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7 Day Surf Camp

Week long, set-date, surf vacations that invite you to learn the art of surfing while learning about Mother Ocean, engaging with the community, and awakening the inner surfer.

Spaces limited to 10 guests/week

Bodhi: Awaken the Inner Surfer

7 Day Surf Camp Includes

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Lodging

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5 nights at the Bodhi Lodge

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1 night in a San Jose hotel (Saturday of arrival)

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Transportation

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Round trip transportation (San Jose - Uvita - San Jose)

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Lessons

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10 surf lessons (90 minutes each)

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Lessons

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10 surf lessons (90 minutes each)

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Meals

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Daily breakfast

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1 group dinner

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3 lunches

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Snacks at surf lessons

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Daily breakfast

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1 group dinner

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3 lunches

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Snacks at surf lessons

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Activities

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Guided walking tour of Bahia Ballena

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Waterfall visit

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Other

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National Park entrance fees

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$20 Donation to Travelers Philanthropy

Accomodations & Pricing

* Our prices are in USD and per person.

Room Amistad

$2,395.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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

$2,395.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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

$2,595.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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

$2,595.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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

$2,395.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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

$2,395.00/person (+13% VAT)

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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.

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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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Spaces are limited to 10 guests per week

What Guests Have To Say

kaitlin

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
rick

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
ann

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
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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
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A Different Kind of Surf Vacation

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Awaken the Inner Surfer will provide you with a unique surf travel experience, one that leaves you feeling enriched and rejuvenated after surfing in a one-of-a-kind pristine marine national park where the waves slowly roll in and provide gentle rides. In the spirit of experiential learning, you will be active in an outdoor classroom and work toward your own personal surf goals. You will also have time to unwind and reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with other people in a safe and nourishing way. In addition to learning how to stand up on a surfboard, you will learn how to stand up for Mother Ocean.

This experience also exemplifies an "off-the-beaten-path" kind of tourism that focuses on community engagement, cultural exchange, marine education, 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!

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Surfing is better when you connect with the wave

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At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, we have discovered a surf secret that many camps have overlooked: surfing is beneficial - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Learning about the ocean in a deeper way allows your to better connect and dance with the wave. Perfecting skills, and knowledge, can allow get you so far. It's the awakening of the inner surfer that makes surfing truly special and spiritual exercise. 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

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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.

What to expect

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Bodhi: Awaken the Inner Surfer FAQS

Bodhi Surf + Yoga's 7 Day Surf 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, skills, and right attitudes) to develop your surf skillset and deepen your ocean understanding. 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!

One week of Bodhi Sessions Surf + Yoga camps include:

  • 5 nights at Bodhi Lodge
  • 1 night at a hotel in San Jose (Saturday of arrival)
  • Round trip transportation (SJ - Uvita - SJ)
  • 10 surf lessons (90 minutes each)
  • Daily breakfast
  • 1 group dinner
  • 3 lunches
  • Guided walking tour of Bahia Ballena
  • Waterfall visit
  • Snacks at surf lessons
  • National Park entrance fees
  • Travelers Philanthropy donation

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

Check out our full packing list here.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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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