This policy covers any losses incurred due to canceling in case of sickness, injury, or other medical issues that prohibit you from traveling or participating in travel activities. A doctor’s note is required to support these claims. Please note that…
If you are making a last-minute booking, for example, 48h before your arrival, you can pay when you arrive at the surf camp. Please keep in mind that we only accept cash at the surf camp.
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Yes, that is possible. Just send us an email with your booking reference and tell us what you want to change or add on your reservation. We will take care of it and send you the updated email with the…
Our check-in starts at 15h00. However, if you arrive earlier, we can store your luggage until the check-in hour. Although we are very flexible with arrival and departure times please take into consideration that the border from Costa Rica to…
Playa Avellanas – Avellanas Beach or referred to by locals as “little Hawaii” – is just 10 min walking from our surf camp. Avellanas is a tropical paradise ideal for those who enjoy spots less traveled. This is certainly an…
No, surf lessons are only cancelled in case of danger (lightning storm etc).
We are very flexible with the check-in hours. Late check-ins are allowed and free of extra charges.
Your values are safe, don’t worry. We provide a lock up box if you need to store something.
Our camps are not really suited for families and for that reason we don’t provide a baby crib.
Yes, in fact a significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners. Every day we offer lessons for complete beginners and as you progress during your time at camp so does the instruction you receive. Trust us,…
Close to Rapture Surfcamps Costa Rica you’ll find a number of ziplines, adventure parks, horseback riding tours and aerial walks through the jungle. Just ask us and we’ll be happy to organize a day on land and in the tree tops…
For the surfing fanatics and the ones interested in how your surfboard shape affects your performance in the water, we can take you to Che Surfboards, our local factory where we get most of the boards and walk you through…
We can help you organize these trips with a third party company, if you want to have days off from surfing!
Within 30 minutes from the camp you have the unique opportunity to watch turtles in their natural habitat arriving at the beach to lay their eggs and then hatching and swimming away in the ocean. If you are at camp at…
Fishing Trip, Sunset Booze Cruise or Catamaran Sailing? Just let us know and we can arrange an outing for your group. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also very popular in the area and offered at many places around the camp. We’d…
Hacienda Guachipellin is right next to Rincon de la Vieja National Park and we definitely recommend you add a dip at the natural volcanic hot springs during your day trip to the park. Entrance fee is $15 per person…
Within 2 hrs drive of the surf camp you can one of Costa Rica’s most endangered climate zones – dry rain forrest at a site of volcanic activity. Entrance to the park is $15 per person, there are a few trails…
Walking on the beach at sunset with a drink at hand (just ask us where – 10min walk for the best sunsets), bonfire night on the beach weekly, BBQ night at camp on Sundays, beach yoga daily, massages upon request,…
Tamarindo is known as party central of the Northwest region of Guanacaste so should you choose to indulge in some (or a lot) of apres-surf entertainment, we can definitely arrange that. Thursday Night Market in town is pretty famous with locals…
The sun in Costa Rica is extremely strong even in the rainy season, especially when you spend a long time in the water surfing.We recommend a 50+ waterproof sunscreen from a well known brand.We also strongly recommend you use zinc…
Many people ask us about the rainy season. We have spent many years in Costa Rica and the season is nowhere near as bad as they say online. Usually the rain happens for 1 – 2 hours a day, this…
There are no immunizations required for Costa Rica unless you are planning on trekking deep into the jungle.
Costa Rica is considered one of the safest countries in Central America. We still advise you not to leave your belongings on the beach unattended.
The local currency is the Colones but US dollars are everywhere accepted. The exchange rate varies from day to day – 1 USD is currently about 650 (Colones). There are a lot of ATMs around Tamarindo and any major city in…
Visitors from most countries can get a 90-day tourist visa on arrival in Costa Rica. At entry you will be asked to show an onward or return ticket. Check exact requirements for your home country or the passport that you…
The kitchen in our camp is for staff only – since breakfast and dinner are included we need the kitchen in order to prepare the food for the whole camp.
We cater for all kinds of diets, no worries at all. Just let us know when you arrive so we can plan accordingly.
Since our location is in the middle of the jungle just a 10min walk to the beach through a beautiful mangrove forest, we enjoy peace and quiet and plenty of wildlife at the end of a private road. Depending on…
Our camp address is Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica In Playa Avellanas we are a 10min walk to the beach through a beautiful mangrove forest where you can observe plenty of wildlife. Our surf camp is right across from…
Chopes Dorm is a modern and spacious dorm room that sleeps 4 people and has private balcony, mosquito screens on doors, air conditioning and a shared bathroom with hot water. Price is per person per night.Pipeline Dorm is a large…
The times of the surf lessons can vary daily depending on the swell size and the tides, it can be anytime starting from 4:30am-5:00am. This is because we want to get you the best waves and conditions possible! Each evening…
We have a large quiver of boards at the camp for all levels. We offer different size soft-tops and custom mals, as well as variety of fibre-glass performance based short boards.
During a lesson you will work with an instructor to improve technique and gain confidence in the water. The instructors will help you to catch the waves so you can save your energy to practice pop ups and turns. In…
Surf guiding is for anybody who can already surf confidently. If you are not fully sure if guiding is the right option for you please just book your accommodation. Once you are here we can see how your surfing level…
The beginner category is extremely broad and it covers people who have never surfed at all to people who are refining their technique and gaining confidence. To be suitable for the intermediate group you need to be able to drop…
We try our best to keep our Dorms gender separate. Often due to a lot of people checking in and out it’s not possible to keep it quite like that as otherwise customers would have to change rooms too often.
We have a 4-bed and a 6-bed dorm. They are very spacious, with high ceilings, adjacent patios or balconies, A/C and mosquito screens on the windows so it never feels crowded or hot inside. The 4 bed dorm shares…
We are sorry but we only have double rooms with the pricing for two persons. However you are free to use a double room as a single room but still paying for two persons. I hope you understand, but we…
Here is the quick lowdown of our cancelation policy.Cancellations and rebookings made by the customer. All requests for cancellations or rebookings must be submitted via email. The cancellation period is defined by the receipt of the cancellation. In cases of…
Sure, all extras like surf lessons, massages and yoga can be booked or extended locally.
At Rapture, we understand that travel is spontaneous and your plans can change. You decide the length of your stay to ensure you get everything you want from your time at the surf camp. We are flexible and happy to…
We do not have a minimum stay at Rapture! We know that plans change and people like to be flexible when they travel, so if you want to stay 3 days or 3 months, that is okay for us!
You can check availability and prices online with our online booking system. Please select your preferred travel location, as well as check-in and check-out dates and the number of persons travelling. In case your preferred room is not available for…
Please use our online booking system at bookings.rapturecamps.com in order to complete your booking. There are several online payment options available: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Dinner, JCB and Paypal. If you need support with placing your booking, do not hesitate to…
