Top Dominican Republic Classes & Workshops

Punta Cana Surf Adventure is the top rated surf school in the area, with over 10 years of operation on Macao Beach and thousands of stoked surfers that have surfed with us! Macao Beach is among the 10 most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic. Also, conditions are unparalleled: a breathtaking beach-break with rolling waves of different sizes for different skill levels. There are ideal waves for first-time surfers, avid surfers, and everyone in-between. We have at our surf shack chaise lounges, umbrellas, wifi, safe storage area. Also showers and restrooms nearby. There is no better place, or team, to learn or advance your surfing!

Learn to surf on the beaches of Punta Cana during a small-group lesson capped at two or three students. Whether you're a novice or experienced surfer, your instructor can customize the lesson to best suit your needs and target specific areas to help improve your technique. Your lesson includes gear and hotel pickup and drop-off. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit it into your schedule.

Try something new and scape the tourist traps! This is a private, active, and full of stoke activity that will create memories for a lifetime and make you fall in love with the best sport there is! Surfing is the one of the most common items on personal "bucket lists". Imagine this: * Surfing under the guidance of a professional, certified, and fully bilingual coach * Visiting and surfing in the best surf spot of the DR´s East Coast * Surfing in crystal clear, warm waters, with a private instructor in the safest conditions * Having the most amazing drone and Gopro shots to capture this experience Saskya, the owner of Punta Cana Surf Adventure, is an ISA (International Surfing Association) Certified Surf Coach and will personally coach you for two hours, in and out of the water! Macao Beach is a breathtaking beach-break with waves of different sizes for different skill levels. These are ideal waves for first-time surfers, avid surfers, and everyone in-between.

Learn to surf or improve your skills with this 2-hour surfing lesson in Cabarete. Meet local Dominican surfing legend Victor 'Bobo' Peralta, who will give you a full run-down of surfing theory, rules and the mechanics of wave formation. Paddle out into the warm waters on a provided board, chosen specifically for your skill and body type, to learn to catch a wave. This activity is suitable for complete novices and accomplished surfers that want to learn from a master. Round-trip hotel transportation is included.

Punta Cana Surf Adventure is the top rated surf school in the area, with over 10 years of operation on Macao Beach and thousands of stoked surfers that have surfed with us! Macao Beach is among the 10 most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic. Also, conditions are unparalleled: a breathtaking beach-break with rolling waves of different sizes for different skill levels. There are ideal waves for first-time surfers, avid surfers, and everyone in-between. We have at our surf shack chaise lounges, umbrellas, wifi, safe storage area. Also showers and restrooms nearby. There is no better place, or team, to learn or advance your surfing!

Once your cruise ship docks in Puerto Plata's Amber Cove, discover the secluded Damajagua Waterfalls on this full-day trip. Tucked in the hills of the Dominican Republic's Northern Corridor, explore all 27 pristine falls cascading over limestone with your local guide. Get a short safety briefing, then jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides. Buffet lunch, rum drinks, safety equipment, and round-trip transportation from the cruise terminal are included.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this horseback riding tour through the Dominican countryside. Upon arrival, you'll be matched up with a horse according to your skill level and be given equipment and instruction. In the company of a guide, you'll be safe and comfortable as you explore the countryside and see how real Dominicans live. Move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

Go off-road in buggy that fits five people during this half-day adventure from Punta Cana. Led by a local adventure guide, follow an off-road trail into the countryside, stopping at a typical Dominican home to taste local coffee and cacao. Travel past colorful houses and across a landscape of banana plantations and farmland filled with sheep, cows, and pigs. Get fantastic views of the rugged coastline on the way to the Fantasy Cave and Bedrock City, a Flinstones-themed attraction. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools. Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim, and slide your way back down. Afterwards, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata is included.

Visit Catalina Island for swimming and snorkeling on a full-day boat tour from La Romana. After pickup from your hotel, board the 'Paradise' to meet your captain and staff of PADI-certified snorkel instructors. Make yourself comfortable during the 30-minute ride to 'the Wall', a snorkeling site that is home to a rich variety of marine plants and animals. Continue to a private beach on the west side of Catalina island for a delicious lunch prepared by an accomplished chef, and with an open bar on the boat. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the pristine beach or snorkeling off the shoreline. All snorkel equipment and round-trip transportation from La Romana hotels are included.

