Itinerant surf camp

Surfcamp for beginners, in groups, in an electric campervan

A surfcamp like no other

Surfing

Enjoy daily surfing lessons in a small group at the spots on the itinerary

Vanlife

Discover vanlife in groups, from Biscarrosse to Saint Jean de Luz

Encounters

Supervised by Noémie & Kevin, share the experience with other travelers

Beginner surfcamp guides in southwest France posing in surfing gear after a surf lesson in Hossegor.

Your guides

Noémie & Kévin

The founders of The Family Van, will be present to supervise your surfing retreat and make you have a stay that lives up to the experience they created and that they want to share with you!

“We imagined a trip to discover roadtrips in a van, electric cars, and the fact of traveling more soberly. Also discovering surfing and its benefits, meeting people over a drink and discovering a region we fell in love with.”

The Family Van invents its perfect recipe for a stay in a van, sporty, unusual, and where you make beautiful encounters.

Our vans & sleeping options

Go alone, with two or with 3

As part of our surfcamps, you have the option of privatizing a van alone, with two or three or sharing a van with another participant.

Our vans:
- Sofa & 140x190 combed bed
- 220x180 roof tent
- Integrated kitchen & refrigerator
- Outdoor equipment (chairs, table, lamp etc.)
- Outdoor shower & dry toilets
- Auxiliary battery with USB port
-Clean bedding (fitted sheet, duvet cover...)
- Plenty of storage

Customer who booked a tailor-made stay in a campervan is sitting inside the van.
Participants of a surfcamp in the south west of France organized by The Family Van talking in front of an electric campervan.

Lifestyle

Surfing, vanlife & meetings

A surfing retreat with The Family Van is the promise of an extraordinary group stay: discover vanlife while surfing on renowned spots, take advantage of the ideal climate in the southwest, let yourself be guided to all our hidden gems and favorite addresses!
But above all, get a one way ticket for an experience you will remember for a long time:)

Surfing

Come on, I want to go surfing!

Each The Family surfcamp is organized around daily surf sessions, suitable for beginners as well as more advanced levels.

Surf a world-renowned spot every day thanks to our roaming concept (Biscarrosse, Hossegor, Biarritz...) and also enjoy daily free surfing sessions:)

Participants of a surfcamp in the south west of France organized by The Family Van going to a daily surf lesson.
Electric campervan rented from The Family Van parked in a pine forest in Seignosse in the South West of France.

South West

Between wild beaches, pine forests and classified villages.

Southwestern France is one of the regions with the richest natural and cultural heritage in the world.

Add to that two local guides, daily surfing, a road trip in a van, new friends, a mild and sunny climate and you'll get an overview of The Family Van surftrips.

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A magnificent experience!! The organization of The Family Van was top notch, arrived at Dax station we picked up the van and our surfing gear, a few explanations for the autonomy and the charging of the vehicle, then the adventure begins! A great trip for a surf trip with recommendations for walking around and discovering our magnificent regions in France. The Family Van is planning a very copious lunch basket that lasted us all week!
Then in this type of trip there are great encounters, Antoine who was our surf teacher, accompanied us all week through the different regions to find the best spots and during the sessions they give great advice for both beginners and intermediates!
During the week, a group is also formed, with a warm and energetic atmosphere!

So many beautiful memories, thank you The Family Van for this experience, we will be back:)

Adrien J.

Surfcamp

Top 3 of my best vac

Well organized stay, top activities and visits. The van is well equipped. Leaving with strangers is a fire Nothing to complain about except that Kévin and Noémie are extra!!!! Thanks for the disconnect.

Benoit

Surfcamp

A great experience

It was a great experience, a human, sporting and super rewarding adventure. The idea of mixing road-trip in a campervan, with an electric vehicle, all in a group makes the trip very interesting in all aspects. In terms of surfing lessons, Antoine is simply at the top! Both cool and educational, he plays an important role in this trip by not only limiting himself to his activity as an instructor, he is a guide present from the beginning to the end of the stay. It was a real summer camp between adults, I could not have asked for better!!

Bastien B.

Surfcamp

Excellent welcome and organization. Very friendly team.

