Negra surf spot, known for powerful breaks ideal for boogie boarding and advanced surfing maneuvers.
No departure dates availableDuration 12 days Destinations San José, Playa Tamarindo, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Journaway Essential Costa Rica with extension to Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything went exceptionally well! The tour operator was fantastic!”
Paul, traveled in September
Spend four full days riding the waves at Playa Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's top surf spots with breaks that work for everyone from beginners to experienced surfers. You'll stay at beachfront places like Wyndham Tamarindo or Pasatiempo, right in the heart of the surf scene with easy beach access.
Duration 13 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $2,215
10% Off- US$1,994You save $222
