Things to do in Dominican Republic
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Scuba Diving Catalina Island from La Romana: 2-Tank DivesA full-day scuba diving activity from La Romana to Catalina Island with two tank dives at two renowned sites, hotel pickup, lunch and an open bar. You must hold a diving certification to join. Guides conduct the dives in English, Spanish or French, and the boat departs after an orientation and safety briefing from the dive master.Is it for me?Book this if you're a certified diver who wants two dives at established sites with a guide conducting the entire experience in English, Spanish, or French.
Samana to Playa El Valle: Buggy Adventure & Coffee TastingYou’ll race buggies from Samana through muddy trails to Playa El Valle’s white sands, stopping at a Dominican ranch for fresh-roasted coffee and cocoa tasting along the way. Expect laughter, hands-on moments with locals, time to swim or wander barefoot by the river, and memories that linger long after you’ve brushed off the sand.
Mountain tour Dominican Republic: 360-degree views, 3-4 hoursA guided mountain tour in the Dominican Republic takes you to a summit over 1,000 feet high where a 360-degree view opens across the island, local towns and the tourist city below. The tour runs three to four hours and includes a local lunch, bottled water, coffee and a typical sweet; your guide speaks English or Spanish, and pickup is arranged. Children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?The three- to four-hour window fits a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day, so you can see the 360-degree view and still have time for the beach or the town before sunset.
Punta Cana Zipline Adventure: 30-Minute Jungle FlightIf you want to feel what it’s like to fly above Punta Cana’s rainforest and maybe spot some local wildlife along the way, this zipline tour is for you. With pro guides handling safety and all gear included, all you have to do is show up ready for adventure—and maybe bring a friend to race!
Snorkeling and Snuba Diving in Punta Cana: Caribbean WatersSnorkeling and snuba diving in Punta Cana combines two ways to see the Caribbean underwater—one with just a mask and snorkel, the other with a lightweight air tank that lets you stay down longer without certification—plus a natural pool stop and a party boat with tropical music and drinks. The guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup is included, and the whole day runs three hours. Children from age 5 are welcome; the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try both snorkeling and snuba diving in one outing without arranging transport or equipment yourself—the guide handles the water time, and the party boat gives you a social break between the underwater sections. Children from age 5 can join, making it workable for families.
Puerto Plata Airport to Cabarete: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at Puerto Plata airport by an English-speaking driver in a private, air-conditioned minivan and driven directly to your hotel in Cabarete, Sosua, or nearby areas. The price is fixed before arrival, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and infant seats are available. No shared shuttles, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Puerto Plata and want to skip the airport taxi negotiation — a driver meets you at arrivals with your name, the price is set, and you arrive at your Cabarete hotel without arranging anything else.
Snorkeling in Puerto Plata: Private Catamaran with BBQA private catamaran snorkeling trip in Puerto Plata carries your group to two reef sites with snorkeling equipment and a guide, then returns along the coast for an onboard BBQ, rum, beer and music. The 38-foot boat departs from Sosua beach; hotel pickup is included. Morning (9am–1pm), afternoon (1pm–5pm) or sunset (5pm–9pm) departures run daily.Is it for me?The four-hour window on the water leaves your morning or afternoon open for other plans—book the time slot that fits what else you want to do in Puerto Plata that day.
Puerto Plata Airport Transfer: Private 1-6 Persons & AC VehicleYou're picked up at Puerto Plata Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driven to your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare. The service includes return transfers to the airport, fits groups up to six, and offers wheelchair-accessible options with specialized infant seats available. Book the vehicle size and direction when you reserve.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation — the fixed price and waiting driver mean you go straight to your hotel without arranging transport on arrival day or figuring out the return journey later.
Santiago to Puerto Plata: Private Airport Transfer & Hotel PickupYou're met at the airport terminal with a name sign and real-time flight tracking, then driven in a private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to your Puerto Plata hotel. The driver handles your luggage, speaks English, and knows the route well enough that you can relax instead of navigating. No shared rides, no detours, no surprises—just a fixed pickup time and a direct drop-off to your exact address.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Santiago airport and want to skip the taxi negotiation and shared-ride wait—the private vehicle and flight tracking mean you land, meet your driver, and head straight to your hotel without arranging anything else.
Snorkeling, Parasailing & Diving in Punta Cana: Half-Day ComboA half-day combo activity in Punta Cana that chains snorkeling, hookah diving, parasailing and a catamaran party into one outing. You get snorkel gear, a life vest, parasailing equipment, soft drinks and snacks; roundtrip hotel pickup is included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling, paragliding, and a catamaran party in one half-day outing with hotel pickup from your Punta Cana accommodation.
Snorkeling, Hookah Diving & Parasailing in Punta CanaA half-day snorkeling and parasailing combo in Punta Cana that stacks four separate experiences—snorkeling and hookah diving on the Bavaro coral reef, an 8-minute parasailing flight, and an open-bar gathering at the Natural Pool—with hotel pickup and an instructor guiding the water work. Children from age 6 are welcome; the itinerary runs four hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Punta Cana or Bavaro without a rental car—pickup from your hotel means you skip the taxi negotiation and arrive ready to board the catamaran, and the four-hour window fits a half-day without eating the whole afternoon.
