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.
Posted By : Koralie_N
The trip was nice. Did snorkeling for more than a hour. The island is pretty crowded but that's to expect in such a tourist place.
Food was good
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Posted On : 2024-01-23 21:39:34 
Posted By : Kristi_B
We really enjoyed this tour. The island is beautiful. The water was nice and we saw lots of fish when snorkeling.
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Posted On : 2023-04-27 20:48:36
Posted By : I7198KWhannahc
People were amazing, food was yummy, drinks were strong, the island was breathtaking & snorkelling around the reef was absolutely beautiful. We saw so many incredible looking fish. We had a blast and would 15/10 recommend this to anyone travelling to DR
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Posted On : 2023-04-20 18:29:41 
Posted By : Sandrine_K
This trip was terrible! We spent 8 hours on a bus for a 2 hours visit on a very crowded tiny sand bar where we could not use a towel to lay on. I don't know if this is usual or not but the weather was extremely windy, so I was cold and did not even feel like getting in the water to snorkel. At one point it stared to rain and everyone was trying to fit under the tiny huts. The lunch was okay and then we stopped at a shop where we had already stopped on a previous excursion 2 days prior. I would not do this excursion again if you paid me! We waisted valuable time on our vacation and I came back car sick and with a broken back.
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Posted On : 2023-04-10 15:53:14
Posted By : Sonziry_G
it was great..beach was beautiful. Boat ride was a little scary for me but it was safe.
I would have wanted to be a little warmer but the entire experience was good.
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Posted On : 2023-02-26 19:10:59
Posted By : Angela_G
This tour was beyond amazing! It started out with a gentleman picking us up directly at our resort in a private vehicle to drop us off at another resort the Senator to catch a bus ride. The bus ride was amazing we went through all these small villages. We felt really safe. Going through one town we got to see someone shoot a pig in the head and tie a rope around the neck and drag the pig to the house (probably for dinner). It was really neat to see the authentic way the Dominican people live. We got to the ocean where there were little boats waiting to cruise us on the ocean and our driver was very experienced! He did every wave and bump perfectly and it never felt unsafe. I was a little nervous being on a small boat on the ocean as I have never done it before but the way he handled that boat eased my mind. The island was beautiful and the fish were amazing and the water was super clear and the water was shallow enough to swim and not struggle with any ocean waves or currents. If you are an inexperienced swimmer this is for you as well as experienced swimmers as the water can get deeper outside the coral. On the way back the water was choppy due to a storm brewing but for safety, they took us through the mangroves and he maneuvered that boat so well around all the trees without hitting any. I have never been through mangroves on a small boat and with such precision. It was so amazing and definitely memorable.
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Posted On : 2022-08-18 19:52:46
Posted By : Robin_F
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the climate and environment (flora and fauna) as we traveled to the boats. We were not bombarded by vendors when we arrived at the dock. We didn't get to see any birds in the mangroves, but our tourguide was able to give a lot of information on it. We got to the island and wow, what a view!! Arrived at high tide and the island was very crowded, but we got to take full advantage of snorkeling, swimming, and snacks. Stopped at a cigar factory and gift shop as well. Thanks for a great trip
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Posted On : 2022-08-06 18:37:49
Posted By : Renee_H
We all had a great time. Snorkeling was amazing. The lunch they provided for us was delicious. The boat ride out to the island was a lot of fun
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Posted On : 2022-08-02 05:48:56
Posted By : Oscar_N
The callo arena is beautiful the trip ecelent but l di this trips five time in people boats cuts the ride I. The Mangalore check this is not nice for the tour l now the area very well tanks 👍
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Posted On : 2022-04-21 18:28:05
Posted By : Rebecca_G
What a great day! Great communication before the trip, during and after. Great price for a great full day! Bus ride was fine, boat ride was amazing, views and experience was breathtaking. Staff was friendly and helpful with our 5 and 9 year old who have now declared Puerto Plata their favorite place in the world 😉 would book through them again and again! Great for a great trip, full of knowledge, history and for always making us feel safe.
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Posted On : 2020-02-20 12:00:25
