Surf and Yoga Camps | Learn to Surf Costa Rica Surf Camp

7 Day Adult Surf + Yoga Camp

Week long, set-date, semi-inclusive surf and yoga vacations that invite you to surf, stretch, breathe, and sweat while learning about the environment, engaging with the community, and having lots of fun!

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Spaces limited to 10 guests/week

Bodhi Sessions

7 Day Adult Surf + Yoga Camp Includes

Lodging

5 nights at the Bodhi Lodge

1 night in a San Jose hotel upon arrival

Lessons

5 surf lessons

5 yoga classes

Meals

5 breakfasts

3 dinners

Snacks at surf lessons

Meals

5 breakfasts

3 dinners

Snacks at surf lessons

Activities

Walking tour of Bahia Ballena

Waterfall visit

Activities

Walking tour of Bahia Ballena

Waterfall visit

Transportation

Round trip transportation between San Jose and Bodhi Lodge

Shuttle service from San Jose airport to San Jose hotel

Other

National park entrance fees for surf lessons

Travelers' Philanthropy donation

Accomodations & Pricing

* Our prices are in USD and are all-inclusive, covering accommodations, meals, surf and yoga lessons, and transportation to and from San Jose.

Lunches and local transportation during free time are not included.

Room Amistad

$1,795.00/person (+13% VAT)

2 Guests

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1 Bath

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A private room with two single beds that can accommodate up to 2 guests. Room Amistad is located on a second story above the dining area, Alegria. It is a great option for friends traveling together.

2 Individual Beds

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1 Private Bathroom

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Comfortably Sleeps 2

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Max capacity: 2 Adults or 2 Children

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Room Armonia

$1,795.00/person (+13% VAT)

2 Guests

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1 Bath

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A private hotel-style room with a full-sized bed which can accommodate up to 2 people. Armonia is located on a second story, above the dining area, Alegria. It is the best choice for solo travelers.

1 full-sized bed

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1 private bathroom

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Comfortably sleeps 2

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Max capacity: 2 adults

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Bungalow Espiritu

$1,995.00/person (+13% VAT)

2 Guests

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1 Bath

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An independent studio-style bungalow that contains one queen bed and a small kitchenette. The perfect choice for a couple.

1 Queen size bed

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1 private bathroom

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Comfortably sleeps 2

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Max capacity: 2 adults

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Bungalow Gratitud

$1,995.00/person (+13% VAT)

4 Guests

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1 Bath

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Gratitud has one queen bed, two single beds, one daybed and a well-equipped kitchenette. It is the best choice for a family or group up to 4 people.

3 beds + 1 daybed

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1 private bathroom

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Can comfortably fit 4 adults

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Max capacity: 4 adults + 1 child

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Room Dharma

$1,795.00/person (+13% VAT)

2 Guests

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1 Bath

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A private hotel-style room with a full-sized bed and day bed that can accommodate up to 2 people. Dharma is located on a second story, above Bodhi’s office area. This is a great option for solo traveler or a couple to enjoy.

1 bed + 1 daybed

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1 private bathroom

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Can comfortably fit 2 adults or 2 children

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Max capacity: 2 adults | 2 children

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Room Karma

$1,795.00/person (+13% VAT)

2-3 Guests

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1 Bath

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A private hotel-style room with a full-sized bed and a single bed that accommodates up to 3 adults or 2 adults and a child. Karma is located on a second story, above Bodhi’s working area. This is a great option for friends or parents traveling with their child.

2 beds

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1 private bathroom

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Can comfortably fit 3 adults/children

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Max capacity: 3 adults/children

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What Guests Have To Say

We are so grateful for everyone at Bodhi who made our experience the best. We felt like we truly learned to surf, connected with the ocean and ourselves, ate extremely well, breathed deeply, slept well, napped well in the hammocks, and soaked in all the good vibes from the people and the place. We will absolutely be back!

KAITLIN H.

Connecticut, USA

There was *instant* connection among all the guests which made for a really extraordinary week. Bodhi's approach is to use Yoga and Surf to provide memorable learning experiences with the idea that guests will leave inspired to continue learning long term. I'm sold! And their commitment to the environment and sustainability, and dedication to being a certified B Corporation shows they are walking the walk.

RICK B.

Massachusetts, USA

Bodhi Surf & Yoga exceeded all of our expectations. As first time Costa Rica travelers, we so appreciated the structure and support Bodhi offered and absolutely loved being immersed in the local experience of Uvita and Bahia Ballena. Both the surfing and the yoga were a fun physical challenge but personally tailored to each person in our group. Our bungalow was perfect - very clean and comfortable and the gardens and grounds within Bodhi are gorgeous. We found Bodhi a perfect mix of relaxation and activity.

ANN L.

Wisconsin, USA

I don't even know where to begin with this truthfully. You always feel like a trip will just be a trip, no matter how life-changing people SAY it will be or how powerful it will be to personal growth, it will still just be a trip. I just think "yep ill be surfing and doing yoga, it'll be great". Bodhi always catches me off guard and makes me have a real experience that I never forget, and by the end, I always find I am choked up to say goodbye. They are just so welcoming. They care.

LUKAS G.

British Columbia, CANADA

A Different Kind Of Vacation

Bodhi Sessions will provide you with a unique travel experience, one that leaves you feeling enriched and rejuvenated after a one-of-a-kind adventure in a pristine area of the world. In the spirit of experiential learning, you will be active in an outdoor classroom and work toward your own personal goals. You will also have time to unwind and reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with other people in a safe and nourishing way.

Bodhi Sessions also exemplifies an "off-the-beaten-path" kind of tourism that focuses on community engagement, cultural exchange, and immersion into the local way of life. We provide just enough structure to keep you active and just enough flexibility to allow personal growth, friendship-building, and some much needed rest and relaxation!

