---
title: Private Surf Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 181
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 213
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Surf Lessons)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-surf-experience/
---

# Private Surf Experience

**Guidekin's take:** Learn to ride the gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park on a private tour for your party with a professional surf instructor. A surfboard, reef shoes and surf shirt are provided; parking costs extra. 4.89 from 213 reviews at €181 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Surf Lessons, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy learning to surf with some of Kona's top professional surf instructors on the gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park. Get ready to have fun and make some memories to last a lifetime.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We meet on the north end of the beach.
- 6 start times: between 07:00 and 15:45
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €181 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 213 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Kona Town Surf Adventures
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 08:45, 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, 15:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.89 from 213 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 207 of 213.

- 5 stars: 205 (96%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

## What's included

- We provide surfboard, reef shoes, and surf shirt.

## Not included

- Parking charge of 12$

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 08:45, 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, 15:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

We meet on the north end of the beach. Look for a Silver Step Van parked along side the guard rail. Front of our Van will have our Logo & Name. There is public parking at the main beach area. Parking charge of 12$. Limited street parking is available as well.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Surf Lessons

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 6** | €181 | 1h 30m | 4.89 (213) | private |
| [2-Hour Guided Private Surf Lesson in Kona](/usa/big-island/tours/2-hour-guided-private-surf-lesson-in-kona/?format=md) | €228 | 2h | 4.98 (97) | private |
| [Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons](/usa/big-island/tours/premium-group-surf-lessons-kona-s-best-surf-lessons/?format=md) | €154 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (74) | shared |
| [Kona Surf Lesson in Kahaluu](/usa/big-island/tours/kona-surf-lesson-in-kahaluu/?format=md) | €155 | 2h | 4.83 (184) | shared |

Ranked #3 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.

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