Separate the price from the goal
A useful budget starts with a learning goal and ends with a total cost. An introduction lets you discover the sport; a longer programme provides continuity. These are not identical products split into different numbers of hours. Compare instructor attention, equipment and the time you can actually use during your stay.
Compare the same units
Divide the package price by its hours as a reference, but check whether the rate is per person, group or equipment set. A shared lesson may involve taking turns within one booked hour. Record booked time and individual practice time separately to avoid a misleading comparison.
Include costs outside the lesson
Allow for return transport, food, storage if needed and a possible refresher lesson. Add sports baggage if you bring your own gear. Do not budget for independent rental as an automatic next step: you must first meet the operator’s skill requirements. The linked catalogue shows the site’s current prices.
A practical decision example
With two afternoons available, compare a programme that genuinely fits those windows against an introduction followed by a possible refresher. The lowest hourly rate may not fit your schedule. Keep the agreed total and ask how any hours that cannot take place will be recorded.
| Programme | Duration | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation | 2 h | COP 650,000 |
| Intermediate course | 4 h | COP 1,310,000 |
| The Rider | 8 h | COP 2,400,000 |
| Advanced course | 10 h | COP 2,900,000 |
| Elite VIP intensive | 12 h | COP 3,400,000 |
| Refresher lesson | 1 h | COP 280,000 |
| Group or couples lesson | 1 h | COP 250,000 |
Estimate your group budget
Choose one programme per person. Enter transport and extras as totals for the whole group. This estimate uses published rates; availability, inclusions and the final price are confirmed when booking.
