4 Dominican Republic Surf Trips to Build a Trip Around

1.Macao Beach Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $114Our pick

Spend two hours learning to surf at Macao Beach with Punta Cana Surf Adventure. You’ll get a short beach briefing, equipment, rashguard, air-conditioned transport, and personal in-water coaching. Beginners work on small waves, while stronger surfers can ask for more independence and harder runs.

“Great experience. Good communication...informed us that the waves were not good for the day we had made our booking and helped reschedule. Staff were organized, efficient and kind. the 1-on-1 in-the-water instructors were key. Recommend!”

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2.Group Surf Lessons Punta Cana – Fun, Easy & Beginner-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $115

Spend about two hours at Macao Surf Camp learning to surf with an instructor, usually alongside only two or three people from your party. Boards, rash guards, water, fruit, coconut water, and hotel transfers are included. Morning and afternoon times are available.

“The instructors were great and in the water with you the whole time. We went in December and waves were aggressive so getting out to surf was sometimes challenging. The photo/video people were fantastic!”

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3.Kiteboarding Lessons in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $215

Learn kiteboarding at Punta Cana Kitesurf Academy with instructors such as Humberto, Marino, and Felix. Choose one to three days of three-hour lessons, from wind theory and trainer-kite practice to water relaunches, body dragging, and first waterstarts. Groups are limited to four.

“Humberto is an excellent teacher. Kiteboarding is a technical sport and Humberto has the ability to communicate, demonstrate, and correct in a most comfortable way. I took a half day private lesson with him and can't wait to apply whRead more”

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4.Private Surf Lesson Punta Cana – 1-on-1 Coaching for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $140

Meet your private instructor at Macao Surf Camp for a two-hour lesson covering surf theory, beach practice, and guided time in the water. Rafael, Gustavo, Alejandro, Vladimir, and other instructors teach in several languages. Boards, rashguards, transfers, water, fruit, coconut, and a photographer are included.

“Had an absolutely amazing time at Macao Surf Camp! The instructors were so good they actually convinced me I could surf — and honestly, they weren’t wrong (most of the time).”

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