Cayo Arena, Paradise Island Tour
4.3
Cayo Arena, Paradise Island Tour
By Eric Tours International
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-80, max of 25 per group
Duration: 9–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Playa Ensenada
- Entry/Admission - Cayo Arena
- Entry/Admission - Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)
What's not included- Pictures from tour on a USB drive
- Drinks with the lunch is not included
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69492P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69492P16
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- naominV2188OA0 contributionsHad a great timeThe excursion was great. The boat crew was the best. They made sure everyone was well taken care of while ensuring we had a great time. The views were wonderful.Written March 12, 2025
- Christina T0 contributionsWould choose something else.People were nice, but it was just a buggy ride over bumpy roads to a local place where they want you to buy things, then a 15 minute stop at a local beach where they want you to buy a drink. No stopping for views or local history or information. Get very dirty but they warn you about that.Written March 4, 2025
- Edistowildcat0 contributionsWe would do it again!Edwardo and Chico were great getting us there and Chico stayed with us while on the boat. It was truly a Party Cruise - bar was open when we stepped on the boat - music was great - BBQ was good and the crew on the boat were outstanding. They made sure we all had a good time. Only issue was the one way 1 1/2 hour travel time to and from the boat.Written March 3, 2025
- Maps6362570 contributionsGreat trip with a great crew!!The crew was great!! Very fun and beautiful day! The water was beautiful!!The food was very good. The drinks were flowing 😎😎 there was music and dancing!Written March 2, 2025
- 277dianner0 contributionsSosua SUP rocks!!!Beautiful views of the coast, clear blue water, amazing!! The guides did a great job and we had an awesome time!! Highly recommend it!!Written February 26, 2025
- saumikandkatherinem0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceLoved this excursion, Miguel was our toward guide and he made it insanely fun! He took care of us very well, got to see a beautiful beach on the trip too Highly RecommendedWritten February 25, 2025
- blr0bins0 contributionsPerfect snorkeling adventureViews were amazing. Snorkeling was so much fun. Then the food is delicious. The crew really made the excursion so much fun.Written February 25, 2025
- Connector675408301020 contributionsAmazing experienceWhat an amazing experience! Our guide and driver were very knowledgeable and helpful. The drive through the Mangroves was really fun. The island is a true paradise. The snorkeling was fantastic. I would recommend 100% to anyone who wants to have a good dayWritten February 24, 2025
- mervir20240 contributionsGreat day in DRRichard and Lotte were super accommodating to work around our schedule. Super helpful and great communication before the tour. Richard’s stories were fascinating. The recent storms have covered a lot of the corals, but there was a lot of fish still.Written February 18, 2025
- Jamilah G0 contributionsMuddy but funExpect to get real muddy but with a great experience. Everyone there was amazing. It is definitely worth the time and money.Written February 17, 2025
- B2782KRjudithm0 contributionsPerfectionThis trip exceeded all expectations. Professional staff and service, team work, attention to detail. My Bachelor Degree is in tourism and hospitality. If I was 40 years younger, I would plead for a job on this boat.Written February 9, 2025
- CurbedEnthusiasm0 contributionsExcellent tour operatorExcellent tour operator. Very professional, punctual, and reliable. Boat crew for the snorkeling day were top notch. Highly recommended!Written February 3, 2025
- V8346KNkimberlys0 contributionsFun!!!So fun! Crew was amazing! We were able to go down the slide and jump off the top of the boat. Food was great! We had the best time!Written January 27, 2025
- mcdc80 contributionsFun in the Mud Buggies!This trip was very fun. They warned us it would be muddy but that was an understatement (bring a change of clothes). Caliente was our guide and he was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. The whole team from the paparazzi to the cigar/coffee shop host was great. The facilities were better than expected and the beach was fun. But we went back through the mud after the beach, I would have preferred the swim at the beach at the very end. I liked how close this activity was to Amber Cove. I would highly recommend this to an adventure seeking group not afraid to get dirty!Written January 26, 2025
- 643vianeyc0 contributionsBuggy Guided TourHad an amazing time! Our guides Caliente and Lapiz took great care of us. Remember if you use the restroom at the beach, tip the lady with the toilet paper as the toilet paper is not free and the cost comes out of the guide's own pocket. Also, don't forget to give your guides a tip at the end of the trip as a thank you! it's well appreciated and the do try their best to make your time memorable.Written January 25, 2025
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Tammie A
3 contributions
Snorkeling was better there than the scuba diving we did. The island .. hut.. photos... video... worth the price... city tour.. tobacco making.. lunch.. drinks.. was one of the best days there
Written June 23, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback.
