Lapoint Travels

What Lapoint Travels does

Lapoint Travels is a Norwegian-founded, privately held operator of surf camps established in 2008 and headquartered in Hoddevika, Stadlandet, Norway (legal entity '(Nye) Lapoint Travels AS', VAT NO 928 620 891). The company runs a portfolio of more than 10 surf destinations across Europe (Portugal x2, Spain, Norway partner), Africa (Morocco), Asia (Bali, Sri Lanka, Maldives), and Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador), offering structured surf instruction across four progressive levels (Level 1-4) plus dedicated surf-guiding for advanced riders. Flagship products include the Ericeira camp in Portugal (accommodating 100+ guests), premium camps in Nicaragua and El Salvador, and a differentiated surf-cruise product in the Maldives. Modular add-on packages combine surf with coworking (Work & Surf) or yoga (Yoga & Surf), and the company also runs organized group trips, gift cards, and a membership/loyalty program.

The underlying technology stack is a standard direct-to-consumer e-commerce booking platform operating across seven country-specific domains (lapointcamps.com plus .se, .no, .dk, .de, .fr, .at), integrated with payment providers including Klarna and PayPal. Camp-level infrastructure includes video analysis for Level 4 coaching and 24/7 coworking facilities at Ericeira; there is no disclosed AI/ML, no proprietary mobile app, and no API ecosystem. The revenue model is package-tour sales with upfront consumer payment (25% deposit, 75% balance 35 days pre-arrival) at EUR 415-835+ per person per week, supplemented by usage-based surfboard rental (EUR 35-175 at Ericeira) and a 15% cancellation-insurance fee. All sales are direct-to-consumer with no third-party reseller channel.

Name

Lapoint Travels

Legal name

(Nye) Lapoint Travels AS

Website

https://lapointcamps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lapoint Travels is a Norwegian-founded surf camp operator running all-inclusive surf instruction and accommodation experiences across 10+ global destinations. It serves beginner-to-advanced surfers, solo travelers, digital nomads, and groups via direct-to-consumer package bookings, with 100,000+ lifetime guests since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Camp Hospitality and Adventure Travel

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ), Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Beach & Island All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Surf camp packages
• Surf instruction
• Adventure travel
• Digital nomad hospitality
• Wellness retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoddevik

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Package Tour Sales: All-inclusive surf camp packages combining accommodation, breakfast, surf lessons/courses, and equipment rental. Packages range from basic surf camp to intensive coaching and premium all-inclusive options. Revenue generated through upfront customer payment with 25% deposit and 75% balance due 35 days prior to arrival.
2. Surfboard Rental: High-performance surfboard rental service at Ericeira camp (Quinta Lizandro). Equipment includes board bag/sock, leash, and fins. Daily and weekly rental rates available.
3. Work & Surf Packages: Coliving and coworking packages for digital nomads combining accommodation with remote work facilities and optional surf lessons
4. Yoga & Surf Packages: Combined surf and yoga programs for wellness travelers
5. Cancellation Insurance: Optional cancellation insurance product at 15% of total package value, providing full refund minus fee for valid cancellations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lapoint Travels sells all-inclusive, week-long surf camp packages at multiple global destinations, bundling progressive surf instruction (beginner to advanced levels), on-site accommodation, surfboard and wetsuit rental, meals, and social/excursion programming. Select destinations add co-working facilities and yoga classes to attract digital nomads and wellness travelers. The product is sold directly to individual consumers and small groups seeking a structured surf vacation experience.

