Dominican Republic · FOOD & DRINK
Sancocho, mofongo, street chicharrón and a lot of rum. These 15 walk the markets and the colonial lanes, visit the cocoa and coffee farms, and are honest about how hungry to turn up.
Ride an ATV through Punta Cana jungle, taste Dominican coffee, chocolate and rum, swim in a cenote, and visit Macao Beach.
“Beautiful lush scenery and a lot of riding. Fun. Pictures were not very good and were overpriced. Felix was a great guide and the stops were quick but good. At the end I witnessed the staff stealing money from a tourists fanny pack. Disappointing.”
Punta Cana ATV tour with a water cave, Dominican coffee and chocolate tasting, Macao Beach, hotel pickup, and practical tips on value and safety.
“***SCAM ALERT*** The original description did not include leaving the hotel to be picked up; we deliberately avoided booking excursions that operate that way for safety concerns. While you’d only have to meet them at the gate and most Read more”
Review of Puerto Plata’s Damajagua waterfalls tour, with forest hike, jumps, natural slides, Dominican lunch, transport, tips, and drawbacks.
“Love the Crew: Sammie, Felix, and Raul. Got a free shuttle pickup at the cruise port at Taino Bay. The crew was very attentive and friendly. Arrived at the park after ~20 minutes drive. There is ~ 30 minutes moderate hike up to the falls. The slide/jumps down the falls worth every pennies. Highly recommended.”
Ride muddy backroads, swim in a clear cave, visit Macao Beach, and taste Dominican coffee and chocolate on this four-hour Punta Cana tour.
“This excursion was amazing, our tour guide was the best, definitely coming back very soon with more family”
A relaxed adults-only Punta Cana snorkel cruise with coral reefs, fresh lunch, open bar, coconut rum, and hotel pickup.
“Don Julio and his crew are entertaining, professional, and make sure you have a great time! Beautiful snorkeling location.”
Review of Punta Cana’s Saona Island catamaran tour, with beaches, natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“La familia María is the best family of our trip so far in DR. Thanks for being patience with all these kids around (cause I know it isn’t easy)”
Review of Damajagua’s seven waterfalls near Puerto Plata, with jungle hike, natural slides, Dominican lunch, tastings, and cruise-port pickup.
“The hike was strenuous but it was doable and the staff took great care of of us. We enjoyed our time and would highly recommend. The included lunch was home made and delicious. The final stop at the plantation was great overall one of the best excursions we have ever done in our 20 years of cruising.”
Drive a buggy through Punta Cana’s countryside, taste Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a cenote, and visit Macao Beach.
“Your agency did not let me know when I booked the Excursion that you did not pick up at the Hilton La Romana on Tuesdays. I asked for a refund.”
Taste aged Dominican rum, sugar-cane juice, and local pairings at Oliver and Oliver in Punta Cana, with hotel transfers included.
“My husband, brother, and I booked this tour last minute the day before, as we had bought a bottle of Oliver & Oliver rum the last time we were in the Dominican Republic back in 2016 and wanted to get some more. These rums are not widely Read more”
Punta Cana buggy adventure with muddy trails, Taino cave swimming, Dominican coffee and chocolate, Mamajuana tasting, and Macao Beach.
“We enjoyed this experience. We had a lot of fun. Very good excursions to try when you are in punta cana”
Taste four award-winning Dominican rums with chocolate and cheese, learn the solera method, and shop at Oliver & Oliver’s Punta Cana outlet.
“Amazing experience! Felix was brilliant and even though I’m not usually a rum lover, learning how to properly taste each rum and how the tastes change depending on the barrels they’re aged in and the food they’re paired with etc. was fascinating! We even got some extra cigar tasting at the end of the day too. Highly recommend to anyone!”
Sample Dominican cigars, rum, coffee, and chocolate on a three-hour Punta Cana outing with hotel pickup, tastings, and shopping.
“Not a good experience at all. Bought 4 pair of earrings and had I not looked the man only put one earring in each bag seems very shady.”
Review of Amber Cove Damajagua Waterfalls: five zip lines, seven waterfall jumps, local lunch, tastings, and cruise-port pickup.
“Not for the weak, long climb into the forest uphill. But I would do this again for sure! But the guides really took the time out to help the older folks go up, so the old folks could enjoy it as well, very sweet! Lives our guide Anthony and the driver as well, very sweet and a great driver! Thank you for some great memories made with my husband and friends!”
Ride ATVs, swim in a blue Taino cave, taste Dominican coffee, snorkel, and enjoy an open bar on this full-day Punta Cana tour.
“This excursion was a blast! We had taken an ATV tour prior and ended up enjoying this one a lot better. The young man who took pictures through out the ride was so sweet, I wish I could remember his name. All I remember is that he was frRead more”
Walk Santo Domingo’s UNESCO-listed Colonial Zone, visit major landmarks, and taste Dominican coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana with a local guide.
“Excelente tour por la Zona Colonial. Fernando fue un guía increíble: muy amable, claro en sus explicaciones y con gran conocimiento de la historia. Hizo el recorrido dinámico y entretenido en todo momento. Totalmente recomendado para conocer la ciudad de una forma auténtica”
Pick a coast, a boat or a river.
