If you've ever dreamed of charging accross warm tropical water using nothing but the ocean breeze to propel you through the waves, kitesurfing is the sport for you.

Kiteboarding or kitesurfing as it is also known is one of the latest and most exciting sports to hit the water. The beauty of the sport is that you can take it to any level you wish, from mellow cruising in gentle ocean breezes - right through to full on, spinning 50 ft airs - and yes, you read it right, 50ft airs!

Kitesurfing is no longer that "hardcore-only" sport it once was, the new generation of "bow kites" and numerous other safety innovations have made kiteboarding massively safer, more accessible and it's still a HUGE amount of fun!

Cabarete is widely recognized as one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world. The water is tropical temperature, the trade-winds are consistent and strong, there are huge safe areas inside the reef for beginners as well as hardcore wave-riding out on the reefs for advanced riders. As an all round destination, Cabarete remains hard to beat!

Iguana Mama can make your introduction to kitesurfing totally hassle free. We only work with the best IKO qualified instructors, who will qualify you with an IKO standard rating which is recognized globally.

See below for packages and prices. For more information or to arrange lessons, contact us and let us know your requirements.

These prices include equipment, insurance, radio instruction and certification

Fun discovery formula: 2h30

* Practice on the sand with a land kite.
* Theory of the kitesurfing wind window and safety.
* Introduction to a water kite.
* Body drag with your kiteboarding instructor

Private: 130$ Group: 100$/person (max 2 people)

Body drag formula: 4h - IKO Kiteboarder Level 1:

* Learn the basics of kite flying and safety procedures
* Become independent for launching, landing and setting up kitesurfing equipment
* First traction sensations in the water
* IKO level 1

Private: 240$ Group: 200$/person (max 2 people)

Kitesurfing Waterstart formula: 8h - IKO Kiteboarder Level 2:

* Learn how to be independent entering and exiting the water
* Creating power with the kite
* Advanced body dragging techniques
* First water starts with a board
* IKO level 2

Private: 440$ Group: 360$/person (max 2 people)

Advanced/Independent kiterboarding formula: 12h - IKO level 3

* Perform kitesurfing water start in both directions
* Ride short distances and edge control the kiteboard
* Safe riding with other kitersurfers and right of way rules
* IKO level 3

Private: 600$ Group: 480/person (max 2 people)