Top Puerto Plata Day Trips

Visit Cayo Arena (also called Cayo Paraiso), a coral island off the coast of the Dominican Republic, during a full-day trip from Puerto Plata. Journey northward in a comfortable coach to Punta Rusia, in La Isabela Bay, then board a modern speed boat bound for the tiny coral atoll. On the way, look out for manatees and enjoy the sunshine while your relax on the deck. On the island, relax in the soft sand, snorkel and swim in the azure waters or explore on foot. Lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

Visit one of the most beautiful islands on the North Coast. Paradise Island will welcome you with turquoise water, white sand and colorful reef. Visit the Monte Cristi National Park where you can explore the mangrove jungle and see local wild life. After being collected from your hotel in Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete, make your way to Punta Rucia and enjoy the amazing views of the lovely Dominican landscapes. Here, climb aboard a speedboat that will take you to Cayo Arena ( the local name of Paradise Island ) Upon arrival on the island, you will be welcomed by turquoise waters and white sand. Go ashore to sunbathe and explore or take a guided snorkeling tour during which you will see a variety of tropical fish and coral. Enjoy a selection of fresh fruits and drinks which will be served on the island. Before lunch, take a speedboat ride through the mangroves. On the way back we make a stop at a local market.

Visit one of the most beautiful islands on the North Coast. Paradise Island will welcome you with turquoise water, white sand and colorful reef. Visit the Monte Cristi National Park where you can explore the mangrove jungle and see local wild life. After being collected from your hotel in Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete, make your way to Punta Rucia and enjoy the amazing views of the lovely Dominican landscapes. Here, climb aboard a speedboat that will take you to Cayo Arena ( the local name of Paradise Island ) Upon arrival on the island, you will be welcomed by turquoise waters and white sand. Go ashore to sunbathe and explore or take a guided snorkeling tour during which you will see a variety of tropical fish and coral. Enjoy a selection of fresh fruits and drinks which will be served on the island. Before lunch, take a speedboat ride through the mangroves. On the way back we make a stop at a local market.

We will give you the best service for you to have an unforgettable experience in this great Full Day tour After 25 minutes enjoying this unforgettable promenade aboard our boats we will finally dock at Cayo Arena and we will be fascinated by the beauty of this little piece of sand located on these coasts of the North of the Dominican Republic, here we will have free times to snorkel and observe many species of small fish of all colors, take pictures, give us a refreshing swim in its crystal clear waters.

Book an all-inclusive day out on the water, sailing aboard the “Tip Tip” catamaran from Sosua Beach to Ocean World Marina. The captain navigates to two different snorkeling spots, with snorkel gear provided. Sip unlimited drinks from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch on board. This full-day excursion even includes hotel pickup and drop-off, making it hassle-free.

Experience the peaceful environment of the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran on a sailing journey from Sosua to the Ocean World Marina. Along the way, you'll stop at two snorkeling spots to explore the underwater world using the provided snorkeling equipment. Back on board, dry off and dig in to the buffet lunch, accompanied by drinks from the open bar.

Experience the ocean from above and below during this full-day, sailing tour on a 75-foot (22-meter) catamaran that includes two snorkeling stops. Swim among the colourful fish and vibrant coral at Sosua Bay and enjoy lunch onboard while sailing down the coast. Relax on the deck in sun before heading back to shore.

Explore the Dominican Republic in the most unique way. On your own All Terrain Four Wheeler you drive off-road along riverbeds, fertile farms and the lush countryside, close to the Amber Cove Cruise Port. Experience this adventure in the most unique way!

Spend a beautiful day on the ocean , cruising along the coast line and enjoy an amazing scenery. Visit two different snorkeling spots. Enjoy the sun and the wind from the nets in front of the catamaran and a small pool on board as well. BBQ and drinks will be served on board.

Imagine a full day enjoying  the  Blue Lagoon, with its crystal clear blue and  sweet water then head to a sunny beautiful beach around Nagua. Visit a Dominican Family and a typical plantation where you can taste the delicious coffee and cacao. Visit a craft factory where you can buy souvenirs then head to Playa Calaton and Playa Grande, two of the most beautiful beaches of the north coast.  Itinerary - Hotel Pick up - Islabon Mini Zoo - Typical Dominican House/Family - Gri Gri Lagoon - Caleton Beach - Blue Lagoon - Playa Grande Beach

First we will stop at the mini zoo, see the typical animals, birds and then continue to the plantation. amazed with the plantation you can also enjoy different fruits The next stop is at Playa Caleton where the waters are calm and crystal clear then we continue to the blue dudu lagoon here are a different ways to enjoy the pool. There are several platforms of varying height which allow you to jump into the water (the tallest platform is quite the rush!) Or you can hang onto a metal frame zip line and let go when you’re zooming over the water. There are also stairs that allow access into the pool if you don’t want to jump or take a zip line. In the thick humidity of the Dominican Republic, the cool water of the lagoon is more than refreshing. Plus, it’s fun to watch others in your group jump into the water from the platforms while you swim. Then stop in playa grande to have lunch and enjoy the beach.

Visit two snorkeling spots in Sosua Bay on this half-day tour. Sheltered by a coral reef, these waters are home to a variety of ocean life, which your snorkel guide can help point out. Afterward, pull up a sun chair on Sosua Beach, where you can relax, swim, and enjoy top-notch people-watching.

Escape to know the authentic culture of the dominican people. Accompanied by our guide, who will be  responsible of transmitting your vast knowledge of our culture, going to the back of the countryside heart we will visit the old melasa bread factory, a typical house of artisans, visiting their home  and learning their way of life. You will explore a tobacco plantation and the manufacturing process of artisanal cigars, enjoy beautiful panoramic views and visit the organic factory cacao plantation where you can learn the whole procedure of chocolate and taste it. Visit of a cheese factory . Ending our tour we'll be going to a beautiful hidden beach in  countryside. Lunch included at a typical dominican restaurant. Drinks included.

Duration : 8 hours • we visit a typical patio of our country houses full of domestic birds. • we make a stop to appreciate the beautiful panorama and the impressive view of the Bay of Maimon and take pictures. • we make a stop to learn how to make the delicious pylon coffee and taste it. • We stop at an artisan site to see how local artisans make Taíno figures with petrified wood. • we will go through the Dominican tropical jungle, with  endemic plants and a unique and beautiful vegetation that our country offers, while we cross the river and we approach the adventure of the waterfalls of DAMAJAGUA. Children are accepted from 8 years old. Children under 8 years can only go to the first waterfall accompanied by an obligatory adult. • On the way back to the hotels passing by the Amber Cove Port, the Municipal District of Maimon, where the client can appreciate a small fishing village and see the typical restaurants of the region aligned, on the way, we will see sugarcane plantations.

Discover the picturesque city of Samana with gillary tour. It is a city on the Samana Peninsula, which houses thousands of humpback whales during the winter mating season. It is a full day trip, it is the only excursion that includes breakfast and lunch. Closer to the city’s waterfront, the Malecon, has restaurants and bars. In the bay, Cayo Levantado is a small island known for its palm-lined beaches. Leaving the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic and sunbathing in the ocean. Going along the coast until reaching Samana where they are going to board a boat that will take you to the island, in whale season before reaching the island we go to the national park where they are all there, they can delight and enjoy how they jump, jump and mate. Today, Samana – often abbreviated to refer to the entire peninsula – is well connected by land and air. However, it remains the isolated and paradisiacal escape from the DR of wild beaches, coconut plantations and rain forests.