Top Dominican Republic Outdoor Activities

The bus can come and get you directly at the resort/hotel you are staying. It’s very fun for kids but beware: you might have to buy some souvenirs if they liked the monkeys 😜 Very fun to do solo. I was alone and had fun with other travellers. Everyone is usually friendly!

This is not 4 hours. It's about 3 hours AT THE LOCATION. But it's about a 45 minute ride from Taino cruise port and probably similar from Amber Cove. You better be in shape. It starts with about a 45 minute hike through the forest including 2 different sets of about 100 steps each. We were soaked through by the time we reached the summit. Then you walk about another 10-15 minutes down hill to get to the zip lines. The zips were fun. Mostly short ones and they do all the work for you. After the zips, you walk about 10 minutes and then climb down wooden ladders into the water. You walk/swim along the stream down in the canyon until you get to the slides/jumps. Now it gets FUN. For the last jump, they let the kids climb back up the ladders and jump again and again and again. The slides are natural slides and boy do you go fast on them. We all had a FANTASTIC time but you better give yourself at least 5-6 hours to get this done. Also, if you have someone who does not like this type of adventure, you CANNOT avoid the zips. You can avoid the big jumps/slides by climbing down the ladders (we had a LOT of people in our group do this) but you cannot avoid the first two small slides. Also, they do HUGE groups. Our group was about 50 people. All told, we left the boat at 9:00 a.m. and got back a little after 2pm.

We had a great time with our tour guide Stanley. The tour consisted of a stop at the coffee plantation, a cave where we could dive in refreshing/cool water, and Macao beach which was the highlight of the entire tour. We were able to stop and buy food/Drinks. We really enjoyed this tour because it did not consist of just a drive, we were able to sight see different parts of the island that we couldn’t see from our resort. I have drove Atvs once before and this was by far the best tour! I would book again

That’s a great detail because it shows how much fun it was across a pretty big age range. I’d add it while still making the physical-demand warning clear: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Experience — Definitely Know What You’re Signing Up For! Overall, we had an absolutely fantastic time on this waterfall tour! From our driver to our tour guides, everyone was wonderful, friendly and helpful. The waterfalls were beautiful, the experience was thrilling, and our entire family had so much fun. Our group included family members ranging from 9 years old all the way up to 50, and everyone enjoyed it! The lunch afterward was also great. A few things I think are important for future guests to know: The meeting point does require a bit of a walk outside of the port/security gate to meet your driver. They were able to drop us off closer when we returned, which was appreciated, but if you’re expecting to be picked up directly inside the cruise port, that is not how this particular tour works. Also, this is definitely a physically demanding excursion. There are lots of rocks, uneven terrain, narrow steps and A LOT of climbing. I believe we were told there were more than 3,000 steps throughout the experience. If you have difficulty walking, climbing stairs, navigating uneven surfaces or have mobility concerns, I would probably choose a different excursion. I’m glad I did it, but my legs definitely knew I did it afterward! 😂 My one real suggestion would be to have smaller groups going through the waterfalls at one time. At the bottom of the first slide, there were so many people in the water that it became very crowded. You can’t touch the bottom in that area, although you are wearing a life jacket, and with everyone trying to swim, move and get to the steps at the same time, there was quite a bit of pushing and bumping. I’m a little claustrophobic, so I found that part uncomfortable, but even members of my family who aren’t claustrophobic thought it was a lot. I think smaller groups, or allowing a little more time between groups going down, would make an already great experience even better. That being said, we had an amazing day. Our guides were fantastic, the scenery was incredible, lunch was delicious, and seeing everyone from the youngest at 9 to the oldest at 50 having such a great time made it even more memorable. It was definitely a FULL day, definitely an adventure, and something I’m really glad we experienced while visiting the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴❤️🌴

Lots of interactive time with monkeys and parrots. Area was clean and animals were clean and appeared to be well kept. Prices in gift shop and for pictures were very expensive, but they do provide an opportunity during the second part of the excursion to take your own pictures

I was at Dorado Park again today and this time I found new activities available; as always, Luisa from guest service welcomed us with a big smile and her excellent service. Well, let me tell you that they have now opened the second stage of the Turquoise Canyon, the clouds, and the Water Temple that is right after the Treasure Chamber! I enjoyed every one of them and I will return soon for my next vacation! Thanks for everything, Luisa

Snorkeling in Punta Cana was an absolute blast! As non-swimmers, we were definitely a bit nervous at first, but the staff made all the difference. They were super patient, guided us step-by-step, and made sure we felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. Seeing the clear water and marine life up close was incredible. If you're visiting Punta Cana and hesitant to try snorkeling because you can't swim, don't worry at all—you'll be in great hands with this team. Highly recommend!

1000/10 experience!! We received transportation from our resort to the island. Check in was smooth with your barcode or first and last name from booking. Our resort told us to only book through them for safety, but there was no safety concerns whatsoever so ever. Biggest downfall was waiting a while to get on the boat that could have been spent in the water. Music, premixed drinks( no shots or well drinks included), vibes, people, and crowd was great. Tip the bartender because there is usually just one person behind the bar pouring all the drinks. We got out of the water and were able to mingle with other party boats. Probably the best excursion I’ve been on!