Step-Up Surf in Portugal (High Season)

7 nights

2 half days advanced surf lessons

independent surf time

surf spot transfers daily

video analysis

yoga

pick up/drop off

coffee and tea

Arrival at the airport

You have two ways to get to us. Either via Rossio train station or Oriente train station.

Option 1 – Arrival via Rossio train station

After your arrival, you can take the airport bus and go to the train station Rossio in the center of Lisbon for about 3,50€. Aerobus walk from the bus stop “Rossio” to the train station “Rossio”. Take the train to Sintra station (the last stop of this line). Trains leave every 30 minutes. (Train timetable). You have to get off at Portale de Sintra station (one stop before Sintra station).

Option 2 – Arrival via Oriente train station

A little faster you come over the station “Oriente” to us. Buy a green card and load it at the counter with the Metro ticket and the train ticket. From the airport take the red metro line towards Sao Sebastiao (about 1.50€). Get off at the stop “Oriente” and follow the signs to the trains. Run all the way up to the tracks. Make sure you are on the right track. Here you also take a train to “Sintra”. The trains from Oriente station also leave every 20-30 minutes, the journey also takes about 45 minutes. Here you can check the exact times. You have to get off at Portale de Sintra station (one stop before Sintra station).

When you’re on the train

Our mobile number is 0035 1919910106 and let us know at camp that you are on your way. Then we’ll come and pick you up.

This is where you have to get off.

At the station “Portale de Sintra” (one station before the station “Sintra”) you get off and leave the tracks with your green card.

Here we pick you up

Go under the underpass through to the other side. We’ll pick you up at the street behind the bus parking lot. If we need a little longer, we meet at the café “Despensa Cheia”, about five minutes walk away.

Room options:

Dorm - 6-person mixed guests
Mixed room for 6 to share. Bookable alone or with more friends.


Twin dorm - share mixed
This room has a single bed and a double bed. You can book it alone and share it with other guests or book it together with one or two friends.


Private room for couples 
Private room with one double bed. Only bookable for two people. It is not possible to book this room for a single person.

During your surfing holiday you should be able to surf in Portugal as carefree as possible. Therefore we take care of the complete surf equipment. You don’t have to bring a surfboard or wetsuit. Here is our ultimate packing list for your surf holiday in Portugal so that you pack your suitcases properly. From experience we recommend to pack the following things:

Sun cream and sun blocker

Swimsuit (simple design to avoid accidents and skin rashes, no knots or pearls)

Beach towel

Beach bag

Several replacement contact lenses, if you wear glasses or contact lenses

Warm sweater and cap, jacket if necessary (even if it is warm during the day, it can get cold in the evening)

USB stick (for photos & videos)

Your own surf equipment – if you have and like it

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon in our Climbing & Surfing Camp. You will see, surfing in Portugal is incomparable and unforgettable.

Cancellation by the participant

The cancellation, rebooking or amendment of a booked trip has to be made in writing. The participant has to pay a specific cancellation fee. Cancellation fees are based upon the travel price.

The following cancellation fees apply:

• Up to 60 days prior to the course 40€
• From 59 to 30 days prior to the course 50% of the travel price
• From 29th day prior to the course 100% of the travel price

Thereby, the time of receipt of the cancellation letter is decisive for the calculation fee. Before the commencement of travel, the participant can also provide a replacement that meets the requirements of the organizer, a fee of $27 will be due.

If you are organizing a group of individuals and booking on their behalf you, as group organizer accept, on behalf of each individual, the duty to provide payment.

Cancellation by Activ Retreats

In the case that the course cannot take place due to “force majeure” (like epidemics, thunderstorms, catastrophes, wars, strikes etc) or in the case of unacceptable conditions or danger to the client prior to arrival, the organizer has the right to cancel the travel contract with immediate effect. Payments that have already been settled by then will not be refunded. Participants are not entitled to any further claim in regard to compensation.

Payment/Deposit

On establishing the contract a prepayment of 50% of the travel price. For any booking made within 4 weeks of the arrival date full payment is due immediately after confirmation of the booking. The remainder of the travel price needs to be paid in full, 4 weeks prior to departure.

Liability

On the basis of the duty to take care, the organizer is liable for a precise preparation of the course, a careful choice of services and the correctness of the specified services. The organizer is not responsible for any misfortunes, any obstructions of traffic, delays or possible consequential costs that might occur for the participant. Participation in services provided by Activ Retreats is at the participant’s risk. If other companies are instructed with carrying out additional services, then these companies take over liability for claims in connection with these services. Property belonging to the participant is at all times the responsibility of the participant. Activ Retreats is not liable for the loss or damage of property belonging to the participant. All equipment is to be handled properly. Participants are liable damage/loss due to negligence. The liability of the organizer for contractual claims of the participant/client for any non-physical damages is limited to the triple of the travel price. This regulation applies for the case that the damage on the participant has been inflicted neither intentionally nor grossly negligent. During the term of the course the participants are accompanied by Activ Retreats personnel.

Instructions by the team need to be obeyed. If any participant threatens the realization of the course by constantly making trouble or even being a danger to themselves or others, the organizer has the right to cancel the travel contract (in the case of under aged participants without authorization from parents or legal guardians) and exclude the participant from the course. The participation fee will not be refunded.

Insurance

Participants are responsible for all associated insurance coverage. Personal accident insurance is contained in the price if participating on the surf and climbing courses. It is recommended that participants carry insurances that covers accidents and health issues incurred abroad (international insurance coverage) and travel cancellation expenses and luggage insurance.

Specific information

We advise our clients to always carry a valid ID and a valid vaccination card when travelling through Europe. When travelling to non-European countries, travellers need to take a valid passport in place of the ID. In the case of not carrying those documents, the relevant country can deny entry.

On “change over days” when the arrival of the new guests and the departure of the leaving guests merge, the necessary cleaning and the proper preparation of rooms might lead to delays of availability.

Changes of programme

In the interest of Activ Retreats and our clients, we reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific services agreed upon if unforeseen events render it necessary.

Use of pictures, use of data, data privacy

The client agrees to be photographed throughout the journey at various activities and sport events. Furthermore, the images can be used for commercial purposes for Activ Retreats. This consent can be cancelled any time in written form. 
The client also agrees to the commercial use (e.g. market research, marketing) of his/her personal data (stock data). With regard to the registered data of the clients, Activ Retreats as the organizer always acts in compliance with the regulations of data privacy and media law. 
Particularly, personal data is kept in confidence. Again, this consent can be cancelled at any time in written form. If so, the use of the client’s data (as described in this paragraph) will not take place.

Invalidity of particular regulations

The invalidity of particular regulations of the travel contract or of the terms and conditions do not imply the invalidity of the entire travel contract.

In our experience it is easier for guests who are preparing physically and mentally for their surf holiday to make progress in surfing. Therefore, if you want to maximize your time in the water, we recommend that you make appropriate preparations.

A combination of cardio, strength and flexibility training two to three times a week is suitable for the right surf fitness. The best thing to do is to put together a realistic surf fitness program that you enjoy. A combination of the following sports, for example, is great:

Swimming (crawling)

Running

Fitness studio

Cycling

Yoga or Pilates

Slackline

Skating, snowboarding, wind or kitesurfing

If you don’t manage to prepare with some fitness training, don’t worry. You will have a great week with or without training and learn a lot. Your surfing holiday in Portugal will definitely be great and full of wonderful memories.