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2-Hour Guided Private Surf Lesson in Kona

5.0 · 97 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Ohana Surf Lessons Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
9 start times between 07:00 and 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Learn to catch waves in Kona on a private tour for your party, with instruction aimed at beginners.

A foam-top board, reef shoes and a sun-protection shirt are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 97 reviews at €228 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #1 of 6 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €228 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All lessons include a foam top surfboard, reef walker surf shoes, SPF Surf Shirt
  • Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, Gratuity for instructors

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
97 ratings
Tripadvisor 88 · Viator 9

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 97 of 97

Star breakdown of all 97 ratings

5 stars
95 · 98%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
All surf lessons take place at Kahaluu Beach Park in Kona. Check in at our Company Van, 2006 White Ford Ecoline. Company Name Ohana Surf Lessons & Logo on both sides and rear of van. Van will be parallel parked along the guardrail off of the main road Ali’i Drive At the north end of the Kahaluu Bay
Departure
9 start times between 07:00 and 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Ohana Surf Lessons; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Ohana Surf Lessons is a local family owned business that strives to provide unique, quality and safe surfing experiences for the whole family. Learn to surf with Kona’s best local surfing instructors specializing in beginners of all ages and skill levels in a fun, safe and comfortable environment, we guarantee you will ride a wave! Ohana Surf Lessons is Fully Insured and all instructors are Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR Certified. Rest assured knowing your family is safe in the hands of professional and trained watermen.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Surf Lessons

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 6€2282h4.98 (97)private
Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons€1541h 30m4.95 (74)shared
Private Surf Experience€1811h 30m4.89 (213)private
Kona Surf Lesson in Kahaluu€1552h4.83 (184)shared

Ranked #1 of 6 in Surf Lessons by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €118 to €228, median €155; typical length 1h 30m. 2 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Surf Lessons

From €228 per adult