Surfing and yoga are better together

At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we have discovered a secret that many camps have overlooked: surfing and yoga are mutually beneficial - theoretically, practically, physically, and mentally. The two practices complement each other so perfectly, which is why they have equal weight in our weekly camps. Our instructors are not only patient and competent teachers, they are also nerds in their respective domains, and are eager to share what they know (and their passion) with students.

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Support a small, responsible business

At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we have opted to create a business that does good for people and planet. Corporate responsibility has been woven into our business development and operations since we started in 2010, and this was reaffirmed when we first received our B Corp Certification and joined the ranks of businesses who “[use] the power of business to solve social and environmental problems”. Most importantly, we are happy to be a small, owner-operated business that personally assures the satisfaction of our guests and takes the initiative to better our local and global communities.

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What to expect

Bodhi Sessions: Adult Surf + Yoga FAQS

How are Bodhi Sessions Surf + Yoga camps different from other surf camps?

Bodhi Surf + Yoga's 7 Day Bodhi Sessions Surf + Yoga camp is a week of learning, relaxation, and fun in a beautiful, coastal community. It provides everything you need to have a remarkable vacation that you can feel good about and will remember for years to come.

This week-long camp will provide you with ample resources (knowledge, tools, and time) to develop your surf skillset and deepen your yoga practice. When you are not participating in a core activity, you will be relaxing at our beautiful lodge, connecting to both nature and our quaint community, and exploring what this beautiful part of Costa Rica has to offer.

We abide by the motto of "small is beautiful", and can only host up to ten people per week at our lodge. Moreover, in this intimate surf and yoga camp setting, owners and staff are the ones sharing in your Costa Rica surfing and yoga experience with you.

Our operations are based out of a small town that is still relatively untouched by large-scale tourism, and we work together with our fellow community-members to keep Bahia Ballena beautiful and have it serve as a positive example.

We are committed to sustainable tourism: community involvement and environmental awareness are part of your experience with Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Finally, we are the first ever surf and yoga camp in the world to earn B Corp certification!

What does my trip include?

One week of Bodhi Sessions Surf + Yoga camps include:

Want to dedicate two full weeks to your learning? Check here for details about what the Bodhi Sessions 14 Day Surf + Yoga Camp includes.

Should I dedicate one or two weeks?

Our standard Bodhi Sessions Surf + Yoga camps are either 7 or 14 days, depending on how much time you want to dedicate.

If you have the ability to stay for the full two weeks, it will offer you the best opportunity to really delve into both of these activities. In the surf component, after seven days, students are just starting to get into catching green, unbroken waves, so dedicating another week offers a great opportunity to master that skill set.

With yoga, the first week is often about adjusting to the physical flow of the practice; yet with another week, you get more into the juice of the practice - the mental and spiritual components.

Finally, after a week you will have relaxed into the pace of life in this small, coastal Costa Rican town. Giving yourself another week allows you to go deeper into the place you are in, but also the vacation version of yourself (AKA "too blessed to be stressed!")

Why surfing and yoga together?

Our surf and yoga camps are designed with the knowledge of over 10 years of being operational that the two activities complement one another greatly, and especially in the learning process. When done together, the body is more relaxed, and the mind more open. With a minimum of five surf lessons and five yoga classes, we have enough time and opportunity to really teach both activities, help build strong foundations, and impart the many valuable lessons to be learned both on the mat and in the ocean to our guests.

What do I need to bring?

Check out our full packing list here.

What is the food like? What if we have dietary restrictions?

The food at the Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge aims to check all of these boxes: filling, nutritious, healthy, locally-sourced, home-made, fresh, and delicious. The Bodhi Surf + Yoga team members are also avid foodies and strive to serve food that exceeds guests' expectations. Bodhi Surf + Yoga is able to cater to specific dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, etc.

Are there restaurants nearby?

There are many restaurants in the Bahia Ballena - Uvita area, with several delicious options within a 10-minute walk. There are also more places to eat popping up every year. If you don't feel like walking, you can also look into renting a bike or opt to take a taxi.

Do I need a car?

It is not required to have a car for your stay at Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Transportation from the airport and back is included in your vacation package price. Once at the lodge, transportation to all scheduled activities is included. Moreover, most everything else you need is accessible by foot (restaurants, shops, banks, etc.) If you desire to go further than walking distance, you can either rent a bike for the week or take a taxi.

How far is the Bodhi Lodge from the beach?

The Bodhi Surf + Yoga lodge is located approximately one mile / 1.8km (15-20 minutes walking-distance) from either the Punta Uvita (Whale Tail) or Playa Chaman (Bodhi Surf + Yoga's surf beach) park entrances. For surf lessons, we drive all together, which takes about 5 minutes.

Can you tell me more about the logistics?

Saturday of arrival: You can arrive to San Jose, Costa Rica anytime on Saturday as you’ll be staying that night at the Adventure Inn Hotel (or something similar) located in the quiet and safe neighborhood of Ciudad Cariari, only ten minutes from the SJO airport. Please note that your shuttle from the airport to Adventure Inn Hotel is included.

At 9 am on Sunday, your transportation provider will pick you up from the Adventure Inn Hotel and you’ll make your way to Bodhi Surf + Yoga.

At 3:30 pm on Friday, you will depart Bodhi Surf + Yoga for San Jose, Costa Rica. We recommend that you spend that Friday night at the Adventure Inn Hotel. The Adventure Inn is a great option for you and you can use the promo code: BodhiSurfYoga to receive a small, but meaningful discount.

PLEASE NOTE: Your return flight home can be for any time the following Saturday as you will depart Bodhi Surf + Yoga around 3:30 pm on Friday.

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