Dominican Republic- Excursions & Tours
1,288 km (800 miles) of coastline and a mountainous interior afford opportunities for many exciting, adventurous, fun and educational daytrips and excursions. At 48,670 km2, the Dominican Republic is the 2nd largest Caribbean country (after Cuba at 110,860 km2) and there is more to see than just the beach at your resort. Take advantage of the drive from the airport to your hotel, or from your hotel to the point of embarkation of an excursion in the Dominican Republic to see some of the country, its land and people.
In, On and Under Water
Hundreds of miles of beach are at your disposal for diving, surfing, sailing, snorkeling, hookah, kayaking and all other variations of these activities.
If you are staying in Punta Cana or along the south coast, you will want to look into visiting the tropical island of Saona.
If staying in Bayahibe and Dominicus, it is a must! Beware that all tours do not offer the same Saona Island experience.
With all water tours, do your research and ensure that you travel with an insured and reputable organization.
You need to have a qualified captain and a well-maintained vessel, equipped for the waters that you'll be travelling.
On land
Mountain climbing, white water rafting, mountain biking, cave exploring, ziplining, parasailing or hiking in the jungle, either independently
or under the watchful eye of a guide, are possible. You can see the land on a quad ATV, dune buggy, Segway or horse along the beaches,
through sugarcane fields and small villages. A day trip by truck safari seeing all of what the Dominican Republic is and offers is recommended.
You can truly see the real Dominican Republic on one of these adventures. There are tours offered from all tourist regions to the national
capital of Santo Domingo, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. There you will see architecture, history, culture and an
alternative Dominican way of life.
Just Strolling ...
Depending on the area that you visit, you can walk for hours along the beach, in National Parks, historical sites, fishing villages, and even
world class capital city. There are many opportunities to enjoy the tranquility of a deserted coastline, admire the flora and fauna
in a park or see the monuments and sights in a big city. The Dominican Republic offers plenty to see and do.
Providers of Excursions
You will find companies and individuals selling tours and excursions on the beach and through the tourist areas.
There are some very good companies as well as tour pirates who are not authorized to sell what they are offering.
Do your research and ensure that you are giving your money to a company that will deliver what they promise.
Sometimes you have to pay a few more dollars for a quality tour, but the most expensive one does not mean that you'll get
the care and attention you might expect. Get recommendations and know who you booking with.
At the beginning of your vacation, you are usually invited by a representative of your travel company to a briefing on the country and what you can expect. You may receive some useful information and your representative will try to sell you excursions. They will offer you an overview of what is available in the country and, in particular, the area that you are visiting. They may also caution you against booking your tours from local operators. Their tips generally are sound, but on this they are only trying to scare you into buying the tours from them. There are safe and reputable local tour operators selling less expensive and superior trips to the ones the representative is selling. You may have to book in advance of your travel dates for the best tours which run with smaller groups and your internet research will quickly pay off.

Choose the region in which your hotel is located:
» Bayahibe
Adult:$85 USDChild:$45 USD
Depart: Bayahibe
Type: Adventure - speed boat
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
To the most remote beach of Isla Saona..
If you are looking for a different excursion without crowded beaches, this is the right one for you. We bring you to the places of interest away from the thousands of tourists that populate the catamaran beaches of Saona Island every day. Our expedition is all about nature; with the feeling of a real adventure tour.....
Voted amongst the best Dominican Republic Excursions. (The best boat excursion - Tripadvisor.com, 2010 / 2011)
Child:$50 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Adventure - speed boat
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
Snorkeling with sharks and rays in the open ocean!
We will show you the difference between the 'Atlantic Ocean' and the 'Caribbean Sea'. We take a maximum of 16 people per trip, so that keeps it really exclusive. We leave Bayahibe early in the day and visit several places of interest on the way to Catalinita Island. We snorkel from the boat near Catalinita and we spend the afternoon on Saona Island......
Child:$30 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Relax - catamaran / speed boat
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
Sailing the Caribbean Sea...
This tour is for people who want to experience the ultimate Caribbean party at sea. Sailing the Caribbean is a life long aspiration for a lot of people. The scenery, romance and exotic feeling transport you to the Caribbean of our dreams. An experience not to be forgotten!
Up to 40% off on the "in resort" price!
Child:$42 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Tour - Jungle
Pick up: all resorts in Dominicus, Bayahibe
Guiding: English
Discover the National Park del Este..
With this excursion you can experience the various parts of the National Park del Este: the dense dry jungle, the fauna and flora and -very special- you can swim in a fresh water lake inside a deep cave. Guided by expert guides and park rangers. This is no disguised shopping trip like many "Safaris", but this is a real jungle tour.....
