Cabarete Surf Camp (Cabarete, Dominican Republic) ★★★

The surf camp is located in the town of Cabarete on the north shore of the Dominican Republic.

Our perfect location is a:
· 5 minute walk from Janet's Supermarket, Cabarete's largest market
· 10 minute walk from the shops, bars and restaurants in the center of town
· 10 minute walk from Cabarete's main beach
· 5 minute drive from Encuentro Beach
·30 minutes away from the airport POP

The surf camp is located in El Choco National Park's tropical lagoon in “Pro Cab”, a gated neighborhood in Cabarete, we are only minutes away from Cabarete's main beach and center of town, yet far enough away that our guests are able to relax in a peaceful and safe environment.

We are one of the few special surf camps in the Caribbean that offer a combination of a beach vacation and top quality surfing vacation. Staying here is a perfect way to escape from your hectic schedule, slow down and experience life in a new way. You will meet people from all over the world, share your interests, and make new friends while enjoying incredible surfing in the Caribbean.

Fifteen years ago, Ali, the owner of the surf camp, came here and experienced this tropical paradise for the first time. He immediately knew he wanted to create a way for other travelers to enjoy Cabarete and its perfect surfing conditions. He decided to create Cabarete Surf Camp (Ali's Surf Camp).

With Cabarete Surf Camp, Ali wanted to create an entirely new way for travelers to spend their vacation. His goal was to bring people together from different countries and cultures to share their interests while experiencing an unforgettable time surfing and kiteboarding. He has succeeded. Now, run by an international team with years of experience working together, Cabarete Surf Camp has built up an impeccable reputation and has become well known within the international surfing community!

We can please anyone from anywhere, as our wide variety of affordable accommodations can satisfy any budget. All of our rooms are cozy and colorful and are located within the grounds of our tropical garden. No matter which style accommodation you choose, you will be able to socialize with other guests while swimming in our pool and eating at our famous “Ali's Surf Camp Restaurant

At our Surf camp we offer affordable rates for a variety of different accommodations. Our cottages and bungalows are cheap and affordable lodging alternatives for solo travelers on a low budget. Our high standard studios and apartments are great for singles travelers, couples or families looking for a comfortable place to stay, and our authentic Caribbean houses, the Tarzan and River houses, are perfect for any guests. The Tower, our latest addition, offers a truly unique lodging experience. As you sleep above the tree tops and look down onto the surf camp grounds and out onto the tropical lagoon, you'll know you made the right choice. The Tower is now becoming one of the most talked about attractions in Cabarete.

· All rooms are provided with the bath towels and bed sheets.
· Please don’t take your bath towel to the beach. Bring your beach towel instead.
· The towels will be changed every 2 to 3 days. The bed sheets will be changed every 5 to 7 days.
· We have maid service every day except for Sunday
· Please leave tips for your cleaning lady. This is very common and expected in the Dominican Republic.
· We provide free WiFiinternet at the surf camp. Just bring your device!

Here at Cabarete Surf Camp we have our very own restaurant. Located directly on the edge of El Choco National Park's lagoon, our “Ali's Surf Camp Restaurant” is known for its exotic Caribbean ambiance and delicious international food. Our friendly staff welcome guests with a smile, enthusiasm, and open arms. This friendly Dominican spirit permeates throughout the restaurant, making everyone feel immediately at home.

The restaurant is open from 7:30am to 10:30pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. We serve delicious BBQ and curry dishes, fish, seafood, pasta, Dominican food and other international plates. Try our speciality, "Churrasco", a scrumptious dish that is talked about all over the island! If you're vegetarian you can enjoy vegetable, rice, potato, fruit and salad plates.

· All plates range from $5 - $15 US.

The majority of the surf camp guests have breakfast and dinner included in their accommodation package. However, if these meals are not included in your package, (some of the studios and apartments do not include meals), you can always add them for only $10 USD per person, per day, or you can eat á la carte.

If you have a meal plan with the restaurant, your meals will be served as follows.

Meal Plan Breakfast is available from 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Standard Breakfast:
· 2 cups of coffee
· Self-squeezed fresh orange juice
· 2 pieces of bread
· Butter, marmalade and honey
· Fresh tropical fruits
· For an additional cost, you can have eggs cooked as you wish or a pancake with banana and chocolate.

