LA BARRA SURF CAMP - CENTRAL NICARAGUA
The AST Camp is centrally located in Puerto Sandino, in the Central Region of Nicaragua. Transfers from the airport put guests curb to camp in two hours allowing a full ½ day of surf out front day of arrival. This area of Nicaragua is very remote with incredible surfing and fishing just in front of the camp house. AST has 5 epic surf breaks within walking distance of our staircase to the beach in addition to our fleet of Super Pangas at the Puerto Sandino Harbor for outer reef and epic recon surf sessions.
AST offers one of the most desired locations in the Puerto Sandino area with oceanfront access and only a few steps to the surf and sand. Our guests have named the house “The Rasta House” due to its original colors of red, green and yellow bringing a Caribbean Vibe to the Pacific side of Nicaragua.
Valid for travel until June 30, 2012. Good for all La Barra packages.
THE PRICE
| Number of Guests | 5 Days/ 4 Nts | 7 Days/ 6 Nts | 10days/ 9 Nts | Extra Nights |
| 2 | $1000.00 | $1350.00 | $1895.00 | $185.00 |
| 3 – 4 | $825.00 | $1125.00 | $1350.00 | $165.00 |
| 5 – 8 | $725.00 | $1025.00 | $1200.00 | $165.00 |
| 9 – 12 | $650.00 | $900.00 | $1100.00 | $165.00 |
- Pricing does not include Airfare
- Boat trips: 5 day tour includes 2 boat trips/ 7 day tour includes 4 boat trips/ 10day tour includes 6 boat trips
- Extra boat trips $50pp (2 surfers) / $40pp (3+ surfers)
- All Inclusive add $95.00 pp (Local Rum and Beer)
- Surf Puerto Sandino the longest left in Nicaragua
- For bookings of 1 person OR groups larger than 12 people please contact us
AST Accommodations include:
- Shared or Private Quarters
- Maximum of 9 Guests per stay
- Air Conditioned Rooms
- Extra Large Decks and Patios
- Hammocks Surrounding the Area
- Ocean View Swimming Pool
- Immediate Beach Access
- Daily Maid Service
- Free Wi-Fi
- New Bedding every two days
- Onsite Cooks
- Chilled Bottled Water
- Access to Multiple Refreshments
- 4x4 Vehicles and Trailer
- 2 Super Panga Boats, Surfing and Fishing
- Entertainment Center
- Board Storage and Rentals
- Views of 5 Surf Breaks in Walking Distance
Beginner Surfer Package (Puerto Sandino) Prices:
| Number of Surfers | 5 Days / 4 Nights | 7 Days / 6 Nights | 10 Days / 9 Nights | Extra Days |
| 1 | $1,275 | $1,650 | $2,100 | $190 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $1,485 | $1,775 | $160 |
| 3 | $950 | $1,225 | $1,600 | $155 |
| 4+ | $900 | $1,150 | $1,525 | $145 |
- Surf Instruction Package includes surfboard rental
- Pricing does not include Airfare
- All Inclusive add $75.00 pp (Local Rum and Beer)
- For Bookings for 1 person on larger groups than 12 people please contact us
Additional Notes: All Packages
- Tours Start on Saturday Arrivals
- 4 night / 5 Day Sat to Weds
- 6 night / 7 Days “Sat to Friday
- Custom Arrivals / Departures 3 or more no charge, 1-2 Guest 75.00 Additional Transfer Fee each way, unless they depart on group departures
- Fishing Additional 150.00 “4 Hours” Exclusive Boat
- Surfboard Rental: 20.00 per day
Valid for travel until June 30, 2012. Good for all La Barra packages.
THE SURF
Puerto Sandino is one of the richest areas of Nicaragua, providing surf for all levels from Beginner to Advanced. If you’re looking to catch your first wave, advance your skills or just come down and rip AST will place you in the right spot.
La Barra otherwise known as Puerto Sandino is known for its sand bottom left hander. AST operates 2 Super Pangas; this spot is by boat only.
Jacks - This spot is near La Barra and breaks only on low tide. Advanced surfers only, this is not a place for beginner or intermediate.
MeatGrinders - This wave is a 45 minute Panga ride south towards Veracruz. The left hander breaks over a shelf which creates a massive left slab with long shoulder. There are also several other waves along the way which we do not provide names. By the way, the fishing is excellent.
