8 Refreshing Days Surf Camp in San Juan del Sur, Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Exuberant Yoga Resort and Surf Camp Nicaragua
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Nicaragua.
Located next to the most famous surf beach in central america, playa Maderas, our surf camp is the perfect place for couples, families, or friends who are open-minded and ahead of every trend. The community is based on comfort, exclusivity, and sharing experiences. Enjoy Dreamsea Surf Camp's eco-resort and melt with Nicaragua's wild exuberant nature and good vibes while going for a swim in the pool, enjoying a tropical fruit smoothie, or reading a book lying in a hammock. Get immersed in the wonderful world of real glamping and breath through the lungs of the jungle while resting and sleeping like when you are at home.
Highlights
- Surf package (level 0): 5 lessons of 90 minutes
- 1 group video analysis
- Daily surf theory
- 3 hours of yoga lessons
- Transfer to the surf lesson spots
- Weekly plan activities
- Free access to equipment
- 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfasts and dinners
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Because every guest is special, all cabanas have a different interior design and decor. They have been meticulously decorated by Dreamsea Surf Camp's interior designer, starting always from a colonial, exotic, and tropical style. You can enjoy the pool area with a delicious cocktail.
This surf camp has different types of accommodations on offer. All the rooms are designed to offer you an idyllic experience that will surround you with comfort, glamour, and charm. Get immersed in the wonderful world of real glamping and breath through the lungs of the jungle while resting and sleeping like when you are at home.
Suite private room
The Suite cabana was created to make you feel like the king or queen of paradise. Take a break from the outside world with your favorite person and enjoy the fusion with the surrounding nature. Inhale, exhale, and relax.
The Suite room includes
- Double bed
- Private bathroom
- Hot water
- Towels
- Daily room service
- Fresh fruit and water daily
- Fan
- Extra care
- Privacy
- Exclusive design
- Terrace
Twin private room
A friendship is good for the soul and this special room is good for your rest. Enjoy with your favorite mate in Dreamsea Surf Camp's charming jungle cabana for friends, composed of two individual beds. %The room is private and includes
- 2 individual beds
- Towels
- Fan
- Extra care
- Exclusive design
- Terrace
Dorm room
Sharing is caring, and exclusive. Start an unforgettable experience with people that might become friends for life in Dreamsea Surf Camp's hostel rooms where you can relax in special bunk beds made of bamboo.
The room includes:
- 6 x individual bunk beds made of bamboo
- Fan
- Extra care
- Exclusive design
- Terrace
Program
Surf lessons can be scheduled for sunrise, during the day, or for sunset based on tide and surf conditions. You can expect to gain an understanding of the ocean environment and the surfing world. The surf instructors will take you to the best spots. On Sunday, there are no scheduled lessons, allowing for a free surf day to explore the private Hermosa Beach. Example of a week with Dreamsea Surf Camp, the activities can change depending on the day of your arrival and departure and weather conditions. Below is an example itinerary if you arrive on a Monday (you can arrive on any day of the week)
Day 1: Arrival
- Check in to your cozy room
- Get settled, jump in the pool and brief orientation of the week
- Evening Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 2
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast
- Your first surf lesson (timing varies based on tide and surf conditions)
- Free time by the pool or camp activities
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 3
- Start the day with a nourishing breakfast
- Surf lesson (timing varies based on tide and surf conditions)
- Morning or afternoon yoga session
- Free time by the pool or camp activities
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 4
- Breakfast to begin the day
- Surf lesson (timing varies based on tide and surf conditions)
- Morning or afternoon yoga session
- Free time by the pool or camp activities
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 5
- Breakfast to begin the day
- Surf lesson (timing varies based on tide and surf conditions)
- Morning or afternoon yoga session
- Free time by the pool or camp activities
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 6
- Breakfast and energy for the day
- Surf lesson (timing varies based on tide and surf conditions)
- Morning or afternoon yoga session
- Free time by the pool or camp activities
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 7
- Breakfast to kickstart the day
- Trip to Hermosa Beach for a free surf day and exploration
- Morning or afternoon yoga session
- Free time by the pool or camp activities (Dreamsea Surf Camp can bring you to Sunday Funday)
- Dinner
- Evening activity
Day 8: Departure
- Breakfast to begin the day
- Check-out and departure as per your schedule
- Free time
Retreat location
Dreamsea Surf Camp is located in San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific coastal hills of Nicaragua where you will find golden sand beaches, excellent surfing spots, and friendly wildlife.
Nicaragua surprises the most experienced traveler by offering an alluring mixture of volcanic landscapes, tropical jungle, and colonial architecture. The Dreamsea Surf Camp is located in San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific coastal hills of Nicaragua where you will find golden sand beaches, excellent spots for surfing, and friendly wildlife.
Unique features
Activities
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- In-room safe
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Pet friendly
Services
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mosquito net
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
- Wireless internet
Food
You will be served breakfast and dinner.
For lunch, we have a menu in our restaurant with delicious options
Eating is a necessity but cooking is an art. That's why Dreamsea Surf Camp is always innovating and improving their menus. Dreamsea Surf Camp also has a tiki bar where you can order fresh fruit smoothies or author exotic cocktails.
- Home-made food cooked with love
- Seasonal fresh ingredients
- Farm to table locally inspired
- Vegetarian and vegan-friendly
Restaurant
In Dreamsea Surf Camp's jungle village, the dining area is the jewel of the crown, an amazing three-floor bamboo and palapa construction where you can enjoy homemade dishes cooked with love. Dreamsea Surf Camp is always innovating the menus, made from local market ingredients and always with vegan and vegetarian-friendly options.
