Come to Nicaragua to surf, and still have time to experience the place.
Room to Roam combine warm-water waves, local surf knowledge, comfortable accommodation, good food and the relaxed rhythm of life in Playa Gigante.
This is not a rigid surf camp where every hour is scheduled. Your week is built around your surf level, the conditions and the kind of experience you want. Surf when the waves are right, return to the hotel for a meal or a swim, explore the village and leave space to enjoy Nicaragua beyond the lineup.
Whether you are catching your first waves, working on your technique or looking for local guidance and access to different breaks, you can choose the Surf Week that fits you best.
For travelers who want surfing to be part of the trip while keeping plenty of free time to relax, explore Playa Gigante or add other experiences.
3 coached or guided surf sessions
Board use during scheduled sessions
1 filmed surf session
1 group video-analysis session
No boat missions included
Dorm from $1,095
Twin or Double from $1,295 per person
Private Room from $1,595
A supportive progression week for first-time and improving beginner surfers.
5 coached surf sessions
Board use during scheduled sessions
Ocean safety, surf etiquette and land-based technique
1 filmed progression session
1 group video-analysis session
Planning ratio of up to 1 instructor for every 2 beginners
No boat missions included
Dorm from $1,195
Twin or Double from $1,395 per person
Private Room from $1,695
For independent intermediate and advanced surfers who want local knowledge, variety and access to different surf breaks.
6 guided, conditions-led surf missions
2 planned boat missions
2 filmed surf sessions
2 video-analysis sessions
Daily spot selection with a local surf guide
Board use during scheduled sessions; bringing your own board is welcome
Dorm from $1,295
Twin or Double from $1,495 per person
Private Room from $1,795
Surf Explorer departures depend on surfer ability, group configuration, boat availability and conditions. We may contact you before confirming the final surf program.
Hotel InGigante is a boutique surf hotel located in the relaxed fishing village of Playa Gigante on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast.
The beach and village are a short walk away, while several of southern Nicaragua’s best-known surf breaks are within reach by road or boat. Nearby options include Playa Amarillo, Colorados, Panga Drops, Santana, Popoyo, Lance’s Left, Playgrounds and Manzanillo.
After surfing, return to a comfortable room, cool off in the pool, enjoy a meal at the restaurant or relax beneath the tropical palapa.
Rooms include:
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot-water shower
WiFi
Bath towels
Access to the pool and hotel common areas
Every Surf Week follows the conditions.
Surf locations and times are selected according to swell, wind, tide, crowds, safety and participant ability. No particular break can be guaranteed, including Lance’s Left or other boat-access waves.
Beginner sessions normally take place at Playa Amarillo or another appropriate land-access beach. Intermediate and advanced surfers may explore different breaks depending on the day’s conditions.
The goal is not simply to surf the most famous location. It is to find the safest and most suitable waves for your level and progression.
Your full 7-day, 6-night Surf Week includes:
6 breakfasts
5 lunches
6 dinners
Filtered water
Coffee or tea during breakfast
Meals are served at Hotel InGigante and feature a combination of fresh local ingredients, Nicaraguan favorites and familiar options.
Alcohol, specialty drinks, premium menu items and additional bar orders are not included.
Please tell us about dietary restrictions before arrival. We will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests with advance notice.
Playa Gigante is a small coastal village where daily life moves at a different pace.
You can walk to the beach, explore local restaurants, watch fishing boats return to the bay or simply spend the afternoon beside the pool. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and connected to the ocean.
Your Surf Week includes free time so that you can enjoy the destination in your own way. Optional experiences such as yoga, massage, ice baths, horseback riding, fishing, local ranch visits, scooter rentals and day trips can be arranged separately.
Check in, settle into the hotel, meet the team and enjoy a welcome dinner and surf briefing.
Begin with a coached or guided session adapted to your level and the conditions.
Surf with technical filming for feedback and progression.
Continue your selected surf program or enjoy time in Playa Gigante.
Follow the local surf team to the most suitable available option.
Complete the remaining surf and video-analysis sessions, with time to relax and enjoy the village.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning before checking out.
The exact order, timing and location of activities may change according to your selected package, surf conditions, safety and participant ability.
Choose your preferred dates, Surf Week and room category. During booking, we will ask about your surf level, experience, board needs and travel plans.
Once we receive your reservation, our team will review the information and confirm the best available program for your stay.
Come surf Nicaragua, experience Playa Gigante and make Hotel InGigante your home by the waves.
Six nights in your selected room category with air conditioning, private bathroom, hot-water shower, WiFi and access to the pool and hotel common areas.
Six breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners at Hotel InGigante, plus filtered water and coffee or tea during breakfast.
Your chosen Surf + Adventure, Learn to Surf or Surf Explorer program, including the listed number of coached or guided surf sessions.
Surfboard use during the scheduled surf activities included in your package.
Technical surf filming and group video-analysis sessions according to your selected package. Filming is intended for coaching and progression and is not a professionally edited media package.
Conditions-led surf planning based on swell, wind, tide, crowds, safety and participant ability.
Support from the Hotel InGigante team before and during your stay.
Transportation from Managua, Liberia or another arrival point is quoted separately. Please declare surfboard bags before transportation is arranged.
Alcoholic beverages, bottled or specialty drinks, premium menu items and additional bar orders are not included.
Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend purchasing coverage for trip cancellation, medical emergencies and surfing or adventure activities.
Spend 7 days and 6 nights surfing and experiencing the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Playa Gigante, Nicaragua.
Choose from three Surf Week styles designed for different levels and goals: Surf + Adventure, Learn to Surf or Surf Explorer. Each package combines a comfortable stay at Hotel InGigante, daily meals, coached or guided surf sessions, surfboard use during scheduled activities and filmed surf analysis.
Surf locations and schedules are adapted to your ability and the best available conditions. Between sessions, enjoy the hotel pool, explore the village or personalize your week with optional yoga, recovery services and local adventures.