Surf & Splash - Varkala
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Surf & Splash - Varkala

Varkala is India's hidden surfing gem, home to the country's iconic Point Break and a vibrant coastal culture. From peaceful temple visits and laid-back cafés to buzzing nightlife, every corner offers a different experience.

Join Go Retreats for a 5-day Surf Progression Retreat designed to take you from zero surfing experience to confident, independent paddling. With daily surf coaching, video analysis, ice bath recovery, and curated evening experiences, you'll leave with new skills, great memories, and a true taste of the surf lifestyle.

Experience of fellow careless peeps

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Welcome to the premium side of Varkala

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Good waves & Good Vibe

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POV - You randomly booked a surf retreat

@carelessaakash

Testimonial

@gocareless.in

Welcome to the premium side of Varkala

@gocareless.in

Good waves & Good Vibe

@elixir_surf

POV - You randomly booked a surf retreat

@carelessaakash

Testimonial

@gocareless.in

Welcome to the premium side of Varkala

@gocareless.in

Good waves & Good Vibe

@elixir_surf

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4 dates
Total
₹24,900
Varkala, Kerala
Cohort of 10
Talk to the teamEvery application reviewed personally

What's Included

Included

  • 5 Training Sessions over 5 Days
  • Surfboard and Professional Instructor
  • 2 x Surfing Video Review Sessions
  • 2 x Ice Bath Recovery Sessions
  • Daily Breakfast and Lunch
  • Dinner on Only Day 1
  • 1 x Kayaking in Paravur Mangrove Forest
  • Scooty for 3 Days (1 Scooty between 2 people)
  • 4 Nights Stay in AC Dorm (Private Room available at extra cost)

Not Included

  • Bike fuel
  • Dinner (except Day 1)
  • Transportation from home to Varkala and back
  • Paragliding, Kalari or Kathakali show
  • Personal expenses

The Program

Training sessionDowntime

Thursday, 10 September

Arrival & First Waves

MorningDowntime

Check-in

Settle into accommodation, meet the group, get oriented.

NoonDowntime

Rest and lunch

Recover from travel, hydrate.

EveningSession

Surf Session 1

  • •Beach theory
  • •Warm-up
  • •Understanding board anatomy
  • •Body position on the board
  • •First assisted waves with pop-up practice
Post-SurfDowntime

Dinner with the group

Meet your fellow surfers over dinner, play mafia, and enjoy a soulful evening.

Friday, 11 September

Refine & Recover

MorningSession

Surf Session 2

  • •Beach theory recap
  • •Warm-up
  • •Refining pop-up mechanics
  • •Assisted wave catching
Post-SurfSession

Ice bath recovery

Cold water immersion for muscle recovery and adaptation.

AfternoonSession

Video review

Playback of morning surf footage - technique analysis, pop-up correction, body position feedback.

NoonDowntime

Lunch and rest

EveningDowntime

Sunset kayaking in mangroves

Group kayaking session at Paravur lake

Saturday, 12 September

Paddling Begins

MorningSession

Surf Session 3

  • •Beach theory: introduction to paddling
  • •Mastering the pop-up
  • •Light paddling drills
  • •Wave selection awareness
NoonDowntime

Lunch and rest

EveningDowntime

North Cliff cafes & Temples

Group chill at the famous Varkala North Cliff - sunset views, good food, free time.

Sunday, 13 September

Building Confidence

MorningSession

Surf Session 4

  • •Warm-up
  • •Reading waves and tides
  • •Building whitewater confidence
  • •Paddling focus: distance and control
Post-SurfSession

Ice bath recovery

Group debriefs on individual progress.

NoonDowntime

Lunch and rest

AfternoonSession

Video review

Surf footage from Day 4 - wave reading, paddling form, and positioning review.

EveningDowntime

Explore Varkala at leisure

Try Paragliding or a Kalari or Kathakali show (based on availability).

Monday, 14 September

Final Session

MorningSession

Surf Session 5: Independent Paddling

  • •Warm-up
  • •Unassisted paddle-out
  • •Self-selected wave catches
  • •Coaches observe only - students own the water
  • •Celebration surf and group photos
Late MorningDowntime

Checkout and departure

Pack up, farewell, safe travels.

Shahul Hameed

Meet Your Head Instructor

Shahul Hameed

One of the first ISA-certified instructors in India, with over 20 years of surfing experience. Speaks four languages - English, Hindi, Malayalam and Telugu.

ISA Certified
Lifeguard Certified
First Aid / CPR

Reviews

What guests say

4.8(5 reviews)
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Divya

Attended Sept 2026

Reviewed 8 Oct 2026

I attended a 5-day surf camp and it was really great :) Super well organised, including the choice of stay, activities and instructors. The food was also well-managed by Akash—we had simple local treats everyday, which was perfect for me. The only 2 suggestions I would give are to reduce the number of activities per day (I would've loved to explore Varkala more on my own), and second to provide an exact itinerary and reporting time the day prior. That way we could've avoided any last-minute delays. Would still 100% recommend this to anyone! Especially solo women travellers. The group was great and I feel like I made some wonderful friends :)

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Nirmal

Attended Sept 2026

Reviewed 20 Sept 2026

Had a great time at the surf camp, everything was really well planned, the stay was comfortable, and the host was great. The instructors were super passionate and genuinely wanted to see you improve. The group made the whole experience even better. Would definitely do this again!

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Aditya

Attended Sept 2026

Reviewed 19 Sept 2026

It was beautifully made. Everyone I met, including the instructors were so friendly, it was one of the best vacations I've had. The best part was that all of us shared a single brain cell which made everything even more fun.

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Vishnu

Attended Sept 2026

Reviewed 19 Sept 2026

The retreat is very well put together with various activities with surfing and ice bath recovery kayaking etc. The instructors paid a lot of attention individually with feedbacks wih video reviews which helps you a lot. The best part was the group it makes a world of difference when you make so many memories along with learning a skill and enjoying it all along

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Vinayak Khandelwal

Attended Sept 2026

Reviewed 15 Sept 2026

Had a great time on the camp - everything from itinerary to stays to surf instructors were amazing. It was my first time in a group camp and it felt so easy. Akaash was a great group leader and was very hands on. I had the best time and would highly recommend this!

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