Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach in Jaco
Jaco, Costa Rica

Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach

Outty Ranking 61 5.0 · 8 traveler reviews1.5 hoursFrom $80
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Outty Ranking

61/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach worth booking?

Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach is a 1.5-hour experience in Jaco, Costa Rica, from $80 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
1.5 hours
From
$80 per person

The Ride In team consists of lifelong dedicated competitive and soul surfers local to Costa Rica. Our goal is to share our deep love for surfing, the ocean, and our sense adventure with you. Through our lessons and tou

What you get

  • > This experience includes: Surf equipment, Rash guards, Sunblock and hydration.

About this experience

The Ride In team consists of lifelong dedicated competitive and soul surfers local to Costa Rica. Our goal is to share our deep love for surfing, the ocean, and our sense adventure with you. Through our lessons and tours, we aim to not only improve our clients' surfing skills, but also connect them with the local surf culture and community by creating a welcoming and inclusive community of surfers, and promoting sustainability and respect for the ocean in all that we do. We believe that surfing has the power to bring people together and to inspire a sense of adventure and appreciation for the natural world. Pura Vida!

What's included

Included

  • > This experience includes: Surf equipment, Rash guards, Sunblock and hydration.

Not included

  • > This experience doesn't includes transportation, neither umbrellas on the beach.

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Jaco

We will meet you at our tent location on the beach. When you get to Madrigales Street, at the roundabout turn right. You will see our Ride In Surf tent on the beach.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

We will meet you at our tent location on the beach. When you get to Madrigales Street, at the roundabout turn right. You will see our Ride In Surf tent on the beach.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Ride In Surf School

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Small groups

2 mentions

The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

Traveler reviews

8 verified traveler reviews for Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Shannon_D · March 2026

Great instructors!!

Great experience!! There were 3 of us and 2 fabulous instructors !! Our first time! We all successfully stood on our boards!! Super fun!

via Viator

JasonKwanHoCheung · January 2026

Excellent Coaching Experience!

Excellent experience of private surf coaching with Anthony for 6 days in a roll! He's the best surf coach I've had so far! 10 out of 10! (I'm a beginner to intermediate level) Here's what I like about his coaching: 1. Quick feedback loop after each wave; 2. Detailed explanation of biomechanics on turns; 3. Quickly identify what's the next level & technique to focus on (He quickly spotted that I'm not proactively positioning myself at the peak, and after solving that we moved to conquering turns). If you're serious about surfing or even just a new learner, he's the guy you should take lessons from!

via Tripadvisor

Carlos C · April 2025

La mejor escuela y el mejor instructor 🤙🏾🏄🏾‍♂️

Con Anthony vas a surfear aunque sea tu primera vez como yo! Un excelente maestro e increíble persona! La experiencia de surf en sí es increíble, pero no hubiera sido lo mismo sin Anthony y su escuela! Incluso la gente alrededor me decía que Anthony es el mejor. 🏄🏾‍♂️ With Anthony you will definitely surf even if it's your first time! Such a great guy and amazing coach, surfing is an awesome experience itself, however Anthony take this to the next level, best school in Jacó even people around told me Anthony was the best.🤙🏾

via Tripadvisor

Explore46035708453 · February 2025

The right place to go in the morning

They use ancient Sicilian wheat flour is reassuring for me since I am diabetic and I believe that this type of flour does not raise blood sugar. Their bread with crazy crumbly sourdough, fragrant, tasty, all their pizzas are as good as bread, crumbly, fragrant, tasty. The croissants, light, without that strong butter flavor, delicious, their volcanoes, of all kinds but I prefer the one with the stracchino, wonderful, spatial. I forgot the focaccia, I'm not talking about it go there and taste them..... That's it..... Actually, no. I stopped to chat with Kevin and Sofia, he the son of the ‘master baker’ she his beautiful and expansive girlfriend, really nice people.

via Tripadvisor (translated)

627peterpaulc · August 2024

Learning to surf and have fun!

For my birthday I got this private surf lesson. It was great. Anthony is good teacher. For me it was years ago that I ever surfed and then it didn't go that well. Starting out on the beach to get the basics explained and practiced and then we went into the waves. It took a bit but eventually it went quite well. Even more important it was buckets of fun!! Great place, great location, good equipment (which we could even use when the lesson was over!), excellent tutor! Thanks Anthony!

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
5+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
3
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 61

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
Review evidence (18% weight)35
Booking momentum (14% weight)27
Value for money (12% weight)27
Listing quality (10% weight)87
Local standing (8% weight)58
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Jaco.

How much does Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach cost?

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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Jaco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach take?

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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Jaco is not rushed.

Is Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Jaco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.5-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach?

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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Jaco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Jaco and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Ride In Surf School | Learn to Surf with the Best in Jaco Beach start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Jaco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Jaco?

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On Outty we rank every Jaco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner, Jason Crocodile Tours, Surf Lessons with Pro Team in Jacó. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Jaco?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Jaco?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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