Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Boat ride through the mangroves
Soft drinks and fresh fruits on the island
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch
National Park fees
Snorkeling Equipment
Drinks with the lunch
DVD (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Eric Tours International, Sosua, Caribbean Organizing the tour
Cabarete, Cabarete, Caribbean Pick up at the hotels in Cabarete 20 minutes
Sosua, Sosua, Caribbean Pick up at the hotels in Sosua 20 minutes
Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, Caribbean Pick up at the hotel in Puerto Plata.
Driving through the country side to Punta Rucia. 120 minutes
Playa Ensenada, Punta Rucia, Caribbean At Playa Ensenada the Speed Boat is waiting to take you to Paradise Island 30 minutes
Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena), Punta Rucia, Caribbean Cayo Arena, the local name of Paradise Island. Here you will get fresh fruits and drinks. The snorkeling gear is provided and a guided snorkeling tour.
After the visit on Paradise Island you go through the mangroves with the Speed Boat. 180 minutes
Punta Rucia, Punta Rucia, Caribbean In Punta Rucia a typical Dominican lunch is served. 45 minutes
Puerto Plata Province, Caribbean On the way back we make a stop at a local market, after the market we continue back to your hotel. 120 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Don't forget to bring your towel, swimwear and sunblock
Please bring another set of dry clothes the bus ride back
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Houbgd
31 May 2023
Was a Great Trip. Good busses, good people, was very informative! Water was great and clear with lots of fish and coral. I will do it again!
504krystald
09 May 2023
this excursion was amazing!! definitely worth it the crew members are so nice and respectful. i got alittle overwhelmed when we went snorkeling and they were so nice and very helpful. super peaceful 10/10
Scenic323972
09 May 2023
Simply marvelous!!! Peaceful and relaxing…beautiful scenery…One of the best! Would definitely recommend
This tour in
Cabarete
is organized by
Eric Tours International
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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