7-day surf coaching retreats
Surf & Yoga journey in Nicaragua
10 Days in San Juan del Sur
Surf trips in Nicaragua are currently suspended because of a political conflict. Travellers are not targets in this conflict and towns such as San Juan del Sur have remained calm and peaceful. The main problem is to guarantee transportation to and from the Managua airport. As a preventative measure, we have suspended the trips until the conflict is resolved and we can operate normally. We have adapted our calendar with more Surf Trips to Ecuador and Costa Rica for those of you who were still planning to learn to surf with us this Winter.
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Destinations
SAN JUAN DEL SUR
Every day is a new adventure in San Juan del Sur. Each morning, you will get to jump in our surf truck and explore new, epic surf beaches either North or South of our villa. Here are some locations you will explore with us:
Locations you will explore with us:
- Colonial City of Granada
- Paddle Board in Lake Nicaragua
- Jungle Trek in Rivas
- Maderas, Hermosa and Remanzo beach
Is This Surf Trip For Me?
Surf & Yoga Level
- You are a total beginner, novice or intermediate surfer
- You would like to coach yourself to improve your future surf sessions
- You have never practised yoga, or you practise regularly
- You want to dive into the surf & yoga lifestyle in a tropical paradise
Lifestyle
San Juan del Sur is the perfect little surf town to get immersed into surfing’s lifestyle with its beach bars, great food, breathtaking sunsets and tons of things to do.
- You want to live a unique experience with like-minded travellers
- You are a travelling by yourself, travelling with friends, or travelling as a couple (private rooms available)
- You enjoy eating freshly prepared healthy food, having an active lifestyle, and diving into self-exploration
- Average traveller age: 25 – 45
Surf
Enjoy the pure joy of riding a wave with the proper technique. Our team has more than 10 years of experience, and our local surf coaches are amongst Nicaragua’s Surfing Champions. Blend our dedicated professional coaches with some of the world’s best beaches for beginners and intermediates, and your chances of fun and fast and efficient progression are more likely than ever.
- 6 Professional Surf Lessons, 3:1 Student/Coach Ratio
- 2 Surf Theory & Technique Classroom Lessons
- Professional Surf Photos sent to your E-mail
- Technique Analysis with Surf Photos & Videos
- Coaches from the National Surf Team
Accommodation
This is not just a vacation, this is a lifestyle, and we want our villa to be your home. Feel like taking some “me” time to write in your journal , or relax in a hammock? Great! Feel like enjoying a few drinks with fellow travelers, share epic stories and have a bbq? Perfect!
- Exclusive Accommodation in a Private Beach House
- Spacious Rooms with A/C & Wifi
- Kitchen, Pool & large Backward with Hammocks
- 2-minute walk to the beach
- 7-minute walk to beach bars, restaurants & attractions.
Lifestyle
It was such a great balance of surfing, chilling/relaxing, and experiencing other activities and nightlife in San Juan Del Sur. The Staff make you feel super welcome. They’re all super chill and you’ll hang with them during the downtime.
Ben T. San Francisco. TripAdvisor
- Daily Fresh, Healthy Breakfast
- 6 Days of Transportation to different Surf Beaches
- 4 Healthy Dinners, created from fresh, local Ingredients
- Stand Up Paddleboard tour through Tropical Islands
- Stroll through the Colonial City of Granada
- Jungle trek: see sloths, anteaters, porcupines & more
- Airport Shuttles
Yoga
Are you ready to revamp your well-being and lifestyle? Our program will improve your flexibility and strength of both your body and mind. You will return from this experience with a calm, clear mindset, motivated to achieve even your biggest goals.Yoga for Surfing 101 Classroom Lesson
- Yoga for Surfing 101 Program
- 4 X 80-minute Yoga Classes
- 2 Meditation Sessions
- Other tactics and tips on creating a more mindful lifestyle
Surf Information
Surf Overview
San Juan del Sur is the best place to be if you wish to maximize your chances of surfing quality waves for beginners and intermediates. It is one of the only places on earth that can guarantee both good waves and offshore winds, 300 days of the year!
You will learn to catch waves in a very safe environment, with most beaches being a soft sand bottom.
Surf Conditions
Each day, you will go surf the best surf spot for your surfing ability, according to the daily conditions. The many surf spots around the village make it easy to find great waves for both beginners and intermediates.
Waves are often uncrowded and surf conditions are very consistent.
Surf Information
Surf Overview
San Juan del Sur is the best place to be if you wish to maximize your chances of surfing quality waves for beginners and intermediates. It is probably the only place on earth that can almost guarantee both good waves and offshore winds, 300 days per year!
You will learn in a very safe environment, with most beaches being sand bottom.
Surf Conditions
Each day, you will go surf the best surf spot for your surfing ability, according to the daily conditions. The many surf spots around the village make it easy to find great waves for both beginners and intermediates.
Waves are often uncrowded and surf conditions are very consistent.
Experiences (Included)
Delicious Meals
Delicious & healthy dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. We have designed 4 family dinners to complement your surf & yoga travel experience. Meals are designed with a healthy and calorie burning mindset of surfers.
Stand Up Paddle Board
Paddle through the 365 islets of Granada, on lake Nicaragua. Discover the country’s native birds and its unique vegetation while enjoying an amazing view of the Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Jungle Trek
Hike the Nicaraguan jungle with our expert wildlife guide. Learn about the unique vegetation and wildlife of the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. You will most likely get the opportunity to see monkeys, sloths, anteaters, porcupines and more!
Yoga
Practice and experience a style of yoga which blends the strength of Hatha, the restorative aspects of Yin, the flow component of Vinyasa, the breathing techniques of Pranayama, the meditative component of Dhyana, and visualization exercises for surfing and moving thru fears. This combination is the for those who are ready to take their lifestyle to the next level.
Jungle Trek
Hike the Nicaraguan jungle with our expert wildlife guide. Learn about the unique vegetation and wildlife of the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. You will most likely get the opportunity to see monkeys, sloths, anteaters, porcupines and more!
Yoga
Practice and experience a style of yoga which blends the strength of Hatha, the restorative aspects of Yin, the flow component of Vinyasa, the breathing techniques of Pranayama, the meditative component of Dhyana, and visualization exercises for surfing and moving thru fears. This combination is the for those who are ready to take their lifestyle to the next level.
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