Cayo Arena

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Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

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.

Puerto Plata: Day Trip to Cayo Arena Island by Speedboat

Puerto Plata: Day Trip to Cayo Arena Island by Speedboat

MYou will get on a speedboat that will take you to Isla Bonita-Cayo Arena, a journey full of adrenaline, sun, wind and adventure. On the island relax sunbathing in its crystal clear waters or snorkeling in its coral reefs with brightly colored tropical fish. On the way back we will visit the Monte Cristi National Park with its lush green mangroves, an abundance of wildlife and birds, you will learn about the wonders of nature. Once the journey is finished, we will enjoy a delicious typical lunch in Estero Hondo. Where you will have time to shop and bring souvenirs from the Dominican Republic. Itinerary: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island & Magroves Tour Private

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island & Magroves Tour Private

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island Tour Sosua o Cabarete

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island Tour Sosua o Cabarete

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.

Santo Domingo: Full Day Tour to Paradise Island - Cayo Arena

Santo Domingo: Full Day Tour to Paradise Island - Cayo Arena

Spend a full day touring Paradise Island. Cayo Arena is a beautiful piece of sand located on the North coast of the Dominican Republic and is known for its crystal clear waters. During the tour, you have plenty of time to snorkel and explore the many species of fish that call the island home. You'll also have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the clear waters. The trip also includes a speedboat ride around the mangrove jungle and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, this tour has something for everyone.

From Puerto Plata: Cayo Arena Private Catamaran Trip & Lunch

From Puerto Plata: Cayo Arena Private Catamaran Trip & Lunch

Discover Cayo Arena, a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish. Sail on the Ocean King catamaran on this private trip, spending time at Cayo Arena and Monte Cristi National Park. Indulge in a shrimp skewers lunch at Playa Punta Rucia and visit a cigar factory to learn the tricks of the trade. Get picked up from your accommodations and enjoy a scenic road trip through the picturesque countryside to Castillo de la Isabela. When you arrive, climb onboard the Ocean King catamaran, decked out with a solarium and water slide. Tour along the coast of Playa La Ensenada in your catamaran, enjoying Caribbean music and indulging in a few light refreshments. Drop anchor at Cayo Arena and spend around two hours swimming and snorkeling amongst the corals and tropical fish. Set sail to Monte Cristi National Park, feeling the wind in your hair. Look out for wildlife in the lush mangroves of the national park before stopping at Playa Punta Rucia. Land on the beach and savor the taste of freshly cooked shrimp skewers with a Caribbean lunch. Return to your hotel and visit an artisanal cigar factory, observing the process of cigar production and having the chance to buy some souvenirs.

Cayo Arena: VIP Experience in Luxury Catamaran

Cayo Arena: VIP Experience in Luxury Catamaran

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves private Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves private Tour

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

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Our most recommended things to do in Cayo Arena

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

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.

Puerto Plata: Day Trip to Cayo Arena Island by Speedboat

Puerto Plata: Day Trip to Cayo Arena Island by Speedboat

MYou will get on a speedboat that will take you to Isla Bonita-Cayo Arena, a journey full of adrenaline, sun, wind and adventure. On the island relax sunbathing in its crystal clear waters or snorkeling in its coral reefs with brightly colored tropical fish. On the way back we will visit the Monte Cristi National Park with its lush green mangroves, an abundance of wildlife and birds, you will learn about the wonders of nature. Once the journey is finished, we will enjoy a delicious typical lunch in Estero Hondo. Where you will have time to shop and bring souvenirs from the Dominican Republic. Itinerary: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island & Magroves Tour Private

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island & Magroves Tour Private

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island Tour Sosua o Cabarete

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island Tour Sosua o Cabarete

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.

Santo Domingo: Full Day Tour to Paradise Island - Cayo Arena

Santo Domingo: Full Day Tour to Paradise Island - Cayo Arena

Spend a full day touring Paradise Island. Cayo Arena is a beautiful piece of sand located on the North coast of the Dominican Republic and is known for its crystal clear waters. During the tour, you have plenty of time to snorkel and explore the many species of fish that call the island home. You'll also have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the clear waters. The trip also includes a speedboat ride around the mangrove jungle and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, this tour has something for everyone.

From Puerto Plata: Cayo Arena Private Catamaran Trip & Lunch

From Puerto Plata: Cayo Arena Private Catamaran Trip & Lunch

Discover Cayo Arena, a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish. Sail on the Ocean King catamaran on this private trip, spending time at Cayo Arena and Monte Cristi National Park. Indulge in a shrimp skewers lunch at Playa Punta Rucia and visit a cigar factory to learn the tricks of the trade. Get picked up from your accommodations and enjoy a scenic road trip through the picturesque countryside to Castillo de la Isabela. When you arrive, climb onboard the Ocean King catamaran, decked out with a solarium and water slide. Tour along the coast of Playa La Ensenada in your catamaran, enjoying Caribbean music and indulging in a few light refreshments. Drop anchor at Cayo Arena and spend around two hours swimming and snorkeling amongst the corals and tropical fish. Set sail to Monte Cristi National Park, feeling the wind in your hair. Look out for wildlife in the lush mangroves of the national park before stopping at Playa Punta Rucia. Land on the beach and savor the taste of freshly cooked shrimp skewers with a Caribbean lunch. Return to your hotel and visit an artisanal cigar factory, observing the process of cigar production and having the chance to buy some souvenirs.

Cayo Arena: VIP Experience in Luxury Catamaran

Cayo Arena: VIP Experience in Luxury Catamaran

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.

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves private Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves private Tour

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

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4.2
(51 reviews)

What a wonderful experience. The driver, and speed boat operator were lovely. Our Guide Mathias was a kind gentleman who really sent the experience over the top. Dominican people are beautiful inside and out. He went above and beyond to make it memorable. The bus ride was a little long and I was car sick between buses so I would advise taking something prior. Although the speed boat might not be for everyone, I absolutely loved it. A tour through mangroves and a quick zip to the island. The island snorkeling was unbelievable. I spend most of my time on the outside of the reef where you could see the different varieties of coral. No shortage of tropical fish either. The traditional Dominican lunch was amazing. Anyone who complains shouldn’t travel, in my opinion. The cigar factory was a nice end to our excursion. I sampled some traditional Dominican delights, some chocolate and the Mamajuana. A beautiful memory for us. I hope to return some day.

The Cayo Arena and mangrove tour is an unforgettable experience that blends natural beauty with exceptional service. The journey across the open ocean to reach Cayo Arena is nothing short of magical, with stunning views that set the stage for what's to come. Once you arrive, you're greeted by pristine turquoise waters and soft, golden sand—truly a little piece of heaven. The breathtaking scenery will make you fall in love instantly. The tour continues with a visit to the Monte Cristi Mangroves, a must-see for anyone interested in the region's natural wonders. The national park offers a glimpse into the area's rich biodiversity, with lush mangroves and calm waterways. The staff on the tour were friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. To top it all off, the lunch provided was superb, perfectly complementing the day's adventures. Highly recommended!

This tour was great. They picked me up at my hotel lobby which was very convenient! The two hours of snorkel time was amazing. We did stop a a cigar factory which wasn't mentioned in the original itinerary. The bus needed to be a bit bigger. I felt like I was sitting on my neighbor. The driver and guide were both great.

Was a cool trip, we thought the guide was the coolest 😉 it was cool that he could speak four languages and told us a lot about the country ☺️

Very good, the fruit and food was very good and the experience too