Our Cayo Arena Island private boat snorkeling tour from Santo Domingo makes for an amazing day in the best snorkeling spot in the country. This tiny island is truly a hidden gem was recently named #34 out of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world by CNN Travel. A 20 minute boat ride from the lovely small beach town of Punta Rusia beach take you to the island of “Cayo Arena” also known as “Paradise Island” where you can spend a few hours enjoying the gorgeous beach there, or snorkeling alongside an amazing variety of beautiful and colorful tropical fish by the reef that surrounds most of the island. This is a place that can be truly be described as the quintessential Caribbean paradise.
Once off the island, we take a peaceful and scenic boat ride through the second largest mangrove forest in the Caribbean, which is part of the nearby Montecristi National Park. Once back in Punta Rusia, we enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch at a small family run restaurant, one of our favorite places to eat in the country. This all makes for a day you will likely never forget!
(Approximately 3 hours from Santo Domingo)
FULL DAY NATURE TOUR (Approximately 12 hour tour)
Geographical Location:
Nature Tour Includes:
-Experienced, English speaking nature guides
-Transportation in comfortable private vehicle to and from Santo Domingo
-Boat ride to Cayo Arena Island (20 mins. approx.)
-Visit and guide snorkeling in one of the most amazing reefs in the Caribbean
-Full snorkeling equipment
-Free time at the beach
-Boat ride through a beautiful mangrove forest in Montecristi National Park
-Delicious Fresh Seafood Lunch at Punta Rusia Beach
-Refreshments and snacks: Water, Juice, Cookies
Private Tour Pricing from Santo Domingo:
*Kids age 12 and under travel free. (2 adult minimum)
2 person private tour: USD $250 per person
3 person private tour: USD $190 per person
4 person private tour: USD $170 per person
5 person private tour: USD $150 per person
6 person private tour: USD $135 per person
7 person private tour: USD $120 per person
8 or more person private tour: Contact us