From: Bayahibe
Type: Activity - Helmet Diving
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
... explore the reef of Bayahibe..
AquaNautas is a fantastic underwater walking experience and it's the easiest way to interact with the magnificent underwater world. With our innovative helmet-system you can breathe under the water like normal, you don't need to know how to swim to enjoy the hundreds of fishes that will surround you. Kids from at least 70 pounds can join this exciting experience. It's like moon-walking on the bottom of the ocean surrounded by tropical fish and colorful coral.
Double pp:$65 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Adventure - Water Activity
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
James Bond in de Caribbean..
Exciting half day adventure in a speedboat to the Rio Chavon or the Piscina Natural .... You steer in your own speedboat, you feel like James Bond in the Caribbean .... You can choose a single drive, you're alone in the speedboat. With a 'double' you share a boat with your partner. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult sharing a boat (a double).
Child: $40 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Safari - country side
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
Explore the country side
This excursion will show you the Dominican lifestyle and some very interesting areas of the country as part of small group (maximum 20 people). The multi-lingual guide will provide interesting facts and information and can answer any questions that you may have. We pick you up from your hotel in an open Safari truck and begin our exploration of the countryside and we end with a breathtaking cruise on the Chavon River ........
Double pp: $55 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Quad - country side
Pick up: all resorts in Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana
Action in the country side...
A half day excursion to the countryside on quad or buggy. Action-packed day and do not expect to stay clean. All in all, a full program for the active holidaymaker ....
SeavisTours: your "one-stop" excursion partner..
SeavisTours offers many other excursions. On and under the water, land, culture, nature, active, passive .... Visit the website ...
Dominican Republic Excursions - Bayahibe / Dominicus
» Punta Cana
From: Bavaro / Punta Cana
Type: Scuba Diving
Pick up: all resorts in Bavaro & Punta Cana
Instruction: English (!)
Scuba Dive Paradise..
Whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner: diving with Piet is always special. Piet, Bert and Leslie jointly have more than 40 years "Punta Cana under the belt", they know better than anyone where to find the special places. Even if you're not diving this team can give you tips you won't get anywhere else. They operate from Barcelo Dominican Beach Hotel, but they consider the whole of Bavaro and Punta Cana as their area (don't tell your travelrepresentative please )......
Child:$65 USD
From: Punta Cana/ Bavaro
Type: Adventure - speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
To the most remote beach of Isla Saona..
If you are looking for a different excursion without crowded beaches, this is the right one for you. We bring you to the places of interest away from the thousands of tourists that populate the catamaran beaches of Saona Island every day. Our expedition is all about nature; with the feeling of a real adventure tour.....
Voted the best tour across the DR ... (Tripadvisor.com, 2010)
Child:$70 USD
From: Punta Cana/ Bavaro
Type: Adventure - speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
Snorkeling with sharks and rays in the open ocean!
We will show you the difference between the 'Atlantic Ocean' and the 'Caribbean Sea'. We take a maximum of 16 people per trip, so that keeps it really exclusive. We leave Bayahibe early in the day and visit several places of interest on the way to Catalinita Island. We snorkel from the boat near Catalinita and we spend the afternoon on Saona Island......
Child:$50 USD
From: Punta Cana/ Bavaro
Type: Relax - catamaran / speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Sailing the Caribbean Sea...
This tour is for people who want to experience the ultimate Caribbean party at sea. Sailing the Caribbean is a life long aspiration for a lot of people. The scenery, romance and exotic feeling transport you to the Caribbean of our dreams. An experience not to be forgotten!
Up to 40% off on the "in resort" price!
Child:$55 USD
From: Punta Cana/ Bavaro
Type: Tour - Jungle
Pick up: all resorts in Punta cana, Bavaro
Guiding: English
Discover the National Park del Este..
With this excursion you can experience the various parts of the National Park del Este: the dense dry jungle, the fauna and flora and -very special- you can swim in a fresh water lake inside a deep cave. Guided by expert guides and park rangers. This is no disguised shopping trip like many "Safaris", but this is a real jungle tour.....
Child:$37.50 USD
From: Punta Cana/ Bavaro
Type: Avontuur - Safaritruck
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
Explore the country side
Leave your Punta Cana hotel far, far behind as you head into the amazing Dominican countryside with a professional local guide. Learn about the culture and history of this wonderful while enjoying the most beautiful regions of the Dominican Republic, where you will visit a typical country house and taste the local specialties at a local cafe. You will also have the chance to mingle with the locals at the next stop, at an elementary school 'La Seiba'.
