Embarking on the AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver Course (4 full-day course), you'll elevate your freediving progress to new depths. This phase transcends the fundamentals, guiding you through advanced training techniques that propel your skills beyond the basics. Understanding warm-ups, CO2 training, advanced physiology and enter the world of Free-falling.
With a resourceful and safety-focused approach, you'll methodically enhance your capabilities as a Freediver advancing your freediving skills to the next level enabling you to confidently explore depths ranging from 20 to 30 meters.
AIDA 3 COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:
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STA 2:45
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DYNB: 55m Horizontal Swim
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CO2 Table design and completion
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CWTB depth requirement: 24m (With good Freefall technique), Maximum 30m.
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15m Blackout/LMC rescue, 50m surface tow and Pool Blackout/LMC rescues and correct buddy procedures
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Successful Completion of the AIDA 3 online Exam
Prerequisites to be able to join the course:
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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 review
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Have succesfully passed and AIDA 2 course or equivalent
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Be able to freedive comfortably around 20 meters
We recommend joining a Freediving training session before the course with us, to assess your skills and guide you in the best direction*
AIDA 3 Freediving Course (4 full-day course)
Price
9,500 MXN
A deposit of $4,000 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).
Theory Session details:
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Theory sessions be conducted in person, the mornings before open water sessions.
【What you need to prepare for the theory session】
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COURSE PDF Manual or download it to your phone
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Pen + Notebook
Theory Knowledge to learn:
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Understand and set your buoyancy, and be welcomed to the art of Freefalling.
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Explore and understand interesting details of Freediving physiology.
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Uncover the secrets of the Mammalian Dive Response.
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Understand and begin Mastering the Frenzel equalization technique.
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Embrace the concept of utilizing CO2 tables to enhance CO2 tolerance.
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Become a more safety-minded buddy and upgrade your safety skills.
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Explore pulmonary physiology and the prevention of barotrauma.
Practical in-person sessions:
【 Dry session】
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Frenzel equalization technique work shop
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Breath holding sessions, to learn breathing and relaxation techniques
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Engage in lung stretching sessions and relaxation techniques tailored for deeper freediving.
【4 Open Water sessions at Cenote】
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Review your basic freediving skills, focusing on Duckdiving and finning techniques.
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Buoyancy check
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Be introduced to the art of Freefalling. (And how to Master it)
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Practical sessions focused on getting to know yourself and how to train with a buddy.
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Buddy & rescue procedures
【2 Confined Water sessions】
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CO2 Dynamic apnea session
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Dynamic apnea session: horizontal underwater swimming, to learn how to move efficiently in water.
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Static Apnea session: breath/holding in confined water and buddy procedures
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Buddy & rescue procedures
Equipment needed:
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Mask + Snorkel
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Freediving Fins
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Wetsuit (3/5mm recommended)
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Weightbelt (we can provide weights)
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Equipment rental is available, it is NOT included in the course*
Our AIDA 3 Freediving Course Includes:
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All of our courses are held by AIDA Master Instructor with International experience and hundreds of certified students (500) and the highest safety standards.
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AIDA International Certification* (if requirements were met successfully)
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GoPro Photo/Videos
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2 Theory sessions around (3 hours each)
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Stretching sessions before going to the water
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4 Open Water sessions at Cenote (around 2 hours each)
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2 Confined Water Sessions
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Transportation to Cenote and back to Tulum downtown (meeting point is Tulum Downtown)
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Entrance fee to Cenotes and Pool fees
Does not include:
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Equipment Rental: $400MXN per item - $600MXN full set rent for course duration
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Hotel Pickups
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Everything not specified
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.
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.