Half-day tour to Xploration Animal Park with local guide
Excursions & day trips

Half-day tour to Xploration Animal Park with local guide

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£68.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • There's fun for the whole family on this trip to Xploration Animal Park
  • You can take a panoramic bus ride around the park, or explore on foot
  • You'll find out about all the different animals and how they work the land
  • There's a kayaking or paddle-boarding session on the River Maimon on the agenda
  • Your expert guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of the Dominican Republic
What to expect

This half-day trip to Xploration Animal Park has family fun stamped all over it. Don't believe us? One of our guides, Noel, gives it his own seal of approval. ‘I'm a father of four, and because we live close to the park, it's one of our favourite places to visit. Whenever I'm guiding this tour, I arrive with a smile on my face, knowing I'll be spending the day surrounded by beautiful landscapes and incredible animals.'

You'll be picked up and taken on a scenic voyage into the hills of Nisibon in the northeast of the Dominican Republic. On arrival at Xploration, there's a presentation on the park from one of our expert guides. It's Noel's favourite part of the tour. ‘I love explaining the differences between our animals and how they help us work the land,' he says.

Jump aboard the bus for a panoramic drive around the park, or head out on foot to find your own hidden viewpoints over the landscape. You'll spot the likes of rabbit, deer, ostrich and emu, plus see cows being milked. Enjoy a drink and snack as well as time to meet the farm animals, including goats, sheep and pigs. What's more, all visits support the park's dog rescue shelter. And, as the heat ramps up, cool down with the option to kayak, paddleboard or bamboo raft. For Noel, this part of the experience brings back great memories. He says, ‘When I was younger, my family and I used to come and fish at the River Maimon. I remember those days well and want guests to make memories with their own families here, too.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Panoramic bus tour
  • check Admission fees
  • check Horse ride
  • check Kayak
What to remember
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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