Children:$42 USD
Location: Punta Cana / Bavaro
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Board the Tropical Storm to enjoy a slow and relaxing sail from Punta Cana, over the crystal clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, along the stunning, white sandy coastline of Bavaro. Start your day with a visit to the wreck of the Astron, a sunken freighter which lies in shallow water close to the shore. Here you can see large schools of blue fish, barracuda and yellowtail snapper.
Children:$33 USD
Location: Punta Cana / Bavaro
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Fly across the waves as you drive your own mini two-seater speed boat - follow the leader along the beaches of Bavaro, with your journey ending at a snorkeling platform. Dive into the clear water to see underwater coral, fish and sea life of all colors. The snorkeling conditions here are excellent and all equipment is included. Expert instruction is available those who need it. Once back on the platform, soft drinks are provided to refresh you for the drive back to the beach.
Children:$43 USD
Location: Punta Cana / Bavaro
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts in Punta Cana/Bavaro
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Jacques Costeau eat your heart out! Walk along the ocean floor and discover the amazing corals and tropical fish of the Caribbean. This is the easiest way to explore the underwater world, its as simple as walking and breathing. On this Seaquarium Underwater Adventure you will discover a submarine wreck, reefs, sting rays, sharks and a great variety of colorful fishes. Imagine discovering all this without getting your hair wet, you can even do it with ...
Dominican Republic Excursions - Bavaro / Punta Cana
» North Coast
Children:$50 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Adrenaline lovers paradise! Here is your opportunity to experience pure adrenaline while in the Dominican Republic! Feel the thrill as you tackle the rapids of the Yaque del North River, admiring the mountainous scenery along the way! A Dominican style buffet lunch will be served to end an absolutely superb day! Here is your chance to experience the thrill of white water rafting. Prepare for a pure adrenaline rush as you battle the waters of the ...
Children:$33 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
A day of history and beautiful scenery as you take in the sights and history of Santiago, the first capital of the Dominican Republic, followed by a visit to Jarabacoa Waterfalls. In Santiago you will visit a cigar factory where you can see them being hand rolled, and also have the chance to buy at factory prices. Also visit a ceramic factory with the ceramic, faceless dolls produced making a great souvenir of your trip....
Children:$42 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Be a millionaire for a day as you sail on a 54ft catamaran along the North Coast from the Bay of Playa Dorada to the beautiful bay of Sosua. Let the wind carry you to magnificent hidden beaches bordered by crystal clear waters and enjoy the wild, intact beauty of the Dominican Republic's fine sand beaches. The crew are available to assist you with snorkeling tuition if required (equipment available onboard), before you plunge into the clear blue waters which teem with tropical fish. Explore ...
Children:$73 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Water
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Find out why the dolphin swim is the most popular program at Ocean World! During your 30-minute encounter you'll dance, hug, pet and swim with the dolphins. Finishing with a spectacular dorsal fin tow, your dolphin swim is assured to be the most memorable highlight of your Puerto Plata vacation! Rarely do we get the chance to experience these intriguing mammals up close and personal. Bring the whole family for a fun packed educational day!...
Children:$40 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Your professional guide will entertain you with knowledge and humor on an exciting excursion through the beautiful Dominican countryside to see how the locals live. Wave at the friendly children as you enter laid-back villages where native culture flourishes and time seems to have stood still. Aboard all-terrain trucks you will discover the wide expanses of sugar cane fields and the workers who still preserve some of their ancestral traditions....
Children:$40 USD
Location: Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts North Coast
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Heads and shoulders above the rest -- join a unique tour of the Dominican Republic on an 8x8 Monster Truck Safari! Go where the tour buses cannot as you enter the depths of the island exploring the unspoiled Dominican countryside. Traveling by 8x8 monster truck allows you to see breathtaking landscape while traveling along back country roads, crossing rivers, streams and sugar cane fields. Visit small colorful villages and see how the local people live...
Dominican Republic Excursions - Cabarete / Sosua / Puerto Plata
» Samana
Children:$30 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
On this exciting day trip we'll leave early in the morning on a cross country sight seeing trip. We'll visit a site where they cut the mountain rocks into Marble blocks on our way to see "La Boca del Diablo". After there, we'll visit a cigar factory where we'll see the process from a tobaco plant to, its final product, a cigar. Then it's off to lunch. After we'll visit "El Valle" and see nature in it's most primitive state, and go to one of the most beautiful waterfal you've ever seen, "Cascada Lulu"....
