The 15 Best La Romana Tours & Day Trips

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend about eight hours aboard the 75-foot Quetzal catamaran, capped at 30 people. From Bayahibe, you’ll snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, visit Las Palmillas’ starfish pool, and enjoy lunch, snacks, unlimited drinks, and live commentary from guides such as Charlotte, Lola, and Enrique.

“We didn’t have very high expectations because of some previous trips we had with other companies, but this experience completely blew us away! It was so amazing that before we even left the boat on the first day, we booked anRead more”

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2.Bayahibe Tour Buggy Adventure In Rivers, Caves And Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · from $50

This three-hour Bayahibe-area ATV trip combines muddy country roads, Macao Beach, a coffee, chocolate, and vanilla tasting, and a freshwater cave swim. You can ride a single or double ATV, with hotel pickup included. Ask ahead about horseback riding, as that part varies by departure.

“We had a great time!!! The staff is excellent!! The beach is the best ! Try the food it’s great!! I love going through road, with the water and mud. We will go back when I come back to D.R.”

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3.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Sail from Bayahibe to Catalina Island aboard the Quetzal, a modern catamaran limited to 28 people. Snorkel at The Wall and The Aquarium, eat lunch, relax on the beach, and cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River with guides such as Lolo.

“Amazing experience! The best crew and tour guide to show you how to do the beautiful island life of the DR”

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4.From Punta Cana or Bayahibe: Catalina Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 144 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Travel from Punta Cana or Bayahibe to Catalina Island with a private group, snorkeling among coral gardens, then eating Dominican barbecue on the beach. English and Spanish service, hotel pickup, boats, lunch, drinks, and a 10-hour schedule are included.

“- notre hôtel n'étant pas dans la zone de prise en charge, nous avons dû nous débrouiller par nous même pour nous rendre dans le lieu. (Limite harceler le responsable pour avoir la zone de rdv!!!!) - Le personnel pensant qu'on ne parler pas créoles (erreur) ce sont permis des commentaires désobligeants - confiner dans 20m de transat pendant 2h - 0 découverte de l'île, rien - un aller retour en bateau pour rester couché sur un transat 2h (pour ceux qui on eu la chance d'en avoir) Inconcevable”

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5.Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 111 reviews · from $57

Spend a full day from Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, La Romana, or Uvero Alto at Saona Island. Expect hotel pickup, several boat changes, a natural pool stop, buffet lunch, music, drinks, and about three hours on the beach. Guides such as Jose and photographers add personality, but timing can stretch well past 10 hours.

“Great location and hospitality, it's a long tour so don't take it if you aren't down for 10-13hrs. Great experience!”

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6.Private Transfer 1 way Punta Cana Airport and Bayahibe, La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews

Book a private, one-way ride from Punta Cana International Airport to Bayahibe or La Romana for up to five people. Diamond Tour tracks your flight, meets you with a name sign, and provides an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and water. Drivers have included Danilo, Elvin, and Sterling.

“Everything went great. I would definitely book them again. Very easy to book, very easy to find at the airport.”

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7.Saona Island Excursion from Bayahibe

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · from $69

From Bayahibe, ride a speedboat or catamaran to Saona Island in the East National Park. You get beach time, a buffet barbecue lunch, drinks, music, and a 30-minute stop at a waist-deep natural pool. Guides such as Angelo and Tio Rocky may lead the day.

“From pickup to arrival on the island, the experience was great. "Cibao" provided fast shuttle service to the drop point and from there we were assigned "El Flaco" to guide us from the boat to the island and back. He gave us helpful information and took special care of us. He was also our photographer and even took a video of us with his drone. Very fair pricing for the photos and we had an excellent time. We were served an endless amount of rum and Coca-Cola on the way to the island and the island was beautiful and the food was very good. The crystal-clear water and the ambience…”

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8.Saona Crusoe VIP for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $139

Spend nine hours exploring Saona Island by speedboat, with cruise-port transfers, a guided visit to Mano Juan, a turtle project, Canto de la Playa, lunch at Catuano, mangrove views, and starfish-filled natural pools. Guides such as Ingrid and Laura have led recent departures.

