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Semi-Private 2 hour Surf Lesson in Lahaina
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Semi-Private 2 hour Surf Lesson in Lahaina

By Keep It Simple Hawaii Surf School
Recommended by 98% of travelers
98% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Personalize surf experience. We care. We treat you and your 'ohana as if you were ours. With our 2 hours surf lessons you got all the time you need to not only learn how to surf, but also advance with your techniques! We also provide the best rash guards, water shoes and boards in Maui! We are not only a surf school, we are a way of living. Keep it Simple.
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Ages 18-65
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
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  • Surboard
  • Water Shoes
  • Rashguard
What's not included
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Water


Start:
  • Hawaii 30, HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
    Mile Marker 19. Please park on the mountain side of the highway.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 276451P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 276451P2

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    • Keep It Simple Hawaii Surf School
      164
      Lahaina, Hawaii
      Joined in January 2021
    • 407SusanS407
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Experienced and friendly surf lessons.
      Signing up was easy and they communicated quickly and consistently. We were setting lessons up weeks before our vacation from the mainland. They were recommended to us and they did not disappoint. We were a group of 5 with 2 instructors. Although it is hard work everyone in the lesson enjoyed themselves.
      Written November 28, 2024
    • Z2537QDsuzannek
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Road to Hana tour exceeded our expectations!
      My husband and I did the full day tour on the Road to Hana with Victoria and it was the highlight of our trip. Victoria is a great tour guide, very pleasant, knowledgeable and engaging. She made us very comfortable driving on very windy roads. We saw spectacular sites and thoroughly enjoyed the day. We highly recommend this tour- ask for Victoria!
      Written November 12, 2024
    • seanmE5204GJ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic
      We had a lesson with Austin and it was awesome. It was our first time surfing and he made it super enjoyable. Highly recommend.
      Written October 8, 2024
    • Noura v
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great private lesson with Luke!
      Luke was my instructor and he was great! Got me out into the waves quickly and had me standing up and riding within just a few attempts. Also challenged me with a couple of bigger waves as I got more comfortable. And when inevitably my arms got tired of paddling back out he was always there to give me an assist. Definitely recommend Luke for a lesson.
      Written September 5, 2024
    • adventures1994
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Make time for this amazing tour!
      We booked the half day private road to Hana tour, and it was one of the best things we did while we were on Maui. My husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary on this trip and booked a few romantic and fun adventures while we visited the island. This tour was amazing! First, ask for Victoria - she was incredible. So nice and knowledgeable and engaging. Plus, she was a great driver, which was really important on this road to Hana trip. If you're considering driving yourself, don't, just don't. The road is incredibly curvy and there are lots of one lane bridges right on the curves, which are challenging on their own but particularly scary when it rains and gets busy with traffic. The local drivers are not patient with tourists (which is understandable) and you'll be so busy watching the road, you'll miss loads along the way. Okay, so back to Victoria. She stopped at some unexpected and hidden spots along the way, each one better than the last. Let's just say, if she says get out of the car and follow her, just do it! We saw rainbow eucalyptus trees, hidden waterfalls, trails in bamboo groves, and coastline that changed as quickly as the rainforest did. The day exceeded our expectations and left us with memories that we will never forget. If we ever get back to Maui, we will book this trip again! Thanks, Victoria!!
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    • Happiness51867661618
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Group surf - success!!
      So much fun! Luke and Ramon took 5 rookies (ages 13-52) and taught us to surf! We all got up many times thanks to their teaching, patience, assistance, and coaching. They work hard doing so! The 3:1 ratio was great. Photos are an additional fee. We had an excellent time!!! MAHALO.
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    • JON M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Road to Hana
      A week ago, I just took the Full-Day Private Road to Hana Tour from Wailea - Kihei with our guide, Victoria!! With her guidance, we were able to create some wonderful family memories. It was both a scenic and a culinary adventure tracing Gordon Ramsey's Hana Huli-huli chicken trek to Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread stand. We played/ soaked in both a black sand beach and a waterfall, then walked through a red sand beach after a scenic drive through the curviest narrow 1 lane road I have ever ridden! This was just what my family needed
      Written July 17, 2024
    • Neal F
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome
      Austin was our instructor and he was awesome! Lessons were for two teenagers. He moved with kids to find waves. They were up almost every time. Would totally book with them again.
      Written July 5, 2024
    • woodspnt
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Road to Hana with Victoria is a Must!
      The Full-Day Private Road Tour to Hana was everything we anticipated and more, thanks to the charming, adventurous, knowledgeable tour guide - VICTORIA. The connection to all things beautiful and spiritual provided a rich experience that could have never been achieved on our own. Highly recommend!!!
      Written June 18, 2024
    • tommyb972
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A deep lesson in the history and topography of the land!
      Wow, What an adventure. Guide was a seasoned vet and clued us in on much of the history and culture on the island. Very flexible with where and what we wanted to do. Highly recommend this private tour company. Locally owned and operated.
      Written June 15, 2024
    • Desiree G
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Book it!
      This is the second time we’ve booked with Keep it Simple. All the teens got up on their boards and had a blast. The positive energy and enthusiasm the instructors have is fantastic! Highly recommend!
      Written June 12, 2024
    • 314svetlanay
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A very cool experience!
      What an awesome experience! My husband, son and daughter had Luciano as our instructor. He explained everything clearly, was patient and helpful, and ensured that everyone was safe. Everyone was able to catch and ride a wave and had an absolute blast. So glad we did this experience! A definite highlight for our trip.
      Written April 5, 2024
    • Swainoneill
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Super fun, barley time!
      A great experience! The activity did not disappoint, and the instructors were amazing! They were in the water with us the entire time keeping us safe and entertained.
      Written March 15, 2024
    • Quest662362
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sun and surf
      Awesome day with Mack. We all caught multiple waves while having so much fun. Safe and fun. We will do it again next visit.
      Written March 7, 2024