Product overview

Lapoint Travels operates a portfolio of surf camp experiences across global destinations, including owned camps in Portugal (Ericeira and Alentejo), Spain (Fuerteventura), Bali, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua (Premium), El Salvador (Premium), the Maldives (Surf Cruise), Morocco, and a partner camp in Norway (Hoddevik). The core offering centers on surf lessons organized into four progressive course levels (Level 1-4) plus surf guiding for advanced surfers, with packages starting from basic surf camp accommodations with breakfast to premium all-inclusive experiences. Modular add-ons include Work & Surf (coworking facilities for digital nomads), Yoga & Surf (holistic wellness combination), and Surf Camp Intensive (doubled surf sessions). Additional revenue streams include group/organized travel, a loyalty/membership community program, gift cards, and surfboard rental equipment services at the Ericeira camp. The company positions itself as a Scandinavian-quality surf camp operator with global reach, emphasizing community building, sustainability (CO2 compensation), and surf progression for all skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly All-Inclusive Surf Camp Package A bundled week-long stay at a chosen destination that includes progressive surf instruction across skill levels, accommodation, surfboard and wetsuit rental, meals, and on-site social programming. Sold directly to individual consumers and small groups via the Lapoint Travels website.
• Custom Group Surf Trips Tailored multi-day surf retreats designed for corporate teams, universities, and clubs, with customizable group size, dates, and add-on activities. Coordinated through a dedicated bookings contact rather than the standard online checkout.
• Surf and Yoga Retreat Add-On Optional yoga sessions and wellness programming that can be added to a surf camp booking at participating destinations, targeted at wellness-oriented travelers.
• Co-Working Surf Stay Surf camp stays at destinations equipped with co-working facilities and reliable Wi-Fi, oriented toward digital nomads and remote-working professionals seeking to combine work with surf progression.
• Surf Camp Travel Insurance Optional travel insurance that can be purchased alongside a surf camp booking to cover cancellation, medical, and surf-related risks during the stay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ guests served since 2008
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Surf Camp Norway (Hoddevik)minorOthersPartner relationship with a surf camp in Hoddevik, Norway. Listed as 'Partner Surf Camp' on website navigation alongside owned Lapoint camps. Allows Lapoint to offer surf experiences in Norway (a seasonal surf destination) without full ownership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Outsite: Coliving and coworking platform for remote workers with locations in surf and lifestyle destinations. Closest comparable on the Work & Surf dimension, offering extended-stay packages that increasingly include activity add-ons like surfing.
• Remote Year: Subscription-based travel program for remote workers rotating through global cities. Overlaps with the Work & Surf target customer and long-stay digital nomad segment, though framed as broader work-travel rather than surf-specific.

Direct peers

• Soul & Surf: Surf and yoga retreat operator with Sri Lanka roots and Portugal expansion. Directly competes in the surf + wellness + community segment with similar instructor-led multi-level course structure and solo-traveler positioning.
• Dreamsea Surf Camp: Multi-destination surf camp operator with locations across Europe, Bali, and Latin America. Closest direct comparable — same target customer (solo travelers, beginners-to-intermediates), similar all-inclusive surf + accommodation + community model, overlapping destination footprint.
• Rapture Surfcamps: Multi-destination surf camp operator headquartered in Portugal with camps in Bali, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Morocco. Near-identical product offering (all-inclusive packages, skill-level progression, fixed arrival dates) competing in the same target markets.

Broad incumbents

• Surfline: Largest surf media, forecasting, and camera-network platform globally. Not a direct operator but adjacent ecosystem participant serving the same surfer audience; represents both a marketing channel for Lapoint and a potential platform partner for destination discovery.
• Selina: Global hospitality brand offering hostels, coworking, and wellness experiences across 100+ locations including surf destinations. Competes for the same digital-nomad and experiential-traveler wallet share, with broader product portfolio but less surf-instruction specialization.

Regional players

• Ericeira World Surfing Reserve: Local surf school and accommodation operator in Ericeira, Portugal — Lapoint's flagship destination. Directly competes for beginner-to-intermediate surfers in the same beach market, offering lower price points and shorter-duration lessons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzjN1EBm-JMQVaqdPnktJEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/lapointcamps
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapointcamps
• TikToktiktok.com/@lapointsurfcamps
• Xx.com/lapoint_camps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lapoint-travels

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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