All of our surf packages in Ecuador are organized and hosted by California surfer Randy Hood. Randy has spent the past 18 years in South America, the last eleven years developing the Casa Del Sol Surf Tour Operations business and guiding surfers the length of Ecuador and out to the Galapagos Islands.

Independent Stay-Put Program
La Casa Del Sol Hotel is located on the beach, directly in front of the point at Montanita, a grinding right hand barrel that’s one of Ecuador’s premier waves. Montanita is also located near hollow beach breaks, long wrapping points, and numerous other spots. When out of the water you can enjoy the area’s rich, culturally diverse scene with live music, bars, local shops, and restaurants.

A stay at La Casa Del Sol including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and round trip airport transfers is an excellent option for the surfer on a tight budget, or who just wants to surf the waves in front of the Resort and party through the night.

6+ Night Surf Tour From Montanita
The Ecuadorian mainland package is a minimum of 6 nights in duration and is based out of Montanita. Montanita’s a hip surf/party town which is not only home to one of Ecuador’s premier spots, but is centrally located to a wide variety of other surf breaks. Each day your guide will use his local knowledge and experience take you to the best spots considering the tide, wind conditions, and swell direction. Most spots are not only nearly impossible to find, but many can only be reached by 4x4 truck which keeps the crowds at a minimum.

You will stay at the Hotel “La Casa Del Sol” which is located in front of the wave in Montanita. Owned and managed by Californian Randy Hood, La Casa Del Sol has been welcoming surfers for over 11 years.

You can arrange morning or afternoon trips to Ecuador’s many points, reefs, and beaches and return to Montanita to relax, and surf the peeling right in front of the Resort. Conditions usually bless this area with light offshore wind in the morning fading to glassy conditions in the afternoon.

Packages include round trip airport transfers from Guayaquil, 6+ nights air conditioned accommodations, 4x4 transportation, gasoline, toll fees, surf guide, breakfast, dinner, hotel taxes, service charges & tips.

6+ Night San Mateo/Manta Surfing Package
The San Mateo Package is the perfect option for couples or a group of 2 to 4 surfers looking to surf the lesser-known waves of Northern Ecuador. San Mateo is a sleepy fishing village and is home to a long, often hollow left point not unlike Chicama or a reverse Rincon. Also within striking distance are reefs and points, not to mention the most powerful beachbreaks in the country. A 4x4 vehicle and experienced guide is provided insuring the group to surf the best waves in the area based on swell and conditions.

Accommodations consist of a private, 2 bedroom/2 bath, Luxury Oceanfront Apartment overlooking the beachbreak Murcielago, with pool, deck, kitchen, bar, internet, phone, and Cable T.V. Along with the personal surf guide, breakfast, lunch, and cleaning services are included in the package.

6+ Night Montanita Surf School
The Surf School Package offers a unique experience for those who want to take a trip and learn to surf in the relaxed atmosphere of Montanita, Ecuador. The surf lessons will be given by Abby Stark who has been surfing for over 8 years and running surf schools for 3 years. A more experienced, friendly, and attentive, instructor would be tough to find. Each day surfers will receive two lessons, at various uncrowded locations outside the main break at Montanita. Surfing at different breaks will allow the surfers to build their skills in different conditions and experience more of the natural beauty of Ecuador’s coast.

Surf School Packages include round trip airport transfers, 6+ nights air conditioned accommodations at La Casa Del Sol Resort, breakfast, dinner, a experienced bilingual surf guide, surf instructor, all transportation, 2 lessons per day, soft-top surfboards, and limited sightseeing.

8 Night Galapagos Package
Surfing with Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Marine Iguanas, great waves, clear water, and low crowds is an experience which can’t be duplicated anywhere else in the world. The Galapagos Islands offers an experience as rich as its history. It truly is an amazing place for surf as well, with big open barrels and fun hot dog waves depending on the size of the swell and the spots you choose. San Cristobal Island and Santa Cruz pick up both north and south swells and the prevailing wind is offshore throughout most the season. It gets big on both north and south swells and the waves come in fast out of deep water so you may consider bringing bigger boards. In between surf sessions you can enjoy snorkeling, hiking, and many other nature focused activities with the your groups private Naturalist who is there to show you all of the islands natural treasures.

The Galapagos package is based out of San Cristobal Island where the group will have sole access to a high speed boat for transfers to the different waves around San Cristobal. In the evening you will return to the harbor front hotel Miconia to relax and enjoy the town in San Cristobal. The hotel is nicely appointed with ocean view rooms, A/C, pool, Gym, and business center.

Getting There
The group will be met in the Guayaquil Airport by the surf guide who will take them to the Sheraton Hotel in Guayaquil where they will spend the night and fly to Galapagos first thing in the morning. The flight is 1 and 1/2 hours from Guayaquil to San Cristobal Island, Galapagos. Immediately after landing on San Cristobal Island the guide will take the group to settle into the hotel, and then on to one the 4 four spots nearby depending on the swell conditions. There will be plenty of time for to surf the first day. Many of the surf spots are located within a short boat ride from the main town.

Weather And waves
The Galapagos Islands can have very heavy surfing conditions and is only recommended for intermediate to advanced surfers. Two boards are recommended, one over 7 feet and a standard board. The wind conditions are very good from November through April and the water is similar to the water temperature in Hawaii ranging from the mid to low seventies. A spring suit or vest is recommended in the strong offshore winds. For experienced surfers and their companions, Galapagos is heaven with world class waves, diverse marine life, and beautiful beaches. The main spots are Carola, El Canon, El Tongo, and the Loberia but more spots also exist on San Cristobal and Santa Cruz Island. Day and overnight trips to Santa Cruz Island can also be arranged in advance.