Chicken Bowls - Chicken bowls is the wave directly out front of the camp. A consistent left with occasional right is all drop and pop. The wave has two bowl sections, outside and inside over the reef. Breaks best on a high tide unlike other breaks by Panga, allowing our guests more surf time and sessions.
Launch Ramps - Launch Ramps a few hundred yards south of the camp you can count on peaky, ledges breaking right and left offering some of the best skate park type surf. This beach break will deliver a punch at high tide into low.
** other AST surf locations are Tres Bacas, Porky's and The Point.
STUFF TO BRING
- Still camera and film if needed
- Video camera
- Extra video camera battery
- Blank video tapes
- Electricity adapter
- Walkman and CD’s
- Sunglass leash
- Towels – one beach, one bath
- Boardshorts
- Regular shorts
- Cash or credit card(s) for incidentals
- Passport, driver’s license, Airline tickets
- "Over the shoulder Purse" to hold tickets, $$, passport, etc.
- Energy snacks (dried & packaged), nutrition bars, chocolate
- Board bag, bladders and rail guards
- Good sized, carry-on travel back pack
- Duffel bag, ideally with wheels
- Tropical formula wax
- 2 extra leashes
- Removable fin sets, 2 fin keys
- Wet/dry bag
- Sun hat
- Fun board, Midsize and Gun
- Ding repair kit, sun cure resin
- Reef booties
- Rash guard - short and long sleeve
- Sunglasses (polarized recommended)
- Mosquito repellent
Nicaragua Essentials
Bring a wetsuit vest or a spring suit. With the strong wind the water temp can change and it sometimes drops down to the upper 60's, so a vest might be needed on these days.
If you have any interest in fishing, bring some basic gear. You won't be sorry... the fishing is really good.
Make sure to bring a good pair of fins if you like to bodysurf. Some of the heavier beach breaks are great for bodysurfing.
Don't forget a windbreaker or rain jacket for the boat ride. Sometimes there are heavy rain squalls and it can get brisk on the ride home after surfing all day.
Thanks Logan...we did get swell everyday which was great. The trip was great, the people there were super cool and really took care of us. I will be sure to post some photos after I get done sifting through all of them. – Pat T
More +Offshore winds held out till noonish. A couple times it was an early blow out, but some days it didn't blow until 4pm. 2-4 go outs per day, 80 degree water, 90+ degree air. Great accommodations. The jewel of the trip was the cook Marihelia. She was hard at work all day every day. Great food, clean house, very peaceful. I am happy to say I surfed until I couldn't paddle any more. Next time I am planning to take bigger boards just due to the currents and length of the paddle. La Barra is a great wave and I would love to see it really on fire. Power, barrel sections, long shoulders, loved it! - Ross Y.
More +The swell was in all 10 days we were in Nicaragua. The accommodations were good. Marcos and Marihelia were wonderful hosts and worked very hard. I will get some pictures on facebook as soon as possible. Thank you for everything. - Dave H.
More +SURFED OUT?
Leon one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua is a short 45 minute drive allowing access to Cuisine, Culture, City Activities and some of the oldest architecture in Central America. Leon is a photo journalist's dream; don’t miss this trip without a camera.
Adventure Tours:
- Fishing
- City Tours
- Volcano Boarding
- Eco Tours
- Charity Work
- Estuary Kayaking
- Photo Journalism
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Any cancellation made by a client must be received in writing. The following cancellation fees apply:
1. If the written cancellation is received by the company not later than 60 days prior to the departure the complete deposit is non-refundable
2. If the written cancellation is received by the company after 60 days but no less than 30 days prior to departure, the completed deposit is non-refundable and a 50% cancellation fee applies to all other monies received by the company. Yacht charter bookings are subject to a 100% cancelation penalty on the charter portion of the tour when cancelled inside of 80 days.
3. If the written cancellation is received by the company within 30 days for the departure date, the company shall not be obliged to refund any monies whatsoever.
4. Refunds are not available for any tours, accommodations or any other travel service not utilized.
Amendments to individual itineraries will be made on notification from the client if possible within the rules and conditions of the principals. A fee of $30.00 per amendment will be charged to cover administrative costs, in addition to any charges levied by the principals. An amendment constitutes a charge to an existing booking.
Please contact us for details.
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