Surf & Scuba Costa Rica Package
Surf & Scuba Package
Costa Rica 10 Day Itinerary
The Surf & Scuba Costa Rica Package offers the ultimate all-water adventure, combining world-class scuba diving and surfing in one unforgettable experience. Over 10 days, earn your PADI certification with a 3-day course, completing 4 open-water dives at Las Catalinas—home to some of the Pacific Ocean’s most renowned dive sites. When you’re not exploring the vibrant underwater world, take surf lessons to ride the waves on Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, known for their consistent breaks. Whether you’re discovering marine life or catching the perfect wave, this package delivers the ultimate aquatic adventure in one of the world’s top coastal destinations.
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All Itineraries can be customized to your liking. You may extend or shorten the itinerary, as well as change out or add tours and hotels!
Day 1: LIR to
Private Airport Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 1 hour.
Lodging: Diria Tamarindo
Diria Beach Front Resort located in the heart of the charming beach town of Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica´s most famous beaches. This unique location invites you to explore the vibrant beach town life with all its restaurants, bars, and shopping, while also offering pure relaxation in our ocean front gardens or while enjoying 1.8 miles of white sand beach, just a few steps from your room.
- 1 room – Tropicana Family Pool View
- 9 nights
- Breakfast Included
Day 2: Tamarindo
Leisure Day
Enjoy a day to relax or explore at your own leisure. You can also ask about other tour options.
Tour: Scuba Diving in Las Catalinas – PADI Certification
Wanna learn how to dive and join the worldwide diver’s community? The PADI Open Water Diver certification is the most popular dive course in the world. It is international and it allows you to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 m/ 60 ft.
The course consists of three parts: a theory knowledge development, 5 confined water dives in a pool and 4 open water dives. Our experienced PADI instructors will be honored to take you through the whole training during this 3 days adventure.
Day 1. Flexible schedule
- PADI E-learning theory material will be sent in advanced for you to complete at your own pace (includes PADI Open Water Diver’s manual, knowledge reviews and final exam).
- Meeting at the dive shop.
- Pool training – extended training with all scuba diving gear (around 3 hours).
Day 3: Tamarindo
Tour: Scuba Diving in Las Catalinas – PADI Certification
Day 2. 7.00am – 1.00pm
- Meeting at the dive shop.
- 30 minutes boat ride to Catalinas Islands
- Open Water dives 1 + 2 – 2 dives at 2 different dive spots, where skills practiced in the pool are trained.
- Always with a PADI instructor.
Day 4: Tamarindo
Tour: Scuba Diving in Las Catalinas – PADI Certification
Day 3. 7.00am – 1.00pm
- Meeting at the dive shop.
- 30 minutes boat ride to Catalinas Islands.
- Open Water dives 3 + 4 – 2 dives at 2 different dive spots, where skills practiced in the pool are trained.
- Always with a PADI instructor.
Day 5: Tamarindo
Sunset Catamaran Cruise Tamarindo
The tour allows time for a little of everything. You will be able to enjoy the exhilarating performance of a catamaran, lounge in the sun, use our kayaks, and swim in the warm tropical water while spotting dolphin, rays and reef fish. Our friendly, professional crew will ensure your comfort and safety during this spectacular journey along the Guanacaste Costa Rica coast, a trip you’ll be sure to remember,
- Includes: Lunch, open bar, and water activities
- Meeting point: Tamarindo beach
Day 6: Tamarindo
Leisure Day
Enjoy a day to relax or explore at your own leisure. You can also ask about other tour options.
Day 7: Tamarindo
Tour: Tamarindo Surf Lessons – Day 1
Tamarindo Surf Lessons – Your certified surf instructor will coach you step by step on how to stand up on a surfboard and start flying on water! We will customize your Tamarindo surf lesson will focus on basic techniques!
- Meeting Point: Native’s Way Office
- Includes: 2 hour lesson with an Instructor
Day 8: Tamarindo
Tour: Tamarindo Surf Lessons – Day 2
- Meeting Point: Native’s Way Office
- Includes: 2 hour lesson with an Instructor
Day 9: Tamarindo
Tour: Tamarindo Surf Lessons – Day 3
On the third day of Surf Lessons, you will get to take a trip to Playa Avellanas or Playa Grande (depending on conditions) to surf a different Costa Rican beach!
- Meeting Point: Native’s Way Office
- Includes: 2 hour lesson with an Instructor
Day 10: Tamarindo to LIR
Private Airport Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 1 hour.
Important things to remember when traveling
- Passport
- Paper Copy of passport to carry with you as well as a picture on your phone.
- Driver’s license
- Download WhatsApp
- Notify your bank you will be traveling
- Do not bring any valuables that cannot fit in the hotel safe.
- Do not leave any items unattended at any time.
- Costa Rica accepts dollars, but they will give you change in Colones.
- Learn about the exchange rate to help understand pricing while you are here.
- Purchase before coming:
- Bug Repellant
- Sunscreen
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Flights
- Lunch or Dinner
Where to Meet
LIR Airport – Please provide your flight information after booking to info@nativesway.com
If you are flying into a different airport, let us know and we will arrange transport from there. This may incur additional fees.
Special Notes
- A minimum of 2 people per booking required
- Must sign waivers for some tours
- Please let the local tour operator know if you are unable to proceed with an activity to provide alternatives if applicable
- Some adventure tours have ages, height, weight and health restrictions
- Must be 18 years or older to check-in at hotels or have a responsible adult for this tour
- Credit card and valid ID is required upon hotel check-in
- All hotels or activities providers selected and offered on this tour may be changed at any time & for any reason by the local tour operator
- Most tours operate rain or shine! On rare occasions an activity may be cancelled and you will be given a credit or given a refund.
- Transfers may be in shared or private shuttles in air conditioned vans, depending on availability
- Hotel accommodations are based on availability. If our selected hotels are not available for your dates, we will give you alternatives that you must approve before we confirm your package.
- Your full itinerary will be sent to you a week before your arrival with details including hotel confirmation numbers, where to be, what time, and what to bring for each activity and transfer.
Cancellation Policy
- 60+ days prior to departure – 10% of the total itinerary cost.
- 60-45 days prior to the departure – 50% of the total itinerary cost.
- 45-0 days prior to departure – 100% of the total itinerary cost.
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Tour Location
Highlights of Costa Rica
