{"id":877,"date":"2025-07-09T17:53:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T17:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/?page_id=877"},"modified":"2025-09-28T07:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T07:05:55","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"877\" class=\"elementor elementor-877\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7ce2f e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da7ce2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e07c6dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e07c6dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ab4a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ab4a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0020a32 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0020a32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfd8cd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dfd8cd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15bce59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15bce59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed863c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"ed863c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"1568\" class=\"elementor elementor-1568\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-433d6d4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"433d6d4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f74b01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20f74b01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SurfING<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239341a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"239341a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5960\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5960\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How are the waves\/temperature during month X? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7955ffb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7955ffb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438e8157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"438e8157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"575\">We only operate during what we believe are the best months for both wave quality and water temperature at each of our destinations. Our timing is based on years of experience and statistical swell data, combined with the unique characteristics of each surf spot.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"575\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"852\">Surf conditions, like the weather, can only be accurately predicted a few days in advance, so we can\u2019t guarantee specific wave sizes or shapes ahead of time. That said, your chances of scoring great waves are very high. Since we started in 2012, we\u2019ve never had a flat day!<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"852\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1042\">We also avoid the rainiest times of year and adjust our daily surf sessions to suit the surfing conditions. If the waves are big, we\u2019ll head to sheltered breaks or calm bays with smaller, safer conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1042\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1146\">If you&#8217;d like to dive deeper into how we choose each season and location, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tutorials.barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/our-surf-trip-calendar-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1145\">you can read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5961\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5961\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is this retreat suitable for my surf level? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e7801a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e7801a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6d606c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e6d606c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong>Nicaragua<\/strong>, we welcome both beginner and intermediate surfers \u2014 levels 1.1 to 2.2 on our scale.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"499\">For our <strong>Mentawai<\/strong> retreats, you\u2019ll need to be at an intermediate level (2.1 or 2.2), as the waves there require more experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"548\">To join a Mentawai trip, you should be able to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"708\"><li data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"585\"><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"585\">Catch unbroken waves on your own<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"625\"><p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"625\">Angle your take-offs left and right<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"671\"><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"671\">Control your line down the face of a wave<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"708\"><p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"708\">Feel confident in head-high surf<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"873\">To see if you&#8217;re ready for a Mentawai surf trip, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/what-surf-level-mentawai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"872\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"873\">If you&#8217;re unsure about your level or want to learn more about how we define it, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/what-is-my-surf-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"805\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5962\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5962\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  I have never surfed in my life. Is this trip for me? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c237a19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c237a19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-798437c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"798437c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">About 20% of our guests have never touched a surfboard. We help beginners learn how to surf safely and help intermediate surfers progress faster.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As long as you know how to swim and feel comfortable swimming at least 40 meters without a floating device, you are welcome to join our coaching retreats in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, only intermediate-level surfers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> participate in the Mentawais trips.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/what-surf-level-mentawai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to learn more about surfing levels for the Mentawais surf retreat. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5963\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5963\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Should I bring my own surfboards? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e0e9de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35e0e9de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dc4e519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dc4e519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your surfing equipment is included in both Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and you can swap your surfboard as you progress. We have a good variety of boards available, so you don\u2019t need to bring your own if you are a novice surfer.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>If you are an intermediate-level surfer:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua: <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are plenty of quality surfboards available onsite, which are included in your package. You can choose from longboards, mid-length boards, fish, or hybrid surfboards. Small performance shortboards, typically for advanced surfers, can be harder to find.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider bringing your <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">own<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> surfboards if you have &#8220;the magic surfboard&#8221; or if you have specific preferences, such as wanting a 34-litre board with a medium rocker. If you have a specific type of surfboard in mind, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us in advance to check if we have access to something similar.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1409\">For the <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"997\">Mentawai retreats<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to bring your own surfboards. We suggest bringing at least two \u2014 ideally three \u2014 boards you\u2019re comfortable with. Be sure to include at least one board with good paddle power and extra length. We often see intermediate surfers bringing boards that are too small (like a 5&#8217;6&#8243; Hypto Krypto), which limits wave count and slows progression. The right board will make a big difference in your experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1409\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1564\">If you&#8217;re looking to rent a <strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1458\">longboard (9&#8217;+)<\/strong> in the Mentawais, it&#8217;s possible to arrange this directly through the resort. Just contact us for details. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s possible to rent longboards (9 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">foot+<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">) directly from the resort; for more details, feel free to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5964\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5964\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I surf outside of the surf lessons? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49134211 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49134211\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7614c2fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7614c2fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"302\">Yes, absolutely!<\/p><p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"302\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"319\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\" \/>You\u2019ll be staying just a 6-minute walk from the waves, with easy access via a jungle path. You\u2019re free to surf anytime you\u2019d like, and conditions are usually best early in the morning (6\u201310\/11 am) and at sunset when the winds are lighter.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"560\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>While there are occasional waves in the San Juan del Sur bay, they\u2019re rarely ideal for surfing. Instead, San Juan del Sur is our base from which we travel daily to nearby surf beaches. We usually spend around 4 hours at the beach, timed for mid to high tide when conditions are best, giving you plenty of time to surf again before or after your coaching sessions.<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"944\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"960\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\" \/>Since this is an intermediate-level retreat, there\u2019s no fixed 90-minute lesson format. We go on two surf missions each day by speedboat, spending 2\u20133 hours in the morning and another 2\u20133 hours in the afternoon. There\u2019s often a surfable wave right in front of the resort too. With so much water time, most guests end up taking occasional breaks to recharge during the 10-day retreat!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f4191a elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"5f4191a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"1570\" class=\"elementor elementor-1570\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d8d441 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22d8d441\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fcda53d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fcda53d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e0f018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"38e0f018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9540\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9540\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Am I too old or too young for this trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9540\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3ec17c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a3ec17c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9a5ea1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e9a5ea1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"582\">This is a common concern, and totally understandable! A<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">pproximately\u00a080% of our guests are between the ages of 30 and 60<\/span>, but we welcome adults of all ages. What matters most isn\u2019t your age \u2014 it\u2019s your mindset. If you\u2019re excited to improve your surfing and enjoy a fun, supportive group experience, this is for you!<\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"786\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"786\">The minimum age is 18, but we occasionally accept younger guests (typically 13 and up) if they\u2019re accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you\u2019re unsure, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9541\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9541\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can a non-surfing partner join me on this trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9541\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ffcf818 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ffcf818\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-362e7731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"362e7731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"289\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\" \/>Absolutely. Non-surfer packages include accommodation, breakfast, airport shuttles, one welcome dinner, and access to group activities. For pricing, please refer to the &#8220;Packages&#8221; section on our website. Spots are limited, so we recommend contacting us before booking.<\/p><p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"560\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>Yes, non-surfers are welcome to join! The package includes accommodation, breakfast, group dinners, yoga sessions, and all transportation (including airport pickups and surf beach transfers). For details and pricing, check the &#8220;Packages&#8221; section. Please contact us before booking, as spots are limited.<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"881\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"897\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\" \/>We generally don\u2019t accept non-surfers for our Mentawai retreats. Space at the resort is very limited, and each guest spot is reserved for surfers participating in the coaching program. Additionally, the location is extremely remote with no nearby restaurants or cafes, and most of the group is out surfing by boat much of the day. Outside of surfing, the only activities available are relaxing on the beach, snorkelling, or stand-up paddling.<\/p><p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1343\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1471\">That said, if you\u2019re still interested, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to chat and help you decide if it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9542\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9542\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   What's the Wi-Fi like? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9542\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58bb7687 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58bb7687\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b9d5f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39b9d5f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"462\"><strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"250\">Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\" \/>You can expect good Wi-Fi at the hotel or villa. While speeds may not be as fast as you\u2019re used to at home, most guests find the connection reliable enough for video calls, work meetings, and general browsing.