Excellent welcome as part of an organized camp. The vans are very well laid out and easy to use. Noémie and Kevin are extremely welcoming, caring and trustworthy. The whole rental and the camp were perfectly organized. I highly recommend and will probably go back to enjoy the Moors and the Basque Country thanks to The Family Van.

Heloise C.

Surfcamp

A great human and surfing adventure!

The Family Van offers a very well thought-out route, from the Arcachon Bay to the Basque Country, for perfect sports and tourist holidays!
Kevin and Noëmie accompanied us for this week of surfing, skateboarding, walking, hiking... Thanks to them, the group was able to spend good human moments around aperitifs and barbecues in magnificent places.
As for the van, it is very well equipped and has everything you need for a nomad/camping life. In addition to being very easy to drive thanks to the electric one!
In short, nothing but good, do not hesitate and go for it:)

Long live TV!

Pierre

Surfcamp

The stay was just great in every way!
It was a first for me in electric vans. It is perfectly adapted to the proposed travel format, all itineraries are calculated in advance for our comfort. We don't have to worry about autonomy or other fears that we can think of in relation to electricity. Also, the vehicles are super well equipped and very comfortable.

The team is very welcoming and available! Always ready to give advice or find solutions in case of problems.

In short, only for the positive, you can go for it with your eyes closed.

Thanks Family Van!

Paul P.

Surfcamp

Going on an adventure with The Family Van is trying an extraordinary experience. A pre-scheduled road trip with a roadbook and surfing lessons every morning. An experience full of promises, a team of 8 people who do not know each other, for a stay rich in landscapes and encounters. A special mention to Antoine, a top surfing teacher with good advice on the stages of the Road. Not to mention the team available at any time in case of need through the concierge. I would highly recommend this experience!

Celine B.

Surfcamp

The family van team was great

The family van team was great and really thought of everything to please their customers. The van is very well equipped and really easy to drive. The destinations were well chosen, the surf lessons good, especially in Capbreton. Two small drawbacks for me: the first was sharing the van with a stranger and having only slept in the tent located above (I knew in advance that it was shared but did not fully understand the tent system and thought that we could have exchanged roles so I am partly responsible for it), the second the poor condition of the equipment from the last surfing lesson, the information should be reported and processed because the Family team is very reactive! Experience to repeat to know real life only in Van:) I recommend!

Honorine

Surfcamp

The trip, the surf teacher, the campervan, the meetings, the stops, the restaurants... everything was great! It was the first time that my partner and I traveled in a van, and we will do it again with our eyes closed. Driving an electric car is a huge plus! It makes the trip and the immersion in the landscapes more fluid and natural.

Sajid S.

Surfcamp

Fantastic experience with The Family Van, the vans are very comfortable, the electric brings a very pleasant softness and silence. The team is attentive, super friendly and very available. The loan of surf equipment is a big plus and the lessons were super well supervised. I recommend 100%.

Louise B.

Surfcamp

The Family Van Group Stay

We spent a wonderful week with friends.
Breathtaking landscapes, wild surfing sessions, and above all, laughter and good humor:)
Thanks to Kevin and Noémie for their dedication and their perfect organization.

See you next year!!!

Gregory L.

Surfcamp

A magnificent experience!!

A magnificent experience!! The organization of The Family Van was top notch, arrived at Dax station we picked up the van and our surfing gear, a few explanations for the autonomy and the charging of the vehicle, then the adventure begins! A great trip for a surf trip with recommendations for walking around and discovering our magnificent regions in France. The Family Van is planning a very copious lunch basket that lasted us all week! Then in this type of trip there are great encounters, Antoine who was our surf teacher, accompanied us all week through the different regions to find the best spots and during the sessions they give great advice for both beginners and intermediates! During the week, a group is also formed, with a warm and energetic atmosphere! So many beautiful memories, thank you The Family Van for this experience, we will be back:)

Adrien J.

Surfcamp

First experience in a van in the Landes and the Basque Country incredible, with an organization of The Family Van team at the top. The team provides us with a roadbook that allows us to organize our stay, give us ideas on activities and places to visit along our entire itinerary. There are also recipes that are adapted to the van. The van is super comfortable and contains everything you need to cook, eat outside, surf (chairs, table, drying rack, boards, wetsuits, poncho,...). Also driving and charging electric cars are super easy. The itinerary was adapted for each charge.
Our days were punctuated by a surf lesson in the morning adapted to our level. Then walks, visits to the various spots or get back in the van to continue our itinerary while enjoying the beautiful landscapes. A big thank you to the team, we can't wait to come back for the next group trip!!