Children:$35 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
Get ready to go cross country and see Samaná Peninsula from up close. You'll drive your ATV vehicle trough some rugged terrain and visit some of the most exotic places in the region, "Boca del Diablo". Then it's lunch in one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, still virgin, World famous "Playa el Rincon". Here you can rest, eat, drink, swim, explore, or just lie in the sun if you wish. Then it's off to "Caño Frio" for some more swimming or just relaxing....
Children:$33 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
This is one excursion you will never forget, you`ll get on a boat early in the morning and find yourself racing accros the Samaná bay to "Los Haitises National Park". Once there you'll go on a cross country walk to the caves where the native indians used to live 1,000 years ago. You`ll see birds and animals in their natural habitat and the caves which been uninhabited since 500 years. After 2 and 1/2 hours in this beautiful park it´s once again racing across the bay to spectacular "Cayo Levantado" island for lunch, drinks, swimming or just lying in the tropical sun....
Children:$40 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
If whale watching is what you like, then this is the tour. Every year thousands of whales come to the Samaná Bay to pair off and just hang out for a couple of months, ( from January 15 to March 15 on average ) you`ll get to see them up close and experience their majestic size and their very civilized behavior. We'll take you just a few meters of these majestic creatures all within a very safe environment. A not-to-be-missed experience. ..
Children:$24 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
One of the most beautiful sights you'll see in the Samaná region. The'Cascada El Limon' is a spectacular waterfall measuring 45 meters meters high, with a beautiful natural pool and river underneath, extremely calm and largely undisturbed by man. 25 minutes from the center of the city, there are no roads leading to it, the only way to get there is cross country walking and 20 minutes by horseback, and the last 10 minutes hiking. Lunch is included in this tour. ..
Children:$24 USD
Location: Samana
Category: Adventure, Land
Pick up: all resorts Samana, Las Terrenas
Guiding: English
Description Tour:
This is one of the most exciting and pleasant water sports you can indulge in. It doesn't requiere a lot of skills or stamina. You'll always go with one of our experience captains to insure safety on the water. You can just lie on the boat and enjoy sailing in the beautiful Samana Bay. You'll have the time for swimming, snorkeling, or just enjoying the sights. We'll visit the famous exotic island of "Cayo Levantado". We'll also visit "Cayo Farola" then it's time to enjoy ...
Dominican Republic Excursions - Samana / Las Terrenas
» Juan Dolio
Child:$65 USD
From: Juan Dolio
Type: Avontuur - speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Juan Dolio
Guiding: English
To the most remote beach of Isla Saona..
If you are looking for a different excursion without crowded beaches, this is the right one for you. We bring you to the places of interest away from the thousands of tourists that populate the catamaran beaches of Saona Island every day. Our expedition is all about nature; with the feeling of a real adventure tour.....
Voted the best tour across the DR ... (Tripadvisor.com, 2010)
Child:$70 USD
From: Juan Dolio
Type: Avontuur - speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Juan Dolio
Guiding: English
Snorkeling with sharks and rays in the open ocean!
We will show you the difference between the 'Atlantic Ocean' and the 'Caribbean Sea'. We take a maximum of 16 people per trip, so that keeps it really exclusive. We leave Bayahibe early in the day and visit several places of interest on the way to Catalinita Island. We snorkel from the boat near Catalinita and we spend the afternoon on Saona Island......
Child:$50 USD
From: Juan Dolio
Type: Relax - catamaran / speedboot
Pick up: all resorts in Juan Dolio
Sailing the Caribbean Sea...
This tour is for people who want to experience the ultimate Caribbean party at sea. Sailing the Caribbean is a life long aspiration for a lot of people. The scenery, romance and exotic feeling transport you to the Caribbean of our dreams. An experience not to be forgotten!
Up to 40% off on the "in resort" price!
Child:$55 USD
From: Bayahibe
Type: Tour - Jungle
Pick up: all resorts in Juan Dolio
Guiding: English
Discover the National Park del Este..
With this excursion you can experience the various parts of the National Park del Este: the dense dry jungle, the fauna and flora and -very special- you can swim in a fresh water lake inside a deep cave. Guided by expert guides and park rangers. This is no disguised shopping trip like many "Safaris", but this is a real jungle tour.....
Double pp:$80 USD
From: Juan Dolio
Type: Adventure - Water Activity
Pick up: all resorts in Juan Dolio
James Bond in de Caribbean..
Exciting half day adventure in a speedboat to the Rio Chavon or the Piscina Natural .... You steer in your own speedboat, you feel like James Bond in the Caribbean .... You can choose a single drive, you're alone in the speedboat. With a 'double' you share a boat with your partner. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult sharing a boat (a double).
















