I came to Nosara at a very difficult time in my life, a time of grief, and I could not have chosen a better place to get back on my feet. Away from the beautiful and peaceful setting I met very nice people. Each and everyone of the instructors helped me with their enthusiasm, support, encouragement and kindness... even when... More

We booked a one week family vacation (two daughters 9yrs, and 12yrs) through Safari Surf School (SSS). We were looking for nice warm weather, good food options, and activities as we're not the type of family that can sit by the pool all day. Learning to surf seemed like a great activity and via SSS you can customize your inclusive... More

I booked this vacation and left just a few days later after a really stressful few months at work. Very spur of the moment. I'd never surfed. Never been to Costa Rica. Don't speak Spanish. And was traveling alone. When I got on the plane to head there, I suddenly wasn't quite sure what I'd gotten myself into. When I... More

This trip started off as just a getaway from my stressful life and I was planning it to be a girls' trip. Well, I couldn't find anyone to go with me at the last minute so with the encouragement of my friends and Tim, one of the owners, I decided to trek to Costa Rica on my own. He assured... More

Our family surfs at home (in Florida) and has been on several surf trips to Costa Rica. We thought we knew what to expect from a surf vacation but our experience with Safari Surf took things to a whole new level. From the first exchange of emails, we felt well cared for and looked after. Recommendations for lodging were spot... More

We have been back home in North Dakota for about a month now and we are still trying to deprogram ourselves from the idea that we are going sell everything we own and move to Nosara and live at the Safari Surf School. Yes, it was that great. The instructors, the people at Casa Tucan, the surfing lifestyle. All of... More

We rented a board for the week and the staff were great with swapping it out for smaller and different models. Muchos gracias!

I liked how our guide didn't waste too much time with descriptions on how to surf, but instead just got us out there and had us practice. He even took wax and marked where our feet should go on the board. Afterwards, he bought us coconuts to drink from!

My wife, early 60's, and I accompanied our son and his young family, spouse and girls 9 and 7, to Safari Surf School. It was their second trip. We had a great time! Tyler and the crew do everything possible to make your trip enjoyable. The surfing lessons are perfectly calibrated to account for all skill levels. The instructors are... More