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Surf Lesson + Beach day in Jaco Beach!

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Jaco, Costa Rica
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Stephanie_N ·
Mar 2026
These guys were great!! My husband and teenage/adult children took lessons. They sat them down and taught them all the basics and safety information. Had everyone stretch and get ready to go! They had a blast in the water and everyone was up in the first 15 minutes!! I excellent half day activity! And mom can watch from the comfy shaded beach chairs or go down and take pictures!
· Christina_A ·
Feb 2026
The team there is incredible! Both English and Spanish was spoken. We were able to book same day and the communication via whatsapp before was very helpful! The set up on the beach was a nice popup tent with bag storage, bottle water, umbrellas, lounge chairs, hats and sunscreen. Definitely not a pro but the one on one teaching was the highlight. Thanks guys!

Overview

    What's Included

    • DE surfboard after the lesson
    • DE beach chairs with umbrella included before and DE after the lesson.
    • sunscreen.
    • rushguard
    • Bottled water
    • pick up, if necessary
    • Towels.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Information about client pickup : - The pickup service is optional and must be coordinated directly with the school once the reservation is made. - Generally, pickups are made approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled class time. - We offer free pickups within the town of Jaco for those who need IT, even if it is just one student. For pickups in Playa Hermosa or Playa Herradura, a minimum of 2 students is required. IT is important to keep in mind that class schedules adjust to the tides, as the best surfing conditions in Playa Jacó usually occur between medium to high tides and high to medium tides, allowing for the best enjoyment of the waves and a better experience in the water. We are committed to providing a comfortable, safe, and personalized experience from the very beginning. Feel free to contact us to coordinate your transport or to resolve any questions. IT will be a pleasure to take you to the sea!

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    Meeting point

    • Aloha Josi Surf School
      C. Hidalgo, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 61101, Costa Rica

      You must head south from the town of Jaco along Av Pastor Diaz and turn onto Hidalgo street towards the sea, turn left and continue about 350 meters south along the same street, you will find our surf school by the beach, between Surfer Factory Surfschool and the Mahi Mahi restaurant.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 01/02/2026 - 01/01/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    What To Expect

    1

    Jaco

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Stephanie_N
    These guys were great!! My husband and teenage/adult children took lessons. They sat them down and taught them all the basics and safety information. Had everyone stretch and get ready to go! They had a blast in the water and everyone was up in the first 15 minutes!! I excellent half day activity! And mom can watch from the comfy shaded beach chairs or go down and take pictures!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 95 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    We were two young adult...

    Chloe_C, Mar 2026
    We were two young adult beginner surfers (had never surfed before), and we had a GREAT and SUCCESSFUL experience. The intro to the board and basic technique was clear and efficient, allowing us to spend plenty of time in the water. There was a great emphasis on safety, with a a brief warm up/stretching session, zinc face sunscreen, water, and rash guards provided. The team was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend aloha Josi for surf lessons or lounge chair/surfboard rentals!

    My daughter and her...

    Alison_L, Mar 2026
    My daughter and her boyfriend were given excellent personalized guidance based on the level and needs. They had an enjoyable day.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hello.Alison.Thanks for reaching us and letting us sharing this amazing experience Surfing.Thanks.To be part of the big family of Surfers.Pura Vida.

    Must do short activity!!

    Stephanie_N, Mar 2026
    These guys were great!! My husband and teenage/adult children took lessons. They sat them down and taught them all the basics and safety information. Had everyone stretch and get ready to go! They had a blast in the water and everyone was up in the first 15 minutes!! I excellent half day activity! And mom can watch from the comfy shaded beach chairs or go down and take pictures!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hey Stephanie.Thanks again for letting us teach and sharing Surfing with us.Every body and the family made a great job.We hope is not going to be the last one.And thanks to be part of our big family of Surfers around the world.

    The team there is...

    Christina_A, Feb 2026
    The team there is incredible! Both English and Spanish was spoken. We were able to book same day and the communication via whatsapp before was very helpful! The set up on the beach was a nice popup tent with bag storage, bottle water, umbrellas, lounge chairs, hats and sunscreen. Definitely not a pro but the one on one teaching was the highlight. Thanks guys!

    First time surfer

    Olivia_H, Feb 2026
    My sister and I loved it. Was the best activity we’ve done so far. So much fun. All the workers were amazing especially our instructor, I was surfing in no time !!! Felt safe the whole time and really learned a lot from him. I recommend aloha Josi surf 1000/10

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Hey Surfers!Thanks again for the opportunity and the support to come with us!And be part of our big family off Surfers around the world.Pura Vida.

