Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the fastest growing water sport ever!
It provides you with a total core workout that will leave you wanting more.
Come enjoy this awesome sport with us, rent a board or have a lesson right here,
in beautiful Tamarindo. We are located at Nogui's Restaurant, on the beach!!!
Take a Paddle Board Lesson and learn a super fun skill
A stand up paddleboard (SUP) lesson at Costa Rica SUP Adventures starts with our experienced bilingual instructor, giving you personalized instruction and demonstrations on the beach. We will thoroughly cover Safety, proper Posture, Stance, Paddling techniques and Surf Etiquette.
After that, it's water time! You will receive more instruction, demo's and coaching in the water, for up to 2 hours of fun and fitness.
We supply the Stand Up Paddleboard with a leash and a paddle, sized to your height, weight and skill level.
Our lessons and tours are taught and conducted at some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and the world!
Pura Vida!!!
*** IMPORTANT ***
We start early!
To take advantage of the better conditions for Stand Up Paddle boarding, our lessons and guided tours will start as early as possible in the morning. Because of this and for your convenience, we work by reservations only. Please contact us.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons in Tamarindo
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
Beginners / Intermediate SUP flatwater lessons, in Tamarindo
- Up to 2 hours lesson and coaching from experienced staff
- $95 for 1 Person
- $85 per Person for groups of 2 or more
These lessons take place in the ocean, in Tamarindo, and include SUP instructor, bottled water and SUP equipment. (See *** below)
We start right in front of our store located next to Nogui’s Restaurant, on the beach. We give you around 20 - 30 minutes of instruction in technique and safety and then we go for a 1.5 to 2 hour paddle in the ocean. We provide you with a SUP board and Paddle that are appropriate for your height, weight.
SUP surfing lessons / coaching, in Tamarindo
- Up to 2 hours lesson and coaching from experienced staff
- $95 for 1 Person
- $85 per Person for groups of 2 or more
These lessons take place in the ocean, in Tamarindo, and include SUP instructor, bottled water and SUP equipment. (See *** below)
*** The use of our SUP equipment (board, paddle and leash) is included, but if you decide to bring your own or to have a rental for the whole day, the price for the SUP surfing and the Flatwater lessons with us remains the same whether you use our equipment, a rental or your own.
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Guided Tours or Lessons outside of Tamarindo
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
We give Personalized Service:
For SUP surfing we limit our groups to 3 SUP surfers plus the guide, unless you specifically request to be on a larger group of your own friends or family.
SUP Surfing Beginner Lessons/Intermediate and Advanced Coaching or Guided Tours to other beaches outside of Tamarindo.
- 2.5 to 4 hour guided SUP surfing lessons/coaching tours outside of Tamarindo (Avellanas, Playa Grande and other nearby beaches).
- $155 for 1 Person
- $135 per Person for groups of 2 or more
Includes transportation to other SUP venues different than Tamarindo, SUP guide/coach, bottled water and SUP equipment. (See *** below)
The allotted time of 2.5 to 4 hours includes the time used for transportation to and from the other beaches, the actual paddle time is up to 2.5 hours.
*** The use of our SUP equipment (board, paddle and leash) is included, but if you decide to bring your own or to have a rental for the whole day, the price for the SUP surfing Guided Tours outside of Tamarindo with us remains the same whether you use our equipment, a rental or your own.
Stand Up Paddle Flatwater Guided Tours outside of Tamarindo
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
Flatwater SUP Tours to other beaches outside of Tamarindo.
For Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced SUPers.
From 1 to 8 persons
We can accommodate larger groups upon request.
- 2.5 to 4 hours Guided Flatwater SUP adventure tours outside of Tamarindo to some other beautiful beaches in our region.
- $155 for 1 Person
- $135 per Person for groups of 2 or more
Includes transportation to other SUP venues different than Tamarindo, SUP guide/coach, bottled water and SUP equipment. (See *** below)
The allotted time of 2.5 to 4 hours includes the time used for transportation to and from the other beaches, the actual paddle time is up to 2.5 hours.
