🌴 Life Beyond Busy — Excursions Guide
Cabarete Family Surf + Yoga Retreat
April 11–19, 2026 • Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa • Cabarete, Dominican Republic

✅ Included Excursions

• 🐒 Monkey Jungle
Jungle adventure with playful squirrel monkeys, gardens, and an optional zipline (additional cost for zip line).

• 🚤 Tip Top Catamaran (Sosua Bay)
Sail, snorkel reefs, and enjoy buffet lunch + drinks with music onboard.

✨ Optional Excursions (Separate Cost)

🌊 Water Adventures

• 🛶 Kayak by the River (Yásica River) — 10 km paddle to the river mouth; swims, rope swings, and a typical Dominican lunch.
• 🪁 Kitesurfing (Cabarete Bay) — Learn or improve in a world-class kiteboarding destination.
• 🤿 Scuba Diving — Sosua Diving Center — Guided dives on vibrant coral reefs; suitable for all levels.
• 💦 Damajagua Waterfalls (27 Charcos) — Hike, slide, and jump through a chain of jungle waterfalls with guides.
• 💧 La Rejoya Waterfall — Hike to a secluded jungle cascade with swimmable pools; a scenic, off-the-beaten-path cool-down.

🌿 Nature & Adventure

• 🌊 Playa Grande + Laguna Gri Gri — Mangrove boat, swallow cave, relax at Playa Grande beach.
• 🌿 Jungle River Tour — Plantation + mini zoo, river boat ride, traditional Dominican lunch.
• 🪂 Paragliding — Fly over valleys and hills for sweeping North Coast views.
• 🚴 Mountain Biking — Kilometers of dirt roads (old El Choco highway & park); bikes/gear/guides; routes for all levels (up to a 30-mile enduro).

🏙️ Culture & Family Fun

• 🏙️ Puerto Plata City Tour — Amber Museum, cable car to Mount Isabel, San Felipe Fort, colonial streets.
• 🐎 Horseback Riding — Scenic ride along Cabarete’s golden beach and jungle paths.
• 🏍️ Funny Bikes / ATVs — Countryside & sugar cane trails, finish at a quiet beach.
• 🐬 Ocean World Adventure Park — Dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds, aquariums, and shows.
• 🌱 Taino Farm — Hands-on farm visit along the Yásica River with tastings/learning; family-friendly and educational.

🌿✨ Recommended Add-On: Cabarete Caves (El Choco National Park)

~15 minutes from Natura Cabana • Jungle walk, limestone caves, and an optional swim.
Notes: Closed shoes required. Bring swimwear & towel if swimming. Suitable for active kids.

🌺 Booking Notes

• Prices vary by activity — check with Betsy in the months leading up to the trip; most things should be booked in advance as April is the busy season.
• Some activities are weather-dependent.
• Closed shoes required for waterfall hikes, caves, surfing, kite boarding, etc..