Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Puerto Plata, Sosua, or Cabarete, and then make your way by bus to the brilliant white sands of Punta Rucia, 67 kilometers east of Montechristi. Get amazing views of the countryside before you board a speedboat to cross to Cayo Arena.  Be welcomed by the turquoise waters and white sands of the paradise island. Go ashore to sink your toes in the sand and top up your tan. Marvel at the colorful marine life and coral gardens on an optional guided snorkeling tour, and enjoy a selection of fresh fruits and drinks.  Navigate the thick mangrove forest of Monte Cristi National Park by speedboat, and look for the abundant wildlife in the lagoons and channels. Get a feel for island life at a local market before taking the speedboat back to the mainland.

This excursion to Cayo Arena offers a wonderful tour departing from Puerto Plata, in comfortable air—conditioned buses with experienced drivers, accompanied by professional guides. This trip is full of beautiful landscapes and green mountains all the way to Punta Rusia, a picturesque fishing village on the coast of Puerto Plata. The land tour ends at Playa Punta Rusia. From there you board a beautiful catamaran, so that you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the water route and visit the national park, navigating through the mangroves, with a variety of beautiful natural colors. If you are lucky you will see the famous manatee, also known as the sea cow. After 45 minutes, you arrive at Cayo Arena. Here you will have free time to snorkel, observe many species of fish of all colors, take photos, and enjoy a refreshing swim in crystal clear water.

Day 1: Arrival at Santo Domingo airport. Our taxi will be waiting for you on arrival to take you to your accommodation type luxury apartments in Dominicus ... Evening meal organized by us in a restaurant in Bayahibe Day 2: After the breakfast organized by us you will leave aboard a Safari truck to discover the sugar cane fields / cigar factory and the Higuey market ... Meal planned during the excursion in a typical Dominican restaurant before a walk on the Chavon River... Evening dinner: romantic dinner feet in the sand with lobster planned by us. Day 3: After the breakfast organized by us you will leave aboard a luxurious sailing catamaran for an outing to Saona in small committee. In the evening we plan your meal in a restaurant in Bayahibe ... Day 4: After your breakfast organized by us, you will leave with your private taxi with driver to the city of Puerto Plata. Arrival before noon at your all-inclusive hotel! Day 5: Your local guide will pick you up after breakfast at your hotel, to visit the colonial zone of Puerto plata. It is one of the most populated cities in the Dominican Republic and the most important city on the north coast of the country. You will start the visit with the Amber Museum, then head to the Colonial Zone and the cable car. Lunch at your hotel and relaxing afternoon. Day 6: Departure at 7:30am for Punta Rucia where a private speed boat will be waiting for you to discover the small island of Cayo Arena, perched on a coral reef that you can explore during a snorkeling session. Take your time... When you decide, go to discover the mangroves and at the end of the crossing will await you a seafood meal ... You can enjoy the beach of the restaurant in the afternoon before leaving for your new accommodation for a night under the stars!! Dinner planned by us at your accommodation! Day 7 : Departure after breakfast for a day full of discoveries in the area of Rio San Juan... Your local guide will pick you up at your new accommodation... 1st stop: speed boat ride on the Grigri Lagoon and swim at the natural pool. 2nd stop: Dudu Lagoon, here you can relax in the wooded park, swim in the cool waters of the lagoon, visit the Tainos caves or do Zipline for the bravest ... Around 1pm, departure for Playa Grande where a seafood/lobster meal will wait for you! Dinner planned by us at your accommodation! Day 8: Breakfast planned at your hotel. Departure to the airport according to your return flight times to Santo Domingo.

Choose which of our boats transports you to the fantastic island of White Sands, Turquoise Waters and a fresh breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. Amazing coral reefs and a great variety of colorful fish that you can enjoy with our "Snorkeling". You will also visit the fantastic mangroves in the Montecristi National Park and learn about the wonders of nature. This tour's early start time means you'll have the reef to yourselves before hordes of tourists arrive at Paradise Island. Snorkel among coral gardens filled with tropical fish, or choose to relax on the beach instead. You'll also explore the mangrove forests at Monte Cristi National Park. On the way back, take a peek at the local manatee hangout. Save hours researching the highlights of Paradise Island and enjoy this comprehensive day tour instead. After a convenient pickup, go on a speedboat ride to Paradise Island (also known as Cayo Arena) and see its pristine white sandy beaches and great snorkeling spots. The trip also includes a speedboat ride around the mangrove jungle and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife. Save time and see the beauty of Paradise Island in a day Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and on a speedboat Curb hunger pangs with a delicious lunch Visit scenic nature spots such as Monte Cristi National Park