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15 Food Experiences in the Dominican Republic Worth Getting Up For

30 tours  ·  from $35

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

7 waterfalls+typical food - A Dominican meal before the waterfalls
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7 waterfalls+typical food

1.7 waterfalls+typical food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · from $60Our pick

From Puerto Plata, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Damajagua, hike 30 to 45 minutes through the forest, then jump, slide, and swim through up to eight waterfalls. Guides such as Sammy, Werbe, Felix, and Jordan lead the water section. Lunch and soft drinks follow.

“Driver and River guide were both great! Thanks guys. Could have done without the food and stop at a local shop but really no pressure to buy. Food was tasty although not a kid pleaser. Showing local plants was fun but coffee was too sweet with honey. Chocolate water with cinnamon was interesting but probably needed to offer an unsweetened option to really taste the ingredients if I was going to buy.”

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Punta Cana Exclusive Adults-Only Snorkel with Food and Drinks - Leaving the coast for Cabeza de Toro
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Punta Cana Exclusive Adults-Only Snorkel with Food and Drinks

2.Punta Cana Exclusive Adults-Only Snorkel with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · from $99Top rated

Cruise Punta Cana’s Bávaro coast with guides such as Don Julio, snorkel a coral nursery and natural pools, sip a CocoLoco on a secluded beach, and enjoy grilled lunch from a floating kitchen. Pickup, equipment, drinks, snacks, and photos are included.

“We had fun. It was good. We thought the guide was absolutely fabulous. It was very well organized. Go for the sea food option it’s 15 more and worth it for fish and lobster.”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar - The coach ride from Punta Cana
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Punta Cana: Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

3.Saona Island Catamaran Tour with Food & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Spend eight hours reaching Isla Saona from Punta Cana by coach, speedboat, and catamaran. Stop at the Natural Swimming Pool, enjoy a Dominican buffet and open bar, then relax on a white-sand beach. Guides such as Indiana Jones help keep the day lively, though travel time can reduce beach time.

“La familia María is the best family of our trip so far in DR. Thanks for being patience with all these kids around (cause I know it isn’t easy)”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food - Meeting the van at Amber Cove or Taino Bay
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

4.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · from $60

From Amber Cove or Taino Bay, ride with DR Prime Tours to Damajagua Waterfalls. Guides such as Daniella, Albert, Fernando, and Jonathan lead a steep jungle walk, seven waterfall slides and jumps, a Dominican buffet, and a short cacao, coffee, rum, and mamajuana stop.

“Beautiful adventure through the waterfalls. I would recommend this to everyone. Expect a bit of walking but it’s all worth it at the end when you hit the nice cool water.”

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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay - Mount Isabel and the cable car question
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Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

5.Eat Drink & Be Merry Puerto Plata City Tour -Amber Cove/Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $112

Spend about five hours touring Puerto Plata with guides such as Alexander, Carlos, or Misael. Ride or drive toward Mount Isabel, sample eight rums, visit San Felipe Fortress, eat lunch in a Victorian home, and learn cigar rolling. Drinks, snacks, transport, and port return are included.

“We really enjoyed our day in Puerto Plata on the Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Tour. Our guide and driver were very friendly and made sure we were having a good time. The lunch was very good as well. As a travel advisor I would recommend this tour to my clients.”

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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food - Seven waterfalls with slides, jumps, and wooden stairs
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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

6.AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 5 Zip Lines 7 Waterfalls + Locale Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $110

Ride five ziplines, hike through Damajagua National Park, and swim, slide, or jump through seven waterfalls. Guides such as Jonathan, Fernando, and Chocolate help with safety and photos. The package also includes port transfers, lunch, drinks, coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings.

“Showed up to our tour on time and found our tour guide who walked us over to a spot to wait at. Then were greeted by a “manager” from the tour company telling us people in our group from our ship had contacted them reporting they werRead more”

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Saona Island Catamaran Adventure with Free Food and Transportation - The speedboat ride and the natural pool
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Saona Island Catamaran Adventure with Free Food and Transportation

7.Saona Island Catamaran Adventure with Free Food and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · from $70

Spend about nine hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. You’ll stop at a natural pool, eat Dominican food, relax on the beach, and enjoy music, dancing, snacks, and drinks. Shared transport and large groups can make the day slow.

“They never showed up to pick us up for the trip, I reached out multiple times and got no response from the company, currently waiting for a refund from Viator.”

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Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks - Snorkeling above coral reefs and tropical fish
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Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

8.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69

Join Sosua Party Boat from Cabarete for about four hours of catamaran sailing, coral-reef snorkeling, tropical drinks, music, and a BBQ meal. Pickup is offered, equipment is supplied, and the boat carries up to 30 people. Expect a lively group outing, not a quiet cruise.

“I really can't give an opinión but they never picked me up or canceled me to let me know if the trip was canceled or who would pick me up. I reached vía application and called and no one responded. Yet I was charged for the trip already.”

