Ziplining in Cabarete with Monkey Encounter

Fly across 4,500 feet of cable and walk among 30 squirrel monkeys

Ziplining in Cabarete combines a 4,500-foot course with 7 stations and 2 suspension bridges (one featuring a 50-foot free fall into an ancient bat cave) with a visit to a botanical park where over 30 free-roaming squirrel monkeys interact with visitors. A professional guide leads the activity, transport from the cruise port is included, and the whole experience fits within a 3-hour window designed for cruise passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Monkey encounter and zip line adventure

• Meet driver and guide at cruise port
• Visit botanical park with free-roaming monkeys
• Observe and photograph squirrel and capuchin monkeys
• Experience 4,500-foot zip line with 7 stations
• Cross 2 suspension bridges including free fall drop
• Return to cruise port on time

The experience

Cabarete's zip line course runs across a mountaintop with 7 stations and 2 suspension bridges. One bridge has a fan descender that drops you over 50 feet into an ancient bat cave: the kind of moment that stays with you. The course is ACC certified and open to ages 2 through 92, so the physical setup is there for a wide range of people. Experienced guides walk you through each station and handle the technical side. You operate the equipment and move at your own pace through the canopy.

After the zip line, you head to the botanical park at the base of the grotto. Over 30 squirrel monkeys roam freely here and actively seek out visitors. They'll sit on your shoulders and head, and you can feed them on special plants. The park also has an enclosure for rescue capuchin monkeys that have been rehabilitated from abuse or malnutrition, plus hundreds of other animals throughout the grounds. This is where the best photo opportunities happen in the Dominican Republic, according to the operator.

The whole activity runs about 3 hours from start to finish. Your driver picks you up at the cruise port and brings you back in time to reboard: no stress about the ship's departure. Professional guides speak English and Spanish. Zip line equipment is provided, along with bottled water during the activity. Pickup and drop-off are free if you're staying in or near Cabarete or Sosua. Other ports like Puerto Plata, Taino Bay or Amber Cove carry an extra charge.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all zip line equipment and harnesses.
• private transportation from the cruise port.
• bottled water.
• access to the botanical park with free-roaming squirrel monkeys.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 11:00

AgesAdult (18 to 45 years) · Senior (50 to 65 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 4 years) · Infant (under 1)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anddy tours aventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Cabarete or a nearby port and want both the adrenaline of ziplining and the hands-on animal encounter. The 3-hour window is designed to get you back to the ship on time. The pickup and drop-off are free from Cabarete and Sosua. If your ship docks at Puerto Plata, Taino Bay or Amber Cove, factor in an extra charge for transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (1 to 4 years); Infant (under 1).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How does the zip line course work for someone who's never done it before?

The 4,500-foot course has 7 stations and is designed for all fitness levels and ages 2 and up. Experienced guides lead you through each station and handle the technical setup. You control your own descent on the cable. One suspension bridge includes a 50-foot free fall into a bat cave using a fan descender safety device.

What are the squirrel monkeys like when you meet them?

Over 30 free-roaming squirrel monkeys live in the botanical park and actively approach visitors. They'll sit on your shoulders and head, and you can feed them on special plants provided at the park. The operator calls it the best photo opportunity in the Dominican Republic.

How much time does the whole activity take?

The experience runs about 3 hours total, including the zip line course and the monkey park visit. The timing is built around cruise schedules so you get back to the port in time to reboard.

What's included in the price?

Professional guide, all zip line equipment, private transportation from the cruise port, and bottled water during the activity are included. Pickup and drop-off are free for guests staying near Cabarete or Sosua. Other ports charge an additional fee.

Is there an age limit for the zip line?

Children as young as 2 can zip line on this course. Infants under 3 are not permitted. The course accommodates people up to age 92, and guides assist guests with special needs.