June 18-28, 2025 • San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Break free from the daily grind and dive into a nine-day surfing adventure with your child on the fabulous beaches near the town of San Juan del Sur, along Nicaragua’s breathtaking Pacific coast. More than just catching waves, this unique experience is about learning, bonding, embracing adventure, and creating lifelong memories—together. It’s a fully coordinated surf adventure for parents and kids, designed by a parent.
Benefits of Surfing
Surfing offers powerful physical, mental, and social benefits. It’s a full-body workout that enhances agility, coordination, and endurance, and builds water confidence. Every wave is a lesson in patience and persistence, teaching kids to embrace challenges, overcome setbacks, and celebrate progress.
Beyond the physical, surfing pulls you away from screens and into the rhythm of the natural world, fostering mindfulness, awareness, and a spirit of adventure. Surfing teaches comradeship, communication, and respect for fellow surfers and the environment. Sharing the experience creates profound connection, with loved ones and with a vibrant global community.
Surfing in Nicaragua
Once overshadowed by Costa Rica, Nicaragua is emerging as a top travel destination for families seeking authentic, unspoiled experiences away from resorts and commercial tourism. Safe, welcoming, and budget-friendly, it offers a laid-back atmosphere and a strong sense of community—making it a perfect place for parents and kids to travel together.
With warm coastal waters, beginner-friendly surf beaches, and expert local instructors, Nicaragua is also an ideal place to learn and progress in surfing. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced surfer, the consistent waves and beautiful settings offer a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience.
NFSA Itinerary
June 18 – Depart from Ottawa (YOW), fly to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).
Group bus transfer to San Juan del Sur. Welcome dinner & orientation.
June 19 – 21 – Surfing and lessons at Playa El Remanso.
June 21 (Evening) – Sunset bonfire at Playa El Remanso.
June 22 – Rest / Free Surf day. Kids’ pizza party & family social mixer in SJdS.
June 23 – Surfing lessons & Sunset at Playa Hermosa (filming location of Survivor).
June 24 – 27 – Surfing and lessons at Playa Maderas.
June 25 – Optional TreeCasa Resort excursion.
June 26 – Hike to SJdS’s mountain-top Cristo Statue.
June 27 – Optional Coastal Catamaran Cruise and Farewell Dinner.
June 28 – Return home the way we came, with unforgettable memories.
Beach shuttles and surfing lessons are offered daily throughout the trip, with optional additional or alternative outings and events coordinated as indicated.
And there’s no obligation to stick to this schedule. Make the trip your own with these and many other options available. See our FAQs for more information.
The NFSA Tour Package
A fully coordinated surfing adventure tailored to families with kids, offering:
Stress-Free Travel – Roundtrip flights and ground transportation
World-Class Beaches – Access to breathtaking, unspoiled tropical shores
Daily Surf Lessons – 9 days of expert instruction with surfboards + all gear provided
Accommodations – Private, modern hotel rooms with A/C and breakfast daily
More Than Surfing – Coordinated group excursions and group social events
Expert Guidance – A worry-free experience for families, by a parent
Pricing
International Pricing
The prices listed below are for Canadian families departing from Ottawa or Toronto and include roundtrip flights from those cities. If you’re joining us from another location, please contact us for applicable rates.
Base Package for 2 (1 Parent + 1 Child): $4,450 CAD (Tax Included)
Includes flights, daily surfing and lessons, accommodations, breakfast, select excursions, and full trip coordination.
Additional Family Members Welcome!
• Additional child or parent with surf package: $1,950 CAD (Tax Included)
• Non-surfing additional parent: $1,725 CAD (Tax Included)
• Family of four special: $7,950 CAD (Tax Included)
Pricing is based on families sharing a single room with up to three beds.
Custom Pricing
Have a special circumstance? Let us know what you need, and we’ll customize a package.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Secure your spot with a $500 CAD deposit per traveller. Payment accepted by e-Transfer or by credit card. View our Payment Schedule and Policies or Contact Us with questions.