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Lessons & Surf Camps in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Global Retreats. Custom Surf Trips.
All with Salty Smile!

We’re a surf school and travel agency based in Tamarindo, Costa Rica offering surf lessons, all-inclusive camps, and custom surf trips around the world.
We offer more than just surf lessons.
Whether you're learning in Tamarindo, joining our retreats, or planning a personalized trip, we guide you wave by wave - with passion, expertise, and pura vida.

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Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Whether it’s your very first wave or you're looking to sharpen your skills, we offer surf lessons for all levels - right here in the heart of Tamarindo.

Private, semi-private, and small group lessons available - always with certified instructors, and a guaranteed 1:2 instructor-to-student ratio.
Your progress matters, and we keep it personal.


Coming for more than one session?
Check out our 3 to 7-day surf courses - designed to build real confidence and lasting skills, one wave at a time.

Salty Smiles

Stay & Surf in Tamarindo – Our Signature Surf Camp

THE PERFECT MIX OF SURFING, ADVENTURE, AND RELAXATION
 

Wake up steps from the beach, surf daily with your own private instructor, and experience the best of Tamarindo in one seamless package.

Our surf camp includes:

  • Daily private surf lessons tailored to your level

  • Beachfront hotel accommodation (with or without breakfast – two hotel options available)

  • Video analysis & drone footage for better, faster progress

  • Roundtrip shuttle from Liberia Airport

  • Exclusive discounts on local adventure tours – such as catamaran sailing, snorkeling, zip-lining and more

Whether you're coming solo, as a couple, with friends or with your family – this is where your surf journey truly begins.

This is what our surf camp feels like…

Plan Your Surf Trip Anywhere in the World

Your wave, your vibe, your dream trip - we’ll make it happen!

Looking for the perfect surf getaway, but don’t know where to start?

Let us handle the details for you! Whether you're dreaming of mellow longboard waves in Sri Lanka or spicy beach breaks in Mexico, we’ll match you with the ideal surf spot, accommodation, and surf school.

 What We Offer:
 

  •  Surf & Stay Packages

Handpicked deals with trusted surf camps, instructors, and beachfront hotels.

  • Custom Trip Planning

We’ll design a surf trip tailored just for you - solo, couple, family or group.

  • Verified Global Partners

We collaborate only with surf schools and guides we trust and know personally.

  • Flexible Options

Choose just surf + stay, or let us take care of flights, transfers, yoga, excursions & more

Ideal For:

Beginner to advanced surfers

Solo travelers, couples, families or groups

People who want expert help with trip planning - without overpaying

How It Works:
 

  1. Tell us what you’re looking for your level, vibe, budget & preferred dates

  2. We build the perfect package - based on trusted partners in our network

  3. You approve & book - and get ready to surf stress-free

Surf & Yoga Retreats

Group of beginner surfers holding surfboards during a Salty Smile Surf retreat in Sayulita, Mexico.

Our 2025 retreat season kicked off strong - and more is on the way!
We’re currently cooking up new adventures for 2026 
Meanwhile, relive the magic of our last retreats in Sri Lanka & Mexico 

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