Dominican Republic · CAYO ARENA & PARADISE ISLAND
15 reviewed
Good cayo arena & paradise island tours fill up fast in high season. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a spot before the calendar does.
Speedboat to Cayo Arena’s coral shallows, plus a mangrove cruise in Monte Cristi National Park from Puerto Plata area.
“Travel was a lot longer than indicated but the island was amazing.”
Speedboat to Paradise Island (Cayo Arena) for crystal-clear snorkeling, mangrove cruising, and an included lunch—plus a long, scenic Puerto Plata day.
“Omg omg omg omg..... One of the best experiences I ever had in my life. Please click buy right now! You will not regret the decision!”
Snorkel Paradise Island and ride a speedboat through the mangroves from Puerto Plata, with lunch, pickup, and included gear.
“Great experience! The orga crew did an amazing job and the day was lots of fun. Paradise island is beautiful and the mangrove tour definitely worth it.”
Full-day tour to Cayo Arena (Paradise Island) from Puerto Plata with hotel pickup, speedboat ride, snorkeling gear, and lunch included.
“This was a horrible experience from start to finish. The bus ride was over two hours long, we were brought to a filthy location with broken toilets before boarding boats to the island. The island was nothing more than an overcrowded sand Read more”
Speedboat to Cayo Arena for snorkeling and beach time, then ride through Monte Cristi mangroves with drinks, fruit, and lunch.
“This activity was relaxing and well planned out. I was a bit skeptical before the journey, due to the bad review but in the end positively surpriseed with the outcome. The organizers contact me before via WhatsApp and we sorted everything ahead. You will get free coffee at the starting point and can buy water and other beverages if you like. When all the guests are there, you will take the boat to the cayo arena. There you'll spend around 2h where you can do whatever you like while the staff offers you drinks and fruits. Upon returning you will pass through the mangroves and get some educational insights. When…”
Speedboat to Cayo Arena for snorkeling, then a Monte Cristi-area day with lunch and local stops from Cabarete and nearby towns.
“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”
Cayo Arena day trip from Puerto Plata with hotel pickup, speedboat to Cayo Paraiso, snorkeling, wildlife sightings, and lunch.
“You've sent me an email asking me to review this trip, which YOU cancelled only 12 hours before and to which I've not had a refund yet. This was 1 tour we were really looking forward to. We did this trip 20 years ago and it was fantastic. Such a shame you cancelled it.”
Full-day catamaran to tiny Cayo Arena from Puerto Plata with snorkeling, Champagne at a sandbar, and a lobster-or-paella lunch plus open bar.
“The staff was great, photographer was everything, the food was awesome, drinks could’ve been better but they were unlimited!”
Early pickup from Santo Domingo to Cayo Arena and Monte Cristi for snorkeling, a natural sea pool, and lunch onboard. Long day.
“Abraham was excellent. He was kind and was attentive to my needs and made sure I had an excellent time for my Birthday! I'd recommend it to everyone who loves the the sea and beautiful beaches!”
Early VIP snorkeling on Paradise Island plus Monte Cristi mangroves, with hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and an Estero Hondo manatee stop.
“To get to punta rucia was like 1-1:30 hr ride then we got into speed boat 25min ride to paradise island (Cayo de arena) were we had some drinks snacks and we’re able to do some snorkeling and that on the way back we pass by the mangroves. Staff was great and snacks were good!”
Cabarete day trip to Paradise Island (Cayo Arena) with speedboat, hand-feeding fish snorkeling, tasty Dominican lunch, plus Monte Cristi stop.
“After a miscommunication about the pick up time Tony himself came and picked me up and took me all the way to the destination this buisness and owner is fantastic and super honest a rarity now days I would recommend this buisness 10000% anytime I go to dominican republic from now this will be my first and only call thanks again tony !”
Full-day Paradise Island tour from Cabarete to Cayo Arena with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks, plus a Dominican tobacco stop.
“The event should tell the people that schedule these event that it’s 2 hour drive from the hotel. They also was late the event said pick up was 630 am and they got there 830 am. Other then that it was a great time”
Paradise Island from Puerto Plata with port pickup, a quick boat ride, snorkel team, lunch, and WiFi on board. Private group day trip.
“Rigo was very professional. He showed us all the do's and don't. I recommend anyone coming to Dominican Republic to contact Rigo immediately. He also has a great personality. Very Is carismatic in funny.”
Cayo Arena Exclusive Tour from Puerto Plata: catamaran to Paradise Island, snorkeling, mangroves, Ensenada Natural Pool, lunch and open bar.
“Almost perfect Beautiful clear blue water, fun boat ride good snorkeling and food. The service was great! The only downside is it was about an hour and half outside of Puerto Plata. Date of experience: March 2019”
Speedboat to Cayo Arena from Puerto Plata for coral snorkeling, mangrove tunnels in Monte Cristi, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup in 7 hours.
