5 Dominican Republic Hiking Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Dominican Republic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $98Our pick

Leave Santo Domingo for Los Cacaos and spend four hours moving through a mountain river, swimming in natural pools, climbing rocks, and reaching Tabernacle Waterfall. Guides such as Ronnie, Victor, Randolph, Fredny, and Dely lead the route. A Dominican lunch, private transport, and life jacket are included.

“I had such an exhilarating hike to the Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall in Los Cacaos, Dominican Republic! This hike was probably the most fun and challenging hike I have ever completed. I climbed, swam, jumped off cliffs into the water, and went sliding down waterfalls. The views were extremely spectacular and I would absolutely do this hike again! If you enjoy hiking in general then you will absolutely love this one! I enjoyed every single waterfall on this hike but I especially loved the majestic Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall at the end. It was very beautiful to see up close! Also, I really liked our outstanding guide, Ronnie. He was extremely fun,…”

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2.Let’s do hiking in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $75

Leave Punta Cana’s resort strip for a guided 5-kilometer hike from Vista Alegre to Anamuya. Guides such as Wilkin point out plants, birds, farms, and local life, while stops may include fruit, coffee, chocolate, and the Anamuya River. Expect moderate climbs, small streams, and mud after rain.

“Wilcin was a great guide, it ended up raining on us but Wilcin did his best to make our hike enjoyable. He knows a lot about the local plants and animals and was explaining things as we went along. He speaks excellent English, communication was never a problem. The hike was moderate difficulty, 5km. It was fairly challenging when we went because of the recent rain, but it usually shouldn't be too hard. We'd recommend to anyone who enjoys hiking and wants to learn more about the local nature!”

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3.Punta Cana: Los Haitises Hike & Kayaking Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel from Punta Cana to Los Haitises National Park for a rainforest hike, cave visit, local lunch, and mangrove kayaking toward San Lorenzo Bay. You get hotel transport, entry, equipment, and a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Allow a full day, with a potentially long road transfer.

“The food served for the lunch was great. Our tour guide made sure the group was all together and informed the whole time”

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4.El Limón: Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $45Best value

Follow a one-hour forest trail in Samaná Province, climb 300 steps near El Limón, then swim for 30 minutes beneath the waterfall. Your local guide leads the walk in English, Spanish, or French, and a Dominican lunch follows at the meeting-point restaurant. Hotel pickup may be available.

“Le guide est impeccable et on s’est senti en sécurité ☺️ la nourriture est délicieuse 🫶🏼 il faut avoir un cardio, mais une fois la haut, nous étions fasciné par la beauté des lieux et de la cascade ! A faire 🤗”

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5.From Samana: Los Haitises Hike, Boat Trip, and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $65

Travel from Samaná Bay into Los Haitises National Park for a guided rainforest hike, cave visits, a boat trip to Cueva de la Arena, and mangrove kayaking. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French. The half-day outing costs $65 and lasts six to seven hours.

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