Dunes Snorkeling Tour Outside Santo Domingo
Overview
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7 hours
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the south of the Dominican Republic. We will start at the stunning Dunes of Las Calderas, a paradise of golden sand that looks like something out of another planet. This tropical desert, unique in the Caribbean, invites you to explore its vastness, take amazing photos and glide through its gentle hills with a sandboard.
Then, we will head to the beautiful Playa El Derrumbao. After a short walk, we will reach a spectacular snorkeling spot, where you will dive into clear and calm waters to discover the marine world, you can see from brightly colored fish to huge banks that swim in perfect sync.
The adventure continues with a visit to the Parador de Iguanas, where you can feed them and get to know these incredible creatures up close. To close the tour, we will explore the salt mines, where the famous pink waters are located, a natural sight that seems to have been taken from a dream.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After leaving the dunes, we will head towards El Derrumbao Beach. There we will hike approximately 15 to 20 minutes until we reach the snorkeling point, where your water adventure will begin. In this experience you will be able to observe the local marine fauna, with the possibility of seeing from colorful parrotfish to impressive shoals of thousands of fish.
Dunas de Bani
We will arrive at the entrance of the dunes, where the guide will attach an access bracelet and hand them the sandboards. Then, we will start a hike of approximately 10 to 15 minutes, during which you can take pictures of the stunning landscape of the Great Dominican Desert. In addition, they will have the opportunity to use the boards and slide through the soft and fine sand.
What‘s Included
Life jackets
Bottled water
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sandboard
Breakfast
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Dunes Snorkeling Tour Outside Santo Domingo
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great time, it...
Nienke M,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time, it was absolutely amazing! We saw a lot of great places and our guide was really nice.
Snorkeling
ryanrA163ZW,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience all around with an excellent guide
Great!
veronica g,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went exactly as planned and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. The visit to Dunas de Baní was incredible — the landscape truly feels like a desert, and the short hike to the dunes was enjoyable with plenty of opportunities to take amazing photos. Sandboarding was a lot of fun, and the guides made sure everyone felt comfortable and prepared. After the dunes, we headed to El Derrumbao Beach, where we took a short hike to the snorkeling spot. The walk was easy and scenic, and the water adventure was definitely a highlight. The snorkeling experience was beautiful, with lots of marine life to observe, including colorful fish and large schools swimming around us. The guides were organized, friendly, and everything ran on time. Overall, a well-planned activity that delivered exactly what was promised — highly recommended for anyone looking for adventure and nature in one experience.
I really enjoyed this tour,...
PAOLA C,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved this tour. We visited uncrowded places, which made the experience much more special and quiet. We were able to enjoy each place without crowds and connect better with the environment. I definitely recommend it.
Our tour guide was very...
Mitch V,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable! Mostly I enjoyed feeding the Iguanas some romain lettuce. Fun day!
A great time!
Ryan F,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience. Jonathan was a wonderful guide. Very informative and a pleasure to be around. He was timely with his pick-ups and drop-offs. The beaches were gorgeous, and it was a magical experience seeing all those fish while snorkeling.Sandboarding down the dunes was a rush, and the view from the top was gorgeous. Do be mindful that if you go to the dunes, you’ll get sand literally everywhere. Highly recommend.
10/10 Experience!
P2391WKemmaa,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a Spanish professor, and I booked this trip to Santo Domingo as a way to relax and have some time to myself before the school year started. However, because I can't sit still, I booked this excursion, and I'm so glad that I did! I was able to try something new and exciting (the sand boarding), use my Spanish, relax in the ocean, and eat some delicious local cuisine. Thank you so much for a wonderful time! I can't wait to come back to Santo Domingo.
Amazing time!
Marc T,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time! The dunes were amazing, the views were crazy! The snorkeling was a lot of fun, nice warm water and clear! The lunch was delicious, rice beans and fish, feeding the iguanas was fun and hilarious! Overall an amazing experience and worth every penny! I will be doing this again next time I’m back in RD.
One of the Best day trip close to Santo Domingo.
139antoinej,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice spot, The dune is beautiful and you can even surf on it if you dare to, or to do like sledding. Very fun!! Easy going day trip, pick up at your hotel in Santo Domingo early morning and back on the afternoon. The guide John Tineo is very nice and helpful! Beach and swim are nice too after sand surf session.
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