Surf Lesson at Arpoador Beach with Mandala Rio Surf School

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All equipment like board and lycra is already included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bike Itaú
35 - Pedra do Arpoador - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
We will meet at Arpoador beach, it is very easy to find as the meeting point is signposted with a green tent, and we will make contact via WhatsApp where I will send a photo of the place and the location on Googlemaps in real time!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/01/2020 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What To Expect

Praia do Arpoador

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

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 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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My son-18, had an...

Rosa_d, Mar 2026

My son-18, had an amazing time with this surfing experience booked through Viator! The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made the lesson both fun and safe from start to finish. He was up on the board faster than we expected and left the beach smiling from ear to ear. 🏄‍♂️ and really motivated to surf! Everything was well organized and beginner-friendly, and the team did a great job building confidence while keeping the vibe relaxed and enjoyable. This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend for kids or first-time surfers—such a memorable experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🤙 We’re truly happy to hear your son had such an amazing time with us — seeing students leave the beach smiling and motivated to keep surfing is the best reward we could ask for! Our goal is always to create a safe, fun, and confidence-building experience, especially for first-time surfers, so it means a lot to know that this became one of the highlights of your trip. We hope to see you both back in the water with us soon for more great moments and waves! 🌊

Had an awesome time...

Zachary_C, Feb 2026

Had an awesome time learning to surf, a straight to the point primer on what to expect and then straight to the waves to get tons of tries with feedback on what to fix. In my first ever time surfing I was able to stay standing up at least 5 or 6 times with the help of the instructors!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Congratulations my bro! You were a very dedicated student in your first lesson and we had a wonderful session. We're looking forward to seeing you in next time. Aloha!

A Great Time

Seychelle_x, Jan 2026

Great instructor, who was knowledgable, personable and helped us catch so many waves. Was also very flexible with us timing wise. Highly recommend !

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Really Thank Seychelle, i hope see you soon again, aloha!

Fun to watch my daughter succeed and ride a wave!

Robert_E, Mar 2024

The guide was so personable and my daughter trusted his guidance in the lesson, ultimately leading to her riding the first wave! Incredible experience in the most beautiful location. All surf workers were so helpful.