*** The use of our SUP equipment (board, paddle and leash) is included, but if you decide to bring your own or to have a rental for the whole day, the price for the SUP Flatwater Guided Tours with us remains the same whether you use our equipment, a rental or your own.
Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
***Store Hours are by Appointment, if you have a Reservation***
For your convenience, once you make a reservation with us, we will then work by appointment and make ourselves available as early as 6:15 am and as late as 7:30 pm, 7 days a week, for board pickups and returns.
*All Rental Fees are per board and per calendar day, not for 24 hrs.
- 2 Hour Rental: $35
- 4 Hour Rental: $45
- 1 Day Rental: $55
- 3 Day Rental: $155
- 5 Day Rental: $225
- 6 Day Rental: $255
- 7 Day Rental: $275
*** The Naish Hokua, the Starboard and the Hobie High Performance SUP Surfing boards are premium and are not available by the hour:
- Only for a minimum of 1 day at $65
- 3 days at $165
- 4 days at $215
- 5 days at $245
- 6 days at $285
- 7 days at $300
The paddles included with the rental fee are basic Surftech Venture one piece or adjustable paddles, with an aluminium shaft and an 8.5” ABS plastic ribbed blade.
We offer some finer and lighter carbon paddles that rent for an additional $10 per day or $5 per day for rentals of 3 or more days.
A Major Credit Card deposit is required per board rented. Debit Cards can not be used for the deposit.
A proper valid ID is also required (your passport if you are not Costa Rican) .
Damaged, Lost or Stolen Equipment Rental Policy:
For the purpose of lessons, camp, tours or rentals, all of our SUP equipment is considered a rental to the customer.
We understand the normal wear and tear associated with the use of our products; however, customers are responsible for our rental products and all damage to them and for any loss due to broken, buckled, lost or stolen boards. We do not charge for minor scratches on boards but do charge for major dings, broken fins, broken fin boxes, broken or chipped paddles and broken, buckled, lost or stolen boards and paddles.
SUP surfing, Surfing and Lifestyle Photography
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
- 2 Hour photo or video session: $185 for 1 to 2 persons, $85 each additional person, to the nearby beaches of Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Langosta or Avellanas.
This includes the photo or video post-processing needed because we shoot in RAW, so the photos need to be color adjusted, cropped, sharpened, etc. These are Professional Quality Photo Sessions.
For other locations like Witch's Rock, Ollies Point, Playa Negra or for longer photo sessions please contact us.
Surfing Lessons (regular prone surfing)
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
Surfing Lessons/Coaching/Guiding - Rates in Tamarindo, 1.5 - 2 hours:
- $80 for 1 person (private lesson)
- $65 per person for 2 persons (semi-private)
- $50 per person for 3 or more persons
Surfing Lessons/Coaching/Guiding - Rates in Avellanas or Playa Grande 1.5 - 2 hours:
- $120 for 1 person (private lesson)
- $95 per person for 2 persons (semi-private)
- $85 per person for 3 or more persons
For other locations or longer sessions please contact us.
Airport Transfers
Prices do not include the 13% IVA taxes which will be added at the time of payment
- Our driver will welcome you at the Liberia (LIR) airport with a sign with your name, as soon as you walk out of customs.
- $125 Private airport transfer for 1 - 4 persons, $20 each additional passenger from the Liberia (LIR) airport to Tamarindo.
- For transfers from and to the San Jose (SJO) airport please ask us.
Stand Up Paddle and Yoga
SUP and Yoga, go hand in hand, they have a natural synergy that allows for the mind - body and spirit connection to renew, cleanse and integrate in natural harmony. Our Yoga instructors can accommodate from the total beginner to the advanced student. For the more adventurous, we have the pleasure of offering Yoga lessons while on your Paddle Board. You paddle out and do the class on your board, in the Ocean!!!
Come release stress, clear your Mind, balance your Body and nurture your Spirit with a Yoga and Stand Up Paddle Lesson. Get Fit, Relax, Rejuvenate and Center Yourself.
We offer group and private lessons, please contact us for availability, schedule and rates.