Dive into the exciting world of freediving with our AIDA 1 course, 1-day duration, perfect for ocean lovers whom are already skilled in skindiving or snorkeling, as well as water activity professionals like underwater photographers and tour guides, this course is designed to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of freediving.

 

During the course, you will participate in a dry session where you'll learn specialized breathing techniques essential for freediving. Unlock the power of breath-hold diving as we will guide you through proper breathing methods to optimize your performance underwater.

 

In addition to the breath-hold training, we have included a dedicated session of stretching for freediving. Enhance your flexibility, improve your range of motion and relaxation awareness ensuring you can fully enjoy your freediving experiences.

 

Safety is our utmost priority, and in this course, you will learn vital safety skills, which we consider the most important part of freediving. You will learn rescue techniques, buddy systems, and emergency procedures, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate potential risks with confidence.

 

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an international certification.

Join us for an unforgettable day of exploration and adventure as you dive into the world of freediving. Whether you are a water enthusiast, an underwater professional, or simply curious about the sport, this course will introduce you to the joys and possibilities of freediving.

 

This course offers a basic knowledge of Freediving and introductory skills such as relaxation of body and mind, finning techniques, duck dives, safety procedures and ear equalization techniques.


                                                                                                    

AIDA 1

Price per person is: $3,700 mxn

A deposit of $1,500 mxn is required to reserve your participation in the course and set the date. (The deposit counts towards the final payment, you would only have to pay the rest of the course in the morning on the day of the course before starting).

                    
 

Prerequisites:
 

• Be healthy 20 - 50 years old 

• Be able to swim at least 200m

• Be able to walk long distances and high elevations (2km)

• Health Check

• Be able to skindive comfortably around 5 meters underwater

• We recommend joining a skindiving session with us, to assess your skills and guide you in the best direction*

 

 

Before going to the water:


Theory session (around 3 hours):
 

- We will learn about physiology, breathing cycles and techniques, safety, equipment and a middle ear equalization workshop.

 

In person sessions:
 

• Breathing practice + Stretching on dry

• 1 open water  CENOTES session 3 hours approximately, where we will practice relaxation, different freediving disciplines, equalization, technique, comfortable dives, rescue and buddy techniques and freedives of maximum 10m.
  
  
   

Includes:

 

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• 1 theory session around (3 hours)

• 1 dry breathing session

• 1 stretching session before going to the water

• 1 open water session in Cenote (around 3 hours)

• AIDA International certification (If requirements are successfully met*)

• Transportation to Cenote from Meeting point and back

• Entrance to Cenote
  
  
  
  
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• Equipment rental

• Flights

• Lodging

• Pickups in Playa del Carmen or Cancun (meeting point to be defined, we leave from meeting point and back after the session)

• Everything not specified

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Equipment needed:

 

• Mask

• Snorkel

• Fins  * Please use short fins instead of long fins if you are not fully comfortable at equalizing your ears yet or if you are a beginner skin diver.

• Wetsuit (3mm/5mm recommended)

• Weightbelt (we can provide weights)

 

Equipment rental is available, it is NOT included in the course*

 

Average rental price: $300 mxn per day

*If you have your own scuba or freediving equipment, send us a message with photos of your equipment to guide you if you can use it in the course and avoid renting equipment.

                                                                                               

 

HEALTH CHECK
 

 

* Please contact us if there are any applicable cases

 

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・ Continuous drug or medication use

・ Mental and psychological disorders

・ Nervous system disease

・ Cardiac disease or problem history

・ Lung and respiratory diseases such as asthma

・ Diseases or problems with the sinuses

・ Eye diseases

  · Diabetes

・ Past diving accidents (Decompression sickness, severe BO, squeeze)

  - Pregnancy

・ High blood pressure

・ Please inform us about any previous surgeries

・ Your doctor has asked you to not exercise or join physically demanding activities 

 

 

・ If you are 45 -50 y/o  Please inform us in case of:

 

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• If you smoke can’t join the course

• If genetic heart conditions run in your family 
  
  
                                                                                      

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Important Details:

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・ Lack of sleep or physical fatigue

・ No alcohol drinking the day before

・ No Scuba diving the day before

・ People infected with the new coronavirus or if there is contact with a close contact

・ Sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, cold symptoms such as headache

・ Numbness and dizziness in limbs

・ Dehydration

・ We do not offer anti-sickness pills

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• If you are worried about seasickness, please bring your own seasickness pills

• Please get enough sleep and participate in good physical condition.
   

• For your safety, please avoid booking a return flight on the same day of a deep training session (-45m), the last day of continuous freediving days, the last day of a freediving course or scubadiving.
  
  This is to reduce the risk of decompression illness/sickness.
  
  Give your body time to adjust before flying – consider booking your return for the day after your last dive and always stay hydrated. If this can’t be done, try booking the latest flight in order to rest and stay hydrated for the longest time possible before your flight (ideally 24hrs)
   

                                                                                           

 

About Booking, Deposits and Cancelation Fees


 

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1. Reservation Form: Once you're ready to book, we'll send you a Reservation Form. Fill it with your details and send it back.

 

2. Deposit Payment: After receiving the Reservation Form, you'll get a deposit link, can be made through Wise Transfers (for international transactions) or Bank Transfer (within Mexico). Please complete the payment within 3 days to secure your spot.

 

3. Spot Confirmation: Your spot is 100% secured once we receive the 50% deposit.

 

4. Remaining Payment: The remaining 50% is paid in cash (Mexican pesos) on the morning of the first day or can be paid two days before the activities through Wise Transfers (for international transactions) or Bank Transfer (within Mexico).

 

5. Cancellation Fees:

• 30 days or before the scheduled date: 30% of the total price of the booked activity may be refunded.

• 29 to 15 days before: 20% of the total price of the booked activity may be refunded,

• 14 days to 0 days before: No refund.

If there are fees associated with transferring a deposit back, these fees will be subtracted from the total refund amount*
 

6. *AIDA Freediving Courses:* Refunds are only applicable if the cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the start of the course.
 

• 30 days or before the scheduled date: 30% of the total price of the course may be refunded.