Dominican Republic Surfing, Canyoning, and Beaches

This isn’t your typical Dominican Republic vacation. Heck no! Enjoy surfing, yoga, rafting, trapeze lessons, and more! It all takes place from your own beachfront accommodations. The soul-filling hospitality of the Dominican Republic goes so much deeper than the bottom of a tiki glass. Encounter lush jungles, sandy beaches, dramatic mountains, friendly locals, and authentic farm-to-table food along the north shore of Hispaniola Island. Join other adventurous women on our multi-sport Dominican Republic Adventure Vacation!

Your vacation in Cabarete begins the second after arriving at our beachfront home away from home. Sink your toes into the sand for the very first time that week. Read a book by the pool with a view. Go ahead and exhale away every ounce of chaos back home. Then, spend the next week stirring up all the FOMO from your friends who opted for the beach vacation at a mundane, ubiquitous All-Inclusive.

Your vacations never looked (or felt) this adventurous before! Take to the waters at Encuentro Beach to learn how to surf. (Yes! You could be that rad chick flashing the hang loose on a surfboard in two hours’ time!). Fly like an acrobat swinging from a trapeze with a crowd of Explorer Chicks cheering you on from the ground. Hike from the countryside down into a river canyon to LEAP FROM WATERFALLS. Such epic payback for the days you couldn’t climb a rope in gym class. Zipline across a sinkhole before dropping into the crystal clear waters. Get acquainted with the real Dominican Republic on a home visit in the countryside including a tasty lunch.

Think to yourself new body, who dis? as you become a stronger version of yourself every day in the Dominican Republic—all while on vacation! Besides your outdoor playground, you’ll have included access to evening open-air yoga classes overlooking the ocean. No Post Malone is necessary as the waves crash beside your mat.

You’ll have plenty of rest and recovery time as you dine on meals sourced locally and kick back happy hour mojitos from the beachfront bar.

Throughout your week of adventure, you’ll have plenty of free time to relax by the beach, read a book by the pool, explore Cabarete, or grab a mojito at the bar.

Some Explorer Chicks want to fill every second of their trip with adventure, so we have hand-selected optional excursions to fill your free time.

Massage: Enjoy a massage at our hotel in your room, on your patio, or on the sun deck. Cost – $65

Horseback Riding: Enjoy an easy 1 hour ride on the beach. Cost – $65

Sunset SUP: Watch the sun set over the ocean from your SUP board in Sosua Bay. Cost – $65

Trapeze: Spend more time swinging and flying through the air on the trapeze. Cost – $40

Surfing: Get back out on the water and catch more waves. Cost – $40

You are welcome to book as many activities as your adventurous heart desires! We will squeeze your options into our itinerary. We will let you know your schedule once we are in the Dominican Republic. The weather can change fast in the tropics and so can our itinerary. If we must cancel one of your optional excursions, we will issue you a refund in the same manner that you paid.

You will be able to book your Optional Adventures at check-out or during your trip in the Dominican Republic with your Explorer Chick Adventure Leader.

*Price does not include Tips for your Optional Adventure Guide. Tipping is not mandatory, but our Explorer Chicks enjoy the opportunity to thank their guides. Recommended 10-20%

• 8 days/7 nights of shared occupancy accommodations at a Beach Front Hotel. The rooms have an ocean front view with a mini fridge, drinking water, A/C, a private balcony, and safe.
• Accommodation amenities include a pool, Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar and on the Beach location.
• Two-hour Surf lesson including transportation, surf board, reef shoes and all other necessary gear on Encuentro Beach.
• Canyoning, hiking, and cascading including transportation, helmet, wet suit and all other necessary gear. Plus, an authentic Dominican lunch.
• A Bachata dance lesson.
• A trapeze or aerial silks lesson.
• Zipline and Sinkhole swimming with a beach lunch.
• Countryside Home and Farm Tour with an authentic lunch.
• 3 Yoga classes in open air with a beach view.
• All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-7, L-3, D-7.
• A commemorative Explorer Chick shirt.
• All tips for included meals and local guides.
• A detailed Travel Guide upon booking with everything you need to know for your trip.
• The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander!
• One experienced Explorer Chick Leader ensuring your trip is seamless and unforgettable!
• Small Group experience! Your Explorer Chick Adventure is exclusive and limited to 12 women.

*Packages do NOT include your airfare, airport transportation, alcoholic beverages, Explorer Chick Leader Tips, or costs for additional activities.

*Does NOT include your Explorer Chick Guide’s Tips – Tipping your Explorer Chick Guide is optional, but customary. If you wish to recognize your Explorer Chick Guide for exceptional service, we recommend you tip them 10-25% of your trip costs.

*A passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your arrival date is required.

Arrival: Plan to arrive anytime on your Day 1.

Transportation costs are not included, but we will arrange for shuttles pairing you with other Explorer Chicks to save on the fare.

The airports, transfer times, approximate one-way fares are below. Fares are listed for the entire shuttle which can be shared. You will pay your driver directly.

• Puerto Plata – Gregorio Luperon (POP) – $35, Road travel time approx. 25 minutes
• Santiago – Cibao International (STI) – $100, Road Travel time approx. 90 minutes
• Santo Domingo – Las Americas International (SDQ) – $250, Road travel time approx. 2-3 hours

Departure: Plan to depart anytime on our final day.

You will receive a travel guide attached to your booking confirmation with all the information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip!

*We require a minimum of 4 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking your airfare.

2 – MODERATELY ACTIVE

We highly recommend training prior to this Dominican Republic vacation. The itinerary is packed full of adventure! To get the most from your trip we recommend having a solid fitness base, otherwise you can expect muscle soreness.

Canyoning includes very steep climbs that are taxing on legs. This is your biggest day with hiking into the canyon, trekking and swimming through the river, and then hiking out. It is a single track trail into the canyon that can be muddy and very steep. Once in the river, expect some scrambling and some slippery rocks. Our guides will be quick to point out slick spots and to offer a hand. This should not be under estimated! It is a true backcountry adventure. (And you are rewarded with the best lunch ever!).

The next most challenging day is Surfing – it takes a lot to paddle back out after every wipe out. It’s earned, baby!

The biggest challenge through out this adventure is mental especially for our Explorer Chicks with a fear of heights. Our founder, Nicki, conquered hers here while jumping from waterfalls and swinging on trapeze. It’s all about learning to trust your body and shutting off your mind and down your fears. You got this, Explorer Chick. (And we’ll be there cheering you on!)

Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking.

Read more about our Activity Levels.