8 Day Surf and Yoga Holiday at a Beachfront Eco Hotel, Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Surf and Yoga Retreat Dominican Republic
Yoga and surfing are complementary practices for physical, mental, and spiritual health. Cabarete is the perfect place to start or deepen both practices. With daily yoga in the oceanfront Yoga loft and surf sessions at Encuentro Beach, this balanced retreat will get you in the zone! Spend the rest of your time by the pool or walking the gorgeous Dominican beaches.
Highlights
- Daily in-depth yoga classes
- Daily fitness class
- Daily surf instruction with surfboard rental
- Gym and yoga loft access outside class times
- Vegetarian breakfast and dinner from the farm
- Bicycle rental
- 7 nights’ accommodation at Zen Cabarete
- Airport transfer to and from Puerto Plata Airport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
8 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tour assistance
The accommodation options are on private room and double room basis. The beach-front accommodations will be at Zen Cabarete. The hotel is a top ranked sustainable small hotels in the Caribbean. Zen Cabarete is more than just an adventure sports and fitness hotel, it is a place where the values of sustainable and ecological tourism are forefront, the community is thriving, and the keywords are evolution and fun. Zen Cabarete is the perfect place to meet amazing people and have an incredible holiday in tropical paradise. While it's a big lush property, they only accept a few guests at a time, for a very chill existence. It's the ideal environment to work remotely and relax .
Program
At Zen Cabarete, wellness goes beyond workouts and yoga mats - it is a way of living. Whether you are here for Flow60, restoring yoga, vibrant classes, or the famous nourishing meals, you will find everything designed with intention.
Many choose to stay at Zen Cabarete for its beachfront location, which is peaceful, filled with kite surfers when the wind rises, and just the right distance from downtown. However, what truly makes guests stay longer is the genuine energy that surrounds the space and makes it easy to settle in.
Rooted in sustainability and built on respect, Zen Cabarete cares about the planet, its people, and every guest. The hotel uses eco-friendly practices and treats its team with respect. This care is visible in everything offered.
Zen Cabarete provides more than just convenience. It is a conscious, eco-minded hotel where you can relax, eat well, and feel at ease. There is no stress about cooking, commuting, or keeping up with routines - everything you need is thoughtfully integrated, making this the perfect location to focus on yourself.
Located on the world-famous Kite Beach in Cabarete, Puerto Plata Province, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Zen Cabarete offers an ideal setting. You can practice yoga to the sound of the ocean, sweat in The Yoga Loft’s barefoot tiki gym, surf early-morning waves, or sail the afternoon breeze while kitesurfing; the choice is yours.
Zen Cabarete focuses on providing a tranquil atmosphere with a delicious farm-to-table vegetarian menu, fast internet, and a drama-free, beachfront tropical setting.
Participants will experience daily in-depth yoga classes, a daily fitness class, daily surf instruction with surfboard rental included, and full access to the gym and The Yoga Loft outside scheduled class times.
Location
The retreat will be held in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Cabarete is known as one of the world’s top destinations for learning to kitesurf and kiteboard . The sport is popular due to the consistent year round winds and ideal learning conditions. Our location is one of the best places to learn, practice, and perfect the sport. Cabarete more than a kiteboarding mecca, with many other things to do.
Cabarete is also a fantastic surf destination for both beginners and advanced surfers. We are blessed with year round waves reaching double overhead in the fall. We have mutliple breaks, from charging reef to mellow beach breaks, and it's also an ideal place to learn to surf.
Cabarete also has horseback riding, beautiful lagoons for paddle boarding, and waterfalls to be explored.
With a cosmopolitan community Cabarete is full of healthy eating options, ecological businesses, and fun activities.
The center of Cabarete is full of international restaurants, bars, live music venues, and very active night life. The Yoga Loft believes in living a balanced life, so for those who enjoy the nightlife as well as the day, you would not be short of options.
Distances
- Grande and Preciosa beach - 1 hour 30 minutes
- La Boca de Yasica river - 20 minutes
- Sosua beach - 15 minute
- The Blue lagoon - 1 hour 50 minutes
- Puerto Plata city - 40 min
Food
All breakfasts and dinners are included in the retreat. The Yoga Loft believes that how you feed your body is as much of a part of a yogic life as breathing. The food served is made from mostly organic, natural, fresh, and unaltered ingredients that are grown onsite, supplied by our sister farm or traded with other local farms.
The menu is vegetarian carefully planned to provide fuel and energy to your body to keep it running at its top level. Every bit of food is prepared on the same day with love and will be enjoyed with just as much zealous pleasure as that with which it was created. The Yoga Loft can cater to vegetarians however, more than 75% of the meals are vegan.
Breakfast is help yourself, and for dinner we eat together as a group family style.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Fancy yourself with a stand up paddle trip
- Push through your barriers with a fitness session
- Scuba dive in the clear turquoise waters
- Sight the coral reef in a kiteboarding adventure
- Take some afternoon kiteboarding lessons on world-famous kite beach
Spa treatments
Massage treatments are available at additional costs.
What's included
- 7 nights’ accommodation at Zen Cabarete
- Airport transfer to and from Puerto Plata Airport
- Daily in-depth yoga classes
- Daily fitness class
- Daily surf instruction (max 6)
- Surfboard rental
- Gym and yoga loft access outside class times
- Vegetarian breakfast and dinner from the farm
- Bicycle rental
What's not included
- Airfare
- Daytime or add-on activities not included in the retreat
- Massages or treatments
- Private training or private yoga
- Transfers from airport
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 400 per person
Punta Cana International Airport
253 km away from your destination
Transfer included
Gregorio Luperón International Airport
16 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 250 per person
Las Américas International Airport
166 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 100 per person
Cibao International Airport
43 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 175 per person
Samaná El Catey International Airport
88 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), or Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Arrival by taxi
From Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), a 30-minute taxi ride transfer is included in your package
From Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), a four-hour taxi ride costs about 200 USD.
From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), a one and a half-hour taxi ride costs about 100 USD.
From Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), a seven-hour taxi ride costs 400 USD.
Arrival by bus
From Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), you can take a local bus at about 20 USD.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 3 days before arrival.
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