Day Trips in the Dominican Republic at a glance
- Our pick: Los Haitises & Yanigua Waterfall: Day Trip with Lunch & Spa, US$ 129 per person (10h–11h, 4.88★ · 104).
- Best value: Snorkeling at Catalina Island: Catamaran, reef, lunch included, US$ 85 per person (8h–9h, 4.50★ · only 6 reviews).
- Private option: Los Haitises & Bacardí Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo, US$ 179 per person (14h, 4.53★ · 17).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 59–US$ 179 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 4 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Day Trips in the Dominican Republic
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Los Haitises & Yanigua Waterfall: Day Trip with Lunch & Spa Feel the wild side of the Dominican Republic: explore Los Haitises by boat, visit ancient caves, relax at Yanigua Waterfall Spa, and enjoy a local buffet. Includes pickup. Tue and Fri · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.88 (104 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Puerto Plata: Monkey Encounter & City Sights Day Trip Feel squirrel monkeys climb on your shoulders, stroll under Puerto Plata’s colorful umbrella street, and explore the old fort: all with pickup and local guide. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (182 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Punta Cana Catamaran Snorkeling Tour: Bavaro Beach Natural Pool Private snorkeling catamaran cruise in Punta Cana with three stops, open bar, snacks and round-trip hotel pickup: swim coral reefs at Cabeza de Toro. Mon–Sat · 08:30 and 11:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (164 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 698 per group
Higuey Day Trip: Coffee, Cocoa & Basilica Tour with Pickup Meet Dominican locals, taste fresh coffee & chocolate at a plantation, and visit Higuey’s basilica: all with hotel pickup and a friendly guide. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (119 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Puerto Plata: City Highlights & Dorada Beach Day Trip Step into Puerto Plata’s Victorian streets, snap photos on Pink Street, then unwind at Dorada Beach with signature rum punch and comfy loungers, includes pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.67 (87 reviews) Duration: 4h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Los Haitises & Bacardí Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo Boat tour to Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island) from Santo Domingo. Includes lunch, swimming, and Taíno cave art. Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.53 (17 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Snorkeling at Catalina Island: Catamaran, reef, lunch included Snorkel Catalina Island's coral reefs from a catamaran with hotel pickup, multilingual guide, lunch and open bar included. Eight to nine hours from Bávaro or Punta Cana. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.50 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Saona Island day trip: Natural pool, lunch and live entertainment Swim in waist-deep waters on Saona Island while enjoying grilled meats, tropical fruit, and live merengue and bachata dancing with an English. Mon–Fri · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Haitises & Yanigua Waterfall: Day Trip with Lunch & SpaOur pickPickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 10h–11h | 4.88★ · 104 | Tue and Fri · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Snorkeling at Catalina Island: Catamaran, reef, lunch includedBest valuePickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 8h–9h | 4.50★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Los Haitises & Bacardí Island Day Trip from Santo DomingoPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 179 per person | 14h | 4.53★ · 17 | Every day · 06:00 and 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Plata: Monkey Encounter & City Sights Day TripPickup offered | US$ 71 per person | 2h–3h | 4.93★ · 182 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Punta Cana Catamaran Snorkeling Tour: Bavaro Beach Natural PoolPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 698 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96★ · 164 | Mon–Sat · 08:30 and 11:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Higuey Day Trip: Coffee, Cocoa & Basilica Tour with PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 4h | 4.92★ · 119 | Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Puerto Plata: City Highlights & Dorada Beach Day TripPickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 4h 15m | 4.67★ · 87 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Saona Island day trip: Natural pool, lunch and live entertainmentPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Mon–Fri · 09:00 | English, Spanish, French |
By what you need
- Private (4): Los Haitises & Bacardí Island Day Trip from Santo Domingo (US$ 179 per person) · Punta Cana Catamaran Snorkeling Tour: Bavaro Beach Natural Pool (US$ 698 per group) · Higuey Day Trip: Coffee, Cocoa & Basilica Tour with Pickup (US$ 115 per person)
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