Scubadoo Diving in Punta Cana: Underwater Scooter AdventureScubadoo diving in Punta Cana is an underwater scooter activity where you pilot a personal motorized device through Caribbean coral reefs while breathing through a full-face mask, guided by a professional instructor. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all safety equipment and refreshments. The experience suits all fitness levels and welcomes children from age 4.Is it for me?The six-hour window means you can commit a full morning or afternoon to diving without splitting your day between activities. If you want to explore the reefs without the learning curve of traditional scuba or the logistics of finding a separate transport to the dock, this bundles the dive, the guide and the pickup into one booking.
Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Scuba-Doo Scooter & ReefSnorkeling in Punta Cana combines a 15-minute ride on a Scuba-Doo underwater scooter with 20 minutes of open snorkeling in the coral reefs, plus 20 minutes aboard a glass-bottom boat. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads the group; pickup is collective and included. The scooter's clear dome lets you watch tropical fish, sea turtles and reef life without traditional diving equipment or the need to swim actively.Is it for me?The scooter ride and snorkeling both happen in the water, so you'll be wet during the active parts — choose this if you're comfortable entering the ocean and want to see the reef without swimming hard or learning to scuba dive. The shared schedule and group format keep the price down, which works well if you don't mind diving alongside other travelers.
Catalina Island Diving and Snorkeling from Punta CanaA full-day snorkeling and diving activity from Punta Cana to Catalina Island includes hotel pickup, catamaran transport, three hours at the island, a natural pool stop, and a buffet meal with drinks. The crew assists with equipment and keeps a reserved dining area separate for your group, and the return trip runs by speed boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling, island time and a meal included, all arranged from your hotel door—the crew handles the details so you focus on the water and the island itself.
Punta Cana Underwater Scooter Diving Tour: Breathe Beneath WavesAn underwater scooter activity in Punta Cana where you ride a motorized seat 3 to 5 meters down, breathing normally and interacting with marine life for 15 minutes, then snorkel at the official dive site El Niño and finish with a 30-minute glass-bottom boat cruise. Hotel pickup and all equipment—life jacket, scooter gear, snorkel kit—are included, and a Dive Master guide leads the whole experience in English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a rental car or a way to reach Cabeza de Toro on your own—the boat leaves from the platform, not from a dock you have to navigate to. If you're staying in Punta Cana without transportation, this arrangement gets you to the water and back without the planning.
Coco Bongo Punta Cana: Nightclub Entry & Open Bar with TransferYou get entry to Coco Bongo's full show with over 40 live performers and flying acrobats, unlimited drinks all night, one snack, and round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Punta Cana. The show runs continuously, so you arrive when you want and leave when you've had enough — the driver waits for your call.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full night out without arranging transport or managing a bar tab — the included pickup and open bar remove two logistics from your evening, leaving you to focus on the show.
Puerto Plata Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-OffYou're met at Puerto Plata Airport with a nameplate, driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, and dropped at your destination with luggage help. The driver monitors your flight and adjusts pickup time if needed, so delays don't create confusion. Fixed price, professional driver, wheelchair accessible — the transfer handles itself while you focus on arriving.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Puerto Plata with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and price negotiation — the fixed rate and nameplate pickup mean you know exactly what you're paying and where to find your ride.
Puerto Plata: Blue Lagoon & El Dudu Day Trip with Beach LunchYou’ll swim in Blue Lagoon el dudu’s cool cenote waters, zipline or jump if you’re feeling bold, meet local animals at a small zoo, and eat lunch right on Caleton Beach. With pickup from Puerto Plata hotels and a guide who knows all the best stories, you’ll end up carrying home more than just wet swimwear—maybe even a new favorite word.
Santo Domingo Day Trip: Colonial History & Three Eyes CavesA full-day guided tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo visits the country's founding sites and natural landmarks: Three Eyes National Park with its Taino caves, the Columbus Lighthouse, the National Palace, the Malecón boardwalk, and the Colonial Zone where you walk Calle Las Damas, tour the Alcázar de Colón palace, and eat a typical lunch. Hotel pickup is included, and your guide speaks your language.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Punta Cana and want a guided tour of Santo Domingo's colonial zone and pre-Columbian sites—the itinerary covers the main monuments in one day with lunch included, and your guide provides historical context in your language.
Saona Island Day Trip from Punta Cana: Speedboat & CatamaranYou get picked up from your hotel, travel by speedboat to a shallow natural pool where you can see starfish, then spend three hours on Saona Island swimming and walking the beach. Lunch is served on the island, and you return on a catamaran with live music. The full day, including all transport, entry, food and drinks, takes about eight hours and ends back at your hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Punta Cana who want a full island day without arranging boats, entry fees or meals separately — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel at pickup time and everything else is handled.
