Days 1–3 · 3 nights
Jaco
A lively Pacific beach town with restaurants, nightlife and a long shore. Spend three nights in Jaco, with a free day by the coast.
Your selected stayJaco: Hotel Club del Mar
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JacoDominical
7-day customizable surf vacation
Pacific Paradise Surf Vacation
Ride the Pacific’s waves and settle into the easy rhythm of Costa Rica’s coast. Pacific Paradise pairs lively Jaco with rainforest-fringed Dominical, bringing together two guided surf lessons, six nights at contrasting coastal hotels and two free days to enjoy the beach at your own pace. From your airport welcome to your final journey home, Pacific Trade Winds brings the week together—and makes it easy to add your own touch.
7 days / 6 nights2 destinationsPrivate planning
Plan Pacific Paradise Surf Retreat in Costa Rica: Ride the Waves of Bliss around your dates and interests.
Explore the starting route, stays, and experiences, then share the ideas that fit your vacation with a Pacific Trade Winds specialist.
- Price
- from $1,098 pp*
- Route
- Jaco → Dominical
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Planning
- Customizable sample itinerary
*Starting price varies with travel dates, party size, availability, and the choices you make.
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The sample route
Why Jaco and Dominical work together
At Hotel Club del Mar, tropical gardens and a shore-facing pool put Jaco Beach at the heart of your first three nights. Take to the waves with a beginner lesson, then enjoy a day with no schedule: beach time, a swim or a wander into town for its restaurants and lively atmosphere. Farther south, Dominical exchanges the bustle for a laid-back surf town framed by rainforest. Three nights at Hotel Cuna del Angel, another guided lesson and a free day give the second half of the week its own easy rhythm.
Days 4–6 · 3 nights
Dominical
A laid-back surf town framed by rainforest and the Pacific. Enjoy a free day during three nights in the Dominical area.
Your selected stayDominical: Hotel Cuna del Angel
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Starting stays for Pacific Paradise Surf Retreat in Costa Rica: Ride the Waves of Bliss
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JacoIncluded
Hotel Club del Mar
Tropical gardens, a pool overlooking the shore and direct beach access make Club del Mar a relaxed base for Jaco’s waves and lively town.
DominicalIncluded
Hotel Cuna del Angel
Rainforest surroundings, a pool, restaurant and spa give Cuna del Angel a quieter coastal mood. Nearby beaches are reached by road.
Experiences along the way
Included tours in the Pacific Paradise Surf Retreat in Costa Rica: Ride the Waves of Bliss itinerary
These are the starting experiences included in the sample itinerary. Compare available ideas for each tour in Customize.
Available from JacoDay 2: Surf Lessons in Jaco
Starting experienceSurf Lessons
Learn to ride Jaco’s waves in a two-hour beginner lesson with a professional bilingual instructor, beginner board, fruit, water and transportation from Jaco. Minimum age 7.
Available from DominicalDay 5: Surf Lesson - Dominical Surf Adventures
Starting experienceSurf Lesson - Dominical Surf Adventures
Build your surf skills in a two-hour group lesson, beginning with land instruction before water practice at a beach suited to beginners.
Starting package
What is included in this itinerary?
These are the stays, experiences and transportation included in the starting package.
- Travel assistance while in Costa Rica
- VIP Airport Greeting
- All Domestic Transportation as described
- 3 nights at Hotel Club del Mar
- Surf Lessons in Jaco
- 3 nights at Hotel Cuna del Angel
- Surf Lesson - Dominical Surf Adventures
- Inquire for details about Included Meals/Drinks
- Current sales and turismo taxes
- Optimized logistics and detailed itinerary planned with you by an expert Costa Rica Travel Planner
- Professional support before, during, and after your trip
- 24/7 Travel assistance while in Costa Rica (forget your passport or favorite shirt at a hotel? flight plan change? lose a contact lens while swimming? – WE’RE LOCATED IN COSTA RICA AND ARE HERE FOR YOU!)
- The best guides for day tours and professional drivers on transfers
- Easy booking with only a $100 deposit and flexible payment plans
Route at a glance
How Pacific Paradise Surf Retreat in Costa Rica: Ride the Waves of Bliss moves through Costa Rica
See how the sample route connects each destination. Reorder the destination stops to explore another sequence; your planner will confirm the transportation and timing it requires.
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Editable trip sequence
Arrival and departure stay in place while you explore a different order for the destination stops.
- 1San Jose International Airport (VIP Airport Greeting included)
- 2JacoDays 1–3
- 3DominicalDays 4–6
- 4San Jose International Airport
7-day Costa Rica itinerary
What happens each day on Pacific Paradise Surf Retreat in Costa Rica: Ride the Waves of Bliss?
