EL SALVADOR SURF Trip & YOGA RETREAT
Small-Group, Women-Only Surf & Yoga Adventure
Join the Surf Sister Abroad for the best week of the year!
Join the Surf Sisters on an amazing women-only Surf and Yoga Retreat in beautiful
El Salvador!
Back by popular demand, Surf Sister Abroad is offering another 9 Day Surf Camp to Central America’s best-hidden gem, El Salvador. With steamy rainforest, smoking hot volcanoes, and stunning reef-fringed shorelines, El Salvador is a god-given playground for the adventurous.
It has become a firm fixture on the international surf scene, but our gorgeous waterfront accommodation is on an isolated beach break. Reliable waves peel elegantly along its 300km Pacific shoreline, and unlike the busy breaks of nearby Costa Rica, the water stays swimsuit-friendly at 25–30°C year-round.
This surf trip is sure to get you stoked on surfing and give you the skills and confidence you need to get into the water on your own. Each day will be complemented by daily yoga practice, classroom sessions, and camaraderie.
Sorry fellas, this trip is only for our intrepid sisters and is best suited to beginner/advanced beginner surfers.
DAYS 1-8
Upon arrival at the international airport in San Salvador, we will transfer you to our charming accommodation in San Salvador.
The next morning, we enjoy a 1/2 day guided tour of some of San Salvador’s highlights before transferring to the beach in eastern El Salvador near El Cuco. Our private 4-star accommodation is surrounded by tropic lush forest, sandy beach and volcanic landscape right in front of Punta Mango beach and point break. With an infinity pool, hammocks, delicious fruit beverages, and breezy palapa, Los Mangos is a true tropical paradise retreat.
During our program, you will have the opportunity to participate in daily yoga sessions, progressive surf lessons and training accompanied by 3 delicious meals per day. Enjoy this slice of tropical paradise with the wonderful camaraderie of other like-minded souls.
We start with proper surfing technique, etiquette, equipment and ocean safety, and we leave lots of time each class to hit the surf to practice your new skills. As you progress through the week, experienced Surf Sister coaches will teach you all their secrets with the ultimate goal of riding a “green” peeling wave.
YOGA
The yoga practice is suitable for all levels of fitness and flexibility. The classes are taught overlooking the waves below by our local instructor, Ana. Ana has been practicing for 15+ years and has taught at our camps for 6 years.
Each posture has many modifications and you will be supported and encouraged to develop your personal practice according to what is right for your body.
Yoga is optional of course but is included in the package and excellent for flexibility. The yoga classes are meant to complement your surfing lessons and stretch out sore muscles.
Classes are held twice a day – sunrise and sunset yoga sessions.
SURFING
Surf Sister‘s professional certified surf instructors have partnered with Salvadorean surfers to ensure that you have the best experience possible in El Salvador.
Hotel Los Mangos is right in front of the Punta Mango point break. Just walk down the stairs towards the beach and can start paddling!
This is a cobblestone right point break and fun beach break, surrounded by beautiful mountains located in one of El Salvador’s more remote areas.
This is a paradise for those who are looking for warm uncrowded waves, perfect for improving their surf skills! A true little slice of paradise!
Best suited to Beginner/Advanced Beginner surfers with a moderate fitness level and love of the ocean. Please note that you MUST be comfortable in the ocean and able to swim.
MORE DETAILS
GROUP: Small group min 8 to max 14 persons
SCHEDULE: Your days will vary however the average day will look like…
Morning: Sunrise Yoga, Mini-Breakfast, Surf Lesson with the Surf Sisters, Real Breakfast
Noon: Lunch and relaxation – time for siestas, hanging out in the infinity pool, beach walking, or reading books
Afternoon: Surf Lesson (or possible excursion), Sunset Yoga
Evening: Dinner, evening activities
We’ll include a couple of excursions for the group such as a visit to a local home to learn how to make regional cuisine.
Surf Sister
Surf Sister was founded in 1999 to promote women’s surfing in Tofino and worldwide. Surf Sister’s goal is not to exclude men from our lessons, rather it’s to make sure that women feel included when trying surfing in Tofino for the first time.
All Surf Sister instructors meet the requirements for safety and training as determined by the British Columbia Association of Surf Instructors (BCASI) and hold certificates for Standard First Aid, CPR, and Lifesaving.
We are also the only surf school in Canada to be accredited by the National Surf School and Instructors Association (NSSIA) which is the highest governing body in the surf instruction industry in North America.
So what are you waiting for? Join us for the experience of a lifetime. We’ll be out there having a blast, sharing our passion for waves.
Check out one of our surf videos from a staff trip to Sri Lanka HERE.
Tour Exclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Though we will do our best to follow this itinerary as closely as possible, it is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
– DO NOT book your flights until the trip has been confirmed. On the last day your flight MUST be after 1pm.
– Please note that it is the responsibility of each traveller to make sure they have the proper shots, documentation, etc.
– Participants should be of a moderate fitness level and comfortable in the ocean.
– Passports MUST BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS BEYOND YOUR RETURN DATE TO YOUR COUNTRY. Finisterra is not responsible for improper documentation.
Travel Insurance
Cancellation, Travel, Flight, and Health insurance are required and are the responsibility of the participant to research and secure the appropriate coverage. Click HERE for a Travel Insurance Quote or please email nicola@finisterra.ca for a quote.
Check with your local travel agent /insurance provider/health plan for advice about traveling overseas.
Waiver Form
All participants will be required to sign a Waiver Form prior to departure.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
At Finisterra Travel we help you discover, push personal boundaries, and explore the unknown.
We are super passionate about sustainable, transformational, and adventure travel. Definitely not “armchair travellers”, we have firsthand experience of where you’ll be heading.No one wants to feel like a tourist which is why when we plan a custom travel experience for you, we strive to make your adventure as authentic as possible. We offer an array of Small Group Adventures & Custom Trips, and have something for every type of traveller.
Our unique itineraries are designed to best showcase some of our favourite destinations around Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. All itineraries are fully-customizable.Not your typical online travel agency, nor are we quite a tour operator, we are international travel designers with a flair for unique experiences. We’d love to hear from you!
JOIN OUR FINISTERRA COMMUNITY
Stay up-to-date with us when you sign up for our newsletter.