Visit one of the most beautiful islands on the North Coast. Paradise Island will welcome you with turquoise water, white sand and colorful reef. Visit the Monte Cristi National Park where you can explore the mangrove jungle and see local wild life.
After being collected from your hotel in Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete, make your way to Punta Rucia and enjoy the amazing views of the lovely Dominican landscapes.
Here, climb aboard a speedboat that will take you to Cayo Arena ( the local name of Paradise Island ) Upon arrival on the island, you will be welcomed by turquoise waters and white sand. Go ashore to sunbathe and explore or take a guided snorkeling tour during which you will see a variety of tropical fish and coral. Enjoy a selection of fresh fruits and drinks which will be served on the island.
Before lunch, take a speedboat ride through the mangroves.
On the way back we make a stop at a local market.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Boat ride through the mangroves
✔ Soft drinks and fresh fruits on the island
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Lunch
✔ National Park fees
✔ Snorkeling Equipment
✖ Drinks with the lunch
✖ DVD (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations
1. El Cabarete Spa & Resort
2. VH Atmosphere Adults Only Resort & Beach Club
3. Marien Puerto Plata
4. Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
5. Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
6. Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
7. Casa Marina Beach & Reef
8. Gran Ventana Beach Resort
9. Viva Heavens by Wyndham
10. Hotel Villa Taina
11. Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort
Itinerary
1
Eric Tours International
Organizing the tour
2
Cabarete
Pick up at the hotels in Cabarete
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Sosua
Pick up at the hotels in Sosua
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Puerto Plata
Pick up at the hotel in Puerto Plata.
Driving through the country side to Punta Rucia.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Playa Ensenada
At Playa Ensenada the Speed Boat is waiting to take you to Paradise Island
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)
Cayo Arena, the local name of Paradise Island. Here you will get fresh fruits and drinks. The snorkeling gear is provided and a guided snorkeling tour.
After the visit on Paradise Island you go through the mangroves with the Speed Boat.
Duration: 3 hours
7
Punta Rucia
In Punta Rucia a typical Dominican lunch is served.
Duration: 45 minutes
8
Puerto Plata Province
On the way back we make a stop at a local market, after the market we continue back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Don't forget to bring your towel, swimwear and sunblock
• Please bring another set of dry clothes the bus ride back