Alice B.

Surfcamp

An unforgettable experience

An unforgettable experience, a real road trip among the sublime landscapes of South West France in an electric van and the best introduction to surfing possible (I had never surfed before the stay and was able to progress very quickly thanks to the free surfing lessons and sessions).

The vans were very comfortable and pleasant, just like each of the campsites. We left as a couple and felt really at home.

All the surf spots, surf lessons, restaurants, bars and activities (especially great skateboarding lessons), picnic spots on the shores of lakes and forests had been selected with great care by Kevin and Noémie, who accompanied us with their incredible energy and enthusiasm to help us discover the best places with them at each stage of the trip:)

Go there with your eyes closed, we already dream of going back.

Nesrine K.

Surfcamp

Go on an adventure with The Family...

Going on an adventure with The Family Van is trying an extraordinary experience. A pre-scheduled road trip with a roadbook and surfing lessons every morning. An experience full of promises, a team of 8 people who do not know each other, for a stay rich in landscapes and encounters. A special mention to Antoine, a top surfing teacher with good advice on the stages of the Road. Not to mention the team available at any time in case of need through the concierge. I would highly recommend this experience!

Celine B.

Surfcamp

Great road trip in a van!
Vans are great, comfortable, and easy to drive.
Antoine, our guide, also contributed to the success of this trip! Thank you for being patient, listening and sharing your tips on the coast;)
Finally, The Family Van team is attentive before and during the trip, and very kind! Thank you for your professionalism.
We are ready to try the experience again with you quickly!

Océane V.

Surfcamp

It was an incredible experience! The vans are well thought out in terms of storage, the bedding is of good quality with a comforter that keeps you warm! We had meals included in the van and it was nice not to have to go shopping all the time because we forgot something there with the roadbook: several recipes were dedicated to us with all the ingredients in the van! Then, speaking of the Electric Van, I enjoyed driving it. But it's smooth to drive and you get used to it very quickly and the size of the van is not too tall or too big!
In terms of electricity, it charges quickly depending on the terminals of course but one night at the campsite was enough for us! Then there is an app to allow you to find an electrical terminal in the area, which allows you to help when you want to travel a bit and plan along the way!
Then the Van family, to a concierge if we had a problem during the day, which made it possible to reach them at any time easily and quickly.
The concept of a surf trip in an electric van is an incredible idea, it felt like being in a summer camp for adults! Then the surfing lessons with Antoine were very pleasant, he listens and explains to us to help us evolve, he adapts to all levels. Having him with us allowed us to have an opinion on a city to visit, hikes or activities to do! In the end, we were so sad to leave each other, it's a pretty crazy experience in one week!
Thank you so much again for this experience 🌞

Coralie C.

Surfcamp

The very warm team at The Family Van offers an incredible experience out of the ordinary.
Electric vans allow total autonomy and freedom, we alternate between surfing sessions and walks in the South-West region, a delight!
Definitely a must try

Emmanuel P.

Surfcamp

We had an unforgettable experience: top welcome, circuit and logistics with the greatest care, surfing lessons with the best teacher, an ultra-comfortable and easy to drive van, exceptional encounters... Everything was perfect! In the top 5 of my best vacations ever:) Thank you The Family Van, I will be back and I recommend you 1000%!

Alix

Surfcamp

An extraordinary van life experience!
The pleasure of changing spots every day. A top teacher who knows empty spots that are perfect for our levels.
Super quality sleeping spots, allowing you to go surfing on foot.
Top support with the super helpful Family Van team.
The best way to (re) discover the southwest!
Go for it!!

Marion

Surfcamp

Just a great experience

Just a great experience! On board the van I was able to experience great freedom, with magnificent natural landscapes and then surfing lessons in the same spirit! It was a great human adventure that will remain engraved in my heart! A truly magical return to basics! I am delighted and I recommend it with my eyes closed! 👌🏻🏄🏻♀️🌊🌿🚐🙏🏻🌈🙌🏻

Anaïs P.

