Del Soul Surf School
Del Soul Surf School
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8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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Del surf school located at Playa Santa Teresa by the pacific side of Costa Rica. We host daily surf lessons for all levels from Beginners through Intermediate. Surf lessons set and scheduled according to ocean conditions and tide charts, All classes are group surf lessons host with ratio of 1 instructor per 2 surfers participants. All crew members are qualified, certified, lifeguard and first-aid trained and certified well experienced with teaching surfing, very friendly and patient teachers. it is recommended to reserve your spot a head. Del Soul surf shop open daily from 8:30 through 6:00pm we offer surfboards for rent for all levels all surf equipment, accessories, branded merchandize and more
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Jennifer
Chicago, IL26 contributions
Mar 2021
I can’t explain what a wonderful surf school Del Soul is and what lovely people Amit, Merav and Ben are! If you are interested in learning to surf with some incredible teachers, do yourself a favor and book a lesson here! You will not regret it and it worth every penny. I started out expecting to take a few lessons over my month in Santa Teresa and ended up extending my trip to over 2.5 months and taking a lesson almost every morning because I wanted to keep surfing with Del Soul. I’m so proud and happy with the progress I made thanks to Amit and his team.
Amit has a very special gift for teaching and makes you feel comfortable, calm, and safe in the water. He has a knack at knowing how to work best with each student depending on their personality and goals. Edward pushes you to get better with each lesson and ensures that you keep improving while always keeping the basics in mind. Plus, he always has some jokes and is very humble. Matan always has a smile on face and provides very helpful instruction especially when you may be having an off day and need a different perspective. Merav is a pleasure to be around and so kind. We also loved having Ben join our morning lessons and provide extra instruction as you catch a wave! Can’t wait to come back in a few years when he is an instructor 😊. The whole group made Santa Teresa feel like home!
Thank you so much Del Soul, cannot wait to come back!
Amit has a very special gift for teaching and makes you feel comfortable, calm, and safe in the water. He has a knack at knowing how to work best with each student depending on their personality and goals. Edward pushes you to get better with each lesson and ensures that you keep improving while always keeping the basics in mind. Plus, he always has some jokes and is very humble. Matan always has a smile on face and provides very helpful instruction especially when you may be having an off day and need a different perspective. Merav is a pleasure to be around and so kind. We also loved having Ben join our morning lessons and provide extra instruction as you catch a wave! Can’t wait to come back in a few years when he is an instructor 😊. The whole group made Santa Teresa feel like home!
Thank you so much Del Soul, cannot wait to come back!
Written March 17, 2021
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Chris R
Missoula, MT2 contributions
Dec 2019
This was our second time time in the last 18 months taking surf lessons from Del Soul Surf School. I can honestly say it was once again an amazing experience for our entire family. My wife and our kids who are 16, 13, and 12 all took about 4 lessons from Del Soul and it's a time we'll never forget. Amit and his guides treated us like family and they helped us quickly become better surfers. I would highly recommend using Del Soul if you've never surfed or are an experienced surfer. I'd also recommend taking lessons if you are 5 years old or 75 years old, you wont regret it. Our goal is to get back to Santa Teresa as soon as possible. Thank you Amit, you have a lovely family and amazing guides!
Written February 9, 2020
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Denise D
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Dec 2020
Del Soul made my second trip to Santa Teresa awesome. As a former teacher myself, I can say that the owner Amit and his team are great instructors, especially for beginners. I was just a beginner and I walked away from every lesson with a sense of accomplishment. They break things down into simple steps and are patient and enthusiastic. They give you just enough challenge and provide support where needed. They gauge the level of difficulty to each student and provide plenty of individualized instruction. There is 1 instructor for every 2 students. Most of all, they make the experience fun. I took my first lessons from Del Soul 8 years ago and returned to find Amit as enthusiastic and positive as before. He captures the spirit of Santa Teresa with his Israeli flair and effusive personality. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience taking lessons from Del Soul and highly recommend it to beginners and experienced surfers alike. Amit is a competitive surfer who can also work with advanced students. His lovely wife, Merav, makes the administrative side of things like scheduling and payment easy. All of the staff at DelSoul are fluent in English so communication is easy. Overall it was a great pleasure working with Del Soul.
Written December 17, 2020
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Adele_H
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Dec 2019
Merav (Business owner and wife) very honest and trustworthy people. We were rookies to say the least. Day one she said we should see how we feel then decide on Day 2/3. Our girls aged 19 and 16 both learned to surf Day one. We embraced those waves and with patience from the instructors it was the most enjoyable experience. Amrit taught a group of us including extended family of another 4 in one group. Every single person was made to feel special. They were determined to help, extremely patient and we had the utmost trust in Amrit and his team. We all got to stand and ride those waves. Definitely wear rash guards as it helped tremendously against the salt water and the boards and the constant get up and get back out there. Amrit's team was so motivational and positive. He would not allow anyone to do anything but have a great time. I got dunked many times, but got up laughing and smiling. We called them the "wave whisperers" as they had the magic touch. You will surf. You will have fun. You will feel incredibly special on how they treat you. You do go beyond the breaking waves if you had the confidence, strength and agility to go to the next level. We felt 100% safe and in good hands. His style and technique was beyond exceptional. Most people would stop after Day one and go their own way and rent boards, but they had this ability and connection with our families that made it adventurous, positive and addictive to go catch the next wave under their guidance. Simply awesome.
