Travel to Oaxaca, Mexico for a transformative adventure! Experience the colonial city of Oaxaca. Swim in the mountain springs of Hierve El Agua. Attend surf camp in world-famous Puerto Escondido. Learn to surf or perfect your skills. Participate in other aquatic and outdoor activities.
The ideal program for the surf and adventure enthusiast! Explore a variety of settings beginning with Oaxaca City and its colonial city center. Visit Hierve El Agua where you will hike the limestone trails and soak in the mountain springs with majestic views of the valley below. Once in Puerto Escondido take daily surf lessons with experienced professionals at a premier surf school. Visit Chacahua and practice paddle boarding and help with the release of baby sea turtles.
Cost and Session Information
The program includes accommodations, meals, guide services, international medical insurance and surf instruction.
Reviews (2)
Both Adri and Alex had...
Reviewed
on Aug/09/2023 by Basia T
Both Adri and Alex had an amazing time in Mexico in the Arcos program. They enjoyed all of the sport excursions and cultural activities. Surfing and beach were particularly fun. They had a chance to practice their Spanish and learn about the local culture. They met new friends and had a great time with them. They are also very thankful to Pamela who took care of them and helped them through some challenging situations. Although Adrian's phone and some money were stolen, he looks back at this as a learning experience and knows to pay more attention to his surroundings. Both boys loved every minute in Mexico. I am extremely happy with Arcos and how well everything was organized at the local level. The on-site director and admins are extremely supportive, honest, dependable, with superior conflict resolution skills. They took very good care of our children. We look forward to booking another trip with Arcos. Cheers! Basia
Awesome experience
Reviewed
on Aug/09/2022 by maryannibrahim
My son had an amazing experience over the two weeks at the Hike and Surf camp. He came back the most effusive I've ever seen him - it was all due the experiences from this trip. The program director was also a lovely human that made the trip even more special. It also helped that all the boys on the trip really got a long. Besides surfing, they had a fun activity planned each afternoon. I would say this camp is for a kid that is willing to try new things and is active.
Testimonials(2)
My Arcos director was amazing! Lots of fun, funny, creative, helpful and supportive. Everything was well-organized and accommodations were great. I really enjoyed practicing my Spanish. I highly recommend this program!
- Adrian L.- July 15, 2023
Our Arcos director was fun and relatable. I appreciated making new friends and experiencing a new culture. 10 out of 10!
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Both Adri and Alex had an amazing time in Mexico in the Arcos program. They enjoyed all of the sport excursions and cultural activities. Surfing and beach were particularly fun. They had a chance to practice their Spanish and learn about the local culture. They met new friends and had a great time with them. They are also very thankful to Pamela who took care of them and helped them through some challenging situations. Although Adrian's phone and some money were stolen, he looks back at this as a learning experience and knows to pay more attention to his surroundings. Both boys loved every minute in Mexico. I am extremely happy with Arcos and how well everything was organized at the local level. The on-site director and admins are extremely supportive, honest, dependable, with superior conflict resolution skills. They took very good care of our children. We look forward to booking another trip with Arcos. Cheers! Basia