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WELCOME TO SAFARI SURF SCHOOL
NOSARA, COSTA RICA
Safari Surf School is the premier surf school and surf camp in Costa Rica. In addition to instilling a passion for surfing, you'll also be immersed in native culture and treated to local style. Being taught to surf by true professionals with a "Pura Vida" attitude is the only way to go!

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Safari Surf School is extremely proud to have Billabong as our official surf school/camp sponsor.

 
WHY SAFARI SURF SCHOOL
  • The only surf school included in "Best Outfitters on Earth" By National Geographic Adventures". We scored a 96.7 in client experiences! More...
  • We are sponsored and supported by Billabong Surf Camps
  • Safari Surf School is an ISA certified school
  • We offer a choice in accommodations using a star rating system
  • Your surf instructors are also the owners of Safari Surf School More on Tim and Ty...
  • Safari Surf School instructors are licensed in CPR and life saving technique.
  • Safari Surf School includes yoga lessons into your daily routine and if yoga’s not your bag then we offer additional full body massage as a substitute!
  • We have activities galore… from zip line canopy tours to snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, taking an ATV to the waterfalls, kayaking, and fishing. Tim’s line is” You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do!”
  • All meals included in the packages are provided at the local restaurants in and around our locations. This way you get to sample all of the different types of food (Italian, German, American, French, Swiss, Tico, etc…) that the area has to offer. Plus, you get to meet and hang out with the locals. more on packages...
  • We have two surfing lessons per day, one in the a.m. and one in the p.m. more on lessons...
  • We will shoot video sessions to use as a teaching tool during your stay
  • We shoot digital water shots of your surfing adventure to help out in the learning process as well as provide great memories! check out photos of past surf students
  • We have a referral program and repeat customer program that can save you big bucks when you sign up!
  • You get to take home a super groovy, one of a kind Safari Surf School T-shirt.

... INTRODUCING FRIENDS AND PARTNERS:

 
out of bounds Safari Surf School is excited to announce our partnership with Out of Bounds Hotel & Tour Center in San Jose, Costa Rica. Out of Bounds is an amazing boutique hotel in the foothills of San Jose, a short 20 min drive from the San Jose International Airport. Whether you need lodging for just a night at the front end or back end of your stay with Safari Surf School or if you'd like to experience some of the amazing activities that Costa Rica has to offer; like white water rafting, the Monte Verde Cloud Forest or the Arenal Volcano to name a few, Safari Surf School and Out of Bounds can take care of every detail you need.
friends and partners of Safari Surf School Soul Arch Photo san diego surf school Native Vibe Music Institute Miss Ski Canopy Tours Projecto Ninos Surfing Legend Sunny Garcia
 

 

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Brothers, Tim & Tyler Marsh own and operate Safari Surf School. Safari Surf School is located in Nosara, Costa Rica. Safari Surf School offers complete vacation packages including luxurious accommodations, meals, surfing lessons, and other activities. Call now to book your Surf School Holiday in Nosara, Costa Rica.*

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"Thank you so much Safari Surf School and especially Tyler & Pio! I had the trip of a lifetime and I'm already planning my return with my girlfriend. I never thought I could be surfing within a matter of a couple of lessons. Tyler made it so easy to understand and has such patience and passion for what he does. I will be back!"

"I went to Safari Surf School because I was in a rut- I could get up to my knees, but couldn't quite stand up. Tyler teaches such a simple way to stand up that I was getting up consistently on day 2. Such a low pressure, encouraging environment made it so easy! The surroundings were beautiful, the people were wonderful and friendly, and we had such a great time that I'd go back in a heartbeat!"
Tim & Kristen Van Loon ( Winnipeg, Canada )

"This is a letter of thanks to you, Tyler, Kim, John, and all the staff and everyone we met on our surf safari. There is no place that Krista and I would sooner call home than Nosara, the warmth and openness to which we were enveloped into to I have never experienced before outside of family. Your instructors were second to none, your hospitality without comparison. Krista learned to surf on the outside, and I finally realized what feels like to ride the face of a wave. You will see us again very soon. I would have written this letter sooner, but we were shell shocked by the frigid weather and the total lack of ocean when we arrived at home. Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you.You will all be in our thoughts until we make it back for more surf safari." Aloha, Tim and Krista Van Loon