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9.Half-Day ATV or Buggy 4X4 from Bayahibe – La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $75

You’ll ride an ATV or buggy from Bayahibe through muddy farm tracks, sugar cane fields, local bateyes, and the Chavón River. Stops include fresh fruit, coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tastings. Guides such as Domingo add local context, while hotel pickup and a river swim keep the outing easy to book.

“Everyone was excellent tour was very nice would love to book again next time I’m in the area amazing”

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10.San Pedro De Macoris: Ron Barcerló Rum Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $20Best value

At Ron Barceló’s Centro Histórico, a multilingual guide such as Juan Carlos or Leonardo leads you through aging cellars, barrel work, tanks, bottling, and a small rum museum. Choose the standard Añejo tasting or the 90-minute Imperial option, with transport arranged separately.

“Luis was a very well informed guide. We felt comfortable to ask all the questions we had and they were answered accordingly. We recieved a very good impression of the factory, that feels like a medium big family which such a big impact on the world's market. The factory is at a remote location, so if you are travelling by yourself arrange transportation back to San Pedro de Macoris before you go. The team helped us all the way to find transportation back.”

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11.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $95

Ride from La Romana in an open-air safari truck, visit a rural Dominican home for fruit, coffee, and cocoa, then feed squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guides such as Angel add local context, while hotel pickup, bottled water, and admission are included.

“This experience was awesome. I was so nervous at first, because I didn't know what to expect. My son thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and even asked could he have one of the monkeys as a pet🤣🤣. However, the were soft, cute, and funny. They love all over you, and not to mention steals from each other. I would definitely do this excursion again.”

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12.Private VIP SUV Transfer – PUJ Airport to/from Punta Cana Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews

Take a private Chevrolet Suburban or similar from Punta Cana Airport to hotels in Bávaro, Cap Cana, or Cabeza de Toro. Your bilingual driver meets you by a café with a name sign, then drives you directly, with WiFi, water, air conditioning, and WhatsApp support.

“The arrangement was for my driver to be in the airport vip lounge with a sign identifying me upon my arrival. My driver was not there when I arrived. I waited a long time for him to arrive and had to find him when he finally arrived.... and...there was no sign.”

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13.Monkeyland & Plantation Safari Full Day from Juan Dolio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $95

Visit a Dominican country house, sample coffee and cacao, explore a botanical garden, and spend about 45 minutes with squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. The tour runs roughly seven hours, includes a typical buffet lunch and pickup, but check the meal and route details before booking.

“This tour was great! We contacted the tour to ensure they had out pick up. They were polite and helpful. The bus as about 15 minutes late, around 710 at our hotel in Juan Dolio. Please don't give them a hard time for it, know the culture, tiRead more”

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14.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90

Sail from Bayahibe to Catalina Island aboard a catamaran, with a 45-minute stop at La Pared for snorkeling, Caribbean music, snacks, and drinks. Enjoy a buffet lunch, open bar, sunbeds, and about 2.5 hours on the beach. Multilingual guides, including José, lead the trip.

“Die Crew an Bord hat auf mein Nein zu Fotos keine Rücksicht genommen und mich lauthals gefragt ob ich Durchfall hätte, als ich äußerte dass mir übel ist. Das Verhalten empfand ich als äußerst unfreundlich.”

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15.Punta Cana or La Romana: Catalina Island Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 25 reviews · 8h 30m · from $65

Sail by catamaran to Catalina Island for coral-wall snorkeling, beach time, a Dominican buffet, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup, bus transport, park entry, and equipment are included. Staff members Daniela and Esteban have earned warm praise, but confirm pickup details before you go.

“Bonne activité à faire. Peut-être serait-il nécessaire d’avoir un peu plus de temps sur l’île pour bien profiter. Un merci en particulier pour Daniela du staff à qui on doit toute notre journée !”

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