<\/p><p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"709\">Because we&#8217;re in tropical regions, storms or heavy rain can occasionally cause temporary slowdowns or brief outages. As a backup, we recommend grabbing a local SIM card when you arrive. It&#8217;s a great way to have a second connection just in case.<\/p><p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"709\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"725\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\" \/>The resort uses the best available internet system in the Mentawais, which is satellite-based. While bad weather can occasionally affect performance, especially for uploads, the connection is usually stable enough to work online and join video meetings. Just expect slightly slower speeds compared to urban areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9543\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9543\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is it possible to stay 2 weeks in a row? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9543\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1017fc03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1017fc03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a87976 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11a87976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"265\">Yes, in most cases, it\u2019s possible!<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">In <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"298\">Costa Rica and Nicaragua<\/strong>, we typically have a 2- to 4-day break between weekly groups. So, if you\u2019re planning to join two retreats in a row, you\u2019ll need to stay for about 16 to 18 days, including the free days between programs.<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"632\">In the <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"527\">Mentawais<\/strong> (intermediate-only retreats), the breaks between trips are usually shorter \u2014 often just 0 to 2 days.<\/p><p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"829\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"829\">Guests joining back-to-back retreats can also take advantage of our \u201cmember\u2019s discount\u201d on their second trip. Just let us know when booking, and we\u2019ll help you organize the dates and details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9544\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9544\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is there a minimum age to go on a surf trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9544\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b3e2260 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b3e2260\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb7786f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bb7786f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"411\">The minimum age to join our retreats is 18 years old. However, we occasionally accept younger guests (typically 13 and up) as long as they\u2019re accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p><p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"411\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"545\">If you\u2019re considering bringing a younger surfer, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to discuss options and see if it\u2019s a good fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9545\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9545\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I organize a private group retreat? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9545\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43833eeb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43833eeb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bd7c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52bd7c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"362\">Yes, we offer private group retreats for groups of 8 or more guests. To secure your preferred dates and destination, we recommend booking about one year in advance. Feel free to contact us for more details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56eae7fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"56eae7fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I book just a few days or individual surf lessons? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1450\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7736dda2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7736dda2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da5cb7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5da5cb7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"568\">Unfortunately, we don\u2019t offer partial bookings or individual lessons. Our surf coaching program is designed as a complete, progressive experience, and our team of six coaches is fully dedicated to guiding a small group of up to 12 students throughout the entire retreat.<\/p><p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"568\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"774\">Even if you joined for just 2 or 3 days, you&#8217;d still be taking one of the limited spots we reserve for the full week. This helps us maintain a high coaching quality and group dynamic from start to finish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I access the online coaching platform before paying my trip balance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1451\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519b212c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"519b212c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac207bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ac207bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"471\">When you book a surf retreat with us, you get one year of free access to our online surf coaching platform. Normally, access is activated once your trip balance is paid, about two months before departure (or four months for the Mentawais).<\/p><p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"471\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"593\">If you&#8217;d like to start learning earlier, just send us an email and we&#8217;ll happily send you a code to unlock early access.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed73f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"7ed73f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   I\u2019m travelling solo. Will there be other solo travellers?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2120\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3d7cfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d3d7cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74387d9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74387d9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">Approximately half of our guests are solo travellers, so you will likely not be the only lone traveller in your group.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1512700307281 barefoot-pad\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1512700634833\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What meals are included? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2121\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a7b5a3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61a7b5a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234c5318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"234c5318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meal inclusions vary by destination:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"717\">Each morning begins with an organic breakfast and freshly roasted coffee, served at the resort. A welcome dinner is also included. Other meals are not provided, but you\u2019ll have access to the resort\u2019s farm-to-table restaurant and plenty of excellent cafes and dining options within walking distance in Nosara. During the week, we also take guests to some of our favourite local restaurants. Participation is optional.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1035\">Breakfast is served daily at the villa, along with three group dinners. Lunches are usually enjoyed at taco shacks near the surf beaches. On evenings when dinner isn\u2019t included, we provide shuttles into town so you can explore San Juan del Sur and try its local restaurants. Once during the week, we take the group to one of our favourite spots for a special dinner.<\/p><p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1145\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1141\">\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Mentawais: <\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All meals <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are included<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">since<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> this is a very remote location with <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">few<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or no other dining options available.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1512700307281 barefoot-pad\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1512700634833\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Can I see the retreat's schedule in advance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2122\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b08949 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b08949\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253e0e27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"253e0e27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"487\">We don\u2019t provide a full schedule far in advance, as we build the day-to-day plan 24 to 48 hours before each retreat begins based on the surf forecast and tide conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"487\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"756\">However, we understand that some guests may need a general overview, especially those who want to fit in work meetings or plan downtime. While our retreats are centred around surfing and coaching, there\u2019s still time to relax, explore, or catch up on personal tasks.<\/p><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"756\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"812\">Here\u2019s what a typical day looks like at each location:<\/p><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"812\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"842\" \/>\u2013 Morning surf theory session (30\u201340 minutes)<br data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>\u2013 In-water surf lesson (90 minutes) between 6:30 am and 9:30 am, depending on tides<br data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\" \/>\u2013 Early afternoon technique video analysis with your coach<br data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\" \/>\u2013 Sunset free surf or beach hangout\u00a0<br data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\" \/>\u2013 Some days include restorative yoga or a group dinner at a restaurant<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1165\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\" \/>\u2013 Morning surf theory session (30\u201340 minutes)<br data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\" \/>\u2013 15-minute drive to one of the nearby surf beaches<br data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\" \/>\u2013 In-water surf lesson (90 minutes)<br data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\" \/>\u2013 Free surfing or relaxing at the beach for another 2\u20133 hours<br data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\" \/>\u2013 Afternoon video analysis with your coach<br data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\" \/>\u2013 Late afternoon pool time, sunset drinks, or dinner at the villa<br data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\" \/>\u2013 Some days include yoga or dinner out in San Juan del Sur<\/p><p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1569\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1960\"><strong>Mentawais<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\" \/>\u2013 Breakfast at the resort between 6:00 and 7:00 am<br data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\" \/>\u2013 First surf session: 2\u20133 hours via speedboat to the surrounding breaks<br data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\" \/>\u2013 Return for lunch around noon<br data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\" \/>\u2013 Second surf session: 3:00 to 6:00 pm\u00a0<br data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\" \/>\u2013 Dinner at the resort with optional sunset drinks<br data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\" \/>\u2013 Video analysis and coaching feedback in the evening<\/p><p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1960\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2185\">Note: The Mentawais trip has the most intensive surf schedule, with two boat trips daily. That said, guests often take an afternoon off to rest, work, or simply enjoy the scenery. There\u2019s no pressure to surf every session.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How do the shared rooms work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2123\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4893c768 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4893c768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b09ff90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b09ff90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are travelling alone, you will sleep in a room\/bungalow shared with 1 or 2 other Barefoot Surf guests of the same gender.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternatively, you can pay an extra fee for a room or bungalow for yourself. These are typically limited to 3 per retreat, and availability <\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is specified<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surf trip calendar<span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c68e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23c68e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f434911 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f434911\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0065b elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"0e0065b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"1569\" class=\"elementor elementor-1569\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc09978 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cc09978\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55157e0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55157e0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting there\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e05c863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4e05c863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1300\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1300\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How does the airport transportation work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1300\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5c225f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e5c225f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db80759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7db80759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"716\"><strong>Costa Rica and Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\" \/>To use the free airport shuttles included in your package, you\u2019ll need to arrive and depart on the scheduled dates of your retreat. For example, if your trip runs from January 4 to 11, you must arrive on the 4th and leave on the 11th to receive free airport transfers. You&#8217;re welcome to arrive or depart at any time during those dates, we\u2019ll coordinate your pickup accordingly.<\/p><p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"716\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1066\">If you\u2019re staying at a hotel near the airport the night before your retreat begins, we can arrange a pickup from your hotel reception on the first day. We can also arrange pickups from other locations, though extra charges may apply. If you&#8217;re looking for a place to stay before your trip, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to recommend options.