Surfcamp

Just a great experience! On board the van I was able to experience great freedom, with magnificent natural landscapes and then surfing lessons in the same spirit! It was a great human adventure that will remain engraved in my heart! A truly magical return to basics! I am delighted and I recommend it with my eyes closed! 👌🏻🏄🏻 ‍ ♀️🌊🌿🚐🙏🏻🌈🙌🏻

Anaïs P.

Surfcamp

Unforgettable experience with The family...

I recommend this unforgettable experience with The Family Van, Kévin and Noémie are incredibly kind, attentive and very professional, between the first contact and the meeting on site everything was put together in an irreproachable manner.
The 5 days in a surfskate yoga van trip that I spent with the group were a pure delight, being the veteran of the band (53 years old) I had a little apprehension but I immediately felt at ease as if we had known each other forever.
The surfskate lessons with @tensehorr allowed me to progress well thanks to Hortense who is very attentive, pro, patient, pedagogue and who provided us with excellent boards from the Yow brand
The vehicles are very well maintained, equipped and very practical.
Thank you for everything, don't change anything you are great and I wish you all the best for the future.
See you next year to do it again.

Lyonel M.

Surfcamp

It was a great experience, a human, sporting and super rewarding adventure. The idea of mixing road-trip in a campervan, with an electric vehicle, all in a group makes the trip very interesting in all aspects. In terms of surfing lessons, Antoine is simply at the top! Both cool and educational, he plays an important role in this trip by not only limiting himself to his activity as an instructor, he is a guide present from the beginning to the end of the stay. It was a real summer camp between adults, I could not have asked for better!!

Bastien B.

Surfcamp

Perfect. I went on a group stay, the van reception and the explanations were fluid and clear. The group atmosphere was pleasant, the surf instructor Antoine was there to listen to help us progress.
The van is very well equipped, the bedding is good and in the van there are all the accessories for cooking, connecting your phone, storing your things, showering...
Very good stay, I recommend. The team is caring, young and dynamic:)

Julia T.

Surfcamp

The Van is very well equipped with all the necessary comforts. The campsites selected are top notch. Very good experience

Clara

Surfcamp

Great experience that I highly recommend:) The van is comfortable and super well appointed. Driving is intuitive, and the electric battery is not a problem thanks to route planning. We slept and surfed in incredible places, accompanied by a great teacher (thank you Antoine)! Thank you Kevin and Noémie for your availability from the beginning to the end of the stay, we'll see you again!

Giulia

Surfcamp

Fantastic surf road trip

Thank you so much Noémie and Kevin for this unforgettable week!
Super well-equipped vans, a well-established course, great tips all the way and a real discovery of the region and Vanlife. I will 100% recommend those around me! It's refreshed and with stars in my eyes that I'm back after this great week:)

Raphael

Surfcamp

Really great Vantrip experience

Really great experience. 5 days of VanTrip surfskate/yoga that went wonderfully! Thank you Noémie and Kevin for their kindness, their smiles and their professionalism! See you soon for new adventures

Julien M.

Surfcamp

I don't have the words to describe how amazing this week has been!!
The discovery of the region, the quality of the program, the super comfortable layout of the van, the surf lessons, the special moments with the group, the feeling of being cut off from the world and experiencing something exceptional... in short thank you thank you The Family Van!! GO FOR IT GO FOR IT

Dounia B.

Surfcamp

We had an unforgettable stay...

We had an unforgettable stay between the very well appointed van, the very kind and generous team and the magnificent days discovering the Landes and surfing, everything was perfect and very well organized!

Thanks again!

Fanny P.

Surfcamp

Very good experience with Family Van. It is a smiling, available, attentive team that offers a real decompression haven thanks to its combined formula of “trip in an electric van”, and “surfing”. The team is pro. The stay needs to be refined to avoid the excess of kilometers and leave more time to stroll and enjoy (the Lège Cap-Ferret area to the Basque Country is preferred) to make the nomadic side and the time to enjoy (in a group or alone) equitable. Another improvement expected to make this stay a best seller: more support and advice during surfing lessons for learning and better define the hours of surfing to avoid delays due to inertia (from a group that would not go at the same speed and who learns the starting place and time too late).

Benoit E.

Surfcamp

Before, during and after the stay, the team is at the top, and what can we say about the concept! Just incredible to arrive at a spot surrounded by nature with the softness of electricity! I recommend it to anyone who wants a simple and quiet trip.