Written January 2, 2020
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Sean
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Jan 2020
I was a total beginner who had never touched a surf board in my life, but Del Soul Surf School gave me the skills and confidence to surf! I got up my very first time and was so excited that I went back for a second day of lessons. I kept surfing for three more days on my own and by the end of the week felt that I had learned the basic skills. I never thought I would love surfing as much as I do, and I can't wait to return to Santa Teresa. When I do, I will definitely return to Del Soul and take more lessons!
If you're like me and the idea of learning how to surf makes you nervous, I highly recommend going to Del Soul. Friendly, fun, and amazing. In fact, this is the first time I have ever written a review online before, but I felt the need to express my enthusiasm for these people and their surf school.
If you're like me and the idea of learning how to surf makes you nervous, I highly recommend going to Del Soul. Friendly, fun, and amazing. In fact, this is the first time I have ever written a review online before, but I felt the need to express my enthusiasm for these people and their surf school.
Written February 14, 2020
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Elisa M
Stuttgart, Germany35 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I was surfing with Amit and the team over Christmas and had an amazing time. The teacher/student ratio was always 1/2 which allows you to learn from your mistakes and really progress. Amit, Merav (who manages the store) ant the rest of the team were always fun, friendly and helpful. The beach they are taking you to is beautiful and I especially loved the morning sessions. Thanks Amit, Merav and the team for teaching me how to surf and the great time in Santa Teresa!
Written February 8, 2020
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Hanna S
Stockholm, Sweden1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Solo
I visited Santa Teresa for the first time in December 2019 and luckily I stayed at a villa just next to Del Soul where I decided to take one lesson. I have surfed a couple of times before but I never knew that I could evolve that fast in just a few days. I ended up taking a lesson almost every day throughout my stay.
Amit and Merav are the kindest people and the Del Soul team made surfing so fun and easy. I went from being a beginner to an intermediate surfer after just a few lessons. Thanks for all your help and I will come back for sure over and over again! <3
Amit and Merav are the kindest people and the Del Soul team made surfing so fun and easy. I went from being a beginner to an intermediate surfer after just a few lessons. Thanks for all your help and I will come back for sure over and over again! <3
Written May 6, 2020
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Andrew W
1 contribution
Dec 2019
I cannot say enough good things about this surf school. We were a group of 8 ranging in age from 10 to 50. We received 3 days of lessons. Del Soul Surf School could not have made the experience more fun. Their team is professional, fun, uplifting and motivating. All 8 of our group were up and surfing within minutes. I have recommended them to all our Canadian friends as the time spent in their surf school was definitely the highlight of our Costa Rica trip. Thank you Amit and Merav (and your team of wave whisperers) for helping our family to surf. Pura Vida!!
Written January 2, 2020
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Jillian S
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
So glad we picked this place to give us a surf lesson. We were two couples and the instructors were amazing. We all got up our first try. I couldn’t believe it because I had a surf lesson before in a different country and I didn’t get up once, so the instructors at Del Soul clearly knew what they were doing! Price was reasonable and experience was great. Highly recommend.
Written February 9, 2020
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Daniella
37 contributions
Apr 2021
Can't recommend enough Amit and the team. The key in their instructions is that they make sure you have fun and that you build the confidence and the right technique for surfing. You learn something new every single lesson, and you always always end with a smile.
Written April 21, 2021
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Hola! Estoy quedándome en Selina hostel, quisiera tomar clases de surf!! Soy totalmente novata
Que debo hacer ?
Written September 19, 2018
Do you guys answer or receive emails ?
I've emailed you twice about surf lessons , me and my wife will be in ST on May 24th for 10 days and we want to surf . Can you help us ?? Thank you Rhett Garrard
Written May 13, 2017
Hi, Trip Advisor is directing your question to me, but I'm not Amit, I'm a former customer who reviewed Del Soul. (loved it) Amit's email is surfvacationcostarica(at)gmail. And his phone is 50688780880.
Enjoy your trip.
Best, Keith
Written May 13, 2017
Do you guys answer or receive emails ?
I've emailed you twice about surf lessons , me and my wife will be in ST on May 24th for 10 days and we want to surf . Can you help us ?? Thank you Rhett Garrard
Written May 13, 2017
Del Soul Surf School
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Hi there
yes we are defiantly available on email you can contact us through the address we published on our page
we will be hosting surf lessons most of the days through May,
if you wish to schedule your surf lesson with us kindly swing by our surf shop a day before to confirm your participants
we will set the surf lessons according to ocean conditions and tide charts.
surf lessons are 90 min including all necessary equipment
looking forward, Merav
Written May 14, 2017
Hay paquetes de clase? En que consiste la clase, tiempo , precio? Somos 5 personas
Written May 12, 2017
Del Soul Surf School
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Hola
Clases de surf programados de acuerdo a las condiciones del mar y cartas de marea que establecemos casi todos los días una clase de principiantes
Las clases de surf son de 90 minutos de duración incluyendo todo el equipo necesario
Cobramos $ 60 por persona
Si usted tiene más preguntas usted puede entrarnos en contacto con a través de nuestra dirección pablished en nuestro Web site
Written May 14, 2017
Hay paquetes de clase? En que consiste la clase, tiempo , precio? Somos 5 personas
Written May 12, 2017
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