Tours from Nosara

Good to know

• Nosara's beaches sit inside the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, according to SINAC, Costa Rica's national parks agency.
• During turtle nesting at Ostional, SINAC requires an accredited local guide on the beach.
• Rain can make local roads slow or hard to pass. Leave extra time.

Tours from Nosara

Surf Lessons at Playa Guiones

Private or group surf lessons with pickup.

• Operator: Dispatch Surf Co
• Private or shared: Private, semi-private (2) or small group (up to 4)
• Starts from: One of Playa Guiones's three beach accesses (North, Main or Bakers). The school confirms the spot by WhatsApp.
• Transport: The school says it picks up surfers who need a ride. Tell them where you're staying.
• Price: Private $115 (1 surfer); semi-private $170 for 2; group $340 for 4 ($85 per person); kids private $100 (regular prices, tax included, checked 2026-10-19)

Surf Lessons at The Gilded Iguana, Nosara

One-off lessons or packs for 1, 2 or 3 surfers.

• Operator: The Gilded Iguana Surf Club
• Private or shared: Private, duo (2) or group (3)
• Starts from: Playa Guiones. The surf club is at The Gilded Iguana, 100 m south of the mini super. Confirm the meeting spot.
• Transport: Ask the surf club.
• Price: One lesson: private $121; duo $94 per person; group $83 per person (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

One Sámara sunset cruise can pick up in Nosara for an extra cost. See Sámara.

More about Nosara

See PlayaNosara.com for surf, wellness and where to stay.

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