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.
Price
$4,400 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:
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Be healthy 18 - 50 years old
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Be able to swim at least 200m
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Be able to walk long distances and high elevations (2km)
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Health Check
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Be able to skindive comfortably around 5 meters underwater
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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:
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Breathing practice + Stretching on dry
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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)
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1 dry breathing session
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1 stretching session before going to the water
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1 open water session in Cenote (around 3 hours)
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AIDA International certification (If requirements are successfully met*)
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Transportation to Cenote and back to Tulum downtown (meeting point is Tulum Downtown)
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Entrance to Cenote (One cenote)
Does not include:
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Equipment rental
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Pickups in Tulum beach area, Playa del Carmen or Cancun
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Everything not specified
Equipment needed:
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Mask + Snorkel
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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.
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Wetsuit (3mm/5mm recommended)
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Weightbelt (we can provide weights)
Equipment Rental : $100MXN per item - $300MXN full set rent
About Booking, Deposits and Cancelation Fees
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 successfully receive the deposit.
4. Remaining Payment: The remaining payment is paid in cash (Mexican pesos) on the morning.
5. Cancellation Fees:
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30 days or before the scheduled date: 30% of the total price of the booked activity may be refunded.
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29 to 15 days before: 20% of the total price of the booked activity may be refunded,
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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.
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30 days or before the scheduled date: 30% of the total price of the course may be refunded.
Weather related information:
Please note that we do not offer cancellations due to cloudy/rainy weather. However, if there is a hurricane warning or extremely heavy rain, we will, of course, reschedule or cancel the session as needed for safety. Additionally, while we plan to use a specific cenote location for your session, please be aware that sometimes last-minute changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.