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Kendra_H, Oct 2026
Book with Robinson! He’s the best.
This was the highlight of our trip. Robinson our tour guide was amazing! He made us feel like family and we never felt pressured to tip, but or do anything we didn’t want to do which made us want to tip him even more at the end. We were able to see real Dominicana culture and go into town.
Carol_H, Sept 2026
So much fun!
We had such a great time. Our driver Fernando was excellent and kept us intrigued as he shared the history of his beautiful island with us. Great story teller! Our guide Jonathan was fantastic. He took great pics of us and I'm not photogenic. The adventure was so much fun! They got us back to our ship with plenty of time. I highly recommend!
Gemma_F, Sept 2026
Amazing Island trip ….
Amazing experience visiting Soana Island …. Crystal blue sea, the whitest sand and pineapple on the beach! Our tour guide kept us safe with clear instructions throughout. Catamaran there and speed boat back.
Just a few things to note - it is a long day out. Our travel time from hotel to the drop off for the catamaran was about 2.5 hours with a stop off mid way to pick others up. You then spend an hour and 20 mins on the catarmaran to a beautiful pool in the middle of the ocean (totally shallow and safe but they have life jackets on board I’m case) you spend about 45 mins there before heading to the island and get around 2.5 - 3 hours with food and open bar included and then it’s the speedboat back. Lots of sunscreen needed (especially on the catarmaran) and you get pretty soaked on the speedboat but it’s fun.
Overall, a must see if you come to DR! The staff on the boats were great too walking around with rum and coke for drinks.
Would 10000% recommend!
Sharmane_B, Aug 2026
An Unforgettable Santo Domingo Experience with Xcape Tours
Our trip to Santo Domingo was an absolutely exhilarating experience! We booked a small-group tour with Xcape Tours, and from start to finish, everything was superb.
Our driver, Miguel, was pleasant, patient, and accommodating to everyone in the group. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by José, whose knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. He is truly an excellent tour guide!
We had the opportunity to visit some incredible places throughout Santo Domingo, and each stop gave us greater insight into the rich history, culture, and heritage of the Dominican Republic. José did an amazing job bringing the history to life with his knowledge and storytelling, making each location even more meaningful.
And the food was absolutely delicious! We had the opportunity to enjoy true Dominican cuisine, and every dish was full of authentic flavors that gave us an even deeper appreciation for the Dominican culture.
Our experience with Xcape Tours was exceptional, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment—from the beautiful sights and fascinating history to the amazing food and wonderful hospitality. Miguel and José truly helped make our trip special.
We highly recommend Xcape Tours to anyone looking for an authentic, informative, and unforgettable Dominican experience. We can’t wait to book another adventure with them!
Kaila_H, Aug 2026
This was a long day but...
This was a long day but worth it. Susie was the absolute BEST guide! She handled the French & English speakers and was amazing. The photographer was also great and so reasonably priced. Montana redonda had spectacular views, the swings (so cool), hammocks, look out tower, and more! The ride up the mountain was an adventure! The ranch & waterfall were even better. The fresh cacao & coconut bread, authentic lunch, waterfall, & clay mud mask are just a few of the highlights of this stop. Such a great look at the real Dominican culture and cooking. Last stop was the national park boat ride and cave exploring- boat were awesome. Beautiful views, lots of birds, cave drawings, and more. It was a lot of driving but Susie provided a ton of really cool information along the way. The whole day felt very relaxed and nothing was rushed. We also didn't feel like any of the three spots were busy or heavily populated with other tours/visitors. Highly recommend if you are looking for a full day excursion, you like nature/adventure, and you want to see the non resort side of the DR!
Marisa_C, Aug 2026
Highly recommend this tour company!
Excellent tour company! Very professional. They reached out to us to confirm the booking and even noted that I chose the wrong day (our ship was not in that port till another day) and explained how to correct it. Then a week or two before our tour they reached out again to tell us what to expect and provide instructions.
On the day of the excursion, our group had just done a beach day the prior day and really wanted to do more sightseeing after the snorkeling instead of beach time. Richard was kind enough to make other arrangements for us and made it possible. Our guides for snorkeling were excellent and even provided assistance to a family member who panicked and started to struggle in the water. We all had a lot of fun and greatly enjoyed our added on tour experience with Franklin as he showed us around Puerto Plata plus a chocolate and an amber museum (as Richard drove us around). Before we were back on the ship we had even already received pictures from the snorkeling! Thanks to Lotta, Richard, Franklin, Alex and Elvis for an incredible time.
Znigere_W, Aug 2026
Great excursion
From beginning to end the excursion was great. One of the best excursions I have been on. The night before the company let us know what time our pick up time was which was great and very accurate. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about the Dominican Republic, he spoke English, Spanish, and French. I can’t remember his name but I know he was a police officer, hopefully if you go you get him :). It was very nice seeing outside of the tourist area, we went to the famous Catholic Church, a school, a shop, the market, a lady house, Macao beach, and as a group we decided not to do horse back riding. We had lunch at this restaurant which was originally supposed to be at the lady’s house but that didn’t happen unfortunately due to certain circumstances but our driver made it right and we still got lunch. Overall the experience was a 5/5. Highly recommend!
Michael_R, Jul 2026
Amazing
I did the waterfall and Dune buggy and it was the greatest experience of my life. The hike to the waterfall really isn’t that bad it’s like 25 minutes tops. The waterfalls are absolutely amazing. The water is ice, cold almost and our guide Alfredo was the best driver ever. The dune buggies was amazing you ride along the beach you go through little rivers. I will 1000% be doing this again
John_R, Apr 2026
Paradise Island and Bomb Ass Chicken
This one was super relaxing, depending on where you are staying it could be up to a 2hr ride but when you arrive to the beach you are then taken on a boat to a sand bar (Paradise Island) in the middle of the ocean, takes 2 min to walk around the whole "island", they give you tasty fruits and snorkeling gear, really cool fish and some big ones too. You can also just relax on the beach. After you are taken through a mangrove where it's a maze to get to a pretty central point but the way out was the fun part, top speed motorboat whipping through the maze that is the mangrove till you make it put into the open ocean. Then they take you to a Dominican restaurant where I had the best fried chicken probably ever. They stop a cigar spot that makes the cigars and they talk you through the process. If you get the guide named Mendy you are in for an educational and fun experience my guy speaks 4 languages fluently.
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!
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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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