Meal Plan Dinner is available from 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Dinner includes:
· A salad
· A plate of the day, which is always a dish we choose from our menu of BBQ and curry dishes, fish, seafood, pasta Dominican food and other international plates.
· Drinks are not included: Water - $1.50 US / Beer - $2.50 US / Cocktails - $5.00 US

Lunch is not included in any of the packages, but is available every day from 12:00PM – 3:00PM. You may choose anything from our menu and all charges will be put on your own bill.

We teach surfing to all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced.
Beginners will be catching waves and standing during their first surf lesson. More advanced students will learn valuable techniques to improve their performance. Get ready to have loads of fun in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Surfing Lessons
We offer surfing lessons to males and females of all ages. Kids are welcome, too! You’re never too young to start or too old to learn! All our surfing lessons include the following:
· Transportation from Cabarete Surf Camp to Encuentro Surf Beach and back
· Surfboard
· Rash guards/lycra
· Surf shoes
· 30 minutes theory, warm up and yoga
· 1.5 hours of instruction in the water

In the afternoons, upon request and if the weather permits, students have the opportunity to surf on their own while still being in a safe and supervised environment. If you know you'd like to surf in the afternoon, please notify us in the morning

Advanced Lessons
For those who already have a little (or a lot) of surfing experience, we provide lessons tailor-made for your skill level. One of our professional instructors will evaluate your abilities and together you’ll work on improving your level of surfing. We can help you fine tune your skills and teach you some tricks, like improving your duck dive or floater, learning how to get some air, or learning some other exciting and radical maneuvers.

We also offer Surfbaord Rental & Transfer, as well as Surf Photo & Video Coaching.

We rent boards to our guests and to anyone else who visits our surf school.
For those who book any kind of individual surf lesson or pack of lessons with us, all costs of your surfing equipment will be included in the cost of your lessons.

If you rent a boards with us it includes the following:
· Transportation from Cabarete Surf Camp to Encuentro Surf Beach and back
· Surfboard
· Rash guards/lycra
· Surf shoes

Surfboard Collection:
We have a collection of more than 100 boards, all of top quality and in excellent condition.
Our collection includes fish, shortboards, guns, funboards, foamboards, fongboards, SUP (Stand-Up Paddle boards), and boogie boards. See the board collection.
If you have not signed up for surf lessons your surfboard rental costs would be as seen below. Along with the board, these prices include a leash, a lycra shirt, wax and transportation from the surf camp to Encuentro Beach and back.

KItesurfing, Windsurfin and Sup are available to book.

And Cabarete is filled with endless entertainment. Here are a few of the many things to do:
·"El Choco National Park", bordered by the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional to the south and the Cabarete Lagoon to the North. The park guards 77 square kilometers (48 square miles) of pasture land, lagoon, jungle, tropical plants, Caribbean birds, caves, and abruptly jutting hills. Many of the freshwater springs encountered in the park have subterraneous origins deep in the belly of the earth.
·27 Waterfalls of Rio Damajagua, nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range, lie behind the long stalks of sugar cane. Mother Nature has crafted twenty-seven awe-inspiring pools, etched out of limestone rock.
·Isabella de Torres. Located 45 minutes west of Cabarete, towards Puerto Plata, is Mount Isabel. If you're driving you can't miss it. This is a perfect place to hike and see beautiful views of the countryside.
·Puerto Plata tours
·White water rafting
·Canyoning
·Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Clear turquoise waters in the Sosua area, just 15 minutes from Cabarete, cater to unique scuba diving & snorkeling experiences, and an abundance of underwater life. Whether you're looking for gear rental, or diving certification, a number of shops located in the area will be more than happy to prepare you for the sea.
·Horseback riding. Whether you're a first time rider, or have been riding for many years, you will not be disappointed by the trips available through several ranches in the area. You can ride on the beach along the ocean coast, or take trails through the lush tropical mountain forests, or both!
·Yoga
·Tennis
·Spanish lessons
·Salsa, Bachata and Merenque dance classes
·Mountain biking