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Top 4 day trips things to do in Santo Domingo

When Santo Domingo is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Santo Domingo Top: 3 Eyes, Light House, Boca Chica Beach & Lunch, Santo Domingo1

    1. Santo Domingo Top: 3 Eyes, Light House, Boca Chica Beach & Lunch

    4.9· 27 reviews· 7 hours

    Enjoy a full day of adventure, nature, and local flavor on a day trip in Santo Domingo with pick up included from the entire Santo Domingo National District including the Colonial Zone. Start with a stop in the Columbus Light House where Christopher Columbus was burried, hear its history and take incredible pictures to then stop at Los Tres Ojos, an impressive underground cave system with crystal-clear lagoons and a hidden cenote only reachable by boat. Enjoy a delicious Dominican-style fried fish lunch right on the beach, surrounded by ocean views and local vibes. With hotel pickup, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch all included—this tour is easy, fun, and full of unforgettable moments.

  2. Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse, Santo Domingo2

    2. Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse

    4.6· 19 reviews· 3 hours

    Accompanied by our local guides, they will tour two extraordinary places in Santo Domingo, first a National Park full of history, culture and charm, and then we will leave for the Lighthouse in Colón, magnificent architecture where they will discover incredible little-known information about it.

  3. Full Dominican Adventure: Zipline, ATV Buggie, Horseback & Safari, Santo Domingo3

    3. Full Dominican Adventure: Zipline, ATV Buggie, Horseback & Safari

    4.5· 2 reviews

    Embark on the 'Full Dominican Adventure' from Santo Domingo, a day packed with thrilling activities in the Dominican Republic's stunning landscapes. Zipline Adventure: Start with a thrilling zipline ride, soaring over lush forests for a spectacular view. Horseback Riding: Next, enjoy a peaceful horseback ride, exploring the countryside's natural beauty. Lunch: Savor traditional Dominican buffet. ATV Off-Roading in Double-Seat Buggies: Post-lunch, hop into double-seat buggies for an exhilarating ATV ride. You'll make three unique stops: Atabey Pool: Refresh in a serene cave pool. Dominican Ranch: Learn about local coffee, cacao, and rum production. Playa Macao: End at the tranquil Playa Macao, perfect for unwinding. Safari Journey: Travel between activities (except the buggy ride) in a safari-style vehicle, enriching your tour with views of the Dominican countryside. This comprehensive day trip, departing from Santo Domingo, offers a perfect blend of adventure and scenic beauty.

  4. Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo4

    4. Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo

    4.3· 58 reviews· 4 hours

    In this experience we will visit each iconic place in the tourist center of Santo Domingo and we will be providing information in great detail and taking the relevant time. We will also be ready for every luxury of detail and we will guide with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterizes us. Our goal is to show the world our history, our values and provide an exceptional service, seeking that our clients feel how special they are for all Dominicans and their experience is memorable in each of their excursions, this will not be the exception.

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