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The morning is a surf lesson in Tamarindo, about two hours in the water after a short lesson on the sand. You then have a local meal and stop at a couple of beaches on the way back, usually Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo if time allows. It works for people who have never surfed and for people who just want a refresher.
You are collected from your hotel and driven to Tamarindo. The instructor starts on the beach with how to carry the board, where to lie, and how to stand, then you go into the whitewater. They stay close, pick waves that suit the group, and repeat the same steps until it starts to click. You will fall off. That is the lesson.
Afterwards you eat in Tamarindo and have time to rinse off. On the drive back the van stops for photos and a short walk at beaches along the coast. Bring sunscreen and a hat. Shade is limited while you are on the sand.
The lesson is at Tamarindo, which has a long beach and waves that are used for teaching. Pickup covers hotels along the Guanacaste coast, including the Playas del Coco area, and the exact route depends on where you are staying.
The beach stops on the way home are short. They are there so you see more of the coast than the surf spot alone, not so you spend the afternoon at each one. If you want longer at a particular beach, say so and the driver will tell you what fits the day’s timing.
You do not need to have surfed before. Being comfortable in the sea helps, because waves will push you around. You should be able to carry a soft board a short distance across the sand. Children can join when a parent is with them in the water.
A rash guard or a fitted swimsuit is easier than a loose cotton T-shirt. Reef-safe sunscreen is a good idea, and so is leaving valuables in the van or at the hotel.
The company has been running Guanacaste day trips since 2015, and a family team has owned it since 2023. They have worked in hotels and tours, and they still travel a lot themselves, so the days are set up around practical things: a clear pickup time, a guide who explains what is happening, and a group small enough to slow down when someone needs a break.
Guides are trained in first aid. Vehicles are checked, insured, and approved for public tourism use in Costa Rica, with GPS tracking. Tours can be given in English, French, or Spanish. One team handles the drive, any park paperwork, and the activity, so you are not booking separate transfers and tickets yourself.
Travel from your Guanacaste hotel to Tamarindo with your driver, arriving ready for the morning surf slot and a quick meet with your instructor at the beach.
Practice pop-ups and paddling on the sand, then spend two hours in the whitewater with your coach adjusting stance and wave selection for your ability level.
Enjoy a local meal in town after the session, with time to rinse off and change before the scenic drive back along the coast. You have time to change out of your wet rash guard before the van leaves town.
Pause at Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo for photos and short walks on two of Guanacaste's best-known shores before drop-off at your hotel. These are short stops from the van, then you continue to your hotel.
Pickup is from Guanacaste hotels; confirm your hotel and room number after booking.
Arrive at the lobby at the agreed time with wet-activity clothing ready.
No prior surfing is required because the Tamarindo lesson targets beginners and improvers in gentle whitewater.
Your instructor adjusts goals whether you are standing for the first time or cleaning up your pop-up on small waves. The first part is on the sand, so you learn where to stand before you are in a wave. Most people in the group are starting from scratch.
Yes, about two hours of coached time in the water is scheduled, plus the land briefing beforehand.
Total day length is around eight hours including transfers, lunch, and beach stops on the return route. That two hours is in the water. The day is longer once you add the drive, lunch, and the beach stops.
All ages are allowed on the product, and instructors often work with families when ocean conditions suit.
Parents should judge comfort in moving water and sun exposure; infant seats may be available in vehicles on request. Children can join with a parent in the water. The instructor keeps the group in the whitewater close to shore.
Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo are the featured stops for sightseeing and photos on the way back.
Time at each stop depends on daylight and group pace after lunch in Tamarindo. The stops are for a look and a few photos, not a second swim session. The surf time is the main part of the day.
Boards for the lesson are provided at the beach; wear your own swimsuit and consider a rash guard for sun protection.
Wax and basic safety orientation are handled by the school before you enter the water. Boards and rash vests for the lesson are included. You only need to bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.
Instructors monitor swell and may move to a calmer section of beach or shorten water time if conditions are unsafe for beginners.
Your voucher policy explains rescheduling if the supplier cancels for weather. The instructor moves the group to a calmer stretch of beach or shortens the water time if the waves are too big for beginners.
A local meal in Tamarindo is part of the itinerary between surfing and the return drive.
Mention dietary needs after booking when the operator contacts you with pickup details. You eat in Tamarindo after the lesson, before the van starts the drive back along the coast.
Hotels in the Guanacaste corridor around Playas del Coco and nearby towns are typical pickup points.
Confirm your exact hotel and room number so the driver can find you at the agreed morning time. The time depends on your hotel. You get the window after you book, not a fixed hour for every guest.
Sunscreen, towel, and dry clothes are the main items guests forget after a salty session.
A reusable water bottle is encouraged throughout the day in Costa Rica's heat. A rash guard saves you putting sunscreen on again after every wipeout. Leave phones in the van unless they are in a waterproof pouch.
The from price reflects the operator rate in US dollars for this Bokun product before platform fees shown at checkout.
Final totals depend on date, party size, and age categories in Bokun, and your confirmation voucher lists pickup details for the day you selected. The price on the page is the adult rate. Child prices show on the booking form once you pick a date.
About the centre
Playas del Coco
From our base in Guanacaste we run guided day trips along Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast, from rainforest waterfalls and volcano trails to river adventures and sunset sails. Small groups travel with local guides who know the roads, the parks, and the best times to be on the water. We handle the logistics so you can focus on swimming, hiking, rafting, or learning to surf with equipment ready when you arrive.
Whether you are staying near Playa del Coco, Tamarindo, or flying into Liberia, we pick you up and return you after the experience. Families are welcome on many of our tours, and we keep groups personal enough that your guide can answer questions and adapt the pace on the day. Reusable water bottles are encouraged, and we aim to show you the region responsibly while you enjoy some of its most memorable landscapes.
Operated by Costour Tours & Transfers, a partner of adventuro.