"Just wanted to write to let you know what an awesome time Dede and I had in Nosara. It was really great to meet you and I appreciate the time you took with me in the water. The instructors were great. Johnny was great with Dede and on the last day she caught a nice long right on the outside and Soul Arch caught it on film!! She was stoked! Kim was great for me as well and we both worked a little with Lise while she was out there waiting for her student to paddle back in. Everyone was great! The food at the Tucan was also great. We took a day trip to Tamarindo and couldn’t find better food anywhere…and we tried our best (yeah, the pants are a little tighter this week, but hey).If you ever need a reference for someone, please feel free to have them call or e-mail me…I will talk it up. We are already planning our trip next February with the kids!" Thanks again…we loved it!John M. Torrens, Ph.D.President, InterActive Therapy Group,

We just got back home. I just wanted to thank you guys again for everything, we had an amazing time and rank this as one of our best vacations ever! If you want a testimonial for your site let me know as you have a new fan club.We loved Nosara so much we are thinking of buying down there J Seriously, we are already looking at flights back down in May. Johnny, Kimbo, & Lise along with Tyler were AWESOME! We loved the vibe at the Casa Tucan and everyone was so nice and accommodating it just really made our trip so relaxing. We can't wait to get back down there again! We'll see you guys real soon and again...thanks for the incredible vacation. Cheers, Chris

I wanted to tell you how much we loved our week at Playa Guiones and Safari Surf School. I was a little worried about how my two girls would like it and if they'd be afraid surfing, but Johnny and Kimbo, as well as everyone at the Casa Tucan were all so nice and made us feel very welcome. Johnny was super - very gregarious and fun, especially with the girls. They both were up riding the waves by the second day. My husband also really enjoyed it. I knew I'd like it. The guys were very professional and made sure we were safe and secure at all times. The food was very good and there was something for everyone. I haven't talked my husband into retiring in Costa Rica, yet, but we do want to keep surfing and hope to come back to the Casa Tucan next winter. I just need to buy a wetsuit first for the frigid water in Santa Cruz.
Thanks again for all your help. The trip really exceeded all my expectations!
Judy & Mike

Just wanted to write you guys a short note to tell you that you guys are doing an amazing job! This past Feb. was my 2 trip to Safari and I just wanted to say that I had a blast and didn't think I could have a better time than my first visit...I was pleasantly wrong! Johnny, Kim, Lise and the whole staff at the Tucan were just so fun to be around and so professional too.
The food as always was exquisite and I appreciate a kitchen that'll cook things my way. So again, thanks for everything and I'll be back soon with Sara!
Philippa

Testimonials from Safari Surf School, Costa Rica

More information on Friends and Partners.
Safari Surf School would like to thank our friends at Soul Arch Photography, located in Nosara, Costa Rica, for all the amazing photography, found throughout this site!

SDSA is Safari Surf School’s brother school in San Diego, CA. Check out Pat Weber’s righteous program if you’re in San Diego!

Renowned guitarist and teacher Bill Macpherson is opening his Native Vibe Music Institute here in Nosara this spring - offering guitar classes for beginners to advanced in a series of one week as well as daily and half-day sessions in May and June. What a perfect time to combine the good native vibes of music with surfing at Safari Surf School. Surf in the early morning and late afternoon - and music in between. Contact Safari Surf School for details at info@safarisurfschool.com. Play the chords. Ride the Boards

Set amidst the unequalled beauty of a Costa Rican forest wilderness is the longest, most exhilarating canopy tour in the world. Traversing majestic mountain ridges and valleys, soaring high above multiple ravines, with breathtaking vistas of rivers, waterfalls and the Pacific Ocean.

Projecto Niños is a non-profit organization based in the United States. Our goal is to improve the quality of education in Costa Rica by developing strong educational programs that promote literacy, the arts, sciences and personal well being.

Surfingnosara.com All about the Surf Conditions in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Mid Life Frontiers

Safari Surf sends its congratulations to Sunny Garcia... Now 6 time Triple Crown Champion and 2000 World Champion. Sunny, a Hawaiian surfing legend, Sunny will be visiting SSS as a guest instructor at various times of the year. Check back for upcoming dates! Come surf with a living legend! Check out Sunnys' first visit to Safari Surf School