<\/p><p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1066\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1465\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\" \/>You\u2019ll need to stay in Padang (West Sumatra) the night before your retreat starts. Early the next morning, we\u2019ll board a private speedboat to the Mentawai Islands. On the final day of the trip, we\u2019ll leave the islands around midday and return to Padang in the late afternoon or evening. You\u2019ll need to spend that night in Padang before catching your international flight the next day.<\/p><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1465\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1711\">All transport, including airport transfers, hotel pickups, harbor transfers, and the private speedboat to the Mentawais, is fully organized by our team. Please wait for us to send your full itinerary before booking your international flights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1301\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1301\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Which airport should I fly into? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1301\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63274d8d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63274d8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-530066f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"530066f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"248\">Here are the recommended airports by retreat location:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong> Liberia (LIR)*<\/li><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong> Managua (MGA) or Liberia (LIR)**<\/li><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong> Padang (PDG)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"664\">*Liberia (LIR) is the closest international airport to Nosara, where our Costa Rica retreat takes place. San Jos\u00e9 (SJO) is also an option, but it\u2019s about a 5\u20136 hour drive, roughly twice the distance compared to Liberia. Some guests, especially those flying from Europe, may still prefer San Jos\u00e9 depending on available flights.<\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"664\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1225\">**For the Nicaragua retreat in San Juan del Sur, Managua (MGA) is typically the most convenient airport. However, Liberia (LIR), located in Costa Rica, is geographically closer. If you fly into Liberia, you\u2019ll need to cross the land border into Nicaragua, which is about one hour north of the airport. The border crossing can take time depending on lineups, and you&#8217;ll need to pay $10\u2013$20 USD in taxes and entrance fees. That said, some guests choose this option when flights to Liberia are significantly better. <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Liberia-Flight-Option-Nicaragua-78e72ccc29c447f0a5c075ff9669ba32?pvs=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a> for more details on this process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1302\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1302\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I land at a different airport? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1302\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f72018d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f72018d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d90b48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d90b48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\"><strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"283\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\">Yes, there are a few options depending on your international flight schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"410\">Option 1 \u2013 Domestic flight from Liberia (LIR) to Nosara (NOB):<\/strong><br data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"413\" \/>If your international flight to Liberia lines up with one of the two daily domestic flights to Nosara, this can be a good option. Although it adds some cost, it avoids the bumpy 2.5-hour drive on dirt roads to the coast. We\u2019ll pick you up from Nosara Airport if you choose this route.<\/p><p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"697\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"875\">Keep in mind:<br \/>\u2013 Domestic flight schedules may change<br data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\" \/>\u2013 Extra luggage fees are common<br data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\" \/>\u2013 Surfboards may not be accepted, depending on size; check airline policies in advance<\/p><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"875\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1089\"><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"907\">Option 2 \u2013 San Jos\u00e9 (SJO):<\/strong><br data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\" \/>San Jos\u00e9 is around a 5\u20136 hour drive from Nosara, about twice as far as Liberia. However, some guests (especially from Europe) may find better international flight options to SJO.<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1089\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">We provide shuttle transfers on specific retreat dates. For example, if your retreat runs January 11\u201318, we offer:<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">\u2013 Shuttle from SJO to Nosara on Jan 11<br data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\" \/>\u2013 Shuttle from Nosara to SJO on Jan 18<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1436\">If you\u2019re arriving outside of those dates, we can connect you with a reliable local transport company (with English-speaking staff) to arrange your shuttle.<\/p><p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1436\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1450\">Pricing:<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 2 or more guests travelling together: included<br data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\" \/>\u2013 Solo travellers: contact us for pricing<\/p><p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1541\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1751\"><strong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1588\">Optional: SJO (domestic) to Nosara (NOB):<\/strong><br data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\" \/>You can also fly domestically from San Jos\u00e9 to Nosara if the schedules align. Like with the Liberia flights, double-check baggage limits and surfboard policies.<\/p><p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1751\">\u00a0<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1866\"><strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1767\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1866\">Most guests fly into Managua (MGA), but flying into Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica, is also possible.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2017\"><strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1897\">Landing in Managua (MGA):<\/strong><br data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\" \/>We\u2019ll arrange a driver to pick you up and bring you directly to the villa \u2014 about 2.5 hours, with no border crossing.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2017\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2272\"><strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2048\">Landing in Liberia (LIR):<\/strong><br data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\" \/>This option involves crossing the border into Nicaragua, which takes longer \u2014 approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on customs clearance. Still, some guests prefer this route, especially if they get to book a nonstop flight to Liberia.<\/p><p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2272\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2434\">If you choose Liberia, be sure to consider:<br \/>\u2013 Customs\/border crossing times<br data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\" \/>\u2013 Potential extra fees<br data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2377\" \/>\u2013 Border opening hours (important for late-night flights)<\/p><p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2478\">More details are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/barefootsurf\/Liberia-Flight-Option-Nicaragua-78e72ccc29c447f0a5c075ff9669ba32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on this page<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\">\u00a0<\/h3><h3 data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\"><strong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2494\">Mentawais:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\">All guests must fly into <strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2538\">Padang (PDG)<\/strong> \u2014 this is the only airport that connects to the Mentawai transfer boats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1303\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1303\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   When should I buy my plane tickets? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1303\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ca0bf1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66ca0bf1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a942f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a942f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"406\">We recommend waiting until about 2 months before your trip to purchase your plane tickets, or 4 months in advance for Mentawai retreats.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1304\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1304\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Should I arrive early so I don\u2019t miss surf on the first day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1304\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f9b92c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38f9b92c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-120f100e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"120f100e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"530\"><strong>Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"284\" \/>If your retreat dates are listed as January 4 to 11, for example, this includes both the arrival day (4th) and the departure day (11th). These two days are reserved for check-in and check-out only. No surfing or activities are scheduled.<\/p><p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"530\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"773\">On arrival day, the only planned activity is your transportation to the villa or hotel. We typically host a welcome dinner between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. On departure day, breakfast is provided and we\u2019ll arrange your transfer back to the airport.<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"773\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"954\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\" \/>You\u2019ll need to stay in Padang (West Sumatra) the night before the retreat begins, as we board a private speedboat to the Mentawai Islands early the following morning.<\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"954\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1139\">On the final day, we\u2019ll leave the Mentawais around midday and return to Padang by late afternoon or early evening. You\u2019ll then stay one more night in Padang and fly home the next day.<\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1139\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1389\">All transportation, including airport pickups, hotel transfers, the Padang harbour transfer, and the speedboat to the Mentawais is included and managed by our team. Please wait for your full itinerary from us before booking international flights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b229d elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"d0b229d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"1571\" class=\"elementor elementor-1571\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3280\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9ac0ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c9ac0ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ced423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78ced423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Travel<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34864587 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"34864587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8810\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8810\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   What\u2019s the best website to book flights? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8810\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-735b071e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"735b071e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7a0b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e7a0b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse8\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We recommend using the following websites to purchase plane tickets:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kayak.com\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kayak<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google Flights<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To minimize complications, we strongly suggest booking flights with a minimum of 2 hours of connection time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8811\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8811\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Do you have airport hotel recommendations? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8811\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e8b14e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71e8b14e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e39d15f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e39d15f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can easily find hotel options on sites like Booking.com if you decide to arrive one night in advance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are some of our favourite choices: <\/p><ul><li>Costa Rica (Liberia): The Hilton Garden Inn<\/li><li>Nicaragua (Managua): Best Western Las Mercedes<\/li><li>Mentawais (Padang): Santika Premiere<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8812\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8812\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is it safe to travel to these countries? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8812\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54706037 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54706037\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca85587 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ca85587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In each of our destinations, you will be guided by experienced surf instructors who have extensive knowledge of the area and the surf spots. We also choose accommodations with safety and comfort in mind.<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"807\"><\/p><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"626\">We always encourage our guests to explore and enjoy the local culture. Travel naturally involves stepping outside your usual environment, and we believe that&#8217;s part of what makes it so rewarding.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"626\"><br><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"807\">We\u2019ll provide you with destination-specific safety tips before and during the trip. As long as you follow those guidelines, the risk of issues like theft or accidents is very low.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8813\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8813\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Do I need a visa to enter the country? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8813\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f403e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50f403e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eac48bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eac48bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"418\">The information below applies to citizens of North America, most European countries, and Australia. Please double-check your specific requirements online, as visa policies can change. Full details will also be included in your travel guide after booking.