Dunes Snorkeling Tour Outside Santo Domingo
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the south of the Dominican Republic. We will start at the stunning Dunes of Las Calderas, a paradise of golden sand that looks like something out of another planet. This tropical desert, unique in the Caribbean, invites you to explore its vastness, take amazing photos and glide through its gentle hills with a sandboard. Then, we will head to the beautiful Playa El Derrumbao. After a short walk, we will reach a spectacular snorkeling spot, where you will dive into clear and calm waters to discover the marine world, you can see from brightly colored fish to huge banks that swim in perfect sync. The adventure continues with a visit to the Parador de Iguanas, where you can feed them and get to know these incredible creatures up close. To close the tour, we will explore the salt mines, where the famous pink waters are located, a natural sight that seems to have been taken from a dream.
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Itinerary
After leaving the dunes, we will head towards El Derrumbao Beach. There we will hike approximately 15 to 20 minutes until we reach the snorkeling point, where your water adventure will begin. In this experience you will be able to observe the local marine fauna, with the possibility of seeing from colorful parrotfish to impressive shoals of thousands of fish.
We will arrive at the entrance of the dunes, where the guide will attach an access bracelet and hand them the sandboards. Then, we will start a hike of approximately 10 to 15 minutes, during which you can take pictures of the stunning landscape of the Great Dominican Desert. In addition, they will have the opportunity to use the boards and slide through the soft and fine sand.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
They will be toured by the car guide brand KIA model k5 black. The guide will have a black cap with a gold logo identifying his name
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(17)
Johnathan was a good driver taking me to the dunes sandboarding, feeding Iguanas and to the beach near the salt laguna. Then i had great fish dish and always enough drinking water. Thank you
Jonathan was amazing! Felt like we were with friends/family. Every thing was so thought out and we definitely got to experience things that not even locals have seen. Highly recommend.
Very good tour, we were able to slide on the sand dunes, you have to go prepared to get covered in sand everywhere. Afterward, the snorkeling at Derrumbao beach was also great, you have to go prepared with clothes and shoes that can get wet. Delicious food and a very good guide
My friend and I had a great time with Jonathon our tour guide he was very nice and took great care of us on my birthday. He was informational of our stops and we learned a lot about the country.
Jonathan was such an amazing guide! He was able to pick me up from my hostel, he cared for us all day with water, snacks, and food. Took us to some really cool spots with some surprises along the way which I enjoyed a lot lol it was honestly one of the best tour experiences I’ve had! Truly and amazing person 😊
Jonathan Tineo @djtineo was a great tour guide. He is knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and is very cool! He recommends well and gives you time to enjoy the activities. He was also our photographer and shared the pictures with us. At the end of the excursion, he dropped us back off at our Airbnb which was very nice.
Had a fantastic experience-easily the best part of my trip to the Dominican Republic overall. Jonathan did a great job as a guide and host and his passion for showing parts of the country not well explored by tourists was admirable. If you ever need a break from the hustle and bustle of Santo Domingo, please consider this tour-the natural beauty of the Bani area can't be overstated.
Beautiful sights and lots of photo opportunities. We were the only people present in many of the areas we visited, offering a peaceful and enjoyable experience!
We had a great time, it was absolutely amazing! We saw a lot of great places and our guide was really nice.
Excellent experience all around with an excellent guide