Bump through the Dominican Republic's lush landscape in a 4x4 buggy during this eco-adventure from Punta Cana. With direction from a guide, maneuver your buggy through the forest; visit an organic farm; stop to taste chocolate, coffee and rum before continuing to the Taino Ecological Park. Take dip in a freshwater cenote, then head for Macao Beach to relax and enjoy the sand and waves. A shopping tour ticket (valid for use that day or at a later date) and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Ride a 4x4 buggy through the Dominican countryside, then board a catamaran to explore the azure waters during this combination tour from Punta Cana. Stop at an country farm to see how chocolate, cinnamon and coffee are harvested and processed, then continue to the white sand Macao Beach. Board a double-Decker catamaran to cruise the turquoise waters offshore. Don the provided snorkel equipment and jump in to swim with schools of tropical fish. If you wish, there is the option to schedule these activities on two separate days.

This half-day tour mixes several activities for an exciting day of sightseeing and riding all-terrain vehicles. On a two-seater quad bike, drive through local villages, visit Macao Beach, explore the countryside, and discover a natural cave where you can cool off with a quick swim. A local guide is on hand to answer questions about what you see.

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

Parasail 500 feet (150 meters) above the coast of Punta Cana, then go snorkeling off a party boat during this thrilling excursion. Don a safety harness and ascend into the sky, getting panoramic views of the spectacular Dominican coastline. Then, board a catamaran and set sail for a local snorkeling spot, diving in to swim with tropical fish among coral reefs. Sip drinks from the onboard open bar and stop at a natural swimming pool for a relaxing dip in the warm water. All equipment, snacks, drinks, and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana are included.

Explore the highlights of Punta Cana in a thrilling half-day off-road dune buggy adventure. The caravan-style tour is perfect as a family outdoor adventure or introduction to the region for first-time visitors. Led by a guide, you’ll visit an organic farm to taste some Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a cenote, and pose at Macao Beach and Farallon to capture those timeless photographs to take home.

We have more than 15 years of expertise in tourism here in Dominican Republic. The company offer stunning local products from the Dominican Republic. With all our knowledge, we are from far the best persons to show you and explain all process and informations about our famous products from the country, such as, cacao, cafe, Larimar, rums, artcrafts and much more. With me, you will discover all essences of the Dominican Republic.

Dominican food and drinks are on the menu this evening with a 4-hour class at the Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab. Participants will prep “sancocho,” a typical Dominican soup paired with side dishes and dessert, and learn about the culinary culture of its origins. No matter your skill set, the chefs make cooking lessons interactive, comprehensive, and easy to follow—ideal for a group of friends or families with kids.

When you visit the Dominican Republic, there are 4 things you should bring home: Cigars, rum, coffee & chocolate. Here is your chance to buy all of these items at the same time. A visit to Don Alexander Cigar is a great way to spend a few hours during your trip to Punta Cana. Not only will you be able to see, touch, smell and taste your way through our world, you will also have the chance to bring home souvenirs and presents at the best prices in Punta Cana.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Dominican Republic—beyond simply eating in local restaurants—with this hands-on cooking class. Food-loving travelers will love learning about traditional Taino cooking and tasting fresh local ingredients. Suitable for participants of all ages, this class finishes up with a feast of the creations the class made.

Mundo Autentico (Authentic World) is small shopping place for the visitors in search of authentic and genuine products of the Dominican Republic - Larimar, Amber, Crafts, Paintings, Coffee, Cocoa, Rum, Mamajuana and other typical products of the island. The Mundo Autentico facility is open and available to people staying at resorts in the Punta Cana area. In most cases, they will provide free transportation from your resort as well as free return transportation to your resort. (Be aware of several bad reviews qualifying Mundo Autentico as a tourist trap and experiences such as waiting for transport back much longer than 2 hours, overpriced items, rude staff in shops, guard that doesn't allow to go out to nearby shopping places to purchase same items for less money, etc. It is not bad service in general, but apparently it happens.)

We are the first surf school in Punta Cana and we are on the beach with the best and most varied waves in the region. We love surfing!

This experience is truly one of a kind! A culinary journey unlike any other. Our chef creates his dishes around Dominican flavors fused together with techniques and creative plating he has learned from his travels around the world. Our chef has traveled for 18 years to over 13 different countries, this culinary experience will take your taste buds to a whole different level!

Do you love cheese? Take a farm cheese-making class. Come and learn how to make cheese in a warm and friendly setting on a farm near the Manolo billiard table. Your cheese expert will offer you a small cheese tasting. You can also milk a cow and taste fresh milk. Understand all the work necessary for the production of fresh cheese. An unusual activity awaits you with this cheese making course in Samana.