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IKO certified Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

KiteWorld Las Terrenas

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About KiteWorld Las Terrenas

KiteWorld Las Terrenas is a kitesurf and wingfoil school in the Dominican Republic, founded in 2013 to raise local teaching standards and open a path for Dominican instructors to become internationally certified. The school also teaches surfing and organizes stand-up paddle and kayak rental, catamaran kite cruises and land-based excursions around Samaná. It is part of the One Launch Kiteboarding network and uses Duotone and ION equipment.

  • Rated the number 1 kiteboarding school in the Dominican Republic
  • 4.9 Google rating from 290+ reviews
  • Founded in 2013 to train and certify local Dominican instructors
  • Member of the One Launch Kiteboarding network
  • Equipment partnerships with Duotone and ION
Good to know
Where
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Season
December through mid-September
Taught in
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Certified by
IKO
Teaching since
2013
Group course
$270 (~€248)/3 days · 6h≈ $45 (~€41)/h
Certified instruction
IKO
Group size
Max 2
students per instructor
Water
Flat
Standing depth
Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchPortuguese
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Quick answer

KiteWorld Las Terrenas teaches kitesurfing & wing foil & surfing in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, Spanish, French, in groups of up to 2 per instructor, in water shallow enough to stand in, from age 8. Group course at $270 (~€248)/3 days · 6h, private at $90 (~€83)/h, full gear rental at $90 (~€83)/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
Location
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Sport
Kitesurfing, Wing foil, Surfing
Water type
Flat
Season
December through mid-September
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Minimum age
From 8 years
Group size
Max 2 per instructor
Gear
Duotone, ION
Website
The spot
Water
flat
Wind
Steady thermal wind of about 15-20 knots starting around 1pm and ending around 6pm.
Depth
Standing depth
Wind direction
side shore
Best months
December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2013.

Vincent
Guide
Teaches in English, Spanish, French
Sara
Instructor
José
Instructor
Chelo
Instructor
Kevin
Staff
Willy
ATV Guide
Lissandro
Guide
Petar
Staff

Beyond the courses

Downwinders Boat sessions

What’s on site

Radio helmets Video analysis Kids programme Transfer / pick-up Catamaran kite cruise Atv coffee trail tour Waterfall excursion Whale watching excursion National park tour Zipline tour Vehicle rental

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

10 courses
Free Initiation
Free introductory lesson · Beginner
—
Kitesurf Discovery Course (Private)
3h · Beginner · Private
$225 (~€207)per person
1 hour land base, 1 hour body dragging, 1 hour water starts.
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Kitesurf Discovery Course (Group)
3h · Beginner · Group
$150 (~€138)per person
As published: “$150 / pers”
1 hour land base, 1 hour body dragging, 1 hour water starts.
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Kitesurf Hooked-Up Course (Private)
6h · Private
$420 (~€386)per person
2 hours land base, 2 hours body dragging, 2 hours water starts; aims for independent kiteboarding.
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Kitesurf Hooked-Up Course (Group)
6h · Group
$270 (~€248)per person
As published: “$270 / pers”
2 hours land base, 2 hours body dragging, 2 hours water starts.
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Kitesurf Intensive Week
7d · Private
$790 (~€727)for the course
10 hours of lessons over 5 days plus 2 days of supervised equipment rental.
  • equipment
  • IKO certification
Kitesurf Group Lesson (2h)
2h · Group
$100 (~€92)per person
As published: “$100/person”
Maximum 2 students per kite.
  • equipment
Advanced Coaching (Radio)
1h · Advanced · Private
$90 (~€83)per hour
As published: “$90 per hour”
  • radio
Advanced Coaching (Radio + Video)
1h · Advanced · Private
$100 (~€92)per hour
As published: “$100 (Radio + Video, 1h debriefing)”
Includes a 1-hour video debriefing session.
  • radio
  • video analysis
Refresh Session
2h · Private
$150 (~€138)for the course
  • equipment

Wing foil

5 courses
Wingfoil Discovery Course (Private)
3h · Beginner · Private
$240 (~€221)per person
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Wingfoil Discovery Course (Group)
3h · Beginner · Group
$180 (~€166)per person
As published: “$180 / pers”
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Wingfoil Hooked-Up Course (Private)
6h · Private
$450 (~€414)per person
Aims for autonomous riding on the water.
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Wingfoil Hooked-Up Course (Group)
6h · Group
$330 (~€304)per person
As published: “$330 / pers”
  • equipment
  • walkie-talkie
Wingfoil Intensive Week
7d · Private
$850 (~€782)for the course
Aims for mastery of turns and upwind riding.
  • equipment

Surfing

1 course
Surf Lesson
1h
$30 (~€28)per person

Gear rental

Per 2 hours. From the school's published rental list.

ItemSportPriceDuration
Board onlykitesurfing$30 (~€28)2 Hours
Full equipment setkitesurfing$70 (~€64)2 Hours
Full equipment set with supervisionkitesurfing$40 (~€37)2 Hours
Board onlykitesurfing$50 (~€46)1 Day
Full equipment setkitesurfing$90 (~€83)1 Day
Board onlykitesurfing$210 (~€193)1 Week
Full equipment setkitesurfing$420 (~€386)1 Week
Hydrofoilfoilboarding$50 (~€46)1 Hour
Stand-up paddle boardsup$10 (~€9)1 Hour
Stand-up paddle boardsup$50 (~€46)1 Day
Kayakother$10 (~€9)1 Hour
Kayakother$40 (~€37)1 Day
FAQ

KiteWorld Las Terrenas — common questions

How long does it take to learn kitesurfing?

A minimum of 3 hours is needed to start, with a 6-hour package recommended across 3 days for most students.

Is a wetsuit needed for lessons?

Wetsuits and shoes are not required, since the water is warm year-round.

What is the minimum age for kids' lessons?

Kids' lessons are open from age 8 and a minimum weight of 40 kilos, with a free trial available.

What does the Intensive Week course include?

The Intensive Week includes 10 hours of lessons over 5 days plus 2 days of supervised equipment rental, and includes IKO certification.

What languages are spoken at KiteWorld Las Terrenas?

Instruction at KiteWorld Las Terrenas is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

Does KiteWorld Las Terrenas have official certification?

Yes — KiteWorld Las Terrenas holds IKO certification.

Does KiteWorld Las Terrenas rent equipment separately from lessons?

Yes — KiteWorld Las Terrenas rents gear — full gear at $90 (~€83)/day.

Is the water shallow where KiteWorld Las Terrenas teaches?

Yes — the teaching area at KiteWorld Las Terrenas is shallow enough to stand in.

Las Terrenas — spot photo
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