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"418\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"466\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\" \/>No visa is required for tourism.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"466\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"658\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\" \/>No visa is required, but there is a $10\u201315 USD entry fee payable at the Managua airport or the Costa Rica\u2013Nicaragua border. Please bring small USD bills to make this easier.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"658\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\"><strong>Indonesia (Mentawais):<\/strong><br data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\" \/>Yes, a visa is required. Most travellers can get a visa on arrival at the airport in Indonesia for around $35 USD, valid for up to 30 days. You can also purchase this online a few days before your trip.<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\">If you\u2019re staying longer, we recommend applying online in advance. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for a 60-day visa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8814\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8814\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What are the surf trip dates? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8814\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7760ce2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7760ce2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e43aea1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e43aea1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can see all our surf trip dates on our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surf Trip Calendar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8815\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8815\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">     What type of travel insurance should I get? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8815\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a062a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46a062a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389845ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"389845ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse7\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"301\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"274\">travel insurance is mandatory<\/strong> for all our surf retreats. Most insurance companies offer two main types of coverage:<\/p><p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"301\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"662\"><strong><em data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"381\">Travel Medical<\/em>:<\/strong> Covers essentials like emergency medical care and evacuation.<\/li><li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"662\"><strong><em data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"468\">Travel Protection<\/em> or <em data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\">Trip Cancellation<\/em> (recommended):<\/strong> Includes medical coverage, plus protection for unexpected events such as family emergencies, illness, or natural disasters that prevent you from travelling.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">If you want maximum flexibility, consider adding <em data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"736\">Cancel for Any Reason<\/em> coverage. This usually needs to be purchased within 7 to 21 days of your initial deposit.<\/p><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"944\">We let guests choose between &#8220;Travel Medical&#8221; and &#8220;Travel Protection,&#8221; but at a minimum, your policy should include:<\/p><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"944\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">Emergency medical coverage (minimum $50,000\u2013100,000+)<\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">Medical evacuation coverage (minimum $250,000\u2013500,000+)<\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">No exclusions for surfing, your destination, or other planned activities<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">For help finding the right policy, you can contact the team at G1G Travel Insurance (<a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1240\">support@g1g.com<\/a>). <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Travel-Insurance-860d385425d046d49d7b51eb85d9542f?pvs=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a> for tips on what information to send them.<\/p><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse7\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\"><em data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\">Note: We\u2019re not licensed insurance agents. Please read your policy carefully or consult a professional. If you\u2019re relying on health insurance (in the U.S.) or a credit card policy, be sure to verify what\u2019s covered \u2014 especially for international travel and surfing.<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1879\">While we fully intend to run every retreat, there\u2019s always a very small chance we may have to cancel for safety or operational reasons. If you\u2019d like your flight covered in those situations, include your airfare in the total insured trip value when purchasing &#8220;Trip Cancellation&#8221; or &#8220;Cancel for Any Reason&#8221; coverage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1868c5c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1868c5c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Payments \/ Reservations<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b9379e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6b9379e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1800\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1800\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What is the reservation policy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1800\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2735ff3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2735ff3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b28b40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b28b40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We can find our full <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/reservation-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reservation policy here, <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">but here&#8217;s a quick summary:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"516\">You may change your retreat dates, switch destinations, or request a refund (minus a $150 admin fee) up to 60 days before your trip,\u00a0or 120 days in advance for Mentawais retreats.<\/p><p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"516\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"752\">If you cancel less than 60 days before the trip (or less than 120 days for the Mentawais), we\u2019re unable to offer a refund or travel credit. By that time, accommodations and other services have already been booked and paid for.<\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"752\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">That said, we\u2019ll do our best to resell your spot. Many of our retreats are fully booked well in advance, and we often have waitlists. Re-selling is never guaranteed, especially with limited notice. If we are able to fill your spot, you\u2019ll receive either:<\/p><p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">A full refund minus a $150 admin fee, or<\/li><li data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">The full amount in travel credit (your choice)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1801\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1801\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How far in advance should I reserve my spot? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1801\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f08631e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f08631e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7294accd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7294accd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"606\">We recommend booking your spot as soon as you&#8217;ve confirmed your vacation dates and time off. Our retreats often fill up 2 to 6 months in advance, depending on the location and season. If there\u2019s a specific retreat date you\u2019re aiming for, it\u2019s best to book early. If your dates are flexible, we sometimes have last-minute availability or cancellations 2 to 4 months before a trip.<\/p><p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"606\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"781\">To reserve, simply complete a 20% deposit through our <a href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.typeform.com\/to\/H13RhV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online booking platform<\/a>. Once your deposit is received, our team will reach out by email, usually within 24 hours.<\/p><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\"><br data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" \/>The remaining balance is due:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\">60 days before departure for Costa Rica and Nicaragua<\/li><li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\">120 days before departure for the Mentawais<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1041\">When your balance is due, you\u2019ll receive a secure payment link by email. All payments must be made by credit card.<\/p><p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1041\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1236\">Our reservation policy is flexible. You can change your trip dates, switch destinations, or request a refund (minus a $150 admin fee) up to 2 months before the trip for Costa Rica and Nicaragua (4 months before the trip for the Mentawais).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1802\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1802\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How do I book and pay for the trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1802\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43cb5afa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43cb5afa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6892995b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6892995b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We accept payment by credit card.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reserve your spot on a retreat, you must complete a\u00a020% deposit through our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.typeform.com\/to\/H13RhV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online Booking platform<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you send us your deposit, our team will <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reach out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via email, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">usually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> within 24 hours or less.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">The remaining balance is due:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">60 days before departure for <strong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"479\">Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"497\">Nicaragua<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">120 days before departure for the <strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\">Mentawais<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"653\">When the balance is due, we\u2019ll email you a secure payment link to complete the process by credit card.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1803\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1803\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How much does the retreat cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1803\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6c4fd2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d6c4fd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d601af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77d601af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can see the cost and inclusions of each retreat in the &#8220;package&#8221; section of our surf retreats.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1804\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1804\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How much cash should I bring, and what\u2019s not included? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1804\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7737a345 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7737a345\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25eb05a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25eb05a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The amount of cash you should bring depends on your travel destination, personal preferences, and any souvenirs you might want to purchase.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> or <strong>Nicaragua<\/strong>, you could bring, for example, $300 &#8211; $500 USD and your bank cards if you need to withdraw from the ATMs at your destination. The <strong>Mentawai Islands<\/strong> are very remote and do not have ATMs. Please refer to your travel guide for more information (provided when you book your spot).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Most expenses are already covered in your package, including accommodation, surf lessons, surf equipment (except for Mentawai retreats), airport shuttles, your surfing footage, transportation, some activities, and breakfast each morning.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are a few things you might need cash for:<\/p><ul><li>Souvenirs for yourself or gifts for family and friends.<\/li><li>Payment for a freelance photographer, who typically takes in-water surf shots, which are easiest to purchase with cash.<\/li><li>Extra meals: In Costa Rica, breakfasts and a welcome dinner are included. In Nicaragua, a breakfast buffet is included each morning, along with three villa dinners. In the Mentawai Islands, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included.<\/li><li><p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1526\">Tipping is optional and completely up to you. If you\u2019d like to leave a tip, you can give it directly to your surf coach, cleaning staff, or kitchen crew, or hand it to our general manager, who will distribute it fairly among the team.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1805\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1805\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What's the ideal currency? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1805\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32fed6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32fed6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-221e2ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"221e2ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"398\">In <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"191\">Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"209\">Nicaragua<\/strong>, the US dollar is widely accepted. We recommend bringing between <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"296\">$300 and $500 USD<\/strong> in cash, along with a debit or credit card in case you\u2019d like to withdraw local currency from an ATM.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"398\">\u00a0<\/p><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-115\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"37b85718-149a-47ed-8bb4-48989d382bd9\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"><div class=\"bg-token-message-surface relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-[18px] px-4 py-1.5 data-[multiline]:py-3\" data-multiline=\"\"><div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">For the <strong>Mentawais<\/strong>: This is a very remote location, so please refer to your travel guide for more information, which will be provided after you reserve your spot.