FAQ

Over half of the women that join us on our surf camps are traveling alone. These trips are the perfect place to meet new friends and enjoy your vacation with Chicas that love to do what you like to do! You are in good hands with us!

Yes! All of our bungalows and rooms are shared accommodations. If you are traveling solo, we will definitely get you set up with other Chicas to enjoy your trip with!

We have women of all ages join us on our surf camps, from age 20-65. The average age is late 20’s to mid 50’s.

For all international locations, you do need a valid passport to travel. However, you do not need a Visa. Please check your passport to make sure you have at LEAST 3 months remaining before your passport expires.

Airfare is not included in our packages, however we will assist you in selecting the best travel options for your adventure. Please check individual packages to see what ground transportation is included.

All of our surf camps are PERFECT for beginners. Many, if not most of our first time guests, have never touched a surfboard before.

We provide surf instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers. All of our locations have waves for a variety of skill levels.

You do not need to be a great swimmer, but we do require that you feel comfortable in the water. Most of our beginner surf lessons are in shallow white water where you can still stand.

We have a lot of additional activities that we can help you schedule into your vacation. Once you arrive on your adventure, we provide you with an itinerary to lay out the schedule for the week. If you would like to add on any activities at that time, our staff will help get those activities set up for you.

All of our surf camps are located in tropical destinations. All of the locations have beautiful warm water and you can expect the days to be hot. In any tropical location, there is always the chance of rain, and it is always a welcomed to cool off the hot days.

You will not need a wetsuit during your surf vacation. We do recommend a rash guard to protect your skin from the sun and cool you down. We have Chica Surf Adventure rash guards for sale in Costa Rica. Coming soon for Hawaii and Panama.

Our chefs are excellent and we do provide specialized meal options. We will get your food requirements in advance so we can create the best options for you.

Once you sign up for your trip, we send you detailed information on how to purchase the best airfare for your vacation. We are not a travel agent however we can assist you in selecting the best travel options based on our experience traveling to these locations.

We definitely recommend Travel Insurance in case of flight delays, lost or stolen baggage, and especially for major medical insurance and airlift coverage for our international locations. You can easily find travel insurance online through companies like Allianz.

The majority of our surf camps are located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. We also host surf retreats in Bocas del Toro, Panama and the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, eChecks, and Bill Me Later payment plans.

We process all payments through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account to make a purchase. Once you fill out your information on the sign up page, we will send you a payment link directly to your email.

You have several options to reserve your surf camp vacation. We accept a 25% payment to secure your spot and make it easier for you to sign up. We require that the entire balance be paid in full 60 days prior to your surf camp start date. Let us know what works for you!

Take advantage and SAVE the 3% processing feeby paying your balance in full all at once.

All options are available on the sign up page. Select the payment structure you would like and we will send you a payment link to get you started.

ALSO: PayPal offers a Bill Me Later program for qualified applicants. You can apply to make monthly payments on your surf camp package over a select period of time which you determine. Request to pay the balance in full with us first. When we send you the link, select the Bill Me Later payment option and follow the links to qualify and set it up. We get paid directly, and you can pay the balance as you wish.

 Rescheduling:Trips may only be rescheduled 60+ days in advance for an additional $150 change fee. Trips must be rescheduled within one year of the original purchase date or be forfeited. ​

Cancellation Policy:We want to provide you with the best customer service, and we understand unavoidable situations occur, resulting in the cancellation of your trip.

There is NO refund or partial refunds for any trips purchased through daily deal sites or purchased at a discount. These trips may be rescheduled or must be forfeited.

There is also NO refund for arriving late or leaving early.

If you need to cancel your reservation 180 days prior to your surf camp date, you will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. 60-89 days prior: you will be changed a 50% cancellation fee. All refunds or partial refunds do not include merchant processing fees.

Cancellations NOT available for trips booked online through outside companies or purchased at a discount. ​

There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy: Including but not limited to weather, personal emergencies, flight cancellations or delays. We highly recommend purchasing Travel Protection insurance through your travel agent or online for both travel related issues and for travel emergency medical care. ​