    Great surf school for all ages

    Jodi_K, Dec 2025
    My kids (ages 13 and 15) and I took lessons with this surf school and had so much fun. It was easy to find, there was a place to park our car, and they had canopy tents and chairs set up for us to use even after the lesson, for as long as we wanted to stay at the beautiful beach. The instructors were great and we were all up on our boards in no time. Highly recommend this surf school!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hello.Jodi.Thanks again for the great opportunity to share with us this amazing sport Surfing.And to be part of a Big Family of Surfers around the world.Pura Vida.

    Great experience! First...

    Mbili_C, Dec 2025
    Great experience! First time surfing, great, patient host. So much fun. The location, the beach and the weather are 10/10

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hello.Mbili.Thanks again for reaching us and sharing this Great experience Surfing.We are very happy that you guys having fun and like it!Pura Vida.

    An amazing surfing experience!

    Mathure_A, Dec 2025
    We had an amazing time during our surfing lesson! David took his time explaining everything clearly and made sure we felt comfortable and confident in the water. The experience was well organized from start to finish—they even offered pickup and drop-off, which made it super convenient. We also really appreciated being able to hang out on the beach until we were done. Such a fun, relaxed, and memorable experience. Highly recommend! 🌊🏄‍♂️

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hello.Surfer Mathure.Thanks again for all the support and let us to share this amazing sport.Thanks to be part of our Big Family of Surfers around the world!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    Great surfing experience!

    Stacey_W, Nov 2025
    Great crew of guys! This was my son's 1st time surfing. We arranged a lesson for his 15th birthday. The guys were great at looking out for all of us while in the water. The owner stayed in contact to make sure we were having a good time. Parking at the meeting point and beach chairs/ umbrella were greatly appreciated. The camera guy was also great. Awesome price for several professional pictures of my son's surfing experience. Would highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello!Stacey!We are really happy to know that all the staff make a good Job also your son and your family have a Great time.Thanks to be Part off our Big Family off Surfers around the world.Welcome any time.Pura Vida.

    Amazing

    Chiara_L, Sep 2025
    I give 5 star because I can’t give 6 This experience is amazing!!, geovany is the best teacher!! Friends, try this experience!!!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Hey Chiara!Thanks for the feedback and for let us to shared this amazing experience. Pura Vida!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    Amazing experience! We...

    Nicolette_F, Jul 2025
    Amazing experience! We had a great time learning to surf and our instructor was incredible. 10/10 would recommend

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Hello Nicolette!Hey Surfers!Thanks again for the opportunity to share with you guys this Amazing experience!Welcome to be part of a Big Family Surfers!Pura Vida!c

    The experience was...

    Lorllyana_O, Jun 2025
    The experience was fantastic my boys enjoyed the class. They are thrilled and had a great instructor that provided great advise on surfing and safety.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hey Lorllyana.Thanks again for supporting and bringing your family to us!and of course for the trust.We are really thankful for sharing with us and to be part of a Big Family of Surfers!Pura Vida!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    We had such a great...

    Lauren_L, Jun 2025
    We had such a great experience with the instructors. My daughter is 6 and has a fear of swimming. She was very nervous about surfing, but Giovanni was so great with her! He got her up on a board and she ended the lesson with a smile. The professional photographer on site was really nice too!

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hey Lauren and surfers!Thanks again for coming to us and be part of a Big Family of Surfers!We are really grateful to have this great experience!Pura Vida!

    Highest recommendation

    Max_B, Jun 2025
    Fantastic experience. Learned how to surf from scratch in one lesson thanks to very attentive and helpful instructors. They also made my family very comfortable while I surfed. Great pictures to top it all off. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hey Max!Thanks again for sharing with us this amazing experience and to bring your family with us!We hope in the future maybe they can join us on the water!Thanks!

    Best surf lesson ever!

    Jackie_N, Jun 2025
    We had the best day with Giovanny! Me and my friend stopped by jaco on our first day in Costa Rica. He had us standing on the boards within the first 10 minutes in the water. Even my unathletic friend was up on the board the whole lesson! After our lesson he gave us a recommendation for lunch and told us we were able to hang out on the beach after! He had chairs and a sun shade set up for us. He also told us exactly how to get up to el miro for a walk. Overall I would recommend this surf lesson to anyone visiting. You’ll have a great lesson and a great day at the beach!

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hey Surfers!Thanks Jackie and Andrea for opportunity to share with our team this amazing sport! We are really thankful and grateful to be part of our Big Family of Surfers!We hope we can continue growing up maybe one day we will Surf together!Pura Vida!🤙🏾🙏🏼🙌🏼

    Lovely guys! Had my...

    Roberta_W, Apr 2025
    Lovely guys! Had my daughter surfing in minutes. Felt completely safe leaving my daughter in their hands. Well worth the money for the lesson and peace of mind.

