La Romana Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best La Romana tours and things to do on the sun-drenched Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic: sail to the palm-fringed paradise of Saona Island and its starfish-filled natural pool, snorkel the coral reefs of Catalina Island, wander the Mediterranean-style artists’ village of Altos de Chavón, cruise on a party catamaran, and race a buggy through the jungle from Bayahibe. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore La Romana by interest
Whatever brings you to La Romana — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in La Romana
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Saona Island
Island paradise.
Natural Pool
Starfish sandbar.
Catalina Island
Coral reefs.
Altos de Chavón
Artists’ village.
Catamaran
Party cruises.
Buggy Safari
Jungle tracks.
Bayahibe
Fishing village.
Palm Beaches
White sand.
La Romana islands & beaches
- 1Saona Island
- 2Natural pool
- 3Catalina Island
- 4Catamaran
Boat awaySaona Island
Island paradise.
Boat awayCatalina Island
Coral reefs.
20 min awayAltos de Chavón
Artists’ village.
20 min awayBayahibe
Fishing village.
Bayahibe awayBuggy Safari
Jungle tracks.
Coast awayCatamaran
Party cruise.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every La Romana visitor asks before booking.
Dry season (Dec–Apr)
Sunny, warm and dry — the best time to visit.
Shoulder (May, Nov)
Warm with occasional showers and fewer crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, with warm seas.
Hurricane season
Storms are possible from August to October.
For the islands
The dry season offers the calmest seas for island trips.
Best overall
December to April is ideal.
One day
A Saona Island tour.
Two days
Add Catalina Island.
Three days
Add Altos de Chavón and a buggy safari.
For islands
Saona and Catalina.
For adventure
A buggy or ATV safari.
With kids
Saona and Monkeyland.
Boats
Catamarans and speedboats reach Saona and Catalina.
Tours & transfers
Tours include hotel pickup from La Romana and Bayahibe.
Taxis
Taxis link the town, resorts and Bayahibe.
On foot
Bayahibe village and Altos de Chavón are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in a resort or in charming Bayahibe.
US dollar & peso
The Dominican peso is used; US dollars are widely accepted.
Book Saona ahead
The Saona Island tour is a must — reserve in advance.
Choose your cruise
Pick a relaxed or party catamaran to suit your style.
Sun protection
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water for island days.
Natural pool
Don’t miss the starfish natural pool off Saona.
Visit Altos de Chavón
Combine the artists’ village with a river trip.
Dry season
Visit December to April for the calmest seas.
Saona tours
Saona Island tours sell out — book ahead.
Catamaran cruises
Popular party cruises fill up — reserve early.
Catalina trips
Snorkeling tours to Catalina book out — reserve ahead.
Buggy safaris
Buggy and ATV tours have limited spots — book early.
Nature trips
Monkeyland and river tours fill up — reserve ahead.
High season
December to April is busiest — book everything ahead.
Saona Island
Around $60–100 for a full-day Saona Island tour.
Catalina Island
About $55–90 for a Catalina snorkeling trip.
Catamaran cruise
Roughly $55–90 for a party catamaran cruise.
Buggy safari
Around $50–80 for a buggy or ATV safari.
Altos de Chavón
About $40–70 for a village and river tour.
How to save
Book group island tours and combine land excursions.
La Romana through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Dry & sunny.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Warm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Warm water.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Quiet & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.