After a surfing session, your body will crave vitamins but don't worry, you can order fresh fruit smoothies and juices to recover.
Bar
Try Dreamsea Surf Camp's incredible author exotic cocktails and a variety of delicious snacks at the tiki bar by the pool.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Surf Level 1 (extra 20 USD) 1h surf fitness lesson + 1h surf skate lesson
Have had beginner surf lessons in the past. Feel comfortable with the basic surf techniques like paddling and stand up. Be able to catch, balance and stand comfortably on broken waves without assistance. Be able to catch occasional small green waves.
- Determine the best time to surf
- Understand the wave mechanics: how the wind, tide, swell, and currents interact and affect the waves
- How to read tide charts and swell forecasts
- Read the wave and understand what the best to catch are
- First steps on timing and take off small green waves
- First steps: trimming the waves and basic front and back side turns
- To surf-skate and keep practicing the surf technique out of the water
- To reinforce your technique with a surfing fitness session
- Ratio: 1 instructor / 3 students
Surf Level 2 (extra 100 USD)
Have good board control and balancing skills. Be able to catch waves to both sides – left and right – and perform front and back side trim lines. Have good fitness and swimming skills.
You will learn
- Acquire the knowledge & ability to surf beach breaks with confidence
- Turn to paddle out, overcome waves, navigate the surf area and join the lineup
- Perform front and back side trims along the wave's face
- Learn the importance of positioning, and do it correctly to catch a wave
- Understand priorities and advanced surf etiquette
- To surf-skate and keep practicing the surf technique out of the water
- To reinforce your technique with surfing fitness session
- To accelerate your surf performance on:
- Timing and take off
- Wave reading and selection
- Stance and foot placements
- Upper body movements
- Through in-depth video analysis review and personal feedback, the real deal!
- Ratio: 1 instructor / 2 students
Surf skate lessons
Improve your surfing with a surf skate class. You will learn techniques and movements that will help you surf better!
Private surf lessons
Book a private surf lesson with one of Dreamsea Surf Camp's instructors and boost your surfing in amazing, uncrowded waves.
Discover Nicaragua
Why do you restrict yourself to only surf and yoga? Dreamsea Surf Camp offers other activities, such as trips to discover some of the most stunning locations in this amazing country, watching turtle nesting, sailing, fishing, diving, canopy, or rappelling. Choose among them to make the most of the Dreamsea experience.
Nicaragua surprises the most experienced traveler by offering an alluring mixture of volcanic landscapes, tropical jungle, and colonial architecture. The Dreamsea Surf Camp is located in San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific coastal hills of Nicaragua, where you will find golden sand beaches, excellent spots for surfing, and friendly wildlife.
Granada
You can't miss its photogenic elegance. Think cobblestone roads, colonial architecture, churches, and vibrant markets in the city center, all under the eye of the big Volcán Mombacho.
Ometepe Island
Enjoy this exotic island, made from volcanic soil, clean waters, wide beaches, local wildlife, and archaeological sites, under the twin volcanic peaks, rising up from Lago de Nicaragua.
Masaya
Discover the most crowded city of Nicaragua, with its vibrant markets full of local pottery, arts, and crafts. Taste the local gastronomy like tamales, frijoles, yuca, etc.
Yoga
Find the perfect equilibrium for your body and soul, complementing the practice of surfing with yoga lessons. Yoga improves important skills for surfing, such as balance, focus, and breathing. The morning lessons are meant to energize your body and mind and the evening lessons are good for stretching your muscles and relaxing after the intense day of sport and adventure.
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Surf program (level 0): 5 lessons of 90 minutes - you can upgrade to Level 1 or Level 2 for an additional cost if desired
- 1 group video analysis
- Daily surf theory
- 3 hours of yoga lessons
- Breakfast and dinner
- Free access to equipment
- Sunday trip to a private beach
- Weekly plan activities (picnic, sunset beach, viewpoint, hike, night shuttle to town, and many others)
- Transfer to the surf lesson spot
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Excursions and tours
- Massages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
98 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 170 per person
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
86 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 300 per person
Juan Santamaría International Airport
233 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
The easiest and quickest airport to fly in is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA), a 2.5 to 4-hour drive depending on traffic from the airport to the Resort for 90 USD way up to 4 people. A private transfer service is available 24/7.
You can also decide to fly to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), a Costa Rica airport. It takes about 3 to 5 hours from Liberia airport to the Resort, depending on how long it takes to cross the border.
- Liberia airport to the borders – 1 hour
- Usually, you will spend 30 minutes to 2 hours crossing the borders
- Borders to the Resort 45 min to 1 hour
Arrival by bus
Tica Bus is also a good alternative if you are looking for a more economical way to travel by bus in Central America. You could take it from San Jose to the borders of Costa Rica/Nicaragua
Arrival by private transfer
For the transfer services, Dreamsea Surf Camp offer private transport service from/to:
- Transfer San Juan del Sur town: USD 20*
- Transfer Costa Rica border: USD 50*
- Transfer Managua airport: USD 90*
- Transfer Liberia Costa Rica airport: USD 170*
- Transfer San Jose Costa Rica airport: USD 300*
Cost is counted per way up to 4 people per car
The transfer must be paid in cash directly to our driver
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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