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USD $105

Catalina Snorkeling & Altos de Chavon Tour

USD $105

Tour Itinerary

Description

This tour offers an unforgettable full-day experience visiting the second largest island in the Dominican Republic, Isla Catalina. Known for having the best snorkeling along the coast, the tour starts by picking guests up from their hotels in comfortable buses via Autovía el Coral to the dock.

The first activity is snorkeling at the famous wall known as La Pared (The Wall). This snorkel area boasts the most interesting coral reef in the island with a diverse array of marine life including live corals, fish, crustaceans, and other species. It is protected and designated as a National Park.

After snorkeling, the tour continues to Isla Catalina, where guests can enjoy its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches in a cozy environment. A traditional Dominican lunch with drinks is served to make it a relaxing and enjoyable day.

As part of the tour, guests can also visit Altos de Chavón, a re-creation of a 16th century Mediterranean–style village. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the region with several art schools, an amphitheater for large artistic events, and the best view of Rio Chavón.

Itinerary

09:30 AM - Arrival at Dock, Boarding
10:00 AM - Arrival at Snorkel Wall area
11:45 AM - Arrival at Catalina Island, disembark, enjoy
01:00 PM - Traditional lunch and open bar
02:45 PM - Departure from Island
03:20 PM - Arrival at Dock and Departure to Altos de Chavon
03:40 PM - Arrival at Chavon
05:00 PM - Departure from Chavon
06:00 PM - Arrival at hotels

Please note that hotel pickup times and transport time from Punta Cana to La Romana (boarding point) are not specified, as they may vary. You may be picked up from your hotel between 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM, depending on your location.

Important

Pregnancy restriction: Pregnant women not allowed.
Snorkel restrictions: Children under 10 years old not permitted at La Pared.
Child supervision: Children 12 and younger must have a paying adult accompaniment.
Age for alcohol consumption: Must be 18 and present a valid photo ID.
Infant policy: Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
Stroller and baby carrier policy: Not suitable for strollers or baby carriers.
Physical requirements: Ability to walk on unpaved and uneven terrain is necessary.

Tour Highlights

  • Savor the tranquil breeze, light snacks, and onboard entertainment while sailing to Catalina Island on a catamaran.
  • Immerse in a thrilling snorkeling adventure at "the Wall" and discover the underwater wonders of a private beach on Catalina Island.
  • Observe the vivid and thriving underwater life of the Dominican Republic.
  • Indulge in a sumptuous Dominican BBQ on a secluded beach.
  • Take a scenic visit to Altos de Chavon, a 16th-century medieval-style town and one of the region's top tourist attractions, boasting arts schools and an amphitheater for artistic events. Enjoy stunning views of the Chavon River.

Questions, or Group Options? Contact us below!

Durations

10 Hours

Languages

English
Espanol
Multilingual

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Duane Hollis
Duane Hollis
This trip was totally worth the price! We had a whale watch, waterfall viewing and beach (with lunch) all in one! I was super impressed with our tour guide Crystal and the driver Danny (have you seen how they drive in the D.R.????). Crystal was fantastic in making sure she catered to English, French and Spanish participants and while it took a while, she did great! I truly loved this experience! Crystal warned us about tipping and how to do it correctly and she was correct to a T! The horse ride up and down the mountain was stressful but only because I was afraid that the horses were hurting on the rough terrain. The boys who guide the horses were helpful but they did make fun of us in Spanish thinking we couldn't understand but we knew some of what they were saying. They were NOT part of the tour company though and it shouldn't reflect on them. Our tour operators were completely professional and I would do this again in a heartbeat!
Claire Lamb
Claire Lamb
Such a great experience! They provided us with salsa and chips and delicious fruits long with open bar the entire time. Music was apparently broken but we got it working so that was a plus! We were sad when it ended. Our group had a great time, everyone was so nice. I highly recommend!
Lisa Peterson
Lisa Peterson
Such a great experience. From pick up to drop off was very cool. The driver Juan Cruz was very personable, funny and very informative. Talked about the little towns we drove through on the way. Monkeyland itself was amazing. Highly recommend! After we got a demonstration on how they make their coffee and cocoa from a local farmer.
Blair Lynch
Blair Lynch
This excursion was great!! The dolphin trainers were very knowledgeable about the animals and their well being. We were able to get up close and touch the dolphin many times. We also held a giant stingray and swam with sharks - all being in the ocean. I liked how the facility was in the actual ocean instead of at a man made beach or pool.
Shannon Wittmaack
Shannon Wittmaack
Purchased the activity tickets prior to arriving in Punta Cana and then added a person to the Scape Park outing. Only problem was finding a local number that I could call while in Punta Cana. Resort staff helped me out with that. Pick up and Drop off were perfectly timed and everything went as planned. Great day out!
mariah baker
mariah baker
We had such an amazing experience on the pirate adventure! William was an amazing guide while snorkeling! He even pulled our sweet 2 babies on a life preserver so my husband and I could both look at the fish! He also gave us extra time with the manta ray to get a picture of our family. We loved how everyone was so kind and inviting on our excursion. Thank you William and Ocean Adventures for such an amazing time! The Phillips family.
Ryan Storey
Ryan Storey
My group of 10 went on the private catamaran tour for 5 hours. I can say it was the best experience we’ve ever had. The crew on the boat were extremely friendly and made the trip super enjoyable. The snorkeling was amazing as well! If you want a good time this is the excursion for you.
Midge Zuk
Midge Zuk
Our group had an awesome time on the party boat! Transportation was super easy and communication with Modesto was super clear. We had a blast and are very grateful to the Punta Cana Adventures team! Note that the "open bar" includes only rum punch & beer, and the snorkeling was a bit of a bust, as there wasn't much to see. We still had a great time swimming around in the beautiful water.
Melissa Aveiro
Melissa Aveiro
Amazing experience... would definitely book again! To be honest, I was very nervous to book our excursion ahead of time and online but had gone to Saona Island in the Dominican Republic before and knew exactly what I was looking for. Our prior experiences have either been booking excursions through the hotel which prove to be more costly but more secure or scrambling on the beach to book something and hoping they show up to pick you up the day of :) This was exactly as advertised, staff were wonderful, the island breath taking, and lunch was included. The day was long but well worth the effort! I highly recommend this excursion.

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