Planning your next beach getaway to the Dominican Republic? There is a lot more to the Dominican Republic than blue ocean waters and resorts. There are plenty of travel ideas to keep you busy for a day or a month. Whether you like beaches or boats, there is something for everyone on your Caribbean adventure.
People love to travel more than you might think. Over 3 million people traveled to the Dominican Republic in 2018. Before you travel, you may want to know some things to do and travel ideas for the Dominican Republic
With so many options out there, what are the best things to do when you visit? You don’t want to miss some fantastic travel ideas when visiting the Dominican Republic on your Caribbean adventure.
Amazing Travel Ideas in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is an island in the Caribbean. It has historical landmarks, a bible on their flag, and incredible beauty in their country.
With everything the country has to offer, there is no shortage of travel ideas and experiences. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic, likely you love beaches and the outdoors.
If you are looking for a place to stay, the Caribe Club Princess Beach Resort & Spa may be ideal for you. It’s located on Bavaro Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic. It’s known for its peace and tranquility.
If you want to take your travel accommodations up a notch, upgrades offer whirlpools in your room. The resort and spa offer water sports on the beach, aerobics in the pool, and bike rides.
While staying at the resort is amazing, lounging at the beach or pool may be good for a day, or in between activities. You don’t miss out on these incredible experiences in the Dominican Republic.
Santo Domingo City Tour
Would you love to walk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus? When traveling to the Dominican Republic, experiencing its romantic and magical capital is a must. You will love experiencing the history and the culture of the city.
Have an experience of a lifetime by visiting the historic Colonial Zone and downtown. Feel the history when you visit the Columbus Lighthouse. For the adventurers, Los Tres Ojos Park has underground lakes and caves to explore.
Punta Cana Sea Fishing Tour
Sea fishing may be the travel idea you are looking for. You can experience being guided in landing the big one on your trip to the Dominican Republic.
Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity for catches like Dorado, Wahoo, Barracuda, and Yellowfin. You may even experience the prized catches of Blue and White Marlin. Either way, this experience is once in a lifetime for many.
Monkey Land
Whether you are bringing kids or not, one travel idea you don’t want to miss is Monkey Land. If you have never seen or heard of squirrel monkeys, this is your chance to meet them.
You’ll get a chance to visit colorful botanical gardens and learn about medicinal plants. Not only that, but you will interact with squirrel monkeys first hand. This travel idea is for animal lovers. While being surrounded by mountain views, you will enjoy watching the monkeys in their natural habitat.
Zip Lining
Why stop at Monkey Land? A better travel idea is combining Monkey Land with zip lining. Your zipline adventure will include over 12 lines between 18 platforms in the jungle. Whether you are an adult or traveling with kids, everyone will love it.
Coconut House
When you start to land in the Dominican Republic, the first look out of your window will be of the incredibly blue water on the coast. The second thing you will notice is the mountains, green landscape, and beaches with palm trees and coconuts.
If you didn’t know already, Punta Cana has been nicknamed the coconut cove. For the coconut lovers, you may love visiting the Coconut House to see how coconut oil is produced.
As part of one of our experiences in the Dominican Republic, you may combine Monkey Land, zip-lining and a visit to the Coconut House all in one.
Saona Island
Saola Island is the most popular experience in the Dominican Republic for good reason. The trip includes a Catamaran to visit white sandy beaches, coconut palm trees, and crystal clear water.
Christopher Columbus first discovered and named the island. The beach, Canto de la Playa, is a favorite beach of Hollywood to film scenes in movies like
Pirates of the Caribbean.
The island is part of a government-protected reserve. It is part of East National Park. There are hundreds of starfish where you may gently interact with them. While visiting the island, you may see endangered species like the rhinoceros iguana, the gentle manatee, and dolphins.
If you love sailing, animals, and beaches, this may be your favorite travel idea for your Dominican Republic trip.
Helicopter Ride
This may be the best travel idea yet for the Dominican Republic. How about a helicopter ride? Not just any helicopter ride, but a helicopter ride to see Saola Island from up high. This is a whole new experience.
If you have never taken a helicopter ride, maybe its time. The experience and views of the island will be unforgettable.
Visiting The Dominican Republic
These incredible travel ideas will help you get the most out of visiting the Dominican Republic. You will remember your adventure for years to come.
Sometimes it’s hard to decide which travel idea you want to do. If you are going solo, it will be easier to decide. Either way, rank your favorite activities. Make sure you spend some time at the beach and the resort too.
If you are traveling with a group, maybe each of you picks a travel idea for every other day? This way you spend time at the resort and everyone gets to give their input on their favorite travel experience for the group.
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