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-116\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><h6 class=\"sr-only\">\u00a0<\/h6><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c075fc5 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c075fc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1713f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1713f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d13ff5 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d13ff5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a3d11c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a3d11c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c4a0c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c4a0c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e1c769 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e1c769\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb67c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb67c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SurfING<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef4218d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"ef4218d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How are the waves\/temperature during month X? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2500\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9307216 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9307216\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95614bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95614bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"575\">We only operate during what we believe are the best months for both wave quality and water temperature at each of our destinations. Our timing is based on years of experience and statistical swell data, combined with the unique characteristics of each surf spot.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"575\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"852\">Surf conditions, like the weather, can only be accurately predicted a few days in advance, so we can\u2019t guarantee specific wave sizes or shapes ahead of time. That said, your chances of scoring great waves are very high. Since we started in 2012, we\u2019ve never had a flat day!<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"852\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1042\">We also avoid the rainiest times of year and adjust our daily surf sessions to suit the surfing conditions. If the waves are big, we\u2019ll head to sheltered breaks or calm bays with smaller, safer conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1042\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1146\">If you&#8217;d like to dive deeper into how we choose each season and location, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tutorials.barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/our-surf-trip-calendar-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1145\">you can read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2501\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2501\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is this retreat suitable for my surf level? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2501\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83324f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83324f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c23189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c23189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong>Nicaragua<\/strong>, we welcome both beginner and intermediate surfers \u2014 levels 1.1 to 2.2 on our scale.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"499\">For our <strong>Mentawai<\/strong> retreats, you\u2019ll need to be at an intermediate level (2.1 or 2.2), as the waves there require more experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"548\">To join a Mentawai trip, you should be able to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"708\"><li data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"585\"><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"585\">Catch unbroken waves on your own<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"625\"><p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"625\">Angle your take-offs left and right<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"671\"><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"671\">Control your line down the face of a wave<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"708\"><p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"708\">Feel confident in head-high surf<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"873\">To see if you&#8217;re ready for a Mentawai surf trip, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/what-surf-level-mentawai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"872\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"873\">If you&#8217;re unsure about your level or want to learn more about how we define it, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/what-is-my-surf-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"805\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2502\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2502\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  I have never surfed in my life. Is this trip for me? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2502\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe4ea8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9fe4ea8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4691ff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4691ff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">About 20% of our guests have never touched a surfboard. We help beginners learn how to surf safely and help intermediate surfers progress faster.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As long as you know how to swim and feel comfortable swimming at least 40 meters without a floating device, you are welcome to join our coaching retreats in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, only intermediate-level surfers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> participate in the Mentawais trips.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/articles\/what-surf-level-mentawai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to learn more about surfing levels for the Mentawais surf retreat. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2503\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2503\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Should I bring my own surfboards? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2503\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd2708 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9fd2708\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603e43c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"603e43c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your surfing equipment is included in both Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and you can swap your surfboard as you progress. We have a good variety of boards available, so you don\u2019t need to bring your own if you are a novice surfer.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>If you are an intermediate-level surfer:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua: <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are plenty of quality surfboards available onsite, which are included in your package. You can choose from longboards, mid-length boards, fish, or hybrid surfboards. Small performance shortboards, typically for advanced surfers, can be harder to find.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider bringing your <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">own<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> surfboards if you have &#8220;the magic surfboard&#8221; or if you have specific preferences, such as wanting a 34-litre board with a medium rocker. If you have a specific type of surfboard in mind, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us in advance to check if we have access to something similar.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1409\">For the <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"997\">Mentawai retreats<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to bring your own surfboards. We suggest bringing at least two \u2014 ideally three \u2014 boards you\u2019re comfortable with. Be sure to include at least one board with good paddle power and extra length. We often see intermediate surfers bringing boards that are too small (like a 5&#8217;6&#8243; Hypto Krypto), which limits wave count and slows progression. The right board will make a big difference in your experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1409\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1564\">If you&#8217;re looking to rent a <strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1458\">longboard (9&#8217;+)<\/strong> in the Mentawais, it&#8217;s possible to arrange this directly through the resort. Just contact us for details. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s possible to rent longboards (9 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">foot+<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">) directly from the resort; for more details, feel free to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2504\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2504\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I surf outside of the surf lessons? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2504\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1878d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1878d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4627798 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4627798\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"302\">Yes, absolutely!<\/p><p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"302\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"319\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\" \/>You\u2019ll be staying just a 6-minute walk from the waves, with easy access via a jungle path. You\u2019re free to surf anytime you\u2019d like, and conditions are usually best early in the morning (6\u201310\/11 am) and at sunset when the winds are lighter.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"560\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>While there are occasional waves in the San Juan del Sur bay, they\u2019re rarely ideal for surfing. Instead, San Juan del Sur is our base from which we travel daily to nearby surf beaches. We usually spend around 4 hours at the beach, timed for mid to high tide when conditions are best, giving you plenty of time to surf again before or after your coaching sessions.<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"944\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"960\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\" \/>Since this is an intermediate-level retreat, there\u2019s no fixed 90-minute lesson format. We go on two surf missions each day by speedboat, spending 2\u20133 hours in the morning and another 2\u20133 hours in the afternoon. There\u2019s often a surfable wave right in front of the resort too. With so much water time, most guests end up taking occasional breaks to recharge during the 10-day retreat!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4292906 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4292906\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd88fac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd88fac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b0db4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"99b0db4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abd7b1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abd7b1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting there\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825c416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"825c416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How does the airport transportation work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca25edc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca25edc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-531a643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"531a643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"716\"><strong>Costa Rica and Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\" \/>To use the free airport shuttles included in your package, you\u2019ll need to arrive and depart on the scheduled dates of your retreat. For example, if your trip runs from January 4 to 11, you must arrive on the 4th and leave on the 11th to receive free airport transfers. You&#8217;re welcome to arrive or depart at any time during those dates, we\u2019ll coordinate your pickup accordingly.<\/p><p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"716\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1066\">If you\u2019re staying at a hotel near the airport the night before your retreat begins, we can arrange a pickup from your hotel reception on the first day. We can also arrange pickups from other locations, though extra charges may apply. If you&#8217;re looking for a place to stay before your trip, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to recommend options.<\/p><p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1066\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1465\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\" \/>You\u2019ll need to stay in Padang (West Sumatra) the night before your retreat starts. Early the next morning, we\u2019ll board a private speedboat to the Mentawai Islands. On the final day of the trip, we\u2019ll leave the islands around midday and return to Padang in the late afternoon or evening. You\u2019ll need to spend that night in Padang before catching your international flight the next day.<\/p><p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1465\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1711\">All transport, including airport transfers, hotel pickups, harbor transfers, and the private speedboat to the Mentawais, is fully organized by our team. Please wait for us to send your full itinerary before booking your international flights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Which airport should I fly into? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b610725 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b610725\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7881813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7881813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"248\">Here are the recommended airports by retreat location:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong> Liberia (LIR)*<\/li><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong> Managua (MGA) or Liberia (LIR)**<\/li><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"348\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong> Padang (PDG)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"664\">*Liberia (LIR) is the closest international airport to Nosara, where our Costa Rica retreat takes place. San Jos\u00e9 (SJO) is also an option, but it\u2019s about a 5\u20136 hour drive, roughly twice the distance compared to Liberia. Some guests, especially those flying from Europe, may still prefer San Jos\u00e9 depending on available flights.<\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"664\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1225\">**For the Nicaragua retreat in San Juan del Sur, Managua (MGA) is typically the most convenient airport. However, Liberia (LIR), located in Costa Rica, is geographically closer. If you fly into Liberia, you\u2019ll need to cross the land border into Nicaragua, which is about one hour north of the airport. The border crossing can take time depending on lineups, and you&#8217;ll need to pay $10\u2013$20 USD in taxes and entrance fees. That said, some guests choose this option when flights to Liberia are significantly better. <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Liberia-Flight-Option-Nicaragua-78e72ccc29c447f0a5c075ff9669ba32?pvs=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a> for more details on this process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I land at a different airport? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df46fa2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df46fa2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0980cf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0980cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\"><strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"283\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\">Yes, there are a few options depending on your international flight schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"363\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"410\">Option 1 \u2013 Domestic flight from Liberia (LIR) to Nosara (NOB):<\/strong><br data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"413\" \/>If your international flight to Liberia lines up with one of the two daily domestic flights to Nosara, this can be a good option. Although it adds some cost, it avoids the bumpy 2.5-hour drive on dirt roads to the coast. We\u2019ll pick you up from Nosara Airport if you choose this route.<\/p><p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"697\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"875\">Keep in mind:<br \/>\u2013 Domestic flight schedules may change<br data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\" \/>\u2013 Extra luggage fees are common<br data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\" \/>\u2013 Surfboards may not be accepted, depending on size; check airline policies in advance<\/p><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"875\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1089\"><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"907\">Option 2 \u2013 San Jos\u00e9 (SJO):<\/strong><br data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"910\" \/>San Jos\u00e9 is around a 5\u20136 hour drive from Nosara, about twice as far as Liberia. However, some guests (especially from Europe) may find better international flight options to SJO.<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1089\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">We provide shuttle transfers on specific retreat dates. For example, if your retreat runs January 11\u201318, we offer:<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">\u2013 Shuttle from SJO to Nosara on Jan 11<br data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\" \/>\u2013 Shuttle from Nosara to SJO on Jan 18<\/p><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1292\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1436\">If you\u2019re arriving outside of those dates, we can connect you with a reliable local transport company (with English-speaking staff) to arrange your shuttle.<\/p><p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1436\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1450\">Pricing:<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 2 or more guests travelling together: included<br data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\" \/>\u2013 Solo travellers: contact us for pricing<\/p><p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1541\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1751\"><strong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1588\">Optional: SJO (domestic) to Nosara (NOB):<\/strong><br data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\" \/>You can also fly domestically from San Jos\u00e9 to Nosara if the schedules align. Like with the Liberia flights, double-check baggage limits and surfboard policies.<\/p><p data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1751\">\u00a0<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1866\"><strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1767\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1866\">Most guests fly into Managua (MGA), but flying into Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica, is also possible.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2017\"><strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1897\">Landing in Managua (MGA):<\/strong><br data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\" \/>We\u2019ll arrange a driver to pick you up and bring you directly to the villa \u2014 about 2.5 hours, with no border crossing.<\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2017\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2272\"><strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2048\">Landing in Liberia (LIR):<\/strong><br data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\" \/>This option involves crossing the border into Nicaragua, which takes longer \u2014 approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on customs clearance. Still, some guests prefer this route, especially if they get to book a nonstop flight to Liberia.<\/p><p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2272\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2434\">If you choose Liberia, be sure to consider:<br \/>\u2013 Customs\/border crossing times<br data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\" \/>\u2013 Potential extra fees<br data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2377\" \/>\u2013 Border opening hours (important for late-night flights)<\/p><p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2478\">More details are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/barefootsurf\/Liberia-Flight-Option-Nicaragua-78e72ccc29c447f0a5c075ff9669ba32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on this page<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\">\u00a0<\/h3><h3 data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\"><strong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2494\">Mentawais:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2611\">All guests must fly into <strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2538\">Padang (PDG)<\/strong> \u2014 this is the only airport that connects to the Mentawai transfer boats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   When should I buy my plane tickets? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c3c9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21c3c9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4bdfd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4bdfd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"406\">We recommend waiting until about 2 months before your trip to purchase your plane tickets, or 4 months in advance for Mentawai retreats.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Should I arrive early so I don\u2019t miss surf on the first day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6135e9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6135e9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e6785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9e6785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"530\"><strong>Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"284\" \/>If your retreat dates are listed as January 4 to 11, for example, this includes both the arrival day (4th) and the departure day (11th). These two days are reserved for check-in and check-out only. No surfing or activities are scheduled.<\/p><p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"530\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"773\">On arrival day, the only planned activity is your transportation to the villa or hotel. We typically host a welcome dinner between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. On departure day, breakfast is provided and we\u2019ll arrange your transfer back to the airport.<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"773\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"954\"><strong>Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\" \/>You\u2019ll need to stay in Padang (West Sumatra) the night before the retreat begins, as we board a private speedboat to the Mentawai Islands early the following morning.<\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"954\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1139\">On the final day, we\u2019ll leave the Mentawais around midday and return to Padang by late afternoon or early evening. You\u2019ll then stay one more night in Padang and fly home the next day.<\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1139\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1389\">All transportation, including airport pickups, hotel transfers, the Padang harbour transfer, and the speedboat to the Mentawais is included and managed by our team. Please wait for your full itinerary from us before booking international flights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b88d1 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7b88d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d3378c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d3378c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e645cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e645cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688c55a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"688c55a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Am I too old or too young for this trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e3049 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6e3049\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c4e0c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c4e0c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"582\">This is a common concern, and totally understandable! A<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">pproximately\u00a080% of our guests are between the ages of 30 and 60<\/span>, but we welcome adults of all ages. What matters most isn\u2019t your age \u2014 it\u2019s your mindset. If you\u2019re excited to improve your surfing and enjoy a fun, supportive group experience, this is for you!<\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"786\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"786\">The minimum age is 18, but we occasionally accept younger guests (typically 13 and up) if they\u2019re accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you\u2019re unsure, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to help!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can a non-surfing partner join me on this trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2cbd5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2cbd5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d568f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d568f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"289\">Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\" \/>Absolutely. Non-surfer packages include accommodation, breakfast, airport shuttles, one welcome dinner, and access to group activities. For pricing, please refer to the &#8220;Packages&#8221; section on our website. Spots are limited, so we recommend contacting us before booking.<\/p><p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"560\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\">Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/>Yes, non-surfers are welcome to join! The package includes accommodation, breakfast, group dinners, yoga sessions, and all transportation (including airport pickups and surf beach transfers). For details and pricing, check the &#8220;Packages&#8221; section. Please contact us before booking, as spots are limited.<\/p><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"881\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"897\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\" \/>We generally don\u2019t accept non-surfers for our Mentawai retreats. Space at the resort is very limited, and each guest spot is reserved for surfers participating in the coaching program. Additionally, the location is extremely remote with no nearby restaurants or cafes, and most of the group is out surfing by boat much of the day. Outside of surfing, the only activities available are relaxing on the beach, snorkelling, or stand-up paddling.<\/p><p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1343\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1471\">That said, if you\u2019re still interested, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to chat and help you decide if it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   What's the Wi-Fi like? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddda375 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddda375\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7300a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7300a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"462\"><strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"250\">Costa Rica &amp; Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\" \/>You can expect good Wi-Fi at the hotel or villa. While speeds may not be as fast as you\u2019re used to at home, most guests find the connection reliable enough for video calls, work meetings, and general browsing.<\/p><p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"709\">Because we&#8217;re in tropical regions, storms or heavy rain can occasionally cause temporary slowdowns or brief outages. As a backup, we recommend grabbing a local SIM card when you arrive. It&#8217;s a great way to have a second connection just in case.<\/p><p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"709\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"725\">Mentawais:<\/strong><br data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\" \/>The resort uses the best available internet system in the Mentawais, which is satellite-based. While bad weather can occasionally affect performance, especially for uploads, the connection is usually stable enough to work online and join video meetings. Just expect slightly slower speeds compared to urban areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1093\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1093\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is it possible to stay 2 weeks in a row? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1093\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4858abc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4858abc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82d2be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c82d2be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"265\">Yes, in most cases, it\u2019s possible!<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">In <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"298\">Costa Rica and Nicaragua<\/strong>, we typically have a 2- to 4-day break between weekly groups. So, if you\u2019re planning to join two retreats in a row, you\u2019ll need to stay for about 16 to 18 days, including the free days between programs.<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"505\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"632\">In the <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"527\">Mentawais<\/strong> (intermediate-only retreats), the breaks between trips are usually shorter \u2014 often just 0 to 2 days.<\/p><p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"829\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"829\">Guests joining back-to-back retreats can also take advantage of our \u201cmember\u2019s discount\u201d on their second trip. Just let us know when booking, and we\u2019ll help you organize the dates and details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1094\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1094\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is there a minimum age to go on a surf trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1094\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f5fbe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71f5fbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9668405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9668405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"411\">The minimum age to join our retreats is 18 years old. However, we occasionally accept younger guests (typically 13 and up) as long as they\u2019re accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p><p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"411\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"545\">If you\u2019re considering bringing a younger surfer, feel free to reach out. We\u2019re happy to discuss options and see if it\u2019s a good fit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1095\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1095\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I organize a private group retreat? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1095\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4422f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f4422f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a8438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9a8438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"362\">Yes, we offer private group retreats for groups of 8 or more guests. To secure your preferred dates and destination, we recommend booking about one year in advance. Feel free to contact us for more details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765e004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"765e004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1240\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1240\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I book just a few days or individual surf lessons? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1240\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83e77a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83e77a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fbb2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82fbb2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"568\">Unfortunately, we don\u2019t offer partial bookings or individual lessons. Our surf coaching program is designed as a complete, progressive experience, and our team of six coaches is fully dedicated to guiding a small group of up to 12 students throughout the entire retreat.<\/p><p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"568\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"774\">Even if you joined for just 2 or 3 days, you&#8217;d still be taking one of the limited spots we reserve for the full week. This helps us maintain a high coaching quality and group dynamic from start to finish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1241\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1241\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Can I access the online coaching platform before paying my trip balance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1241\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d7a40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06d7a40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7f1b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b7f1b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"471\">When you book a surf retreat with us, you get one year of free access to our online surf coaching platform. Normally, access is activated once your trip balance is paid, about two months before departure (or four months for the Mentawais).<\/p><p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"471\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"593\">If you&#8217;d like to start learning earlier, just send us an email and we&#8217;ll happily send you a code to unlock early access.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff37a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8ff37a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1500\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1500\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   I\u2019m travelling solo. Will there be other solo travellers?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1500\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d2708 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4d2708\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a9e61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a9e61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">Approximately half of our guests are solo travellers, so you will likely not be the only lone traveller in your group.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1512700307281 barefoot-pad\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1512700634833\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1501\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1501\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What meals are included? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1501\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c8a7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1c8a7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc02e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bc02e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meal inclusions vary by destination:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"717\">Each morning begins with an organic breakfast and freshly roasted coffee, served at the resort. A welcome dinner is also included. Other meals are not provided, but you\u2019ll have access to the resort\u2019s farm-to-table restaurant and plenty of excellent cafes and dining options within walking distance in Nosara. During the week, we also take guests to some of our favourite local restaurants. Participation is optional.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1035\">Breakfast is served daily at the villa, along with three group dinners. Lunches are usually enjoyed at taco shacks near the surf beaches. On evenings when dinner isn\u2019t included, we provide shuttles into town so you can explore San Juan del Sur and try its local restaurants. Once during the week, we take the group to one of our favourite spots for a special dinner.<\/p><p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1145\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1141\">\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Mentawais: <\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All meals <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are included<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">since<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> this is a very remote location with <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">few<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or no other dining options available.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1512700307281 barefoot-pad\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1512700634833\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1502\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1502\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Can I see the retreat's schedule in advance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1502\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970d503 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"970d503\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071e355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"071e355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"light-wrapper vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1582090157937 \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1582090173970\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"wpsm_accordion_30127\" class=\"wpsm_panel-group\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"487\">We don\u2019t provide a full schedule far in advance, as we build the day-to-day plan 24 to 48 hours before each retreat begins based on the surf forecast and tide conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"487\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"756\">However, we understand that some guests may need a general overview, especially those who want to fit in work meetings or plan downtime. While our retreats are centred around surfing and coaching, there\u2019s still time to relax, explore, or catch up on personal tasks.<\/p><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"756\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"812\">Here\u2019s what a typical day looks like at each location:<\/p><p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"812\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"842\" \/>\u2013 Morning surf theory session (30\u201340 minutes)<br data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>\u2013 In-water surf lesson (90 minutes) between 6:30 am and 9:30 am, depending on tides<br data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\" \/>\u2013 Early afternoon technique video analysis with your coach<br data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\" \/>\u2013 Sunset free surf or beach hangout\u00a0<br data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\" \/>\u2013 Some days include restorative yoga or a group dinner at a restaurant<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1165\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\" \/>\u2013 Morning surf theory session (30\u201340 minutes)<br data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\" \/>\u2013 15-minute drive to one of the nearby surf beaches<br data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\" \/>\u2013 In-water surf lesson (90 minutes)<br data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\" \/>\u2013 Free surfing or relaxing at the beach for another 2\u20133 hours<br data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\" \/>\u2013 Afternoon video analysis with your coach<br data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\" \/>\u2013 Late afternoon pool time, sunset drinks, or dinner at the villa<br data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\" \/>\u2013 Some days include yoga or dinner out in San Juan del Sur<\/p><p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1569\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1960\"><strong>Mentawais<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Day:<br data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\" \/>\u2013 Breakfast at the resort between 6:00 and 7:00 am<br data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\" \/>\u2013 First surf session: 2\u20133 hours via speedboat to the surrounding breaks<br data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\" \/>\u2013 Return for lunch around noon<br data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\" \/>\u2013 Second surf session: 3:00 to 6:00 pm\u00a0<br data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\" \/>\u2013 Dinner at the resort with optional sunset drinks<br data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\" \/>\u2013 Video analysis and coaching feedback in the evening<\/p><p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1960\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2185\">Note: The Mentawais trip has the most intensive surf schedule, with two boat trips daily. That said, guests often take an afternoon off to rest, work, or simply enjoy the scenery. There\u2019s no pressure to surf every session.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1503\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1503\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How do the shared rooms work? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1503\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a7f37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28a7f37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd9508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cd9508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are travelling alone, you will sleep in a room\/bungalow shared with 1 or 2 other Barefoot Surf guests of the same gender.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternatively, you can pay an extra fee for a room or bungalow for yourself. These are typically limited to 3 per retreat, and availability <\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is specified<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surf trip calendar<span style=\"background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e789e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e789e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe48af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbe48af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Travel<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5f0086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a5f0086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1730\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1730\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   What\u2019s the best website to book flights? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1730\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2bb635 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2bb635\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ef1e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52ef1e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse8\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We recommend using the following websites to purchase plane tickets:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kayak.com\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kayak<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/travel\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google Flights<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To minimize complications, we strongly suggest booking flights with a minimum of 2 hours of connection time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1731\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1731\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Do you have airport hotel recommendations? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1731\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ac45c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66ac45c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60f410a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60f410a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can easily find hotel options on sites like Booking.com if you decide to arrive one night in advance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are some of our favourite choices: <\/p><ul><li>Costa Rica (Liberia): The Hilton Garden Inn<\/li><li>Nicaragua (Managua): Best Western Las Mercedes<\/li><li>Mentawais (Padang): Santika Premiere<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1732\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1732\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is it safe to travel to these countries? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1732\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cecaa99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cecaa99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78c10d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c78c10d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In each of our destinations, you will be guided by experienced surf instructors who have extensive knowledge of the area and the surf spots. We also choose accommodations with safety and comfort in mind.<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"807\"><\/p><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"626\">We always encourage our guests to explore and enjoy the local culture. Travel naturally involves stepping outside your usual environment, and we believe that&#8217;s part of what makes it so rewarding.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"626\"><br><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"807\">We\u2019ll provide you with destination-specific safety tips before and during the trip. As long as you follow those guidelines, the risk of issues like theft or accidents is very low.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1733\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1733\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Do I need a visa to enter the country? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1733\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70908af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70908af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6290f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6290f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"418\">The information below applies to citizens of North America, most European countries, and Australia. Please double-check your specific requirements online, as visa policies can change. Full details will also be included in your travel guide after booking.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"418\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"466\"><strong>Costa Rica:<\/strong><br data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\" \/>No visa is required for tourism.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"466\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"658\"><strong>Nicaragua:<\/strong><br data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\" \/>No visa is required, but there is a $10\u201315 USD entry fee payable at the Managua airport or the Costa Rica\u2013Nicaragua border. Please bring small USD bills to make this easier.