Top Dominican Republic Outdoor Activities - page 110

Our experience was great. We are a family of 8, kids were between the ages of 12-17 and this was everyone’s favorite activity. We ended up with private transportation, got there quickly, our driver took excellent care in showing us where to go, took things back to the car for us, was there when it was done, showed us where to go for lunch. The lunch was things like salad, pasta salad, rice, beans, pasta, chicken, pork, French fries, buns. It was served buffet style and came with water. After we finished up our driver took us to another stop where we chose to go in and see some monkeys. It was an added cost but we wanted to do it and there was no pressure. Then we rode back with plenty of time to stop at the port shops. The hike was not challenging at all for myself or kids. My husband didn’t like wearing the water shoes to hike. They take frequent stops along the way so no one gets too overwhelmed. I would have preferred to just keep going but we were with a group of people and some were older. We weren’t part of the massive cruise group, which was nice. Just paired up with a couple of other small groups to head up the hill, I’d say there was maybe 16 of us total. Once at the top we were advised on how to safely jump etc. there was a line when we got to jump so our guide told us to do the water slide and then go back up and jump, which we did. I’m afraid of heights but wanted to have the experience and it was so fun. You just can’t think about the jump and psych yourself out. We had 2 jumps, I think we just did the 1 slide. Everything was so pretty. We also paid for the photos and a sweet guy followed us taking photos along the way. That was worth it in my opinion, otherwise you’re too busy having fun and forget if you risk bringing a phone or camera. The guide showed us many things with plants, fruits and animals on the walk back. It was a great experience, we’d all love to go back.

We truly enjoyed our experience- definitely for the fit and adventurous. The hike up to the waterfalls requires stamina, but they allow breaks and go slow if needed. The waterfalls themselves are not like movie waterfalls- this is NOT a sightseeing excursion, you are sliding or jumping at every waterfall. Our driver Leuri, our adventure guides Albert and 2 others, and our photographer Oliver were fun, lighthearted and good sports. The photography package was definitely worth it- tons of pics and videos!

Our tour guide Omega was outstanding! He was fun, friendly, and kept the group entertained throughout the tour. He was also very helpful, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer questions or assist anyone who needed help. What impressed me most was seeing him stop to help a woman on the side of the road. That act of kindness spoke volumes about his character and showed that he genuinely cares about people. Omega made our experience memorable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great tour guide.