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Julio_P, Jul 2026
One of the best tours we’ve ever done
Robinson and Sandy were our guides, and these guys were amazing. This was one of the best tours I’ve done so far — rich in culture, food, and sights. Robinson was extremely knowledgeable about the history of every place we visited. The two of them treated us like family. Such a pleasure and an incredible experience. Definitely 5 stars! Robinson & Sandy made this tour unforgettable
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.
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!
Jeff_W, Jun 2026
Memorable experince
I want to say it was awesome and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. That said, be prepared, it's not just a waterfall tour. It's a fairly strenuous hike uphill through the jungle before you get to enjoy the waterfalls. The guides are great and give you water and frequent breaks to catch your breath.
Our day was also very crowded, which took away from the experience a bit. Plan on spending about 4 hours total from start to finish.
Overall, if you're up for some adventure and don't mind the hike, it's definitely worth doing at least once.
Hermetria_H, Jun 2026
This was a great...
This was a great experience. Malcolm was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and super helpful. We had a large group so it was just us on the tour and he was very flexible and accommodating. Would recommend this tour to anyone. This was the highlight of our trip.
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!
Elizabeth_G, Feb 2026
A great way to see the Dominican beyond the beach!
This tour was awesome! A great way to get away from the beach & see more of the Dominican! Robinson & Tito were great and very personable. They were organized and made it an easy experience. Very worth it & we had a variety of activities- horseback riding, visiting the church, seeing a traditional market, lunch by the river, a traditional dominican house where they showed us how they make coffee/chocolate, a cigar factory, and the beach. I would suggest you bring your own water & cash for the various activities! Highly recommend!!
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!
Wendy_M, Dec 2025
10 out of 10 experience, highly recommend!
First excursion we took in the DR and it was the best one by far! We had to hike up a bit to the waterfalls but definitely doable! You’ll be submerged in water so proper clothes and shoes is a must! Driving the dune buggy was a little intense, we dropped our phone in the mud but it survived! Take a phone cover!
We also loved the tour guides, Alfredo and Yiovanni! 😉 They were fun, lively, entertaining and made sure we had a unique experience! 😝 Watch out for the mamajuana it will sneak up on you!
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!!
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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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