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Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food. - Speedboat arrival at Cayo Arena
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Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.

9.Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $85

Take a long but rewarding day trip from Puerto Plata to Cayo Arena, a tiny sand island in Monte Cristi National Park. You’ll snorkel among tropical fish, race through Estero Hondo’s mangroves, eat a Dominican buffet, and see rural communities along the way. Guides may include Mendi, Matteo, Fernando, or Emmanuel.

“Dr prime tours gave us such an amazing experience. First time to Dominican Republic and this excursion is so worth it. Our tour guides went out of their way to make sure we were having the best time. Definitely recommend as a day trip. Best beach I’ve ever visited. We will be back!!”

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Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls With Food Included DR! - Seven waterfalls with jumps, swims, and slides
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Excursion in Damajagua’s 7 Waterfalls With Food Included DR!

10.Excursion in Damajagua’s 7 Waterfalls With Food Included DR!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $69

Hike through forest to seven of Damajagua’s 27 waterfalls, then swim, jump, and slide down natural chutes with a helmet, life jacket, and guide. Pickup, equipment, and a Dominican meal are included, but the walk is strenuous and water shoes are essential.

“The walk to get there is over a mile ,take good water shoes. It was extremely crowded!! They had no control of how many people where on the steps to the falls, an accident waiting to happen. Which there were 2. Be aware that you coulRead more”

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Puerto Plata Private City Tour And Dominican Food - Pink Street, cigars, and the first hotel
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Puerto Plata Private City Tour And Dominican Food

11.Puerto Plata Private City Tour And Dominican Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $90

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Puerto Plata with a private driver-guide, stopping for rum, cigars, amber, chocolate, historic sights, and Dominican food. Guides have included Alfredo, Junior, Eddy, Felix Jr, and Reynaldo. Expect a busy route, optional shopping stops, and a local lunch.

“We were immediately disappointed with this tour when we expected our driver to be Alfredo but was instead someone else. We requested our tour to be in English and he spoke zero English. Luckily we had one of us who could speak enouRead more”

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Full Pack Buggies + Horses + Zip Line + Food in Punta Cana - Horseback riding through ranches and cacao trees
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Full Pack Buggies + Horses + Zip Line + Food in Punta Cana

12.Full Pack Buggies + Horses + Zip Line + Food in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $114

Spend about six hours at a Punta Cana adventure park, riding eight zip lines, crossing a suspension bridge, exploring ranch trails on horseback, and driving a muddy dune buggy to a river. Lunch and pickup are included, with guide Jeudi praised for his friendly, informative approach.

“Amazing experience. Every single person who worked with us that day provided a great experience. We had a great day with the horses, zipline, and buggies. And even the lunch that was provided absolutely delicious.”

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Amber cove and Taino Bay 7 Waterfall Zip lined & Dominican food - What the Imbert stop adds to the trip
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Amber cove and Taino Bay 7 Waterfall Zip lined & Dominican food

13.Amber cove and Taino Bay 7 Waterfall Zip lined & Dominican food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $120

Travel from Amber Cove or Taino Bay to Imbert for a guided climb and splash through the 7 Waterfalls of Damajagua, followed by jungle zip lines and a Dominican lunch with drinks. Rigo and Leonel arrange transport, safety gear, and local help during this active five-hour outing.

“The guides were very helpful when climbing the hills and going down the waterfalls encouraging people to go at their pace. The trees and water are just beautiful. The 35 minute walk up the hill is not easy -they let us stop every 5 minutes. So glad I went. It’s a beautiful, fun memorable experience. I don’t recommend for anyone with back or walking up hills.”

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Punta Cana: Saône Island in Catamaran, Small Groups, With Food - The morning pickup sets the pace
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Punta Cana: Saône Island in Catamaran, Small Groups, With Food

14.Saône Island in Catamaran, Small Groups, With Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $109

Spend about eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by boat or catamaran. Enjoy a beautiful beach, a sandbank, lunch, national drinks, an open bar, Latin music, and onboard entertainment. Pickup is offered, but hotel transfer times can make the day much longer.

“Overall good, definitely not a small group and we left our hotel at 7am and didn’t make it back until 6pm (more than 8hrs and travel time was 2.5hrs each way since we were staying at breathless, also had 2 buses and several stops later), the cRead more”

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Half Day Punta Cana Food Tour Including Transportation - Stop One in Bavaro: Dominican Snacks With Plenty of Texture
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Half Day Punta Cana Food Tour Including Transportation

15.Half Day Punta Cana Food Tour Including Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $34Best value

Spend an evening with a local guide such as Jose or Jose Miguel, visiting three Dominican restaurants and a bar in Bavaro and Punta Cana. Try picaderas, mofongo, sancocho, desserts, rum, beer, and cocktails, while paying separately for food and most drinks.

“The two local guides were great and warming! We really enjoyed the beach vibes at the first restaurant.”

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