Vincent W.

Surfcamp

Great stay

The guides were at our disposal throughout the trip. We were able to discover these beautiful regions, as well as to surf regularly depending on the conditions. The surf schools chosen met our expectations, too bad that some days did not allow us to enjoy them because of the weather conditions... I recommend this stay! 🏄 ‍ ♂️

Alexandre

Surfcamp

An incredible experience
A perfect week alongside Kevin and Noémie, in a perfectly equipped electric van.
An ideal program with surf lessons every morning, discovery of this sublime region, well-selected restaurants to invigorate yourself and even freesurfing sessions at sunset for the most motivated.

If you want to meet new people, experience exceptional moments, live the van life to the fullest and improve your surfing skills: this is the ideal stay.

Thank you so much to The Family Van team, I leave with exceptional memories

Adelie F.

Surfcamp

Superb week

Great week: friends, surfing, hiking and tapas!
We started as a group in Dax and then in 2 hours we arrived in San Sebastian. We discovered the Spanish Basque Country and the Cantabria region, which is really worth a visit. And we went back to the French Basque Country the last two days.

Sajid S.

Surfcamp

Congratulations to The Family Van team for this different and innovative offer.
We enjoyed ourselves, both in choosing the spots and during our surfing sessions with our coach.
Thank you for listening, your professionalism and your kindness.
Long live The Family Van

Dorothée T.

Surfcamp

An unforgettable road trip!

Van trip was a big first for me! Despite the unpredictable weather we were able to fully enjoy the surfing sessions and no need for sun when you are accompanied by Noémie and Kévin who are real sunbeams.

On the program: surfing, hikes, magnificent landscapes, restaurants, good humor and lots of laughter!

A journey from Dax to Sopela, then Bilbao, Somo, San Vicente, then Bilbao, Somo, San Vicente and terminus in the French Basque Country by a spot that will make you never want to leave 🤩 Leave with your eyes closed you will not regret it!

Aurélie B.

Surfcamp

Frequently asked questions

How do your group stays/itinerant surfcamps work?

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At The Family Van, each surfcamp is a unique adventure, composed of a fleet of 3 to 7 vans, with 1 to 3 people per vehicle, thus forming a close-knit group. You will be accompanied by Noémie and Kévin, the co-founders of The Family Van, throughout your journey.

What makes our surfcamps exceptional is their itinerant nature: every day, you will explore the region in your campervan, from Biscarrosse to Saint Jean de Luz, and surf on world-famous spots thanks to daily lessons.

The days are divided into two parts: a half-day dedicated to surfing lessons, and the other to discovering the region and activities such as village visits, tastings of local products, aperitifs on the beach/guinguettes, shopping sessions, more free surfing sessions in addition to lessons.

Our desire is to offer a differentiating and complete experience unlike traditional surfcamps during which you stay in the same place during the week. Roaming and traveling in a van also create a special atmosphere and proximity for an unforgettable stay.

Are surf camps open for all levels?

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Our surfcamps are open to everyone, whether you are a beginner or at a more advanced level! Our teachers adapt to your level to offer you personalized courses and help you progress at your own pace.

Can I book a van alone? (sleeping options)

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Yes, you can! Here are the options available to reserve your seat:
- Van privatized : you will travel alone in your van
- Van duo : you will travel with the other person with whom you are booking (ex: couple, couple of friends, brothers and sisters...)
- Van Shared duo : you will travel with a person in the group that you do not know and will share your van. For sleeping, one person will sleep in a roof tent, the other in a van
- Van trio : you will travel as a group of three, with the two people you are booking with

Where to pick up the van?

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Our agency is located a 1-minute walk from the Dax TGV station. This is where the start will take place.
On D-day, you can pick up your van from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

What is the cancellation policy for your stays?

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If your trip is cancelled, we will charge the cancellation/resolution fees below:
• More than 30 days before departure: free cancellation;
• From 30 to 21 days before departure: 30% of the total price of the trip;
• From 20 to 14 days before departure: 50% of the total price of the trip;
• From 13 to 7 days before departure: 75% of the total price of the trip;
• From 6 to 3 days before departure: 80% of the total price of the trip;
• Less than 3 days (or no show): 100% of the total price of the trip;

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