Written June 24, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mike B
Edmonton, Canada84 contributions
Mar 2022
We did not take the regular ferry, right in front of the Villa Rosa Hotel there are local coxains that will take you there before the ferry. We left at 0800 and had the island to ourselves for 90 mins before the big boats show up. It was less expensive 3500 pesos for two people and the baots provided snorkle gear.
Written March 19, 2022
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Remy G
5 contributions
From the start we knew it was going be great! Our driver Carlos who is also our Puerto Plata guide during our stay made sure our experience was memorable in this beautiful location of Cayo Arena.
He dropped us off, the guides on site who will be joining you give you best then you get on a small boat to Cayo Arena. A 20min water trip. Our guide stopped and showed us a natural pool in the ocean who was very cool.
Once arriving at Cayo Arena you are embraced by clear turquoise water on clean sands. A breathtaking experience and view.
When you return, a feat of rice beans, a selection of chicken or fish with salad. Don’t forget the Presidente.
A great trip all possible by our wonderful guide and driver Carlos!
Here is Carlos’s number; +1 (829) 520-9940
He dropped us off, the guides on site who will be joining you give you best then you get on a small boat to Cayo Arena. A 20min water trip. Our guide stopped and showed us a natural pool in the ocean who was very cool.
Once arriving at Cayo Arena you are embraced by clear turquoise water on clean sands. A breathtaking experience and view.
When you return, a feat of rice beans, a selection of chicken or fish with salad. Don’t forget the Presidente.
A great trip all possible by our wonderful guide and driver Carlos!
Here is Carlos’s number; +1 (829) 520-9940
Written December 6, 2024
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Robbo Traveller
Mississauga, Canada26 contributions
After being on the bus for three hours and finding out that the Navi did not give clearance for the boat to take us to Paradise Island and having to take the bus back to resort for another 3 hours - it was a waste of a day!! Save your money and time and don’t do this tour!! Also they told us that the island has shrunk by 30 percent and many tour boats go which means there is not much room for everyone and no bathrooms you are on island for 2.5 hours.
Written March 24, 2023
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Thanks for your feedback. I am not sure that you went with us on this excursion, we always have been able to inform our customer that we do not have permission to go out because of high waves and offered to change day or refund.
Written March 28, 2023
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Jean C
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We enjoyed the tour. The weather was perfect, the crew were helpful and attentive. The boat was clean and the welcome punch was actually really good.
We ended up at the island longer than they said we would be.
The lunch was really good.
The drive was a bit long but overall, a good time but a pit pricey for what we got.
We ended up at the island longer than they said we would be.
The lunch was really good.
The drive was a bit long but overall, a good time but a pit pricey for what we got.
Written January 6, 2020
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Thank you very much for sharing your Cayo Arena,Paradise Island experience with us.
Depending on where you are staying at the drive can be quite long;however, mostly the experience of the island makes up for it.
Written January 11, 2020
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Ana E
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Magnificent views of the sea and mountains!!! Opportunity to swim in clean turquoise water, to snorkel and admire the marine beauty and colorful fauna. Well organized and staff (guide, captain and others) really nice. I highly recommend it!

Written December 26, 2023
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Javier Adorno
Bronx, NY19 contributions
An amazing and educational trip. Matias and Giuseppe were great. The ride was long but well worth it. We had drinks and fruits once we got to Cayo Arena. Matias did a great job taking photos and videos of me and my partner. An unforgettable experience.
