Food Tours in Dominican Republic: 7 Worth the Crossing

1.7 waterfalls+typical food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · from $60Our pick

Join Edwin Transfers Tours for a half-day trip from Puerto Plata, Amber Cove, Taino Bay, or nearby hotels. Hike uphill through forest, then jump and slide through up to seven Damajagua waterfalls with helmets, life jackets, guides, lunch, and drinks. Guides including Sammy, Felix, Werbe, and Edwin have earned praise for friendly, careful service.

“The host cancelled this trip the morning of without informing us until we went to meet for the check-in. While it was mostly out of their hands due to heavy rainfall the day/night before, they did not contact us the morning of the scheduled trip.”

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2.Punta Cana Exclusive Adults-Only Snorkel with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend about four hours sailing from Punta Cana to the Cabeza de Toro coral reef, with guided snorkeling, natural pools, a palm-lined beach stop, unlimited national drinks, and lunch from a floating kitchen. Don Julio and his crew lead the trip, which limits bookings to 35 percent of boat capacity. Minimum age is 15.

“So much fun! What a party! Thecwaves for snorkeling were a little choppy but that’s just the day we went. Loved all the pit stops”

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3.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

You’ll travel from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, or Macao to Saona Island by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. Expect a 30-minute stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, beach time, a Dominican buffet, and unlimited beer, rum, soft drinks, and water. Guides may include Indiana Jones, with live commentary in six languages.

“It’s was more than I expected. Two different beach spots. Absolutely wonderful. We got a trimaran sail boat. Brilliant!!!”

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4.Amber Cove-Taino BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $60

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, you’ll hike through tropical forest to seven Damajagua waterfalls, then jump, slide, and swim downstream. Guides such as Daniella and Jonathan help with the route, safety, and photos. A Dominican buffet lunch and a short cacao, coffee, rum, and mamajuana stop complete this active half-day outing.

“Beautiful adventure through the waterfalls. I would recommend this to everyone. Expect a bit of walking but it’s all worth it at the end when you hit the nice cool water.”

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5.Amber Cove-Taino BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $110

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride in an air-conditioned van to Damajagua National Park for five zip lines and seven waterfalls. Guides such as Jonathan, Fernando, Daniela, and Chocolate assist on the rocky hike, slides, and jumps. Lunch, drinks, tastings, and port pickup are included, but sturdy water shoes are essential.

“Very well organized, great guides and driver. Loved the zip line and water slides. Lunch was delicious.”

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6.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours on a catamaran from Sosua Beach, with snorkeling over coral reefs, tropical fish, a natural pool stop, BBQ food, drinks, cocktails, music, and professional guides. Pickup is available, the boat holds up to 30 people, and morning, afternoon, or sunset departures may be offered.

“Foot could of been made to order so food could of been(Hot) and the drinks should of been served as soon as we got on the boat”

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7.Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $85

Travel from Puerto Plata to Cayo Arena, a tiny sand island in Monte Cristi National Park. Swim among tropical fish, ride by boat through Estero Hondo mangroves, see the Dominican countryside, and eat a local buffet lunch at Punta Rucia. Guides such as Mendy, Matias, Fernando, and Emmanuel help make the long day run smoothly.

“Super fun experience, pretty much a full day, but they do take care of you nicely, provide a wonderful lunch and snacks! The crew took their time to make sure we sell plenty of fish. Took my two teenager daughters, and a friend we had a blast”

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