Awaken the Surfer in You with Mandala Rio Surf School! Imagine feeling the adrenaline of surfing the perfect waves of the iconic Praia do Arpoador, where the sunset is a spectacle in itself and the stunning view of Morro Dois Irmãos and Pedra da Gávea makes every moment unforgettable. With Mandala Rio Surf School, you experience a unique and exclusive experience! Our instructors are passionate about surfing and highly qualified, ensuring safety and quick learning for all levels. Choosing Mandala Rio Surf School is opting for the best surf school in Rio de Janeiro. We offer personalized classes, individual attention and the true spirit of Rio surfing. Come and discover the pleasure of surfing in the crystal clear waters of Arpoador and feel part of a vibrant and welcoming community. Be part of this incredible experience and transform your days in Rio into moments of pure emotion and joy! Book your class now and experience surfing with Mandala Rio Surf School
Best experience ever !!! Best instructors , Professional full experience and best vibe ! Real People , great knowledge and the best experience I highly recommend !!
Our three boys ages 7-14 had a fantastic lesson with Gabriel! He ensured we chose a day with safe conditions, gave them tips before the lesson to build confidence, and they popped right up and looked great. They had a great time!
i went yesterday and we had two people to an instructor, and i was obviously not the favorite. we would spend time waiting for waves (normal), and it started with him boosting us forward one at a time in order. however towards the end he kept on moving the other girl forward instead of me and even boosted someone who wasn’t in our group at all before me. the beach was packed but that’s to be expected.
We were paired with Anderson and he was great! He helped us catch every wave and it was nice to be with a professional as Rio waves can be strong and a little unpredictable! The location is great and it is a very fun experience! They have different boards for different levels of difficulty. If you love the water I would recommend this experience to everyone!
My son-18, had an amazing time with this surfing experience booked through Viator! The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made the lesson both fun and safe from start to finish. He was up on the board faster than we expected and left the beach smiling from ear to ear. 🏄♂️ and really motivated to surf! Everything was well organized and beginner-friendly, and the team did a great job building confidence while keeping the vibe relaxed and enjoyable. This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend for kids or first-time surfers—such a memorable experience!
Overall great experience. I learned a lot while staying safe, highly recommend!
Had an awesome time learning to surf, a straight to the point primer on what to expect and then straight to the waves to get tons of tries with feedback on what to fix. In my first ever time surfing I was able to stay standing up at least 5 or 6 times with the help of the instructors!
Had the best experience with mandala surf school! The team Paulinho and Gabriel are the best teachers and giving an unforgettable experience!! Totally recommended!
Great instructor, who was knowledgable, personable and helped us catch so many waves. Was also very flexible with us timing wise. Highly recommend !
The absolute best experience!! We came with a very large group (6 adults and 7 kids). Kids were ages 5-10 and they were amazing with the kids! Everybody had the very best time! Cannot say enough good things about this surf school!
We had a fantastic surfing lesson today. My husband and I are both in our mid 40s - and I’m a plus sized lady and we had a blast! Our children (12&9) are “born surfers” apparently- a bit more difficult for us parents- but we all did it! The instructors were awesome- they gave us a brief lesson on the beach and then assisted us in the water with paddling and positioning and told us exactly when to stand up and “go go go”. Highly recommend- one of the highlights of our time in Rio!!
The guide was so personable and my daughter trusted his guidance in the lesson, ultimately leading to her riding the first wave! Incredible experience in the most beautiful location. All surf workers were so helpful.
The surf lesson was fantastic. The surf conditions were great and the instruction was super helpful.
I had several surf lessions with Paulo and Gabriel. Both were very helpful and accurate in their feedback. I'm still very much a beginner but I could improve a lot! I only speak english, but this wasn't a problem at all. The atmosphere in general was very nice and I definitely want to surf with them again!
I’ve been surfing a handful of times before so knew what to expect from an hours surf instruction. These guys are much, much better! Gabriel is always on the nose of your board. He watches you take each wave and gives you a personal tip that really works. I could barely stand up in previous lessons. With Gabriel it seemed easy. If you listen to his advice it seems easy. Also his English is excellent. I thoroughly recommend. Send him a WhatsApp today :)
Gabriel was a really good guide ☺️ We learned to surf easily and well
I took an incredible surfing class at Mandala Rio Surf, the instructors were great, very attentive and very concerned about my progress, giving tips until I managed to catch my first wave, everyone should try surfing, it's an incredible feeling!
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