Private Tour to Paradise Island with Snorkel & Manatee Sanctuary

5.0 (one review) 9–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Paradise Island by Rothis Tours — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mangrove Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Paradise Island is one of the best places to visit in northern part of the Dominican Republic. If you like sun, azur water and white sand beaches, it's definitely worth taking a boat trip to this amazing place.

Admire tropical landscapes and try snorkeling on a coral reef. All this in a relaxed atmosphere and with cuba libre in hand. We will take care of you professionally and bring you back to your hotel for the dinner :)

Since the tour is private, you can freely and flexibly manage your time :) Go with your family or with a group of friends and have fun! A few hours in the truly caribbean world!

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rothis Tours RD

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: you'll have free time for lunch at the beach with local fish bars, the average price of a fish or seafood dish there is $15

Itinerary

Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)

5 hours Admission included

Want to make a visit to paradise? Take a cruise to Paradise Island!..

Before boarding, about 2 hours drive, during which you will see Dominican landscapes: villages, pastures, orchards and palm groves. Learn about typical crops: mango, avocado, orange, papaya, cassava... Admire traditional houses and livestock.

After reaching your destination, enjoy a fast boat through azure waters and have a drink in a natural swimming pool :)

On the island relax on white sand, take your time for sunbathing, swimming, taking amazing pictures and chilling... In the meantime, you can also enjoy cuba libre :)

Explore the coral reef with colorful fish. Our guide will keep eye on you. Feel safe :)

On the way back traverse the labyrinth of mangrove forests. Discover this tropical ecosystem where trees stand with their roots in the ocean waters.

Don't forget to bring your swimwear, beach towel, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses. You can also bring your own snorkeling equipment and a sports camera.
Playa de Punta Rucia

4 hours Admission included

After this exciting adventure, you will have free time on the beach, popular with the locals, full of typical fish bars. Here you can order delicacies of authentic Dominican cuisine: fresh fish, seafood and even the famous lobster! ;)

The guide will help you place your order, and the average cost of a dish is about USD 15.

After the meal, you will certainly have time to walk on the beach or relax in the calm azure water of the bay.
Santuario de los Mamiferos

30 min Admission included

Finally, our bonus attraction: the Manatee Sanctuary. This rarely visited oasis of marine mammals is created by mangrove forests and undeveloped, wild beaches.

A place full of peace, allowing real contact with nature. This will be our last stop before we head back.

The way back to drop off point will take about 2 hours.

We are confident that with this tour you will retain beautiful memories of the northern Dominican Republic. Paradise Island is, after all, one of the area's biggest attractions!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Viva Wyndham V Heavens
EL Descanso Villa 21
Hotel Tropic Pop
Royal Villas Cofresi 5
PF Hotel
Beach Cabarete Lodge Eco de Luxe Surf Kite Yoga
Plaza Europa
Oasis Adult Resort
Lifestyle Resort Puerto Plata
Lifestyle Royal Suites
Los Castillos Resort
Presidential Suites - Room Only

and 135 more pickup points

We pick up clients from the entire Puerto Plata / Sosua / Cabarete area.

Dear cruise ship passengers: please indicate Us the name of your ship, so we'll adapt the pick up and drop off to your schedule :)

Dear hotel guests: there is no need to specify the time of departure and arrival, just enter "NA" please :)

We'll send you the precise pick up time on the day before our excursion :)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.