Blue Trailz Surf Camp (Tamarindo, Costa Rica)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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We are right across the street from the beach and surf breaks and a few steps from all the fun in town.

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CAMP CHARACTER

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 If you are a beginner surfer or haven't surfed at all, try out our Beginner Surf Camp or Surf Yoga Camp with surf lessons.  If you are looking to explore nearby beaches as a
more experienced surfer then our Advanced Surf Camp with coached surf trips is perfect for you.

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CAMP OPERATOR

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We have been around for over 10 years focussing on a personal service thanks to our small scale approach, making us the best rated hostel in Tamarindo on TripAdvisor.

As a team we offer our guests and customers the highest quality, best experience and customer service at an affordable price, be it for guests in our hostel or attending our surf camps, in our surf shop, on our tours, or for surfboard rentals and surf lessons.

Come and experience it yourself and see you soon in Tamarindo!

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION TYPES

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Sort:
Hostel

Location:
We are right across the street from the beach and surf breaks and a few steps from all
the fun in town.

Room Types:

Dorm room
Comfortable shared room with 6 beds   

- 3 bunkbeds                        - private bathroom
- hot & cold shower               - air conditioning
- microwave and fridge           - bedlinen
- towels for rent                   - communal kitchen

Green Season            $12
1 Sep - 31 Oct

High Season              $15
15 Jan - 11 Apr;
28 Apr - 31 Aug ;
1 Nov - 14 Dec

Peak Season             $18
12 Apr - 27 Apr;
15 Dec - 14 Jan 2015


Private room
Comfortable private room for single use or up to 6 people

- 2 queen size beds                - 1 bunkbed
- private bathroom                 - hot & cold shower
- air conditioning                    - fully equipped kitchen
- bedlinen & towels                - safe

Green Season              $49
1 Sep - 31 Oct

High Season                $69
15 Jan - 11 Apr;
28 Apr - 31 Aug;
1 Nov - 14 Dec

Peak Season               $79
12 Apr - 27 Apr;
15 Dec - 14 Jan 2015

Extras:

• all rooms have air conditioning and private bathroom with cold and hot shower
  - laundry service
  - lockers
  - free WIFI
  - a book exchange
  - free luggage storage
  - a guard on duty during the night
  
  

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  CATERING
  

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  Self-catering (fully equipped kitchen).
  Tamarindo has a great range of bars and restaurants all in walking distance from the hostel, and we are happy to show to the best options when you are here. We also have a small supermarket across the street and some largers ones couple of minutes walk away if you want to make your own meals.
  
  
  

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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Our surf lessons are 2 hours in duration and include the use of a surfboard, rash guard,
and are given by one of our professional instructors.

You can choose from 3 types of lessons:

    Private lesson - 1 person per instructor
    Semi-private lesson - 2 people per instructor
    Group lesson - max 4 people per instructor

Children under the age of 15 are only accepted in a private or semi-private lessons to provide a safe learning experience.

And don’t forget, everybody can learn how to surf, young or old, as long as you know
how to swim and are comfortable in the water our instructors will ensure you have
the best time of your life on one of our boards.

Rack Rate                                                  Pre-book

Group Lesson                       $45               Group Lesson              $40        
4 people per instructor                                 4 people per instructor   

Semi-Private Lesson             $60               Semi-Private Lesson    $50        
2 people per instructor                                 2 people per instructor  

Private Lesson                     $80               Private Lesson            $65
1 person per instructor                                 1 person per instructor 
  

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RENTAL FEE

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Surf Board

2hrs          $15
5hrs          $25
24hrs        $35
1 week     $175

Stand-Up Paddle

2hrs         $5
5hrs         $8
24hrs       $10
1 week    $50

Boogie Board

2hrs        $10
5hrs        $12
24hrs      $15
1 week   $100

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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You can choose from the following 3 bike tours:

Pinilla Jungle Tour - $55 - (1.5 hours – 18 km / 11 miles - riders of any ability)
The tour leads you south of Tamarindo into Pinilla, offering jungle and a chance to observe
Costa Rica’s vast wildlife.

Santa Rosa Tour - $65 - (2-2.5 hours – 25 km / 16 miles - riders of any ability)
Taking you north of Tamarindo into mountains surrounding the town of Santa Rosa, this tour
offers dense jungle and breath taking mountain views while passing through rural Costa Rican villages.

Bahia de los Piratas Tour - $75 - (3-4 hours – 45 km / 28 miles - experienced  riders)
This stunning tour takes you north of Tamarindo, passing through Playa Conchal to Bahia
de los Piratas, offering magnificent mountain and ocean views as well as remote and
secluded beaches. This ride includes several hills and river crossings.

Bike Rentals

2hrs         $10
5hrs         $15
24hrs       $20
1 week    $100

And we can help you to arrange any tour and activity in and around Tamarindo:

- canopy & ziplining                             - ATV
- rafting                                              - adventure combos
- horseback riding                               - estuary boat tours and kayaking
- sunset catamaran cruise                   - fishing
- turtle tours                                       - yoga classes
- spa and massages                            - snorkeling
- volcano and rainforest trips               - surf trips
- surf lessons                                       - scuba diving

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region

We are right across the street from the beach and surf breaks and a few steps from all the fun in town.

