The 11 Best Dominican Republic Hiking Tours

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 hiking upstream through cold river water, natural pools, small falls, and rocky passages to Tabernacle Waterfall. Guides such as Ronnie, Victor, Randolph, Fredny, and Dely lead the route. A life jacket, transport, lunch, and a taste of rural Dominican life are included.

“This tour exceeded all of my expectations. I have been on waterfall hikes all over the world (S.Africa, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico) and while I thoroughly enjoyed them, they have never been as fun and exciting as this tour with Fredny. The authentic Dominican meals we had were delicious and freshly made. Fredny was very accommodating and adjusted the tour based on our abilities throughout the hike. We had a great time and I will forever remember this trip as one of the best excursions I’ve taken. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to be wowed!”

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2.Let’s do hiking in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $75

Leave Punta Cana’s resorts for a guided hike from Vista Alegre to Anamuya in the Eastern Cordillera. Expect about 5 km of moderate walking, steep sections, mud, small streams, tropical plants, mountain views, and stops for fruit, coffee, chocolate, and possibly local farm products. Guides such as Wilkin lead at an easy pace and explain the area in clear English.

“The hike was difficult but great! There is mud and small water crossings and some parts are pretty steep. The guide Wilkin and the driver Paul were so generous and hospitable with their time and knowledge. I would really recommend thiRead more”

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3.Rainforest Trek to Natural Pool – Taino Bay & Amber Cove ports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $79

Meet guides such as Xander, Jordan, Tony, or Winston at Amber Cove or Taino Bay, then ride by air-conditioned van to Damajagua. Walk through forest and shallow streams to a waterfall and natural pool. The excursion suits active visitors age 10 and up, but slippery rocks and uneven ground require proper footwear and good balance.

“We took this trip as an excursion from a cruise ship. We were met exactly where and when they said we would, the bus was comfortable and roomy for the 10 of us, and the tour guide was SUPER! We loved the entire trip, learning about the area, sampling local snacks and rum, and, of course, sliding down the waterfall!!”

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4.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 forest hike, cave visit, and mangrove kayaking. A Spanish and English-speaking guide leads the day, with hotel transfers, equipment, park entry, and a local lunch included. The route reaches San Lorenzo Bay, where you can photograph the forest and hills from open water.

“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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5.Trekking/rappelling waterfalls in Dominican Republic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Leave Santo Domingo with Ronnie and the La EX Tours team for a full day in Los Cacaos. Hike to La Culebra for a practice rappel, then rappel at Tabernacle Waterfall, swim in clear pools, and eat a typical Dominican lunch. Pickup, transport, safety gear, and lunch are included.

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6.Las Terrenas: El Limón Waterfall Trekking Tour in Samana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Join Vincent from KITEWORLD for a four-hour trip from Las Terrenas to El Limón Waterfall. Walk about 2 kilometers through jungle, cacao, and coffee fields, cross shallow streams, swim beneath the falls, and explore nearby caves. The early 8am start helps you enjoy the site before the crowds.

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7.El Limón: Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $45Cheapest way up

You will hike for about an hour through subtropical forest to El Limón waterfall, descend 300 steps, swim for 30 minutes, then return for a local lunch. A local guide leads the walk in English, Spanish, or French and may explain the plants and animals along the way. Hotel pickup is optional.

“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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8.Los Haitises: Caves, Mangroves, & Rainforest Hike/Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $70

Explore Los Haitises National Park by boat and on foot with a local English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide. You’ll pass red mangroves, see limestone mogotes and birds, hike to caves with Taino pictographs, and photograph San Lorenzo Bay. Ignacio and José are among the guides named in guest feedback. Bring sturdy shoes for steep, slippery trails.

“This trip was so much fun with a great guide Ignacio. We got to walk through the rainforest, explore caves with Taino hieroglyphics, and take a boat ride around the park. We all had a great time!”

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9.Hiking Tabernacle Thundering Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $96

Join guides such as Randolph, Ronnie, or Frendy for an eight-hour adventure from Santo Domingo into the Dominican countryside. You will hike in the creek, swim through clear pools, climb, slide, and reach the 27-meter Tabernacle waterfall. Pickup, life vest, breakfast, Dominican lunch, and English or Spanish guidance are included.

“I loved it. Our guide was organized and on time for the pickup and the vehicle was comfortable and new. The guide spoke fluent English (in addition to Spanish) and was very fun to chat to. The waterhike is awesome and accessible to anybody reasonably fit. I felt very safe and comfortable with the guide. Nearly all jumps are optional. I also enjoyed the breakfast and lunch and they provided me with vevan and vegetarian options.”

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10.Sabana de la Mar: Los Haitises Guided Hike and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $67

Start near Caño Hondo or Sabana de la Mar with a three-hour guided rainforest hike, then paddle about two hours through Los Haitises mangroves to San Lorenzo Bay. Guides such as José and Ignacio explain plants, wildlife, and Taíno history. Single and double kayaks are available, with shorter kayaking-only options.

“We had a great experience. I booked the excursion for the next day. Almost immediately after booking I was contacted to confirm the meeting place and guide's name. The next day, our guide, Jose J, was at the meeting point on time. We did the kayaking first. Jose took care to get us into the water without issue. From there, we had 2 hours of kayaking in the mangroves and the bay (which, given the wave size in the bay, was plenty). We also had time in the caves. After we completed the kayaking we hiked the "loop" route. Good fun. Throughout the excursion Jose shared his extensive knowledge of…”

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11.Private Hiking to Salto el Limon with a Local expert Guide from Samana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $66

Meet your local guide at Avenida La Marina in Samana for a private hike to El Limon Waterfall. Guides such as Eriberto and Manuel help you manage muddy, slippery sections while explaining local nature and wildlife. The experience lasts about 2 to 6 hours and includes entrance fees and a Dominican lunch, but not transportation.

“Eriberto was great! We did the hike and he was great at answering all questions we had. It rained the entire hike but it was still a blast. The waterfall was beautiful and so was the hike there! We then had lunch which was a classic Dominican dish of rice , chicken, tostones, and salad. Would recommend!”

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