Find out all about our offers – from surf lessons over surfboard rentals to Kayak tours to Isla Chora in Playa Sámara!

Surf Lessons in Playa Samara at Tico's Surf School

Surf Lessons in Sámara

Each surf lesson typically lasts 1 hour to 90 minutes, depending on wave conditions and customer. You will be able to practice on your own with your board afterwards or the next day. We make appointments individually considering tides and skill level, so please get in touch with us to book your lesson!

Private Lesson: 80 USD

Semi-Private Lesson (2 pax, 1 instructor): 70 USD per person

Group Lesson (3 or more pax): 60 USD per person

Surfboard Rentals

We offer the widest range of surf equipment in town and can help you choose the right match for your skill level and current conditions. We also rent Stand Up Paddle Boards.

Softtop: 10 USD/hr, 30 USD/day, 40 USD/overnight

Hardtop: 5 USD/hr, 25 USD/day, 30 USD/overnight

SUP: 15 USD/hr, 50 USD/day, 60 USD/overnight

Boogie Boards: 5 USD/hr, 20 USD/day, 25 USD/overnight

Ticos Surf School Playa Samara
Performance Surfboard Rental Playa Samara

Rent Performance Surfboards in Sámara

You’re an experienced surfer and are travelling Costa Rica without your own surfboard? No worries, we’ve got you! We rent out our high performance shortboards to those who want to go to more challenging breaks.

Just send us a message or come by to inquire about our offers and rates.


Surf Photography in Playa Sámara

Let us know if you want us to take pictures or your most memorable moments in the waves! We take high-resolution pictures and videos and send them to you via a download link in the next 24 hours after your lesson.

Pictures cost 20 $ per person in a private or semi-private class, or 10 $ per person in a group lesson (more than 3 people).

Surf Coaching Playa Samara

Surf Coaching

Our individual surf coaching includes video analysis and helps you improve not just by our coaches tips, but also by visually identifying strengths and weaknesses in your technique. We use the footage to provide targeted feedback, allowing for precise corrections and skill advancement. By reviewing both video and photos of your finest moments, you gain deeper insights into your performance, accelerating your progress on the waves.

Surf Trips

We love taking our customers on unforgettable trips to our favorite local surf spots, including Playa Camaronal, Playa Corozalito, Playa Buena Vista and Playa Barrigona.

Kayak Rentals

Playa Sámara is perfect for kayaking out to Isla Chora and to snorkel with a high chance to spot colorful fish, and maybe even a turtle or two when the water is clear. We have several kayaks available for rent.

20 USD/hr

Kids Surf Lessons

Teaching kids how to surf is one of our biggest passions. All of our surf instructors are also certified lifeguards, ensuring the highest level of safety. We understand what’s important for parents to feel at ease, allowing kids to have fun and develop their surfing skills in a secure environment.

Beach Chair Rentals Playa Samara

Beach Chair Rentals

Whether before or after your surf lesson, while watching a loved one having fun in the waves or just for a day of relaxation right on the beach: We offer beach chairs for rent in Playa Sámara! They come in sets of two beach chairs, including an umbrella, a locker for your valuables and access to our high-speed wifi right on Sámara Beach. You will also have access to a beach shower and bathrooms as many times as you’d like.

20 USD/day

Surf-Inspired Yoga Lessons

Ever imagined starting your day with a peaceful yoga session right on the beach in Playa Sámara? At Tico’s Surf School, you can greet the sunrise with our oceanfront, surf-inspired yoga classes—offered every morning to set the perfect tone for your tropical getaway.

Lunita Yoga in Playa Sámara