Written September 27, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review. Glad to hear that you had an unforgettable experience.
Written September 30, 2022
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Diana M
1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Friends
The tour itself was ok, but we were told it was a 1 1/2 hour bus ride to the boat and it ended up being 2 hours and 45 minutes. The travel time was too long and we wouldn't have wasted the day travelling on a bus. If the Sunwing adviser had of told us the truth, we would have stayed at the resort for the day and saved our money.
Written May 3, 2019
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Hi Diana, I am sorry that you were wrong informed regarding the bus ride to the boat. However, you didn't book the tour through us , it was with SUNWING.
Written May 10, 2019
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srhottie
Las Vegas, NV251 contributions
The place is rammed with tourists from all over the place who have all paid to get there from different ferry companies..( were talking about 12-15 boats ) all there just waiting for the folks to take they’re time stay there for a couple of hours then leave ..don’t expect the idyllic photo that you see on google ..expect something more like the photo here ..over 130 people in such a very tiny island..just totally rubbish ..no toilet facilities..so people are pissing in the clean waters ...then you get the odd one with a drone taking photos without asking permission ..I could go on and on how bad this trip is but you get the idea ..oh and you also get the odd drunktard from the VIP ferry trip to get to the island who can hardly stand ..etc etc ,wouldn’t return
Written December 28, 2019
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Thank you for posting a review and we are sorry you had a bad experience. If you would go in the summer / fall it is an completely different experience much less people and a lower tide so the island is bigger. At the moment it is high season and a lot of people going to the island.
We also offer a Private VIP tour to Paradise Island, we leave very early in the morning so we arrive to the island before all the organized tour boats are coming. So you have a few hours almost alone on the island.
Written January 1, 2020
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Toleg
calgary, Canada6 contributions
Mar 2019
I went with VIP overpriced tour - not worth the money nor time. Best I think to go with cheap speed boats for half an hour max - just for snorkelling. On picture it looks empty in reality you will be surrounded by hundreds of people - so much for a paradise feel!
Written March 29, 2019
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Olá, boa tarde.
Estaremos em Puerto Plata dia 13/março de 8am a 3 pm. Gostaríamos de saber se você tem alguma opção para cayo arena. Somos 4 pessoas e estaremos num cruzeiro NCL.
Written January 26, 2025
Cuánto es el máximo que dura el viaje a cayo arena desde puerto plata. Mi bus a Santo Domingo sale a las 6pm. Con seguridad estaré de regreso antes de las 6? Saludos
Written December 1, 2023
I’m interested in taking this tour. What all inclusive hotel would be closest to Cayo Arena?
Written May 19, 2021
Hi we will be in Puerto Plata 8/3 and would like to do this excursion. We would like confirmation that the cigar shop and shopping is included in this trip.
Written July 18, 2019
Yes. In fact I think it was excessive in terms of time. It felt like a shopping tour more than anything else. We took 3 different tours and they all felt that way. I bet they just bring shoppers to connected businesses for cutbacks. If I did it again I would take a taxi for entire day and do it my way for the fraction of the price per tour I paid for the family!
Written July 19, 2019
I will be traveling to montecristi on july and I wonder if there's anyways that I can take this tour without having to be in Puerto Plata.
Written May 27, 2019
How long does it take to get to Cayo Arena from Sunrise Suited-Lifestyle Vaction Club Puerto Plata?
Written May 18, 2019
Eine sehr interessante Insel einige Km. von Festland entfernt . Rund um die Insel kann man ca 50 Meter in Glasklaren Wasser die Fische beobachten , denn es ist nur ca 80 Centimeter tief
Written May 14, 2019
I know this may be a stupid question but is it possible to travel to this excursion from punta Cana ?
Written April 19, 2019
Buen dia !! den donde te recogen yo voy estar hospedado en Santo domingo
Written April 2, 2019
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