MEXICO – SURF & YOGA

Dates and Price

1/31/09 – 2/6/09  (ages late 20s and 30s) $1750
(+$220 for private room with king bed)
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Overview

The perfect trip for the beginning or intermediate surfer who wants to learn/continue to learn the fundamentals of surfing. We will be staying directly on beaches in Sayulita, a hip Mexican surf town, with breaks perfect for beginners and just down the road from breaks to test surfers with greater abilities. If you want to combine the relaxing atmosphere of one of Mexico’s coolest beach towns with the thrill of surfing, this is the trip for you!

Highlights

• Amazing surfing with expert instructors!
• Beautiful boutique bungalow accommodations.
• Snorkel in marine national park.
• Yoga with ocean views!

Itinerary

Day 1 – We will pick you up from the Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta. From here a short drive to our base for the week – a small fishing village surrounded by jungle and dotted with palm trees where we’ll stay in newly built bungalows that provide spectacular views of the Bay. Depending on when your flight arrives, spend time exploring the colorful shops and cafes in the village, walk along the beach dotted with fishing boats, or just kick back and relax by the pool. In the evening we’ll get together for a group dinner and welcome session.

Day 2 – After a light breakfast, we’ll head to the beach for our first surf session. First-timers will have a lesson on the beach before hitting the gentle beginner break. Those who have surfed before can head directly to the peeling surf a little further down the beach. For lunch, we recommend the freshly caught fish served right on the beach! In the afternoon, those who are interested in another surf session can head back to beach where our expert instructors will be waiting for you. One of the true highlights of surfing is sitting on your board at sunset. After surfing, stretch out those muscles with a relaxing yoga session.

Day 3 - Our surf camp in Mexico continues with a delicious breakfast and another surf session. After lunch in the village, we’ll head back out to the water for our second surf session of the day. Relax with an evening yoga session before we head to the beach for a barbecue dinner and a bonfire.

Day 4 - Today we’ll take a break from surfing and head out on a boat expedition to a marine national park. We’ll swim and snorkel in pristine waters off the boat. Then we’ll enjoy a relaxing picnic on an island amidst stunning jungle and beach scenery. We’ll return to town in the afternoon, just in time for yoga.

Day 5 - We’ll head up the coast to explore a more secluded beach and surf break. After making the most of crowd-free waves we’ll enjoy a gourmet Mexican-style picnic on the beach followed by an afternoon of swimming, relaxing and more surfing. After yoga, we’ll enjoy another fabulous dinner in the village.

Day 6 - Today we’ll head to another ’secret’ spot for your final full day of surfing. If you were a complete beginner at the beginning of the week, by now you’ll have learned to paddle with ease, to catch unbroken waves, to stand up on your board, and perhaps to even turn along the wave as you surf. If you already knew how to surf, our instructors will have helped you to develop your surfing technique and improve your confidence. After another delicious seafood lunch, we’ll enjoy the afternoon surf session at the secluded beach while you marvel at how much you’ve improved. If you weren’t a passionate surfer before the trip began, you most certainly will be by now. This evening, those who want to can enjoy a sunset hike on the beach, followed by our final dinner of fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine.

Day 7 – Eat some breakfast, take a last glimpse of paradise and then transfer to airport in Puerto Vallarta for your flight back to reality.

What’s Included

- 6 nights accommodation in stylish lodge with ocean view (based on double occupancy)
- Daily level-specific surf instruction (max student/ instructor ration 1:4)
- 1 boat trip with snorkeling
- Guided sunset hike
- Surfboard rental
- All transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off
- All breakfasts, two dinners

What’s Not Included

- Airfare (find flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) here)
- Yoga (+$80)
- Insurance
- Remaining Meals