Dominican Republic · HIKING & TREKKING
7 reviewed
Good hiking & trekking fill up fast in high season. Here are the 7 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a spot before the calendar does.
Half-day hike from Punta Cana into the Eastern Cordillera for views, wildlife, and a farm stop with coffee and cocoa samples. Pickup included.
“Our guide Wilkin was awesome! Good communication, he took quality photos and sent them promptly. We got more than we expected out of this trip and definitely recommend!”
Punta Cana to Los Haitises day trip: rainforest hike, mangrove kayaking, caves, and locals lunch with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“The food served for the lunch was great. Our tour guide made sure the group was all together and informed the whole time”
Trek El Limón Waterfall from Las Terrenas for jungle views, river crossings, a swim in the pool, and a strong massage from Vincent.
Hike and swim to the 27m El Tabernáculo waterfall, through creeks and pools, with breakfast, lunch, life vest, and $96 Santo Domingo pickup.
“The experience was great and the company was Professional. Randolph made sure everyone kept up, felt safe and had fun with plenty of picture opportunities (no need to take your phone because Randolph used his waterproof phone to take the pictures). Then tabernacle itself - where you end up - was great and fuller f drama. The way back to the car had some jumps and slides down.”
Hike Damajagua’s waterfalls from Santo Domingo with early pickup, a guide, lunch, and a route that may start at the 7th charco.
“We had the best driver- Robert- who was amazing. We talked with him for the entire 3 hour drive both ways, and learned tons of stuff about Donovan Culture and the country’s history, and the landscapes, and shared a lot of stories back and fRead more”
Hike the forests of Bonao and cool off in La Jaiba River pools. Includes snorkeling gear, lunch, pickup, and local sweets tasting.
“Expect a moderate to difficult hike. It’s about an hour and a half drive from Santo Domingo. Jonathan my tour guide was good at letting me stay as long or as short as I wanted. The only thing I would say is if you are going to wear shoes don’t wear socks as we crossed the river a few times.”
A 6–7 hour adventure in Los Haitises National Park: rainforest hike, Caño Salado, caves with Taino art, plus boat and mangrove kayaking from Samaná.
