9 Altos de Chavón Tours in La Romana to Plan a Day Around

1.Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 340 reviews · 1 day · from $92Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana to Altos de Chavón and Saona Island with a guide. See the replica Mediterranean-style village, stop at a natural swimming pool, then enjoy beach time, a Dominican buffet and unlimited drinks. Guides on past trips have included Benjamin, Alberto and Pedro, though assignments vary.

“This tour is a must for all first timers to the Dominican Republic! The natural swimming pool is a wonder to behold & you really get a sense of the natural paradise the Dominican Republic is. The Saona island was also idyllic. We got to get there on speed boats and it was fun and exhilarating. Finally, our tour guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and funny.”

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2.Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · from $99

From Punta Cana, visit the hilltop village of Altos de Chavon and spend about three hours on Saona Island, with a natural-pool stop, buffet lunch, and open bar. Hotel pickup is included. Boats and group sizes can vary, and the day may run longer than the roughly 10-hour estimate.

“Great trip to la Isla Saona. The ride on the Catalan was the most memorable experience. The tour guides were great and it was worth an all day excursion.”

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3.Romana: Cave of wonders and Chavón from Santo Domingo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $175Top rated

Leave Santo Domingo at 9 a.m. for the Cave of Wonders, where an exhibit introduces the local flora and fauna before a guided cave visit. Then stop for Dominican lunch and explore Altos de Chavón, including its church, amphitheatre, and museums. A private vehicle, bottled water, and lunch are included. Guides such as Alex and Breidy are frequently requested by name.

“Abraham was our guide and it was amazing. The place is truly wonderful, and Abraham made it even better.Auto-translated”

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4.Cultural Day Altos de Chavón – Higuey experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $120

This six-hour cultural outing leaves Punta Cana around 7:00 am, with hotel pickup and a group of up to 15. Visit Altos de Chavón’s stone-built streets and amphitheater, Higüey’s Basilica of La Altagracia, a local market, then stop for Dominican food and a family demonstration of coffee and chocolate making. Guide assignments vary; Teo, Robinson, and Tao are among the guides named by past participants.

“Los Altos de Chavon and Casa del Campo Marina was gorgeous! Also, the food was delicious. Teo our tour guide was really friendly and respectful. Love the experience, I would recommend!”

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5.Catalina Snorkeling & Altos de Chavon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Ride from your hotel to La Romana, take a speedboat to Catalina Island, and snorkel at La Pared, a protected reef known for varied marine life. Then enjoy a Dominican lunch with drinks before visiting Altos de Chavón, its amphitheater, art schools, and views over the Chavón River. Guides speak English, German, French, and Spanish.

“Très belle journée, excursion à faire, je recommande vivement. Le guide Pedro était très sympathique et l'équipage du bateau également. L'île de Catalina est paradisiaque, les eaux sont magnifiques. Altos de Chavon est un endroit atypique et très intéressant à découvrir. J'ai passé une excellente journée”

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6.ATV Tour through Countryside, Chavón River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Best value

From Bayahibe, join a small-group ATV outing through rural villages and plantation country, with a farm visit, a swim in the Chavón River, and a tasting of chocolate, coffee, snacks, and Mamajuana. The three-hour trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French.

“Ci siamo divertiti tantissimo! Personale gentile e disponibile. Alla fine del giro, ci hanno anche offerto cibo e bibite locali! Super consigliato 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻”

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7.Catalina Island with Altos de Chavon – Full Day All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $110

Leave Punta Cana or Bayahibe early for Catalina Island, with a catamaran ride and a snorkeling stop at The Wall before beach time, lunch and drinks. Then visit Altos de Chavón, a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean-style village above the Chavón River. The day runs about 10 hours; guide assignments can vary, though Nathan has led some trips.

“Great tour and exactly as advertised! Catalina island is beautiful and Altos de Chavón is gorgeous! Would recommend. It’s a long day however :)”

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8.Altos de Chavón + Cueva de las Maravillas Excursion from Bavaro/Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

This nine-hour outing pairs the Cave of Wonders, with its stalactites, stalagmites, and iguana breeding area, with lunch by the Río Romana and a guided walk through Altos de Chavón. You get round-trip transport, admission, a typical meal, and English- or Spanish-speaking guides. Alex has guided the tour, and Javier has driven it on some departures.

“The trip was a nice mix with walking through Altos de Chavón, including a visit of the museum, and the walk through the cave of wonders.”

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9.Catalina Snorkeling & Altos de Chavón Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend about eight hours traveling from Punta Cana to La Romana, touring Altos de Chavón, then sailing by catamaran to Catalina Island for snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and drinks. Guides operate in five languages. A guide named Crystal earned special praise, though guide assignments may vary. Recent reports flag missed Altos de Chavón visits and pickup problems.

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