4 Private Drivers Worldwide to Build a Trip Around

1.Taghazout Beach Surf Lesson with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $48Our pick

Learn to surf near Taghazout with instructors including Youssef, Ussef, Hussein, and Sami. Choose a two-hour lesson or a longer day with hotel pickup, wetsuit, board, beach lunch, and a second supervised session. Small groups keep the coaching personal.

“Amazing day! We did the full day, first half is looking for a good spot and then followed by a quick warm up (fun) and basic steps on how to surf! Instructors are with you and help you, we managed to get standing and riding waves within in 30 minutes. Lunch was a sandwich and fruit which was very nice (cafe close by if not your thing). Second half of the day the instructors just let you go on your own, but they seen the group was struggling to get the waves as the see was abit flat, and they quickly came running down and guided everyone from the beach…”

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2.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Top rated

Travel by van from central Lisbon to Praia do Castelo, where a certified instructor teaches beach safety, board skills, and wave technique. Expect a small adult group, two hours in the water, equipment, showers, and optional surf photos. Children ages 5 to 10 receive private lessons.

“Everything was perfect, and I would recommend it to everyone. The instructors speak English perfectly, and they are very calm and helpful. There was also a photographer, and you can buy photos after surfing – I recommend that as well; the photos are great for memories. The transport from Lisbon and back was very comfortable. Thanks, and see you next time!”

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3.SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $85

Join Henrique of SupbuddyPT for a three-hour, small-group stand-up paddleboard trip from Porto to the Paiva River. Learn basic SUP skills, practice falling and recovery, pass Ilha dos Amores and a small waterfall, and enjoy hotel pickup, drop-off, and photos.

“A really fun activity in a beautiful location. Henrique was an excellent guide, not only in paddleboarding but imparted so much local knowledge and recommendations, he really made the activity!”

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4.Surf Experience with Transfer to Matosinhos – All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $58

Meet at Praça de Carlos Alberto for transport to Matosinhos, where an instructor selects a suitable beach and leads a two-hour lesson. João and Alvaro are among the named coaches praised for patient, upbeat teaching. Boards, wetsuits, storage, and return transport are included.

“AmaZing experience with great instructors who made me feel confident and safe in surfing for the first time. Well organised and a really enjoyable experience. Thank you!”

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