The 10 Best Workshops & Classes in Punta Cana

1.Group Surf Lessons Punta Cana – Fun, Easy & Beginner-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $115Our pick

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Macao Surf Camp, with hotel pickup, a board, rash guard, water, fruit, and coaching for two or three students. Instructors such as Samuel, Rafael, and Kendro focus on getting beginners standing quickly, while morning and afternoon times keep planning easy.

“Great spot. Perfect for beginners or intermediates looking for some fun, easy waves. We could stand when we got tired which also made it easy to stay in the water longer. Not too crowded because it is away from the resorts. Bring some cash for the surf shop's fresh catch restaurant.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Chocolate Master Class & Taino Concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $57Top rated

At Taino’s Kitchen Lab in Punta Cana, you’ll learn how cacao becomes chocolate, taste several styles, then make cacao balls and molded chocolate bars. Guides such as Rudy, Felix, Wendell, and Anthony lead the lesson, with hotel pickup, two soft drinks, and your finished chocolates included.

“My friends and I really enjoyed the class. You could tell the instructor, Rudy, really enjoyed leading the session. We learned about the process of making chocolate, got to taste different chocolates and learn the differences between the Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Kiteboarding Lessons in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $215

Meet Humberto and the Kiteology DR team at Punta Cana Kitesurf Academy for a one, two, or three-day course. You’ll spend three hours each day learning wind theory, handling a trainer kite, body dragging, water relaunches, and your first waterstarts in a group of no more than four.

“Humberto is an excellent teacher. Kiteboarding is a technical sport and Humberto has the ability to communicate, demonstrate, and correct in a most comfortable way. I took a half day private lesson with him and can't wait to apply whRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Saona Island VIP 4 first-class beach and sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Spend 10 hours exploring Saona Island by motorboat, with stops at the Natural Pool, Canto de la Playa, Mano Juan, and Playa Toro. Expect a Dominican lunch, beach time, drinks, and a sunset return. Guide Shalomy has led the trip in English and French.

“Jammer van het weer maar gelukkig kwam later toch nog een beetje zon. Fijn dat het met de speedboot was. Vond het eind het mooist, met beetje ondergaande zon, midden in de oceaan zeesterren bekijken. Was een mooi en romamtisch eind voor Valentijnsdag!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.One-on-One Surf Lesson on Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

Spend two hours learning to surf at Macao Beach with a one-on-one coach from Punta Cana Surf Adventure. You get hotel pickup, a rash guard, board, bottled water, safety instruction, and coaching in English, Spanish, or Russian. The lesson suits beginners and improving surfers.

“The instructors were really hands on and helpful, even with the rough waters. The logistics/pick up info was a little late to arrive. I wish they offered a photo package, it would be great to have some photos to remember the activity!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Chocolate Master Class & Taino concept Store

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 2 - 90 minutes · from $57

At Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab in La Altagracia, you’ll learn chocolate making with guides such as Rudi and Santiago. Taste different chocolates, temper and mold your own bars, add toppings, and browse the Taino concept store while your creations cool.

“The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a warm, friendly demeanor that made the experience enjoyable. The class itself was nothing short of amazing, filled with fascinating insights and engaging activities that kept everyone captivated!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Full-Day Surf Camp in Punta Cana –Lessons, Beach Time & Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

Spend about eight hours at a beginner-friendly Punta Cana beach with a master instructor and your own surf instructor. You get hotel pickup, safety and sea theory, board gear, rashguard, wax, sunscreen, lunch, and two water sessions. The camp welcomes students from age four.

“The experience was great!! Instructors was absolutely fabulous!! However we ordered the photo package to include video all photos and a gift…. The only thing we received was the photos via air drop… no video no “gift”…. More upset no video!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.‘Chillo al Coco’ Cooking Class & Taino Concept store

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $98

Travel from Punta Cana to a small Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab group and prepare chillo al coco with red snapper, fresh coconut, cassava, plantain, and rice. English or French instruction is available, with guides including Ruth, Roody, and Randy. Hotel pickup is included.

“Randy was amazing ! We learnt so much, it was really fun”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Dance Bachata/salsa like a PRO with private class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $45Best value

At Punta Danza, Julio and the teaching team give you a private 60-minute lesson in Bachata, Salsa, or Merengue. Classes suit beginners and experienced dancers, with patient guidance, cultural context, and an air-conditioned studio near SO GOOD gym in Punta Cana.

“a szintünknek megfelelő tánc oktatás,a türelmes,kedves ,segítőkész tánctanár.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Group Surf Lessons Punta Cana– Fun, Easy & Beginner-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

Ride your first Punta Cana waves at Macao Beach with an English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, or Ukrainian-speaking instructor. Expect a short shore lesson, board practice, and two hours in the water, with no more than three students per instructor. Guillermo has earned praise for clear, fast instruction.

“The Macao Surf Camp team ran a very nice outing for my son and myself. They were able to easily pick us up at our resort in the Bavaro region of Punta Cana and take us to Macao Beach which was beautiful and warm. The instructor to surfer ratio was 1 to 1 with additional helpers to assist you with paddling your board back out into the waves for another round. The beach has a section with quieter waves for learning and larger waves for anyone that has developed more skill for the next time they want to try. The team was very professional and dropped us off back at…”

Check availability →Read our full review