Surf Lessons with Frijoles Locos Pros - Playa Grande Costa Rica!

4.9 (194 reviews) Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
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Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

Options

Group Surf Lessons (4 -12)

Group Surfing Lessons: 90 minutes group lessons on Playa Grande beach - great for beginner surfers (groups consist of 4 or more people) All Ages!

Large Group Surfing Lesson

Large Group Surfing Lessons: Surfing lessons for groups of 13 people or larger

Semi-Private Surf Lesson (2-3)

Semi-Private Lessons: Semi-Private Lessons are for 2-3 participants. All Ages!

Private Surf Lessons -1 surfer

Private Surf Lessons/Coaching: 90 min individualized one-on-one instruction. All Ages!

What's included

  • Experienced instructor
  • Appropriate beginner surfboard & rashguard for sun and rash protection
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off for private lessons (Within Playa Grande & Palm Beach Estates only)
  • 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)

What to expect

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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Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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