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C_C, Aug 2026
A great way to learn about the DR
A great tour that shows you some of the culture and life of everyday DR locals. Also it’s a small group trip - only 9 people were in our group. We were picked up on time, were driven to a horse ranch where we were able to do a short horse ride, visited a souvenir store and a local market in Higuey, visited a catholic cathedral, went to a cigar factory, a local river, Macao Beach and perhaps my favourite - a traditional Dominican house where we tried different fruits and learned about the production of chocolate and coffee.
Wester was a fantastic tour guide - patient, hilarious, and able to explain the culture as he drove between the stops.
Tips:
- wear comfortable running shoes as there is a bit of walking and the streets of Higuey are a bit uneven
- bring a swimsuit for Macao Beach
- have a big breakfast - lunch was filling but 7am pick up is an early start and you don’t eat until about 12noon
Aldwin_M, Jul 2026
The best tour company for the waterfalls.
We had an absolutely incredible adventure at the Damajagua Waterfalls with DR PRIME TOURS! While there is a scenic hike up to the falls, it is completely doable because the guides pace everything perfectly and take plenty of helpful breaks along the way. My daughter had the absolute time of her life, and the entire staff was incredibly professional, warm, and friendly from start to finish. To top off an already perfect day, the local buffet food was so incredibly delicious—I will definitely book with them again next time we are in the Dominican Republic!
Maria_D, Jul 2026
Rewarding tour
Malcolm our guide was amazing. He was very informative, helpful throughout the journey in Yunque. Definitely recommend some good water shoes to walk the trails. No shoes on the rocks because it does get slippery. This is not for weak. Some physical strength is a must but our guide was very helpful to help you up from some complicated inclines. Recommend to give this try. Test your abilities and the reward will be well worth it
Jennifer_H, Jul 2026
Montana
This was our favorite experience! It was a long day but so many fantastic adventures. Carlos and Jimmy took great care of us, and are the best tour guides and both so kind. 10 star if it was an option! Also only a small group of us so it didn’t feel like a busy tourist activity.
Mary_M, Jul 2026
Hands-down amazing service!
This company was amazing! Pick up was a bit of a walk, but they warned us. So worth it! The entire excursion to the falls was amazing. They even sent a person with us to take photos at no charge (we tipped him well😊) and sent us almost 100 photos/videos within a few hours! I highly recommend the crew to anyone considering the Waterfall excursion!
Tevin_O, Jul 2026
I had a great time on...
I had a great time on this trip. The communication from the tour company was very clear and organized, and our driver came early. Out tour guide José was also great and I learned so much from him. He was attentive to everyone's needs throughout the day. We also packed many interesting stops and made it back on time which was excellent!
Ashleigh_A, Jul 2026
Great experience highly recommend if you are interested in seeing outside your hotel.
We had a wonderful tour with Andy who speaks wonderful English and is very knowledgeable about the area as well as local Dominican culture. We participated as a family with two children age 11 and 15 and it was a very memorable experience for everyone, so much was packed into one day but we did not feel rushed. I like that we were able to make many visits and sample local products but there was not pressure to purchase. It was more about seeing how things are made, and getting a sense of how people live in the area around Punta Cana. We visited the iconic church, local market, rolled cigars, tasted fresh macao, had a delicious home cooked lunch, visited a beautiful local beach (better conditions than our hotel due to sargassum) and horse back riding, all this and we were done before 3pm. We chose to stay longer at the beach and uber back to our hotel because it was so beautiful there. Wonderful service and communication throughout. Even if we had rented a car there is no way we would have uncovered so many hidden gems and so efficiently. Thank you!
Tamara_M, Jul 2026
Great family day with ages ranging from 18 to 76
Great excursion. Exactly as described. Tour operator communication and organization was great from start to finish. Would not recommend for anyone with mobility or health issues as getting in and out of the boat in the water was challenging and the ride was rough at times. The lunch on the island was excellent and our guide Joseph was wonderful. The water was beautiful.
Karl_D, Mar 2026
Snorkel and beach
One of the things that I appreciated the most was Lotta's communication. She contacted us right after booking via the Whatsapp, so we had a way of communicating right away.
We did this excursion while on a cruise. Getting off the ship is super hectic with tons of people trying to sell you their excursions, so it was nice that she was in contact with us from the time we got off the ship until we met our guide, so we didn't get lost of in another van!! LOL!
Our driver and young men who took us snorkeling were all very professional and attentive.. I wish I could remember their names to give the props. They made sure to get us back to the ship in plenty of time, which took a lot of stress out of the day. Thank you for being so accommodating to our group.
Jacob_L, Feb 2026
The guides and crew were...
The guides and crew were friendly and accommodating. The trip to Saona Island was one of the highlights of our trip to the DR. There seemed to be less tourists on our Catamaran compared to others that we saw, which I consider a plus. I’d recommend tour to others.
Ayeisha_B, Feb 2026
Book it!!
Super fun experience! Highly recommend!! My husband and I throughly enjoyed this excursion. Our tour guide Darwin was very informative and nice. He made sure we stayed hydrated the whole trip, which was super kind of him. He also went out of his way to get us all snacks since our group was hungry before it was lunchtime. We never felt unsafe during the tour while exploring. He kept track of all 8 of us within the group but also let us look around and explore, never rushing us.
The authentic restaurant food was super delicious!! It was one of the biggest highlights of the tour for me.
You get to horseback ride, make cigars, see how they make chocolate, see the local markets, church, school house and more… every fun packed tour compared to others..
DONT hesitant to book this: you won’t be disappointed!!
Luis_E, Jan 2026
Cultural authentic experience
This was a great tour because you got to experience different things from the fresh food market, cigar making, coffee/cocoa tour, horseback riding, and to Macao beach! Our primary guide was amazing, informative and very patient. The included lunch was amazing and fresh! We were able to experience a lot of this island with just this one tour! Justo Veloz, thank you for spending your morning with us and sharing your knowledge about your beautiful island!
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With its beaches, mountains, and colonial cities, the Dominican Republic practically begs to be explored beyond its resorts. Day trips from popular tourist areas like Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Plata offer adventures to suit every interest, from ziplining and ATV rides in the mountains to catamaran cruises to Saona Island. On Dominican Republic day trips, you can snorkel and sunbathe, explore the historic Santo Domingo, or hike to the Damajagua Waterfalls. Tours typically include meals and refreshments with all logistics taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying your experience.
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