9 Kayak Tours in the Dominican Republic Worth a Slot in Your Week

1.Clear Kayak PhotoShoot Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $160Our pick

At Los Corales Beach, you get about an hour in a clear kayak with two in-water assistants guiding your poses and a drone pilot taking aerial shots. Sky handles communication, and Lauren is among the team members named for helping with photos. Beach chairs and bottled water are provided; photo counts vary by package, and the video reel may cost extra.

“The experience was absolutely amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the floating breakfast was very good. When you Come to Punta Cana you have to book Clear Kayak. Sky and his team was absolutely amazing.”

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2.4in1: Los Haitises+ Kayaking+ Natural Pools+ Montana Redonda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Travel from Punta Cana to Los Haitises National Park for a guided boat trip through mangroves and a kayak outing, then swim at Cano Hondo and take in the views from Montana Redonda. A Dominican lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included. Guides speak English, Spanish, or French; Nacho has been praised for his history knowledge and photos, though guide assignments can vary.

“it was a great excursion. The transportation driver was perfect. he was very courteous and helpful and drove the van very safely. The excursion guide spoke good English and was also very courteous, friendly, helpful. I definitely recommend this trip!”

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3.Los Haitises Hike & Kayaking Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel from your Punta Cana hotel to Los Haitises National Park for a forest hike, a cave visit, and kayaking through mangrove channels toward San Lorenzo Bay. The day includes a local lunch, park entry, safety equipment, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Allow for a long transfer, and confirm the activity timings before you book.

“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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4.Kayak or Paddleboard Rentals Sosua , Cosita Rica, Neptuno Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $55Best value

Supremo Water Sports delivers an inflatable kayak, SUP paddleboard, waveboard, or skim board to your chosen spot in Sosua, Cabarete, Playa Dorada, or Puerto Plata. Use the equipment for 24 hours or longer on the La Boca River or a local beach. Staff members Cain and Hacier have helped with river outings, though this rental is not clearly described as guided.

“We had a group of 4 with somewhat of a short notice no availblity was being shown on the website we sent an email and they responded in good time and also on whatsapp and were able to secure us paddleboards for a great price for our vacation we all had an awesome time no complaints except the sun was strong yikes....”

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5.Single Clear Kayak Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $200

At Los Corales Beach, a photographer, drone pilot and two in-water assistants help you pose in a clear kayak during a private shoot. You get edited images, beach chairs, umbrellas and bottled water. Props are available on request, and Huracan Cafe sells food and drinks. The session is listed as 30 minutes or one hour, so confirm your chosen option when booking.

“I appreciated getting an extra hand because I was 6 months pregnant lol”

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

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

From the Caño Hondo or Sabana de la Mar area, a guide leads a roughly three-hour forest hike and a two-hour kayak trip through mangroves toward San Lorenzo Bay. Look for birds, learn about local plants and Taíno history, and ask about single or double kayaks. Guides may include José, José J, or Ignacio.

“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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7.Whale, Cayo Levantado, & Kayak in Samaná Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · 20 minutes - 7 hours

From Samaná Port, take a catamaran into the humpback whale sanctuary, then continue to Cayo Levantado for a Dominican buffet and beach time. Back in town, paddle Samaná Bay with a guide and walk one of its small island bridges. Whale sightings are seasonal, and the order or timing of activities can vary.

“Hicimos la excursion de Ballenas y vimos dos madres con crias! El guia fue muy atento. Luego de la comida en Cayo levantado hicimos kayaks y los niños la pasaron bien. Buena excursion para familias. Gracias!”

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8.Los Haitises Hike, Boat Trip, and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $65

From Samaná, explore Los Haitises by boat, on foot, and by kayak. Walk rainforest trails, look for birds such as the Ridgway’s hawk, visit caves with pre-Columbian art, and paddle through mangroves. The 6 to 7 hour tour includes a guide and is offered in English, Spanish, or French.

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9.Cano Hondo Rooms + Kayaking + Hiking + Natural Waterfall Swimming Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $199

Start at 3 pm at Caño Hondo and stay overnight at the ecolodge, with dinner, breakfast, and lunch included. The next day brings a rainforest hike, three hours of kayaking or a boat trip, and time in natural pools. Groups are capped at 15. Joselin is one guide named for both the hike and paddle; ask if he will lead your date.

“This was a great way to see the nature of Dominican Republic. We loved this excursion.”

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