Dominican Republic excursions
Catamarans to Isla Saona, boats to Playa Frontón, whale watching, diving and adventure parks.
Isla Saona by catamaran or speedboat, Playa Frontón by boat, humpback whales in Samaná Bay, the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, Los Haitises mangroves, buggies to Macao beach, ziplines, cenotes and snorkeling: compare local operators by what they publish themselves.
Highlights
- ✓ Isla Saona & Bayahibe boat trips
- ✓ Whale watching (roughly January–March)
- ✓ ATV/buggy, zipline and cenote parks in Punta Cana
- ✓ 27 Charcos, canyoning and rafting up north
- ✓ Los Haitises from Samaná and Sabana de la Mar
Featured listings
SeavisTours
Small-group Saona eco tours · Bayahibe
SeavisTours is a small-group saona eco tours in Bayahibe (Isla Saona & Bayahibe).
Whale Samaná
Whale watching (Jan–Mar) · Samaná
Whale Samaná is a whale watching (jan–mar) in Samaná (Samaná).
The 27 Waterfalls
27 Charcos de Damajagua tour operator · Imbert, Puerto Plata
The 27 Waterfalls is a 27 charcos de damajagua tour operator in Imbert, Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
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Joël & Ludi Excursions
Boat excursions incl. Playa Frontón overnight · Las Galeras
Joël & Ludi Excursions is a boat excursions incl. playa frontón overnight in Las Galeras (Samaná).
Andrés Tours – El Andariego de Las Galeras (Andrés Pérez)
Hiking & boat guide · Las Galeras
Andrés Tours – El Andariego de Las Galeras (Andrés Pérez) is a hiking & boat guide in Las Galeras (Samaná).
Pro Excursions Bayahibe
Isla Saona sailing catamaran · Bayahibe
Pro Excursions Bayahibe is an isla saona sailing catamaran in Bayahibe (Isla Saona & Bayahibe).
Quetzal Catamaran Excursions
Isla Saona luxury catamaran · Bayahibe
Quetzal Catamaran Excursions is an isla saona luxury catamaran in Bayahibe (Isla Saona & Bayahibe).
Scape Park at Cap Cana
Adventure park / catamaran · Cap Cana, Punta Cana
Scape Park at Cap Cana is an adventure park / catamaran in Cap Cana, Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Dolphin Island Park
Marine park / dolphin programs · Bávaro, Punta Cana
Dolphin Island Park is a marine park / dolphin programs in Bávaro, Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Saona Travelers
Isla Saona tours (catamaran / speedboat) · Bayahibe
Saona Travelers is an isla saona tours (catamaran / speedboat) in Bayahibe (Isla Saona & Bayahibe).
Casa Daniel
PADI dive school · Bayahibe
Casa Daniel is a padi dive school in Bayahibe (Isla Saona & Bayahibe).
Samaná Excursions
Local tour operator · Las Terrenas
Samaná Excursions is a local tour operator in Las Terrenas (Samaná).
Nano Vega Tours & Rent
Tours & rentals · Las Terrenas
Nano Vega Tours & Rent is a tours & rentals in Las Terrenas (Samaná).
Iguana Mama Shore Excursions
Shore excursions · Puerto Plata
Iguana Mama Shore Excursions is a shore excursions in Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
Ocean World Adventure Park
Marine adventure park · Cofresí, Puerto Plata
Ocean World Adventure Park is a marine adventure park in Cofresí, Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
Rancho Baiguate (Baiguate Lodge)
Adventure excursions & lodge · Jarabacoa
Rancho Baiguate (Baiguate Lodge) is an adventure excursions & lodge in Jarabacoa (Jarabacoa).
Las Galeras Divers
PADI dive center · Las Galeras
Las Galeras Divers is a padi dive center in Las Galeras (Samaná).
Macao Buggies
Buggy & zipline tours · Macao, Punta Cana
Macao Buggies is a buggy & zipline tours in Macao, Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Macao Offroad
Buggy, ATV & horseback tours · Macao, Punta Cana
Macao Offroad is a buggy, atv & horseback tours in Macao, Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Bávaro Adventure Park
Adventure park: ziplines, buggies & cenotes · Bávaro
Bávaro Adventure Park is an adventure park: ziplines, buggies & cenotes in Bávaro (Punta Cana).
La Hacienda Park
Adventure park: ziplines & buggies · Punta Cana
La Hacienda Park is an adventure park: ziplines & buggies in Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Booking Adventures
Los Haitises tour operator · Sabana de la Mar
Booking Adventures is a los haitises tour operator in Sabana de la Mar (Samaná).
Happy Fish Catamarans
Private & semi-private catamarans · Punta Cana
Happy Fish Catamarans is a private & semi-private catamarans in Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Bebe Catamarans
Catamaran snorkel tours · Punta Cana
Bebe Catamarans is a catamaran snorkel tours in Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Pink Cat Party Boat
Party boat cruises · Punta Cana
Pink Cat Party Boat is a party boat cruises in Punta Cana (Punta Cana).
Monkey Jungle
Zipline & monkey sanctuary · Sosúa
Monkey Jungle is a zipline & monkey sanctuary in Sosúa (Puerto Plata).
Jaraventura
Rafting & canyoning operator · Jarabacoa
Jaraventura is a rafting & canyoning operator in Jarabacoa (Jarabacoa).
Whales of Samaná
Whale-watching tours · Las Terrenas
Whales of Samaná is a whale-watching tours in Las Terrenas (Samaná).
Arena Tours Excursions
Excursions & whale watching · Las Terrenas
Arena Tours Excursions is an excursions & whale watching in Las Terrenas (Samaná).
Moto Marina Tours
Whale watching & boat excursions · Samaná
Moto Marina Tours is a whale watching & boat excursions in Samaná (Samaná).
Excursions by region
The east coast (Punta Cana and Bayahibe) is best for island days, catamarans and adventure parks; the Samaná Peninsula for whales, Los Haitises and Playa Frontón; the north coast for the 27 Charcos and Ocean World; and Jarabacoa for rafting and canyoning. The table lists starting prices exactly as operators publish them; most others quote on request.
| Excursion | Operator | From |
|---|---|---|
| Isla Saona day trip | Quetzal Catamaran | US$159 |
| Whale watching | Whale Samaná | US$65 adult / US$35 child |
| Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado | Samaná Excursions | US$60 |
| Dune buggy to Macao | Macao Offroad | US$50 |
| 7 waterfalls jump & slide | 27 Waterfalls | US$89 |
| Rafting, Yaque del Norte | Rancho Baiguate | US$55 |
| Boat dive | Casa Daniel | US$44 |
Related pages
Sources: quetzalexcursions.com · whalesamana.com · samana-excursions.com · macaooffroad.com · ranchobaiguate.com
FAQ
When is whale season in Samaná?
Whale Samaná runs tours from January 15 to March 31.
Where can I go rafting?
On the Yaque del Norte near Jarabacoa; Rancho Baiguate lists rafting from US$55 and Jaraventura also runs trips.
Where do Isla Saona trips leave from?
Mostly Bayahibe, with hotel pickup from Punta Cana and La Romana on many tours.
Where is Hoyo Azul?
Hoyo Azul is a cenote inside Scape Park at Cap Cana; Bávaro Adventure Park also lists cenotes.
How long is the 27 Charcos hike?
The official Damajagua FAQ estimates 2.5–3 h for 7 charcos and 4–5 h for all 27.
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