VIP tour to Paradise Island & The Mangroves

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VIP tour to Paradise Island

2 Adults x $158.98

$317.96

Approx Total

$317.96

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Overview

The VIP tour to Paradise Island starts early in the morning because we like to get to the island before all the other tourists arrives. It is an amazing feeling to be alone on the island. This tour is a great way to spend with your family and friends. The pick up time is at 5:30 am from Cabarete, 6:00 am from Sosua and at 6:30 am from Puerto Plata. First we drive to Punta Rucia and from there with a speed boat to " Cayo Arena " ( the local name of Paradise Island ), where turquoise water and white sand will welcome you. On the Paradise Island you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Discover the bright colorful reef with all kinds of fishes on our snorkeling tour, or just enjoy the sun and the beach at this beautiful place. Before lunch we visit the national park of Monte Cristi with its mangroves. On the way back we will make a stop at Playa Estero Hondo to have look at the Manatees ( sea cows ).

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BlueBay Villas Doradas Playa Dorada Complex Main Street 538, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Casa Linda Calle Carretera El Choco, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Casa Marina Beach & Reef C/ Alejo Martinez, El Batey, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort 1 Paradise Drive, Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Gran Ventana Beach Resort Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Grand Laguna Beach Calle Number 4, Playa Laguna 1, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Hispaniola Beach Calle Dr. Alejo Martinez, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57600
Hotel Playa Laguna Carretera Cabarete, Escondido Bay, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Hotel Villa Taina Calle Principal #1, Cabarete, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada Carretera Luperon Km 4, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Instyle Residences at Infiniti c/ Alejo Martinez, Playa Imbert, Frente al Helipuerto, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Marien Puerto Plata Carretera Luperon. Km.4.5, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
New Garden Hotel Calle Dr. Rosen # 32, El Batey, Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Piergiorgio Palace Hotel La Puntilla 21, , Sosua, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Puerto Plata Village Acceso Hotel Puerto Plata Village, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Residencial Hispaniola Camino Llibre, , Sosua, Caribbean, DO
VH Atmosphere Adults Only Resort & Beach Club Complejo Hotelero Playa Dorada S/n, Puerto Plata, Caribbean, DO, 57000
Viva Tangerine By Wyndham Carretera Sosua Cabarete, , Cabarete, Caribbean, DO, 57000

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Itinerary

Puerto Plata Province

You will get picked up from your hotel in Cabarete, Sosua or Puerto Plata. The tour starts early in the morning so we arrive to Paradise Island before all the other regular tour boats arrives. We drive to Punta Rucia.

2 hours
Playa Ensenada

At Playa Ensenada the speed boat is waiting to take you to Paradise Isalnd.

30 minutes
Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)

Cayo Arena is the local name of Paradise Island. Here you will get fresh fruits and drinks. Snorkeling gear is provided and a guided snorkeling tour. After the visit on Paradise Island you go through the mangroves with the speed boat. We make a stop so that you can jump in the water.

4 hours
Playa Ensenada

Lunch will be served by the beach front.

1 hour
Puerto Plata Province

On the way back we make a stop at Estero Hondo to have a look at the manatees

3 hours

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

February 07100% refund

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Best snorkeling

Published on Nov, 2023

From start to finish this tour is outstanding! The island is tiny but the snorkeling is outstanding, best I’ve had. There are hundreds of species to see. The water is cristal clear and the temp is perfect. The bus ride is a bit long but I enjoyed seeing DR country side.

Lovely experience

Published on Jun, 2023

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!

A good time was had by all

Published on Mar, 2023

First you need to realize that it is about a 2 1/2-hour bus ride from Puerto Plata to the boat and an all-day trip. Leave your shoes behind and board and you get free drinks and snacks on a short ride over beautiful water to a sand bar where you can snorkel over reefs and see fish. The day we went the weather turned cloudy and the wind picked up and rained a little. Was pretty good, but I saw more fish at Turks and Caicos. Then more drinks and time on the beach before the trip back. Stopped for more drinks in the water at a shallow sand bar, which could have been better, because it was pretty windy by then and started to rain. Then cruise the mangroves looking for manatees (we didn't see any), before having lunch with lobster back at the Paradise. Then bus ride home. Definitely recommended.

Paradise was a paradise

Published on Feb, 2023

We booked this tour through our resort, Cofresi Palm. This excursion DID NOT disappoint in ANYWAY! The bus ride to the excursion was a little over an hour, but was very scenic. The staff on this excursion were all AMAZING, Jose, the on board photographer took amazing pictures. You pay for them up front, then he sends you a link to download them later. VERY RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY!! Jason was our.. or should I say MY bartender!! LOL.. He was on the ball and quick to refill your drink and get you another one. He swam us around Paradise island, which is a natural reef. He had food in a bottle and was feeding the fish as we snorkelled along. I could NOT count the amount of fish. At one point he swam down a good 20 feet, and slowly came back up to the surface feeding the fish along the way.. IT WAS SPECTACULAR!! I highly recommend this. Once back on the mainland we were treated to an AMAZING lunch buffet. I am NOT a huge fan of lobster, never have been. The lobster they served at the buffet was mouth watering and this comes from a guy who isn't crazy about lobster!! jussaying. thank you for an amazing day and thank you to my new friend Jason for taking care of us... MUCHAS GRACIAS AMIGO!

Happy Bday Bui!

Published on Mar, 2022

The knowledge of our host!! Loves what he is doing!! The island was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Thanks Richard.

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