Excursions in Cabarete
5 listings
Cabarete's excursions are mostly on the water, and most of them start on Kite Beach. Champion Kiteboarding School (run by the Corniel family of pro riders), Kite Beach Watersports Center, KiteDR and AGK Kite School all teach IKO-standard kiteboarding there, and Kite Buen Hombre pairs Cabarete with a flat, shallow lagoon in Buen Hombre for beginners. KiteDR says Kite Beach gets side-onshore trade winds almost every day from December through August, and puts the school 20 minutes from Puerto Plata airport (POP).
Kiteboarding & wing foil school
Champion Kiteboarding School
Run by the Corniel family of pro riders
Watersports school, shop & beach club
Kite Beach Watersports Center
On Kite Beach with a beachside bar & restaurant, rinse area, showers and day-to-year memberships
Kitesurf school with two locations
Kite Buen Hombre / Kite Cabarete
Since 2013
IKO kiteboarding school
KiteDR
On Kite Beach since 2014
Kiteboarding & foil school
AGK Kite School
At the beachside entrance of Ocean One
Side-by-side comparison
| Listing | Type | Location | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Kiteboarding School | Kiteboarding & wing foil school | Kite Beach, Cabarete | On request | — |
| Kite Beach Watersports Center | Watersports school, shop & beach club | Kite Beach, Cabarete | On request | — |
| Kite Buen Hombre / Kite Cabarete | Kitesurf school with two locations | Cabarete & Buen Hombre | On request | — |
| KiteDR | IKO kiteboarding school | Kite Beach, Cabarete | On request | — |
| AGK Kite School | Kiteboarding & foil school | Cabarete | On request | — |
Provider profiles
Champion Kiteboarding School · Kiteboarding & wing foil school · Kite Beach, Cabarete
Offers: Kite flying, kiteboarding and wing foiling lessons from beginner to pro; IKO-certified instructors; Cabrinha gear for lessons and rental. Stands out for: Run by the Corniel family of pro riders; 15+ years teaching, 1,000+ students. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Hours: Daily 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Languages: English, Spanish. Address: Kite Beach Hotel 51, Cabarete 57000. source
Kite Beach Watersports Center · Watersports school, shop & beach club · Kite Beach, Cabarete
Offers: Kiteboarding, wing foil, eFoil, windsurf, surf and SUP lessons; rentals; gear shop; lockers and kite caddies. Stands out for: On Kite Beach with a beachside bar & restaurant, rinse area, showers and day-to-year memberships. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Kite Buen Hombre / Kite Cabarete · Kitesurf school with two locations · Cabarete & Buen Hombre
Learn to kitesurf in the flat-water lagoon of Buen Hombre, then ride the ocean at Cabarete. 13+ years, 3,000+ students, 4.9★ across 500+ reviews. Offers: IKO kitesurf and wing foil lessons, kite camps, stay packages, downwinders and boat trips (Cayo Arena, 7 Cayos). Stands out for: Since 2013; learn in Buen Hombre's flat, shallow lagoon, then ride in Cabarete. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
KiteDR · IKO kiteboarding school · Kite Beach, Cabarete
IKO-certified kiteboarding lessons in Cabarete, DR. Beginner to advanced, 3-4 days from zero to riding. Private and small-group coaching. Book now. Offers: 9-hour IKO Level 1 beginner course over 3–4 days, intermediate and advanced coaching, kids programme from age 7, equipment hire, kite tours to Punta Rucia, La Boca and Buen Hombre. Stands out for: On Kite Beach since 2014; 20 minutes from Puerto Plata airport (POP); all gear included in lessons. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
AGK Kite School · Kiteboarding & foil school · Cabarete
Experience the thrill of kiteboarding in Cabarete with AGK Kite School top destination in the Dominican Republic. Book a lesson with IKO certified instructors!. Offers: IKO kiteboarding, foil board, wing foil and kite foil lessons; rentals and lockers; Buen Hombre retreats with transport, food and a Paradise Island trip. Stands out for: At the beachside entrance of Ocean One; 10+ years teaching; groups of up to four. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Getting there: Cabarete is about 18 km from Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperón airport (POP).
How to choose
For a first lesson, compare course structure: KiteDR publishes a 9-hour IKO Level 1 path over 3–4 days with all gear included and a kids programme from age 7; AGK teaches groups of up to four; Champion runs daily 8:00 am–5:00 pm with Cabrinha gear. If someone in the group wants more than kiting, Kite Beach Watersports Center also teaches wing foil, eFoil, windsurf, surf and SUP and has a beach bar. Kite Buen Hombre and AGK both run trips to Buen Hombre, and Kite Buen Hombre adds boat trips to Cayo Arena and 7 Cayos.
What each school publishes
KiteDR says all its instructors hold active IKO certification, the professional standard it notes is used in 75 countries; intermediate riders get in-water coaching on upwind riding and transitions, and advanced riders can book filmed sessions for jumps and tricks. Champion Kiteboarding School is led by Kelvin Corniel and his brothers Ariel, Raul and Adeuri; the school lists Adeuri's gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, and it teaches in English or Spanish. Kite Buen Hombre reports 3,000+ students and guests since 2013 and calls itself the first IKO Pro school in its area; besides lessons it offers accommodation, transport, massage and yoga. Kite Beach Watersports Center supports the Mariposa DR Foundation, which works with girls in the Cabarete community, and sells day-to-year memberships with a launch area, rinse, showers and lockers. AGK sits at the beachside entrance of Ocean One and teaches one-on-one or in groups of up to four.
Sources: kitedr.com · championkiteboarding.com · kitebuenhombre.com · kitebeachdr.com · agkiteschool.com
FAQ
How long does it take to learn to kite in Cabarete?
KiteDR's beginner path is 9 hours over 3–4 days; it says most students go from zero to riding independently in that time.
When is the wind best on Kite Beach?
KiteDR says side-onshore trade winds blow almost every day from December through August.
Can children take kite lessons?
Yes. KiteDR runs a kids programme from age 7.
Where can beginners learn in flat water?
Kite Buen Hombre teaches in Buen Hombre's flat, shallow lagoon, and AGK runs Buen Hombre retreats with transport and food.