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Jada_G, Apr 2026
The cultural tour was...
The cultural tour was very fun and my family enjoyed it. We were a group of 17 people and Sandy and Robinson were so fun and friendly. They both ensured we were taken care of. There is a good bit of walking on the tour but there’s plenty of space and areas to sit and stop if needed. They provided cold waters and made sure we were good in the heat. The only thing we didn’t love was the market because it was very hot and didn’t smell the best. We skipped the cigar factory because we were ready to go to the beach and they accommodated us. Shout out to Sandy and Robinson!
Rafael_c, Apr 2026
Amazing half day tour in Punta Cana!
Our trip to Punta Cana was unforgettable, and the half-day city tour my husband booked through Viator turned out to be the highlight of our vacation!
We got to experience so much in just half a day , horseback riding, visiting the stunning basilica and exploring local markets. Our tour guide, Osvaldo, truly made the experience special. He knew all the best spots for photos and made sure we captured beautiful memories every step of the way.
One of the most unique parts was learning how cigars are made and make one ourselves such an incredible hands-on experience! And the food… absolutely delicious. Everything we tasted was amazing, and the service was top-notch.
As I write this, I’m reliving every moment. Osvaldo treated us like family, and the Dominican Republic welcomed us with such warmth and hospitality. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience
Tamika_M, Apr 2026
Awesome Experience
Had an absolute blast with the Choco Latte family. Daniella, Jonathan, Emil and Choco Latte were awesome. Daniella meet us outside of Taino Bay and guide us to our transportation. The bus had AC, was clean and well equipped. They provided water upon arrival.
Daniella provided some DR facts during the ride and we listened to some DR music.
The hike is about 30-40 min, but you get multiple breaks. Sliding down the waterfalls was exciting and awesome. This was my first time doing an excursion like this.
My recommendation. Get some good water shoes with thicker soles, as you will be walking across rocks. It is best if you know how to swim because when you slide down the waterfall you will go underwater. You do have a life vest, so you will float, but knowing how to swim prepares you for how to react once you hit the water. We did 3 smaller water slides and one long one that was 18ft high. You have the option to slide or jump and they even have stairs to climb down. There were several kids that were terrified and climbed down during my excursion. I would definitely do it again.
After we left the waterfalls, we had a Dominican lunch at a restaurant. The food was delicious. Next we visited a small farm were they rolled cigars. We had the mammajana drink, tasted chocolate and did a little but of shopping.
Over all a really good experience. The excursion is just as described.
Also, we paid a lot less booking through Viator instead of the cruise ship.
Taylor_S, Mar 2026
Best Cultural Tour!!
We originally had a switch up with our activity dates and Christopher was VERY accommodating and still showed us a great time! The food, culture, and sites were all great and we were free to ask all types of questions! Not only did we go to the designated spots, he also took the time to show us some real spots to get good food and drinks outside of the popular places.
When going to the chocolate and coffee spot, the demonstration was very good and they let us taste the products at their different stages. The lunch was really tasty and very fresh, each of us had 2 plates of food and really enjoyed the hospitality!!! Would highly recommend!
Kaylee_M, Mar 2026
Book this trip!
This was a phenomenal day trip! We got to see so much of the country side and beautiful Dominican nature. Having lunch in a tree house and swimming in a waterfall we're my highlights! Our guide, Carlos, was energetic, very knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about sharing his culture with us. We learned so much! Jason, the photographer, was lovely to spend the day with and he took great photos! Definitely let him take your photo all day and the buy them at the end. Our driver, Jimmy was also great! This was one of my favourite excursions across multiple all-inclusive trips to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Don't hesitate; book this trip! It was a good size group about 14. Be prepared for long drives though. If you are in Punta Cana, it will probably be 12+ hours. If you are in the Miche area, it will be quicker. There are some bumpy roads, so wear a sports bra.
Lucas_R, Feb 2026
Best tour guide, safe, fun
We had the best experience on this waterfall excursion! Highly recommend but make sure you're ready for a lot of steps! They give plenty of breaks along the way but make sure you have a disposable bottle of water for the trip to the top. Also, make sure you have water shoes with a somewhat solid sole because there are a lot of rocks and pebbles along the way. Helmet and life jacket are provided by the park. Edgar's Tours was the best! Good communication before and during the trip. Highly recommend the waterfalls and Egdar's Tours!
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.
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!
Audrey_D, Dec 2025
Perfect! Make it what you want!
Guides Annie and Henry were excellent. They took our group of 7 in a comfy A/C van with no other pickups. We went to all the places except the beach because we already had a beachfront resort stay. They were flexible and paid attention to our level of energy and age groups. Truly a perfect half day trip with great photos by Annie. We tipped $30 USD at the end.
Linke_M, Nov 2025
we had a wonderful experience
When I book the trip, I had my doubt since it seems it has less review than other excursions. but it turned out wonderful; our two drivers who picked us up from the hotel of punta cana mainly speak Spanish but they are super nice and friendly; and one of the highlight is the staff from the company constantly update us the schedule by text or whatsapp and make sure we get informed and offer help if we needed; another highlight is out tour guy, a local from Santo domingo who knew every corner of the city;he is vigorous and friendly; you can tell he love his job and his city; my father is a big coin and money collection guy and he is so nice to take us around to help us collect all pesos of DR with the locals and stores;
we had a wonderful experience
valerio_s, Nov 2025
The BEST snorkeling experience in Sousa Bay
Every minute of this experience was absolutely wonderful!! We did snorkeling and Alex, Franklin and Poncho did everything they could to be sure we were having a positive experience we were picked up at the port and driven to a site that gave us positive snorkeling outcomes They offered 2 separate locations that gave us the opportunity to view lots of variety/colors of numerous fish they were very attentive to making sure we were safe every minute That was their primary concern so we could relax and totally enjoy all there was to see so many varieties of fish PLUS Alex took numerous underwater shots of us that will bring back so many memories of our underwater experience and all the varieties of fish we got close to!! You will be so glad to book an unforgettable excursion, one you will never forget!!
Dennis_J, Jun 2025
Its a great way to spend...
Its a great way to spend a little time being amused by small monkeys crawling all over you while you feed them! The tour company (Runners) was communicative and well organized. They picked up on time, had good drivers, entertaining guides, and provided a good experience at Monkeyland (which they own). They appear to treat the monkeys well, care about their health and well being (they will not let you in if you appear sick, etc.), and are protective of them. There is a little bit of a sales pitch during/after a demonstration of coffee and cocoa farming/processing, but even that was informative and entertaining (and my girlfriend bought several of the items). Overall, a great way to spend a day!
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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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