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3 hours
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Surf the waves with a dominican legend Eric Franco and his instructors!
Surfing in Encuentro beach is a unique experience in the Dominican Caribbean. You will surf with an experienced instructor in a place full of good vibes and sportive people!
Encuentro beach is still a nature-rustic beach where families and surfers spend a day practicing surfing and at the same time getting together in a friendly environment.
We could include transportation!
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience surfing! This is a 3 hours experience that contains 2 sessions of surfing lessons. everything starts when We pick you up at your hotel or residence and we start our trip to El Encuentro beach. You will start your lesson with a brief tour in El Encuentro beach where you will learn about the place and the marine and forest fauna of the area. We then continue with the theoretical part of the sessions practicing on the sand with the surfboard for around 15 minutes: -1st we will explain the technique of riding the board, how to paddle, how to stand up, the position of the feet and where to look at once you are on the board. We continue to practice in the water for around 40 minutes. Refreshments will be provided at the end of practice in the water. a 2nd session of practice in the water is coming in order you practice your surfing skills. We finish the session and there is free time for surfing and swimming with guided supervision. We return to your hotel and residence with a quick stop to visit a local Colmado Drop off at your hotel or residence.
Private transportation
Surfing board, leash, t-shirt of lycra, water shoes
Bottle of water and bananas
You need to bring your own swimming outfit, sunscreen and towel.
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Duration: 3 hours: Surfing Lessons in Encuentro beach.
No transportation Included.
Pickup included
Colmado visit: You can visit a typical Colmado Dominicano after the lesson (only if guest would like the experience)
Pickup included
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
georgiokurtin,,Mar 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had 2 great sessions with Eric, who is really taking care of security, I had no fear about letting my child in the waves with him around. Water bottle and some cookies after session is really kind and welcome. Thanks a lot!
Sonja V,,Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a nice surfing lesson with Eric. He is very nice and a good teacher. We had a fantastic day at Encuentro Beach.
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