Top Dominican Republic Unique Experiences

Take the whole family on a tour of Santo Domingo city that’s unlike any other because it's sole focus is chocolate. On this brief tour, learn about the chocolate-making process, appreciate the ingredients that go into making delectable treats, and even some taste cacao beans, too. A small group ensures an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide.

Learn to surf on the beaches of Punta Cana during a small-group lesson capped at two or three students. Whether you're a novice or experienced surfer, your instructor can customize the lesson to best suit your needs and target specific areas to help improve your technique. Your lesson includes gear and hotel pickup and drop-off. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit it into your schedule.

Get the inside scoop on Dominican cigars during a visit to the Vivonte Cigar Factory. This educational tour provides an overview of the industry’s history and takes you through the entire cigar-making process. A coffee, tea, soda, water, a smoothie, or tropical beverage—and after-meal cigar or cigarillo are included.

Learn to surf or improve your skills with this 2-hour surfing lesson in Cabarete. Meet local Dominican surfing legend Victor 'Bobo' Peralta, who will give you a full run-down of surfing theory, rules and the mechanics of wave formation. Paddle out into the warm waters on a provided board, chosen specifically for your skill and body type, to learn to catch a wave. This activity is suitable for complete novices and accomplished surfers that want to learn from a master. Round-trip hotel transportation is included.

Check out the best of Miches on this private tour, where you stop at several places of natural beauty, including La Jarda Waterfall. Also pay a visit to Montana Redonda for some excellent views and photo opportunities of the Samana Bay and Oriental Mountains. Then enjoy a stop at Playa Esmeralda for its peaceful beach lined with coconut palms. Lunch is also provided to keep you energized.

Learn everything you need to know about the world-class chocolate produced in the Dominican Republic during this 3.5-hour tour. Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn about the island's ecosystem and what makes it perfect for growing cacao. Enter the La Esmerelda Chocolate Factory to see the steps necessary to make a high-quality chocolate bar and make one of your own. Participate in a chocolate tasting with a chocolate expert who will teach you how to experience chocolate with all of your senses. Be seated for a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by, of course, a cup of rich hot chocolate.

Saddle up to discover the golden beaches, wild rivers, and lush forests of the Dominican Republic on this 2-hour horseback riding tour from Punta Cana. Whether you’re an experienced rider or it’s your first time on horseback, you’ll enjoy local wildlife and spectacular views, as you gallop along the beach or take a leisurely ride through the countryside.

Learn everything you need to know about the world-class chocolate produced in the Dominican Republic during this 2.5-hour tour. Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn about the island's ecosystem and what makes it perfect for growing cacao. Enter the La Esmerelda Chocolate Factory to see the steps necessary to make a high-quality chocolate bar and make one of your own. Be seated for a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by, of course, a cup of rich hot chocolate.

Check out several sites in the Dominican Republic on this group safari truck tour. Your guide will take care of all the arrangements, starting with hotel pickup to keep things easy. You’ll visit plantations, the river, and more, plus have chances to try sugar cane, chocolate, and cigars. Lunch is also provided to keep you energized.

Enjoy a double dose of outdoor adventure on this 5-hour zipline and horse-riding trip from Puerto Plata. Travel into tropical woodland and fly down ziplines strung between the trees, soaring through the canopy from platform to platform. Plus, slow the pace a notch with a gentle horseback trek, clip-clopping along trails through rolling hills. This family-friendly trip includes all required equipment, instruction, refreshments, and pickup and drop-off at most Puerto Plata hotels.

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A private class is a great opportunity to personalize your practice, whether you are just starting or you are an experience practitioner, take advantage of the experienced guidance of our instructors. Classes are suitable for all level practitioners. All teachers are certified yoga instructors and speak several languages, ask for yours.

Unwind after a thrilling vacation with your own private yoga class in Punta Cana. This 1-hour class can take place at the yoga studio or your villa and is available for all ages and skill levels. Choose from hatha, vinyasa, asthanga, yin, restorative and aerial yoga with all necessary equipment provided for students. This yoga class is available for a maximum of five guests per booking to ensure proper instruction.

Learn how to surf along one of the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful beaches with this 2-hour surf lesson in Punta Cana. Spend some time learning the basics of surfing from the safety of the sand, and then hit the water with confidence as you practice your skills riding the waves. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this lesson is not only easy to understand, but easy to get to, too.

While quietly strolling through the cosy streets of Santo Domingos colonial district you enjoy a panoramical overview over the most important sights it has to offer. Discover architectonical highlights, have a look at the first cathedral in the Americas as well as the first hospital among others. Join us on this walking tour!

Explore authentic Dominican landscapes and flavours in a non-commercial way. See cocoa plantations and visit small chocolate manufacture. Support local community by visiting them and getting to know them closer. Have some coffee in a simple house among the fruit trees. Discover local market with it's natural medicine and shamanic stands. Eat a typical dominican lunch in a restaurant beloved by the locals. Observe how to make first class cigars in the oldest cigar factory in the country. Admire the exuberant nature oh the Northern Mountains famous for its amber mines. Spend 1 day with Dominican folklore and taste traditional Dominican products, such as cocoa, coffee and cigars.

Get an insight view of the contemporary vibrant art scene of Santo Domingo which has gained an important role in the cultural identity of the country. Learn also more about historical details which doubtlessly have a huge infuence on todays art. Visit the Modern Art Museum where local artist of the 20th and 21st century expose their pieces on 3 floors. As the expositions change from time to time, a visit is always associated with a surprise effect. Once heading to the colonial district again you will encounter a part of the city where 13 mural paintings are part of the streetscape. This kind of artistic expresion has gained a high social value in the Dominican Republic. After regaining your strength over lunch, you'll continue to a private museum and then a private gallery where you'll have time to shop for quality souvenirs.