Santo Domingo: Salinas Desert Sandboarding & Snorkeling Tour

Highlights

• Feel the adrenaline rush as you slide down the sand dunes on a sandboard
• Discover the beauty of the Salinas desert and its pink salt lakes
• Explore the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea while snorkeling
• Learn about the salt mining process and see workers extracting salt
• Enjoy a local Dominican lunch

Description

Explore the Dominican desert on a full-day tour from Santo Domingo. Visit sand dunes, salt ponds, and coral reefs. Try sandboarding, snorkel in the ocean, and enjoy a local lunch. Depart from Santo Domingo at 8:00 AM and take a 2-hour road trip to Salinas, with some interesting stops on the way. Arrive at the sand dunes and spend some time learning about them, taking pictures, and of course, sandboarding. No experience is required. After having fun at the dunes, walk through the salt mines and its pink lakes, where you can see the salt process and workers taking salt out of the lakes. Continue to Playa El Derrumbao, where you can go snorkeling (the snorkeling equipment is incluide and this is a totally optional activity). Take a 20-minute walk (one way) under the hot sun to the beach. Walk into the beach with urchins and grab the goggles to watch the coral reefs and fish underwater. Then, walk back and change clothes by the car. Return to a local place for some authentic Dominican lunch. After lunch, return to Santo Domingo, happy and tired at 4 PM.

Includes

Round-trip transportation Sandboarding experience Visit to salt mines and pink lakes Snorkeling at Playa El Derrumbao Authentic Dominican lunch

Excludes

Dressing room facilities Snorkeling gear

Important Information

• Pickup starts up to 30 minutes before departure. Expect a 2-hour road trip to Salinas. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for walking under the sun. Bring a change of clothes and a towel for after snorkeling. Protect yourself from the sun with hats and sunscreen. Stay hydrated and bring water and snacks. Capture your memories with a camera. Be prepared for a 20-minute walk to Playa El Derrumbao for snorkeling. Lunch is provided, but specific dietary restrictions may not be accommodated.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund