Family Surf Vacations - Family Surfer I

This is an individual, self guided itinerary with open dates that can be customized.

Introduction

Ok, we know you surfing families are out there. And we built this family surf vacation just for you just for you.

A family of 4 will take an incredible journey of surfing and nature appreciation, from the wild North Pacific and the remote boat-surfing location of Witches Rock & Ollie's Point to the heart of the Jaco jungle canopy and Hermosa surf breaks of the Central Pacific.

Surfing has been around long enough to have surfer dads and even grandpas (better known as Grizzled Warriors of Old, watch it grommets), and there are more surfmoms out there everyday. And there's traditions that should keep going and going. For many, surfing is philosophy, and philosophy needs to be handed down through the generations.

Travel Package Details

* Price includes all sales and tourism taxes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1-4

Get off the plane, grab the 4x4 and journey to famous Tamarindo. It's a fairly straight shot northwest from San José, and you'll enjoy the drive, perhaps stopping off for a famous local cup of coffee (there are coffe plantations outside the city) and a distinctive CR meal. It's kinda like driving from San Diego to San Francisco (plus or minus a few potholes!), through some very beautiful country, straight up Freeway 1. Tamarindo, the "surf mecca" of the north, is centrally located to many fantastic surf breaks up and down the Pacific North coast of Costa Rica.

You'll be staying at the amazing Hotel & Villas Cala Luna (one of our webmaster's favs in all of Costa Rica, hi Boss), a secluded and enchanting hotel offering only 21 luxury villas and 20 deluxe rooms. You'll be staying in the 2 bedroom luxury villa.

Villas are equipped with one, two or three bedrooms each with king size beds, air conditioning, fans, two complete bathroom, spacious living rooms with sofa, dining table, satellite tv, CD player, fully equipped kitchens with all the amenities including coffee and espresso maker, etc., and their own private pool.

On site amenities include international/local restaurant, pool bar & restaurant, large swimming pool (separate than the villas private pools), room service, laundry, babysitting, boat excursions, a friendly and professional staff always willing to help you out.

Plenty of breaks around the immediate area, including beginner and intermediate level surfing breaks.

Charter to the North

During your 4 night stay at Cala Luna, you'll be taking a boat ride (probably on day three) north to 2 of the most famous surf breaks in the world, Witches Rock and Ollie's Point. This one day excursion starts at Playas del Coco and is a full happy family day of surfing.

For reference, this is the No Frills Daily Charters option on the hyperlink above which includes 25ft open cover boat, captain, water, fruits and ice cooler. Feel free to upgrade to the FULL frills - with wonderful meals and mixed drinks, snacks, and other amenities. There's even room for another surfer or one lucky kid bummin' around with yours (boat holds maximum 5 people.)

Day 5-8

Tired? Don't stop now! Jump in the 4x4 and journey south to the famous Jaco/Hermosa region. The area is THE definitive surf mecca of the central pacific coast and possibly of all Costa Rica. Get ready to surf locations like Boca Barranca (great for longboarding), Caldera, Playa Jaco and Playa Hermosa (some say the most consistent conditions on the Pacific).

You'll be staying 3 nights at the Club del Mar, just steps from the surf. It's a smaller, boutique hotel, but that doesn't mean you'll encounter attitudes, just that there's going to be less people around. Big trees everywhere, friendly staff, great restaurant, and good amenities.

Each casita has an ocean view and is designed to provide the concept of indoor/outdoor living in harmony with the surroundings. The two bedroom, two baths, single level units have high ceilings, 1100 square feet of air conditioned living space, 8 ft. doors, louvered windows, a spacious family gathering area, and sleeping accommodations for six.

From this location, you'll have access within minutes or under an hour to some of the best surfing locations in Costa Rica.

Canopy Tour in Jaco

During your stay at the Club del Mar, you'll be taking an incredible family adventure called a canopy tour. If you don't know what this is, just think of the guy to the left.

Basically, you suspend a very, very strong cable between two trees waaay up in the canopy of a jungle forest, then sliiiide from point to point, observing wildlife that you would not normally see from the canopy floor. It is, without a doubt, an incredible way to see the beauty and spendor of the savage rainforest and unique nature of Costa Rica.

The Canopy Tour consists of 13 platforms, 7 cables of varying lengths, a 3 storey tree house, a Tarzan Swing, a suspension bridge and a 90 feet rappel down at the end (optional for the adventure seekers).

Does that sound like fun for the whole family? You bet it does! Watch mom scream, kids learn respect for nature the hard way, ... er, you get the idea. But seriously, it's safe and exhilirating, almost tranquil, and you'll never experience anything like it again.

Time to go!

Alas, surfing family, it is time to go. On your 8th day it's back to San José and onto the plane. Consider a extending a day or two in the cultural center of Costa Rica.

Come back with a family full of memories!

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P.S. By the way, there is no reason that two couples couldn't take this great surf vacation. Call us for more information!

* Price does not include international airfaire. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE on ALL surf trips!