    • kohls2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth every penny!
      The best part of my week long trip to Maui! Our instructor Matius was Very helpful with getting my girlfriend and myself up and surfing.(we’ve never surfed before) I would 100% recommend this to anyone wanting to learn how to surf. Great for beginners. Best money I’ve ever spent on a trip. Also, Something I learned is that surfing is 90% paddling out into the water so it can be very tiring.
      Written January 20, 2024
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    Alvarez Family
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Family
    Tomas was excellent!! My two teenagers had never surfed but after Tomas instructed them on the shore they were able to get up and surf on their FIRST try once in the water. The two hours were more than sufficient to ensure a great time full of surfing. I would highly recommend to anyone!
    Written June 28, 2021
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    Mahalo for bringing your family surfing with us! Tomas is definitely a great instructor and your kids did amazing!! We hope they are hook into surfing and too see you guys next time in Maui! Mahalo!
    Written July 18, 2021
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    Chris
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    My wife got a private surfing lesson for me as a birthday gift. I had never surfed before this trip. Pedro was my instructor, and he did a great job! He was very patient, explained what I needed to do and how to do it, and answered all of my questions. I stood up on the board on my very first try and was able to catch several more waves with his guidance. I would highly recommend Keep It Simple Surf School to anyone looking for a fun activity to do in Maui. Had an absolute blast and checked an item off my bucket list!
    Written August 2, 2022
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    Mahalo for surfing with us!! And happy birthday!!
    Written August 5, 2022
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    Joe Z
    72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    There is a reason these guys are top rated. They are simply top notch. What a great school and experience we had with them. My kids instructor Mario was amazing from start to finish. My kids are 16, 18 & 20 and range in surfing experience. He was able to take all 3 out together and work with them all while they enjoyed some bonding time on the water. The location we met at was perfect and away from the congestion of the main spots you see up all along the island. This gave the entire session a much more personal and comfortable feel. The photographer on site was amazing, friendly and captured some amazing shots of them on the water as well. All the necessary gear was provided making it much easier to just go out and have some fun with little to no investment. This is a MUST do experience when on the island and this is the perfect school to give you the experience you want. Mahalo.
    Written June 10, 2022
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    Mahalo Joe for bringing your 'ohana surfing with us! And special thanks for taking the time to write this super nice review about Mario and our school. Mahalo and we hope that your kids keep surfing!
    Written June 11, 2022
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    JLCthree2011
    San Francisco, CA9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our instructor, Tomas, was very knowledgeable and broke down the art of surfing well. This was the first time out for myself and my wife and a new sport like this can be very intimidating. He made us feel comfortable and was very patient with our lack of skill. Thank you for the memorable experience!
    Written October 21, 2022
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    Mahalo for surfing with us! We are glad that Tomas made you feel safe and that it was a memorable experience!!
    Written November 1, 2022
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    Sophia L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023
    Our surf instructor Mario was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and patient with us. As first time surfers we were able to stand up on our boards, making for an incredible day! I would highly recommend Mario as he made the event fun and informative on how to enjoy the day on the waves.
    Written June 20, 2023
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    Mahalo Sophia for surfing with us!!
    Written June 29, 2023
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    Peggy
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Family
    We had an awesome morning with Keep It Simple Hawaii! Mario had high energy, knew what he was talking about, had a great personality, and didn't waste anytime getting things going. He gave great in the moment feedback and had our high school aged main land boys surfing in no time. Awesome, awesome! Mahalo!
    Written June 5, 2021
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    Mahalo for surfing with us in Maui! Mario is amazing and so are your boys, they did great! We hope to see you guys again next year!
    Written July 18, 2021
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    Allison K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Couples
    So much fun! Martin was a great instructor and so encouraging! My husband and I were so excited about how many waves were able to surf during our session. So happy for the added bonus of having great photos available for as souvenirs as well. Mahalo!
    Written April 21, 2023
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    Mahalo Allison for surfing with us!!
    Written May 13, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Beverly M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Mario did an excellent job teaching my son (age 50) and grandson (age 18) to surf! They had a blast! Now they are checking out every wave, whether on the water or not. They even reached out the day before as the tide and changed and a new time was needed. We had no conflicts with the time slot and appreciate them trying to give us the best experience. I would highly recommend this group to anyone visiting Maui and looking for a fun experience. Mahalo!
    Written July 23, 2023
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    Mahalo for surfing with us! We are glad your family had a blast and I'm glad we could accommodate you to a better condition day!
    Written July 31, 2023
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    Charlotte W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Couples
    Surfing was one of our activities we had to do in Maui and trust me this did not disappoint!!! Mario was very informative and helpful, we were able to get the hang of it pretty easily with his assistance. He brought a photographer to capture some photos of us surfing and I definitely recommend them, they were amazing photos including some hilarious ones when falling off. Definitely book this tour!
    Written December 7, 2022
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    Mahalo for surfing with us!!
    Written December 13, 2022
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    Sesen A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    I was so nervous about surfing before the lesson, but Mario and Austin were incredible! They were reassuring and helpful every step of the way. Mario taught us on the sand for about 20 minutes all the proper mechanisms of surfing which made for a smoother experience. They also were so helpful once in the water, helping us paddle out, giving our boards and extra push when the wave came, and telling us when to stand up on the board. We truly couldn't have done it without their help. They were also so fun and encouraging throughout the whole time! We got some incredible pictures from the photographer as well. 10/10 experience, and was such a bucket list experience. Thank you Mario and Austin!
    Written October 31, 2024
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