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Diving Tour in the Dominican Republic:
private or small-group tours

10-Day Diving Tour in the Dominican Republic

This diving tour offers a chance to explore the country through its underwater world, far from the overcrowded areas. Three complementary regions.

  • Three complementary dive sites: Boca Chica, Bayahibe, and Las Galeras
  • English-speaking instructors and options for all skill levels; introductory dives and PADI Open Water certification available
  • Responsible diving: coral restoration and raising awareness about invasive species

Length of stay: 10 days

Theme: Small-Group Tours

Difficulty: Simple

I designed this diving tour to help you discover the most beautiful underwater landscapes in the Dominican Republic with English-speaking divemasters, in an intimate, step-by-step format that's accessible to divers of all levels.

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Highlights of this trip

Committed Diving in Bayahibe

Coral restoration and lionfish culling to protect ecosystems.

The Seabed off Las Galeras

Coral gardens, underwater caves, and night diving at Piedra Bonita.

Boca Chica, First Immersion

Reefs, coral canyons, and the Catuan shipwreck with a English-speaking team.

Travel Itinerary

Jour 1 :

Arrival at the Airport - Santo Domingo

Arrival in the Dominican Republic according to your flight schedule. Meet your private driver, who will accompany you throughout the trip.

Transfer to the colonial zone of Santo Domingo, a historic district designated as a World Heritage Site.

First free stroll to experience the Caribbean atmosphere of the capital. We’ll take the time to get to know you.

Check-in at a charming hotel in the heart of the colonial zone.

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Jour 2 :

Boca Chica – Bayahibe

This morning, you’ll meet up with your driver to head to Boca Chica, the starting point for your first dive with a great English-speaking team.

The dive will be tailored to your skill level, with several possible sites: shallow reefs, coral canyons, the Catuan wreck, or cave dives. Experienced divers can explore more technical sites using Nitrox.

After the dive, you’ll head to Bayahibe on the Caribbean coast.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Bayahibe

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Jour 3 :

Bayahibe – Diving with a Cause

Transfer with your driver to the dive center.

Today, enjoy a unique experience focused on marine conservation. After a briefing, you’ll take part in a hands-on dive, with a choice of:

  • maintaining coral nurseries and transplanting corals
  • or a dive dedicated to hunting lionfish, an invasive species

A different kind of dive to help you understand the challenges of protecting marine ecosystems.

Return in the early afternoon, followed by free time to enjoy the ocean.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Bayahibe

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Jour 4 :

Higüey – Local Immersion

Today, set out with your guide from Bayahibe to discover Dominican life in the Higüey region.

You’ll pass through traditional villages and spend some time with a local family before exploring the cacao, coffee, and sugarcane plantations.

Stop at the Higüey Basilica, followed by a visit to a local market. Enjoy a traditional meal for lunch at a casa típica.

The day ends with a visit to an artisan cigar factory, including a tasting of local products.

Return to Bayahibe at the end of the day.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Bayahibe

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Jour 5 :

Las Galeras

Today, set out with your driver for the Samaná Peninsula, a region known for its tropical landscapes.

On the way, stop in Las Terrenas for a Caribbean-style lunch. You’ll have a chance to enjoy some time by the sea.

Continue on to Las Galeras, a peaceful village located at the tip of the peninsula, surrounded by pristine beaches.

Check in at your charming hotel near the sea and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Las Galeras

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Jour 6 :

Las Galeras – Scuba Diving

Transfer to the dive center for a day dedicated to exploring the seabed off Samaná.

You’ll discover different dive sites depending on your skill level: coral gardens, drop-offs, underwater caves, and rock formations, including the renowned Piedra Bonita site.

Return to your hotel in the early afternoon, with free time to enjoy the region.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Las Galeras

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Jour 7 :

Las Galeras – Night Dive

This morning, take advantage of some free time to explore Las Galeras at your own pace.

There are several options available to you: take a trip to Playa Frontón, Playa Madama, or Playa Rincón, or explore the beaches accessible from the village center on your own.

In the evening, set out on a night dive—a unique experience that lets you observe different marine life in a calmer environment.

Supervised by certified instructors with appropriate equipment.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Las Galeras

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Jour 8 :

Las Galeras – Day off

Today, take advantage of a free day to relax on a beach with turquoise waters and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Las Galeras.

Several activities can be arranged based on your preferences:

  • A fishing trip with an English-speaking guide to learn local techniques out at sea
  • An excursion to Los Haitises National Park, featuring an exploration of a Taíno cave, a chance to discover the area’s rich flora and fauna, and a boat ride through the mangroves

A day tailored to your own pace, balancing relaxation and exploration.

Overnight stay at a charming hotel in Las Galeras

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Jour 9 :

Santo Domingo

Today, you’ll depart with your driver to head to Santo Domingo.

Check in at your accommodation in the Colonial Zone and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to soak up the capital’s atmosphere one last time.

In the evening, we invite you to a farewell dinner in the Colonial Zone, featuring a tasting of Dominican rum and the famous mamajuana, to end your trip on a friendly, local note.

Overnight stay at a boutique hotel in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo

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Jour 10 :

Start

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to your departure airport.

End of your diving trip in the Dominican Republic.

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