Follow the starting itinerary day by day, then use Customize to explore stays, experiences, transportation, and pace.
Current route: Jaco → Dominical
Day 1: Arrive at San Jose International Airport and continue to Jaco
Meet your Pacific Trade Winds representative for the included VIP Airport Greeting at San Jose International Airport, then continue to Jaco by private airport transfer. Settle into your selected Jaco stay for three nights.
Day 2: Surf Lessons in Jaco
Take your first steps toward riding a wave. Begin with instruction and practice on the beach, then head into the water with a professional bilingual instructor and a beginner board. Your two-hour lesson includes Jaco transportation, fruit, water and 24-hour surfboard use; allow about 2.5–3 hours including travel. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunblock and a change of clothes.
Day 3: An open beach day in Jaco
Let Jaco set the pace today. Spend time on the beach or head into town for its restaurants and coastal bustle. There is no scheduled guided activity, leaving the day yours to enjoy.
Day 4: Travel from Jaco to Dominical
Continue by private transfer along the coast south to the Dominical area, where rainforest surroundings replace Jaco’s town bustle. Settle into your selected Dominical-area stay for three nights.
Day 5: Surf Lesson - Dominical Surf Adventures
Return to the waves for a two-hour group lesson with Dominical Surf Adventures. Practice paddling, turning and standing on land, learn about tides and safety, then take your board into the water at a beach suited to beginners. Certified instructors, equipment, fruit and bottled water are included.
Day 6: An open coastal day near Dominical
Enjoy an unhurried day near Dominical. Relax at your selected stay, make time for the coast or choose an optional outing. No guided activity is scheduled today.
Day 7: Return from Dominical to San Jose International Airport
Leave the Pacific coast behind and return by private airport transfer to San Jose International Airport for your flight home, carrying a week of beach time and new surf experience with you.
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Plan your Pacific Paradise surf vacation
Tell us your dates, surf experience and the coastal week you have in mind. A Pacific Trade Winds vacation specialist will help bring your favorite places and experiences together.
EXPLORE OPTIONS
Shape your Pacific coast week
Explore your coastal options: compare places to stay, browse forest and ocean adventures, and choose how you want to travel between the two beach towns.
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A Costa Rica surf vacation with two coastal moods
Your first three nights unfold at Hotel Club del Mar on Jaco Beach, surrounded by tropical gardens and the sound of the ocean. A pool overlooking the shore invites a refreshing swim, while Jaco’s restaurants and lively atmosphere give you plenty to explore beyond the hotel. This is a coastal stay with room for both adventure and relaxation.
Farther south, rainforest hills around Dominical give the week a quieter mood. Hotel Cuna del Angel sits near the coast, with nearby beaches reached by road.
Those open days let the coast become more than a backdrop: take time by the ocean, enjoy your hotel and let the week breathe.
Travel the Pacific coast at your own pace
A VIP Airport Greeting welcomes you at San Jose International Airport before your journey to Jaco and Dominical. Private transfers cover airport arrival, travel between Jaco and Dominical, and your return to the airport. If you prefer to drive the complete route, Pacific Trade Winds can price a rental-car alternative.
Keep the surf rhythm and make the stay your own
Pacific Trade Winds can help tailor this coastal week to your dates, interests and budget. Any changes are confirmed and repriced before booking.
Who will enjoy Pacific Paradise, and how can you tailor it?
- Want to learn while enjoying the coast? The sample plan pairs guided lessons with open days, so you can build surf skills without filling every day with scheduled activities.
- Prefer lively beach time or a quieter retreat? Jaco offers restaurants and a beachfront starting stay; near Dominical, the starting hotel has rainforest surroundings and beaches reached by road. Hotel choices let you tailor the feel and budget of each stay.
- Want more individual surf instruction? A private Dominical lesson is among the current alternatives to the starting group lesson, subject to confirmation and repricing.
- Traveling with different interests? Current alternatives include Vista Los Suenos ziplining near Jaco and guided rainforest walks at Hacienda Baru near Dominical. These are optional changes to the sample plan, rather than additional included activities.
- Is Dominical suitable for independent beginner surfing? The guided lesson uses a beach suited to beginners, but Dominical is known for powerful waves. A beginner-friendly lesson does not make every local beach suitable for surfing on your own.
Practical details: From $1,098 pp* applies to the included itinerary. Available options and your final quote depend on dates, party size and chosen options; a rental-car substitution is repriced. The Jaco surf lesson is for ages 7 and up. Tell us your surf experience and any mobility or health needs.
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