*Overview:
Escape to the heart of Central America to enjoy world-class breaks, spectacular scenery, stylish accommodation and high quality instruction at our El Salvador surfing tours and camps. El Salvador has everything that nearby Costa Rica is famous for (magnificent beaches, lush jungle, quality surf, and vibrant culture) but without the crowds and throngs of tourists.
Our surf tours explore the very best of El Salvador’s coastline – the secluded beaches of the East Coast where we’ll use our boat to access uncrowded breaks, the long white-sand beginner beaches at the Costa del Sol, and the world class breaks and striking black sand beaches of the West Coast. You will get the chance to visit El Impossible National Park (one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world), where you’ll experience El Salvador's nature at its best. Active volcanoes, vibrant fishing villages and towns, memorable accommodation including seaside bungalows and ocean front villas are just a few of this tour's special treats!
* Is it for me?
This surf tour is ideal for surfers of all abilities, including first timers. It is perfect for those wishing to experience a variety of El Salvador’s breaks, scenery and culture rather than staying at just one beach, as many camps do. It’s also the ideal trip for those wanting warm weather & water, and stylish, high-end accommodation.
*Highlights:
- Costa Rica quality breaks without the crowds
- Boat access to secluded beaches (int. & adv. only)
- Instruction with Central America’s best pro surfer; Optional extra (int. & adv. only)
- Stylish, beachfront accommodation with breathtaking ocean views
- Mangrove boat tour past jungle & volcanoes (beginner only).
We offer two slightly different versions of our itinerary - one for beginners and the other for intermediate and advanced surfers. The differences between the two tours are indicated below.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive & Relax
All Abilities: Welcome to the secluded beaches, dense jungles and smoking volcanoes of magnificent El Salvador! Our surf tour begins with a scenic journey from Comalapa International Airport to our beach front accommodation. First-time surfers will be staying at an attractive hotel set right on the edge of a long white sand beginner beach. Intermediate and advanced surfers will stay in beach front bungalows in El Cuco on El Salvador’s pristine East Coast. There’ll be time for an afternoon surf session, or you can opt to relax on the beach. After an afternoon in the water, we’ll enjoy a typical El Salvadorian dinner at a restaurant on the beach.
Day 2: El Salvador Surf Camps begins
Beginners: An excellent beginner break is just meters from our hotel door and the chances are we'll have the beach all to ourselves on week days. After a hearty Salvadorian breakfast we'll head to the beach where our expert instructors will introduce you to the basics of surf technique, safety and etiquette. It’ll then be time to hit the water to catch your first broken waves. After lunch at a traditional restaurant overlooking the mangroves (and with volcanoes in the distance) you’ll have time to explore the area or relax by the pool. In the afternoon you’ll have a second surf session before boarding our boat for a spectacular sunset tour through the dense mangroves. Tonight you’ll enjoy a well-earned dinner of pupusas (El Salvador’s most typical food) or fresh fish at a local restaurant.
Intermediates & Advanced: For those who are keen to start early, our day begins with an early morning surf session and coaching at Las Flores, a quality point break just minutes from our accommodation. After our session we’ll all meet for a typical El Salvadorian breakfast on the beach and there’ll then be time to relax before lunch. After lunch we’ll head back to Las Flores for an afternoon of surfing and coaching. In the evening we’ll top off a great day with a hearty dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Surfing Local Breaks
Beginners: Today we’ll head back to the beach to continue your surf instruction. We`ll have two surf sessions with lunch in between. For those who are interested, there may be time to go wakeboarding on the estuary.
Intermediates & Advanced: Today we’ll board our boat for a short ride to a secluded point break, Punta Mango. Here we’ll enjoy a day of perfect waves, expert coaching and beautiful scenery on a remote beach. Tonight we'll head to a local restaurant for pupusas (El Salvador's national dish) and fresh fish.
Day 4: More Surfing & Drive to West Coast
Beginners: After our morning surf session we’ll pack up our bags for a short drive to our next destination: El Salvador's west coast. Here we’ll check into our stylish oceanfront villas which are set on a cliff overlooking one of the country’s best point breaks, El Sunzal. There will be time for a sunset surf session at a local beach break and then you can kick back on the veranda or in the swimming pool and enjoy the magnificent ocean views. Dinner will be at a cliff-top café overlooking the beach.
Intermediates & Advanced: After an early morning surf session we’ll pack up our bags and continue our surf tour with a scenic drive to El Salvador’s West Coast. Here we’ll check into our stylish oceanfront villas which are set on a cliff overlooking one of the country’s best point breaks, El Sunzal. There’ll be time for you to test out El Sunzal's long, peeling break and then you can kick back on the veranda or in the swimming pool and enjoy the magnificent ocean views. Dinner will be at a cliff-top café overlooking the beach.
Day 5: Activity Day & Optional Surfing
All Abilities: For those wanting to experience the scenery of inland El Salvador, you can use the morning to mountain bike the spectacular hills of the Cordillera del Balsamo, or to hike through the lush rainforest in El Impossible National Park. Beginners will return to the local beginner beach, or, for those who are ready to try surfing unbroken waves, we can test out the excellent point break right in front of the hotel. Intermediate and advanced surfers can head to K-59 a world class right hand point break. Tonight we’ll enjoy a typical dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants.
Day 6: Last El Salvador Surfing Day & Dinner
Beginners: Today we’ll revisit whichever break(s) you most enjoyed for a final day of surfing, coaching, and relaxing. After a full day of surfing, we will meet for a farewell cliff top dinner at delicious Cafe Sunzal.
Intermediates: Professional surfer Jimmy Rotherham will join our morning surfing session at Punta El Cocal. It's a fast, hollow, grinding right hander working better at mid to low tide. Low crowds are almost a guarantee as the spot is a bit inconsistent on small swells, but with the right conditions and bigger swells (from May to October), it gets so perfect that you will probably want to surf the place more than once during your trip! After our morning session Jimmy, arguably Central America’s best surfer will join us for breakfast and an analysis of the surf session. In the afternoon we’ll head to El Zonte, a point break with a beautiful headland setting and colorful restaurants set right on the beach.
Day 7: Depart
All Abilities: Our surf tour is over! Depending on when your flight leaves there may be time for a final surf session. Either way, we’ll drive you to the airport for your journey home.
Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect during our trip but it is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and can be tailored to swell conditions and the interests of the group.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Standard price includes:
- 6 nights high quality accommodation (double or triple room occupancy)
- Min. 5 days of level-specific & small-group surf coaching (4-6 hours per day)
- 2 boat trips to remote surf breaks (intermediate and advanced surfers only)
- Mangrove Boat Tour (beginner surfers only)
- Surfboard rental
- 4 breakfasts
- All transportation including airport pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing.
Standard price does not include:
- Airfare
- Customs entry & exit fees
- Remaining breakfasts, all lunches and evening meals
- Trip upgrades.
Please note:
- Solo travelers are required to book the Single Traveler Supplement.
- This trip is suitable for beginner and intermediate surfers.
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