To massively improve your surfing, learn Spanish and give back to those less fortunate than yourself, albeit in semi luxury, Ticket to Ride 'Worldwide Surfing Adventures' are offering a brand new 6 week surf trip to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, following a number of successful projects across Africa.

Ok so it's prices do match the trip's high end service, but no other project offers teaching experience at local schools, plus 36 hour of scheduled surf lessons, ten hours of one to one coaching, video and photo analysis, water safety and surfing etiquette instruction, Spanish lessons, five weeks of yoga, fishing snorkelling and quad biking , plus road trips around the country.

A surfer's paradise, Costa Rica boasts beautiful beaches, warm water with consistent waves for all abilities - from chilled beach breaks to endless points and reef breaks.

Tourism has become an economic focus for this small nation, but maintained at a small level to protect the exotic wildlife and vegetation that thrives in the area, such as orchids, iguanas, turtles and toucans. Visitors are expected to give something back socially, and so, after a course of 5 Spanish lessons, project participants use their new skills to teach English, art music and sport at local schools on a weekly basis.

With costs from £2995, its a princely price, but includes transfers , plus accommodation in stylish hill top, beach side log cabins, complete with private jungle swimming pool, bar and balconies. Course equipment and the first 2 weeks' equipment rental are also included.


It's a life changing experience, as early camper Kiriana Wilson says, "Costa Rica is heaven on earth, thanks for an amazing trip!!"