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"658\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\"><strong>Indonesia (Mentawais):<\/strong><br data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\" \/>Yes, a visa is required. Most travellers can get a visa on arrival at the airport in Indonesia for around $35 USD, valid for up to 30 days. You can also purchase this online a few days before your trip.<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"969\">If you\u2019re staying longer, we recommend applying online in advance. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for a 60-day visa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1734\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1734\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What are the surf trip dates? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1734\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0a57bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0a57bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5746038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5746038\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can see all our surf trip dates on our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surf Trip Calendar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1735\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1735\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">     What type of travel insurance should I get? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1735\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-940e486 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"940e486\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-717b1f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"717b1f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse7\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"301\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"274\">travel insurance is mandatory<\/strong> for all our surf retreats. Most insurance companies offer two main types of coverage:<\/p><p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"301\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"662\"><strong><em data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"381\">Travel Medical<\/em>:<\/strong> Covers essentials like emergency medical care and evacuation.<\/li><li data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"662\"><strong><em data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"468\">Travel Protection<\/em> or <em data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\">Trip Cancellation<\/em> (recommended):<\/strong> Includes medical coverage, plus protection for unexpected events such as family emergencies, illness, or natural disasters that prevent you from travelling.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">If you want maximum flexibility, consider adding <em data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"736\">Cancel for Any Reason<\/em> coverage. This usually needs to be purchased within 7 to 21 days of your initial deposit.<\/p><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"826\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"944\">We let guests choose between &#8220;Travel Medical&#8221; and &#8220;Travel Protection,&#8221; but at a minimum, your policy should include:<\/p><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"944\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">Emergency medical coverage (minimum $50,000\u2013100,000+)<\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">Medical evacuation coverage (minimum $250,000\u2013500,000+)<\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1138\">No exclusions for surfing, your destination, or other planned activities<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">For help finding the right policy, you can contact the team at G1G Travel Insurance (<a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1240\">support@g1g.com<\/a>). <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Travel-Insurance-860d385425d046d49d7b51eb85d9542f?pvs=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click here<\/span><\/a> for tips on what information to send them.<\/p><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1298\">\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\"><div id=\"ac_30127_collapse7\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\"><p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\"><em data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\">Note: We\u2019re not licensed insurance agents. Please read your policy carefully or consult a professional. If you\u2019re relying on health insurance (in the U.S.) or a credit card policy, be sure to verify what\u2019s covered \u2014 especially for international travel and surfing.<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1566\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1879\">While we fully intend to run every retreat, there\u2019s always a very small chance we may have to cancel for safety or operational reasons. If you\u2019d like your flight covered in those situations, include your airfare in the total insured trip value when purchasing &#8220;Trip Cancellation&#8221; or &#8220;Cancel for Any Reason&#8221; coverage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da379d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0da379d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Payments \/ Reservations<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6301683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6301683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1030\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1030\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What is the reservation policy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1030\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff5cec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0ff5cec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b510f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17b510f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We can find our full <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.com\/reservation-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reservation policy here, <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">but here&#8217;s a quick summary:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"516\">You may change your retreat dates, switch destinations, or request a refund (minus a $150 admin fee) up to 60 days before your trip,\u00a0or 120 days in advance for Mentawais retreats.<\/p><p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"516\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"752\">If you cancel less than 60 days before the trip (or less than 120 days for the Mentawais), we\u2019re unable to offer a refund or travel credit. By that time, accommodations and other services have already been booked and paid for.<\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"752\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">That said, we\u2019ll do our best to resell your spot. Many of our retreats are fully booked well in advance, and we often have waitlists. Re-selling is never guaranteed, especially with limited notice. If we are able to fill your spot, you\u2019ll receive either:<\/p><p data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">\u00a0<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">A full refund minus a $150 admin fee, or<\/li><li data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1108\">The full amount in travel credit (your choice)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1031\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1031\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How far in advance should I reserve my spot? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1031\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214bdc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"214bdc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75415e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75415e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"606\">We recommend booking your spot as soon as you&#8217;ve confirmed your vacation dates and time off. Our retreats often fill up 2 to 6 months in advance, depending on the location and season. If there\u2019s a specific retreat date you\u2019re aiming for, it\u2019s best to book early. If your dates are flexible, we sometimes have last-minute availability or cancellations 2 to 4 months before a trip.<\/p><p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"606\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"781\">To reserve, simply complete a 20% deposit through our <a href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.typeform.com\/to\/H13RhV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online booking platform<\/a>. Once your deposit is received, our team will reach out by email, usually within 24 hours.<\/p><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\"><br data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" \/>The remaining balance is due:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\">60 days before departure for Costa Rica and Nicaragua<\/li><li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\">120 days before departure for the Mentawais<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1041\">When your balance is due, you\u2019ll receive a secure payment link by email. All payments must be made by credit card.<\/p><p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1041\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1236\">Our reservation policy is flexible. You can change your trip dates, switch destinations, or request a refund (minus a $150 admin fee) up to 2 months before the trip for Costa Rica and Nicaragua (4 months before the trip for the Mentawais).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1032\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1032\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How do I book and pay for the trip? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1032\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecd8ff7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecd8ff7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9632c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9632c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We accept payment by credit card.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reserve your spot on a retreat, you must complete a\u00a020% deposit through our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/barefootsurftravel.typeform.com\/to\/H13RhV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online Booking platform<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you send us your deposit, our team will <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reach out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> via email, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">usually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> within 24 hours or less.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">The remaining balance is due:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">60 days before departure for <strong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"479\">Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"497\">Nicaragua<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">120 days before departure for the <strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\">Mentawais<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"653\">When the balance is due, we\u2019ll email you a secure payment link to complete the process by credit card.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1033\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1033\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How much does the retreat cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1033\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ed7a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60ed7a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe14ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe14ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can see the cost and inclusions of each retreat in the &#8220;package&#8221; section of our surf retreats.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1034\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1034\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  How much cash should I bring, and what\u2019s not included? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1034\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de3fc88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de3fc88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e59fb78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e59fb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The amount of cash you should bring depends on your travel destination, personal preferences, and any souvenirs you might want to purchase.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> or <strong>Nicaragua<\/strong>, you could bring, for example, $300 &#8211; $500 USD and your bank cards if you need to withdraw from the ATMs at your destination. The <strong>Mentawai Islands<\/strong> are very remote and do not have ATMs. Please refer to your travel guide for more information (provided when you book your spot).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Most expenses are already covered in your package, including accommodation, surf lessons, surf equipment (except for Mentawai retreats), airport shuttles, your surfing footage, transportation, some activities, and breakfast each morning.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are a few things you might need cash for:<\/p><ul><li>Souvenirs for yourself or gifts for family and friends.<\/li><li>Payment for a freelance photographer, who typically takes in-water surf shots, which are easiest to purchase with cash.<\/li><li>Extra meals: In Costa Rica, breakfasts and a welcome dinner are included. In Nicaragua, a breakfast buffet is included each morning, along with three villa dinners. In the Mentawai Islands, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included.<\/li><li><p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1526\">Tipping is optional and completely up to you. If you\u2019d like to leave a tip, you can give it directly to your surf coach, cleaning staff, or kitchen crew, or hand it to our general manager, who will distribute it fairly among the team.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1035\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1035\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What's the ideal currency? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1035\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04e43e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"04e43e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfcf53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bfcf53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"398\">In <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"191\">Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"209\">Nicaragua<\/strong>, the US dollar is widely accepted. We recommend bringing between <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"296\">$300 and $500 USD<\/strong> in cash, along with a debit or credit card in case you\u2019d like to withdraw local currency from an ATM.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"398\">\u00a0<\/p><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-115\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"37b85718-149a-47ed-8bb4-48989d382bd9\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"><div class=\"bg-token-message-surface relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-[18px] px-4 py-1.5 data-[multiline]:py-3\" data-multiline=\"\"><div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">For the <strong>Mentawais<\/strong>: This is a very remote location, so please refer to your travel guide for more information, which will be provided after you reserve your spot.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-116\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><h6 class=\"sr-only\">\u00a0<\/h6><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQs FAQs SurfING How are the waves\/temperature during month X? 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