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JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp

How do I get to Blue Trailz?
Tamarindo is a major destination in Costa Rica, so you can get here by public bus, shuttle services, rental car or even by plane with one of the local airlines.
Let us know where you will be coming from and we can explain the options and even book your transport.

I'm coming by bus, where do I need to get off?
The bus stop is litteraly next to Blue Trailz, so ask your driver to stop at Villa Amarilla (our neighbor accross the street) or at Alamo rent a car (our next door neighbor).

How do I get from the airport to Blue Trailz?
The easiest and most convenient way to get from either Liberia or San Jose airport to Blue Trailz is by shuttle which will drop you off right at our door step. Note that San Jose is about 4-5hrs away, and Liberia airport about 1 hour.
Just get in touch with us with your flight details and we can let you know which shuttles would work and we even reserve them for you.

Is your reception open 24hrs a day?
Our shop, which doubles as reception, is open from 7 am till 7 pm. If you are planning to arrive after 7 pm and you have a reservation our night guard will have the key to your room and will let you in. If you don't have a reservation but we do have space our night guard will show you to the available private room or dorm. You will have to check in the next morning.

Important details

What currency do I need?
In Tamarindo you can use US dollars or the Costa Rican Colon, the local currency . Both currencies are accepted in all shops and restaurants and provided by all banks and ATM’s. All major credit cards are accepted.

Is it safe to drink the water?
Yes without a doubt, tap water is drinkable. However if you feel like it you can get bottled water too.

PACKAGES & PRICES

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ONLY ACCOMMODATION A - Dorm Room - from $84 per Week / Person

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This package includes:

- 3 bunkbeds
- private bathroom
- hot & cold shower
- air conditioning
- microwave and fridge
- bedlinen
- towels for rent
- communal kitchen

Prices are per person per night in US dollar including all taxes.

Green season

1 Sep-31 Oct
$12

High season

1 Nov-14 Dec; 15 Jan-19 Mar; 3 Apr-31 Aug; 16-17 Sep
$15

Peak season

15 Dec-14 Jan; 20 Mar-2 Apr
$18

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ONLY ACCOMMODATION B - Private Room - from $343 per Week / Person

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This package includes:

- 2 queen size beds
- 1 bunkbed
- private bathroom
- hot & cold shower
- air conditioning
- fully equipped kitchen
- bedlinen & towels
- safe

Prices are per room per night in US dollar including all taxes for up to 4 people. Per additional person a charge of $12 per night applies.

Green season

1 Sep-31 Oct
$49

High season

1 Nov-14 Dec; 15 Jan-19 Mar; 3 Apr-31 Aug; 16-17 Sep
$69

  Peak season

15 Dec-14 Jan; 20 Mar-2 Apr
$79

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 PACKAGE A - Beginner Surf Camp - from $509 per Week / Person

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3 night package includes: - 3 nights accomodation - 2 surf lessons - daily surf board rental - 1 fun tour	5 night package includes:                                     - 5 nights accomodation                                       - 4 surf lessons                                                        - daily surf board rental                                             - 1 fun tour
Dorm room                      $199 Private room - 1 person    $339 Private room - 2 people    $249 Private room - 3 people    $229   Private room - 4 people    $209	Dorm room                       $339                                       Private room - 1 person     $549                                   Private room - 2 people     $409                                      Private room - 3 people     $369                                       Private room - 4 people     $349

                                                                      

7 night package includes: - 7 nights accomodation - 6 surf lessons - daily surf board rental - 2 fun tours

Dorm room                        $509 Private room - 1 person      $809 Private room - 2 people      $619 Private room - 3 people      $549 Private room - 4 people      $519

 

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PACKAGE B - Advanced Surf Camp - from $589 per Week / Person

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3 night package includes: - 3 nights accomodation - 2 coached surf trips - daily surf board rental - 1 fun tour	5 night package includes:                - 5 nights accomodation                                      - 4 coached surf trips                                                       - daily surf board rental                                                     - 1 fun tour
Dorm room                       $259 Private room - 1 person     $379 Private room - 2 people     $299 Private room - 3 people     $279 Private room - 4 people     $269	Dorm room                        $429                   Private room - 1 person     $639                   Private room - 2 people     $499                   Private room - 3 people     $459                   Private room - 4 people     $439

7 night package includes: - 7 nights accomodation - 5 coached surf trips - daily surf board rental - 2 fun tours

Dorm room                               $589 Private room - 1 person     $889 Private room - 2 people     $689 Private room - 3 people     $629 Private room - 4 people     $599

 

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PACKAGE C - Surf Yoga Camp - from $529 per Week / Person

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3 night package includes: - 3 nights accomodation - 2 surf lessons - 1 yoga class - daily surf board rental - 1 fun tour	5 night package includes:                 - 5 nights accomodation                 - 3 surf lessons                 - 2 yoga classes                 - daily surf board rental                 - 1 fun tour
Dorm room                      $229 Private room - 1 person    $349 Private room - 2 people    $269 Private room - 3 people    $249 Private room - 4 people    $239	Dorm room                    $329                    Private room - 1 person  $539                    Private room - 2 people  $399                    Private room - 3 people  $359                    Private room - 4 people  $339

                  

7 night package includes: - 5 surf lessons - 4 yoga classes - daily surf board rental - 2 fun tours

Dorm room                     $529 Private room - 1 person   $829 Private room - 2 people   $629 Private room - 3 people   $569 Private room - 4 people   $539