Paradise Beach Resort & Varkens met catamaran cruise

Tip Top Catamaran

The Dominican Republic is already many people's idea of paradise – this trip reaffirms it. Cruising between palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs, a day aboard this catamaran is all about relaxing. You'll enjoy a lunch on board and plenty of time to swim, snorkel or top up your tan.

Cayo Arena Exclusive Tour

With a name like Paradise Island, you'd only expect the best. So, a VIP experience is just what you'll get with this full day island tour to Cayo Arena. You'll cruise over in a luxury yacht then spend the day lazing about on beaches, visiting mangroves and Ensenada Natural Pool and snorkelling amongst rainbow-coloured fish.

Puerto Plata City Tour with Lunch

With kaleidoscopic streetscapes and a catchy Caribbean ambience, the colonial city of Puerto Plata is a visual treat. Its location between the mountains and the sea adds natural drama to the setting, and there's plenty to explore. On this whistle-stop tour, you'll discover the city's highlights, including the historic downtown and a rum distillery. Ana, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Christopher Columbus called this area “the most beautiful land human eyes will ever see”, and when you take in the surrounding leafy green hills and out to sea, you'll have to agree with him.'You'll visit a renowned rum distillery, where the rich aromas and flavours of the Dominican Republic's most cherished spirit await. Discover the intricate process of rum production, from the harvesting of sugar cane to the distillation and ageing in oak barrels.After lunch, you'll have time to take snapshots of the town centre. It's a jumble of wooden colonial houses and old shops stocked with hand-rolled cigars and amber jewellery. Ana says, ‘The Amber Museum is worth a look. It has some truly ancient pieces, which have preserved flora and fauna from the Jurassic era, some 200 million years ago.' Take a leisurely stroll through the cobblestone streets, where local artisans display their crafts and offer a taste of Dominican culture. Don't miss the opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and learn about their traditions and daily life.

Dominican Mountain Horseback Ride

Puerto Plata packs a mighty punch. Get ready for an exciting excursion on horseback through some magnificent landscapes and local communities. Whether it's your first time on a horse or you're a hardened rider, you'll love it.Starting at your hotel, we'll make our way to the ranch and choose the right horses for all participants, depending on their past riding experience. Once in the stirrups, we'll kick off the tour in Sabana Grande, heading into the mountains to take in the impressive landscapes. We'll continue onto the community of Muñoz, where we'll stop at an authentic grocery store to enjoy a local experience and a refreshing drink.We'll then head back to the other side of the mountain to enjoy the diverse landscapes and taking the opportunity to pass through San Piñé before heading back to the hotels.

Ocean World Puerto Plata Tour

Ocean World is a must-visit in when in the Dominican Republic. One of the most advanced marine parks of its kind, it is home to sea lions, parrots and sharks among other species. What's more, it boasts to the world's largest artificial habitat for dolphins. All our options include full day admission.

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure

About 20km outside Puerto Plata lies one of the best kept secrets in the Dominican Republic – the waterfalls of Damajagua. Take the plunge on this rip-roaring adventure where you'll jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides, helped along by your guide. A typical buffet lunch rounds off the action.It all kicks off once you arrive at Damajagua Waterfalls, carved out of limestone in a lush forest setting – there's nothing quite like it. You'll slip through natural chutes and tunnels, jump into natural pools and conquer 7 levels of the waterfall, which get more and more daring the further you get.Plenty of photo opportunities await, too, as you reach different natural pools and waterfalls such as ‘La Virgen' and ‘La Tinajita'. After two and a half hours, you'll emerge into one of the most beautiful falls where the adventure comes to a close. Boost your energy levels with a typical buffet lunch before returning to the resort.

Rio San Juan Tour

The north coast of the Dominican Republic will be the picture-perfect setting for this full day tour. You'll swim and snorkel at Caleton Beach, explore the Dudu Cave and have lunch at Playa Grande. Last on the agenda is Gri Gri Lagoon and you'll have the added bonus of all-day, all-inclusive drinks.

Extreme Mega Adventure

You'll experience three Dominican Republic highlights on this tour – waterfalls, horse riding and ziplining through the jungle. You'll also enjoy lunch on a traditional ranch. A rip-roaring day out.First up are the Damajagua waterfalls. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll navigate a series of falls which cascade over rocks into a pool edged by exotic shrubs. Next, you'll saddle up at a ranch and make your way along a mountain trail. When you've soaked up the scenery, you'll canter back to base for lunch. Locally sourced sweet potatoes, roast chicken and fresh fruit salad are served, with drinks included too.Lunch is your last chance for peace and quiet, as next up you'll be taken on an adrenaline-inducing adventure through the forest. Hold tight to the handlebars of a zipline as you speed off into the mahogany trees.

Horse Riding and Zipline

Your feet will hardly touch the ground on this half-day adventure. You'll ride on horseback through gentle trails before embarking on a series of thrilling zipline rides in the rainforest.

Monkey Jungle Tour

If posing for pictures with monkeys and adrenaline rushes sound like fun, then this half-day tour to Monkey Jungle is just for you. You'll be entertained from start to finish as you feed and interact with squirrel monkeys, then hit the zip line course to fly above the hills of El Choco National Park in the Dominican Republic.