Blue Trailz, the leading hostel and surf school in Tamarindo
We are right across the street from the beach and surf breaks and close to all the fun.
Yet we are so much more than just a great hostel! Blue Trailz is your one stop shop for:
- Surf camps - budget surf pacakges staying at our hostel
- Surf vactions - enjoy surfing and stay at one of Tamarindo's finest hotels
- Surf board, SUP and boogie rentals
- Surf lessons
- Mountain bike rentals and guided tours
- Tours, activities and transport to and from Tamarindo
And our surf shop is your spot for the best surf accessories as well as cool board shorts, t-shirts, sandals and more.
See you soon in Tamarindo for an unforgettable time!
Features
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
We are right across the street from the beach and surf breaks and a few steps from all the fun in town.
CAMP CHARACTER
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.
CAMP OPERATOR
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
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:
CATERING
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 DETAILS
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
RENTAL FEE
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
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
JOURNEY
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.
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
ONLY ACCOMMODATION B - Private Room - from $343 per Week / Person
- 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
PACKAGE A - Beginner Surf Camp - from $509 per Week / Person
3 night package includes: - 3 nights accomodation - 2 surf lessons - daily surf board rental - 1 fun tour |
5 night package includes:
- 5 nights accomodation |
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 |
PACKAGE B - Advanced Surf Camp - from $589 per Week / Person
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 |
PACKAGE C - Surf Yoga Camp - from $529 per Week / Person
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 |
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