In addition to connecting with local communities, the connection with fellow trip-mates is one of the things our past participants have enjoyed the most. They are consistently surprised by the depth of connection that can grow in such a short time. Many show up alone and leave with lifelong friends.

We’ll dig deep into our bag of tricks to give you access to a depth that is very different from the watered-down version of Mexico most travelers are used to. We’ll help you discover the raw beauty and adventure that is alive in the heart of the true Mexico. We’ll eat delicious, unique foods, meet warm, inviting locals, and give you a chance to practice your Spanish in a fun and immersive environment. 

Surfing trips are easy to find, but what really makes this trip different is the opportunity to create sustainable transformation in your life. Each day will provide opportunities for reflection and guidance designed to lead you to your next level of awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself.  We'll help you use this trip to explore your inner world, so you can be more successful in your outer world.

Dates

May 4-10, 2019

The investment for this

once-in-a-lifetime experience is

$2497

Elsie and Jonny have been leading international group-based programs for over 12 years. Between the two of them, they have directly lead or oversaw hundreds of groups with thousands of individual participants throughout 15 countries around the world. Their expertise in crafting meaningful, adventurous, and transformational experiences through conscious travel is what sets them apart from your average tourist experience. Using their backgrounds in Spiritual Psychology, Life Coaching, and Adventure-travel, they have created a Oaxacan experience to remember.

Elsie and Jonny spent 1.5 years living, working, and loving all that Mexico had to offer. They lived in the state of Oaxaca, which broadened their limited understanding of Mexico, its culture, food, diversity, and richness prior to living there. New languages, delicious flavors, bright, wonderful colors, and friendly and warm people drew them in each day. They traveled to Puerto Escondido for long weekends to relax, hang out on the beach, attempt to surf, and eat delicious fish tacos. It’s a magical beach town that’s not overly touristy with beautiful waves, water, and fun. We can’t wait to show you the side of Mexico we know and love, so you can fall in love with it too!

In short…Yes! Mexico has had a pretty bad rap in the news lately. What happens in one area gets broadly applied to the entire country, so the assumption becomes that everywhere is dangerous, which is just not true. The majority of problems we often hear about in Mexico happen more in the north, closer to the U.S. border. Of course, nowhere is immune to dangers, but ultimately, the state of Oaxaca is generally considered to be very safe.

No! Definitely not. That’s the beauty of this. Elsie and Jonny are not very good surfers at all. Jonny can count on 1 hand the number of waves he’s successfully stood up on. So experience is not required. Absolute Beginners through Experts can find plenty of great waves and fun while surfing in Puerto. And the best part is that we will be working with a surf school who will provide us professional, English-speaking surf instructors who will be with you in the water at all times.

No! Not at all. English is pretty widely spoken throughout Mexico, so most of the time it won’t be difficult to find someone to help you as you travel, but during our trip we’ll have English-speaking surf instructors, English-speaking tour guides, and if ever translation is needed, Jonny speaks fluent Spanish.

Then we would love to have you on our trip! We LOVE bringing first-timers abroad. There is so much to experience, so many new things to see and learn, and Elsie and Jonny love introducing you to it all. We get to experience everything new through your eyes, so we would love you to join whether you’ve never traveled internationally, or you’ve been to every country in the world. There’s always something new to learn and experience.

Zika exploded on the scene a few years back and caused quite an uproar…and for good reason. It sounds really scary! Especially if you’re planning on having kids anytime soon. We have done a ton of research on this subject and have concluded that we feel comfortable enough to travel there, even though we, ourselves, are actively trying to get pregnant. The Ministry of Health has released data demonstrating no new cases in 2018 (as of Aug. 25th), which is huge progress. And we have a number of friends living in the Oaxaca region who are currently pregnant and feel very comfortable being there. So we understand it is a very difficult, personal choice, but we have weighed the evidence and feel very confident that it is not a major concern at this time.

Our trip is capped at 12 people. We want to keep it intimate while still having a good-sized group to make it fun and exciting.

Coaching is what really sets this trip apart. See the “Coaching” section above for more about this unique aspect of our trips.

The cost of the trip is $2497. This is all inclusive of everything except international travel. Once you get yourself to Puerto Escondido, we take care of everything else. All meals, hotels, transportation, surfing, adventures, snorkeling, coaching, basic health insurance, and anything else trip-related is covered. We don’t cover souvenirs, alcohol, or flights.