    Private Surf Lessons for Beginners

    Gary_L, Mar 2025
    You get a land based instructions + safety lessons for the first 10-15 minutes. Then you take to the water with your own instructor. The instructor will tell you to remember the steps and tell you when to start paddling with the wave and by then you'll be far from earshot to hear them tell you to stand. But they'll guide you and they're attentive. They'll encourage you as well. You can take a break too. They're not time sticklers either. There's a photographer who will take pictures for you to purchase later too. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thanks again for the Support and the trust!Pura Vida!

    Amazing!

    Jennifer_S, Mar 2025
    Jason and friends were very friendly and amazing instructors! Jason was very friendly and helpful every step of the way! Ibo the photographer did an amazing job capturing pictures!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thanks again for the Support and the opportunity to share Surfing with us!Pura Vida!

    Great surf lesson! We...

    dixieccorbin, Mar 2025
    Great surf lesson! We enjoyed our day on the beach with our instructors and had so much fun trying to surf (and laughing at our skills). Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thanks again for the opportunity and the support to sharing this great sport Surfing!Pura Vida!

    My daughter loved the...

    Sumana_A, Feb 2025
    My daughter loved the experience. This is her 2nd time surfing in the last seven years. The school was flexible to reschedule the lessons since my daughter fell sick on the day of the lessons. Jason, the instructor, was excellent, and my daughter could get up on the surfboard and ride a few waves.

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Thanks again for the opportunity to teach Surfing!Pura Vida!🙏🏼🤙🏾

    Perfect private lesson...

    Rebecca_S, Feb 2025
    Perfect private lesson for beginners. It was me and my husband’s second time surfing. Jaco beach has relatively calm waves which make it easier to learn surfing. Our instructor Jason was friendly and very helpful! Would recommend to anyone visiting town to book with them and enjoy the time at the beach afterwards on the long chairs :)

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Thanks again for the opportunity to share this amazing sport Surfing!Pura Vida!

    Jason was an amazing...

    Beverly_C, Jan 2025
    Jason was an amazing teacher! He was patient with our group and we were all able to get up on the board!

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Hello!Surfers!Thanks for the amazing time to sharing with us!Pura Vida!

    Perfect family surf experience

    Zac_L, Dec 2024
    Family of four with twin preteens had the perfect Christmas morning at Aloha Josi Surf School. Our two instructors took great care of us and all four family members were catching waves in no time. I would recommend to anyone wanting to give the sport a try.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thanks again for everything and the opportunity!Pura Vida!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    Good school with good teaching vibes.

    Zora_L, Dec 2024
    The instructors here are very professional. Before the course starts they will train everyone individually on the sand. My instructor taught me to watch the timeline about the waves. It was a great an experience, first time for me to try a 8 ft board and I even successfully stand up a couple of times. Randall is a fantastic instructor! He is cool, professional and has patience. I love the experience wanna do more lessons!

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Hello!Surfer!Thanks again for the trust and the suport!Pura Vida!Blessings!!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    Perfect surf

    Tina_R, Dec 2024
    We had a blast, caught so many waves. Jeyson is a very patient instructor and so kind. Had a great experience, waves were perfect and the beach was nice and sandy, no rocks.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Hello!Surfers thanks for the Support and the trust!Pura vida!👌🙏🏼🤙🏾

    Surfs Up

    Kali_C, Nov 2024
    Our instructor Jeyson was awesome! He was super patient and supportive! We had so much fun! They will also allow you to use the surf boards after the lesson is over so you can practice on your own! I would recommend girls wear secure bottoms maybe even shorts or spandex. Overall it was a great experience!!

    Response from Host, Nov 2024

    Thanks for the trust and the support .Pura Vida. Surfers.

    🌊🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

    Claire_M, Oct 2024
    I cannot recommend this enough! Jeyson was a fantastic instructor and super helpful. I have only surfed once before and it was over a decade ago and I was really nervous to try and surf again, but Jeyson made it easy and enjoyable (and I was actually able to stand up and surf!) My husband surfed a lot as a kid and said he learned great tips too!

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Hello Surfers!Thanks for sharing this amazing experience with us!Pura Vida!🤙🏾🙏🏼

    Great time

    David_C, Sep 2024
    Great experience lots of fun. The instructors were awesome. The instructor worked with our girls and got them standing surfing in no time.

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Thanks again for everything ,the trust and the support!Pura Vida!

    Amazing times with amazing people!

    Sara_T, Sep 2024
    We had a phenomenal experience! The teachers are patient, kind, and very knowledgeable. Definitely a MUST DO!

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Thanks for the support and sharing with us this Amazing experience with Surfing!Pura Vida!

    Amazing experience

    SEDTKD_1, Aug 2024
    Great experience with Jason! Very professional and dedicated! Thank you so much for the class and the great time !

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Thanks again for the opportunity to share this Amazing experience!Pura vida!

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