To ensure we deliver top-notch service and meet the expenses associated with organizing your travel needs, we adhere to the following booking conditions.
Payments
Payments of 60% deposit are due within 48-hours or your booking might not go through or could be canceled. The rest of the payment needs to be settled at least 3 weeks before you arrive. We'll email you the bank details for the transfer along with your booking confirmation. Just make sure to include your full name and the retreat date if you're making an electronic deposit.
Not paying does not mean the booking automatically has been cancelled as we maintain a certain reasonably flexibility for guest to make a transfer and for the bank transfers to come through. This is a matter of trust we put into our guests that we will not receive fake bookings but only receive bookings with the intention to really book with us.
If there are any questions, problems or other issues with making the payment please inform us immediately. We offer normal bank transfer as a payment method, credit card payments can be made through Wise.
Passport
Make sure your passports are valid and check that you have all the required visas for the countries you'll be traveling through and to.
You can use the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically their "Visa Requirements" section, to check what visa you need for Brazil.
Travel insurance
We highly recommend that all tourists traveling obtain travel insurance. Please ensure that your insurance covers surfing activities. You can explore and purchase travel insurance from various providers by clicking here.
The surf
Our surf guide ensures you have a chance to survey various spots before diving in, utilizing local knowledge to recommend the best spot for optimal surfing conditions on any given day. You can discuss with your guide and fellow surfers whether to scout spots first or head straight to the recommended one.
Factors like tides, wind, wave size, currents, crowds, and localism are all taken into account when deciding where to surf. Keep in mind that wave size and conditions can vary daily. We aim to find the best compromises to suit intermediate and advanced surfers alike.
You acknowledge that we provide guidance to surf beaches for informational purposes only. This guidance is not expert advice or opinion and should not be relied upon as surfing or safety advice. We are not responsible for clients' safety or any injuries or fatalities that may occur while surfing.
cancelation & refund
In case of cancellation by the guest, the non-refundable deposit (60% of the total booking amount) paid at the time of reservation will be retained. If the cancellation is made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, any additional payments made will be refunded, minus any applicable bank charges or fees. However, if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, the full amount paid for the booking will be retained. Please note that no refunds will be provided for early checkouts or no-shows.
conditions
We shall not be held liable for any disability, injury, death, damage, liability, loss, cost, expense, delay, inconvenience, or loss of enjoyment experienced by you or any other individual or entity, directly or indirectly resulting from or connected with:
Events beyond our control, such as force majeure circumstances, including but not limited to war, civil unrest, terrorism, governmental actions, weather conditions, natural disasters (e.g., tsunamis, earthquakes, wind, fire, floods), strikes, illegal activities, accidents, transport carrier failures, machinery malfunctions, or equipment breakdowns;
Inability to accommodate special requests concerning age, medical conditions, physical abilities or disabilities, dietary requirements, allergies, smoking preferences, or seating arrangements;
Negligence, delays, or cancellations of services provided by airlines, charter boat operators, land operators, transfer companies, or any other entities involved in your booking arrangements;
Non-compliance with laws, notices, instructions, tour information, or itineraries issued by governmental or regulatory authorities, us, tour operators, charter operators, hoteliers, or carriers, or any other acts or omissions by you or any other party, including consumption of alcohol or drugs, engaging in risky behavior, recklessness, inadequate precautions or personal care, or involvement in situations beyond your or another individual's capabilities
Neither we nor any of our representatives shall be held liable to you or any other individual if, for any reason, satisfactory surf conditions are unavailable, anticipated climatic or oceanic patterns do not occur, surf conditions exceed your abilities or comfort levels, or atmospheric or oceanic visibility is compromised, or if any sports or leisure activities are deemed too hazardous or restricted. These factors are solely your responsibility, and you engage in all activities voluntarily at your own discretion.
We and our Service Providers reserve the right, without assuming liability or obligation for compensation, to prohibit or limit any activity, or modify or cancel any service or itinerary, at our absolute discretion and without prior notice.
Clients are responsible for verifying all details of their itinerary against their instructions and notifying us promptly of any errors or discrepancies. Failure to notify us of errors or discrepancies will be construed as confirmation of the accuracy of all details. Any corrections requested after a reasonable time or following payment for any portion of the trip will be considered changes to the booking and may incur additional fees.
We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information provided or implied by our employees, contractors, agents, or representatives or those of our Service Providers.