Caribbean Beach Vacation Home Rental with Golf, Adventure, Tours

For those guests wishing to explore beyond Playa Cofresi, there are plenty of exciting tours and activities to enjoy. Gus is a local tour operator who is available to offer advice and provide booking services. He will stop by the villa so that you can plan your trips and make reservations from the convenience of the villa. Below is a summary of the most popular trips. A separate detailed write up describing each trip is available upon booking, and is also in print at the villa.

Young lady and man dancing with dolphins

Jeep Safari & Waterfall Excursion
Ride in an open backed jeep touring the beautiful interior countryside before arriving at a multilevel waterfall where you will enjoy a refreshing swim in fresh mountain water.

White Water Rafting
Take a thrilling ride down (mostly class III) white water rapids located in Jarabacoa, the mountainous interior of the country.

Catamaran Tour
Board a 53 foot Cat at Playa Dorada and sail along the north coast to Sosua where you will anchor to enjoy snorkeling, drinks, a light lunch and entertainment

Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Ride along with a professional boat captain to find the big fish of your dreams.

Two Hour Horseback Ride
Explore the picturesque hills and villages that surround the Cofresi area on horseback. Trained staff accompanies you and caters to your comfort and experience level.

Ocean World Marina AND Casino
Enjoy dinner in a 5 Star restaurant and a night of gambling in the casino; take in a Las Vegas style show, and end with a nightcap at the beautiful Octopus Lounge overlooking the ocean. Just a short walk from our villa!

Ocean World Dolphin Adventure Park
Young and old will enjoy spending the entire day at this fabulous aquatic park, just a short 10 minute walk from the house... Swim with dolphins, watch sea lion shows, snorkel alongside tropical fish in a in a huge saltwater aquarium, and much, much more.

Scuba Diving and Scuba Diving PADI certification
Enjoy a dive catered to your experience level to see shipwrecks and exotic fish in one of many local dive spots. Beginners wanting to learn the basic of scuba diving can take the PADI course.

Cable Car Ride up Mount Isabel de Torres
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you take the10 minute cable car ride up Mount Isabel. Explore the beautiful gardens and meandering paths built during the Trujillo era. See what it feels like at http://www.dr-tourist.tv/pages/videopages/teleferico.html

Golf for Everyone
With more than 20 golf courses, the Dominican Republic has gained the reputation as a golfer's heaven. Local facilities include:
Los Mangos at Costambar: a nice 9 hole course just 2 miles away.
Playa Dorada: an interesting and competitive course, appealing to all levels
Playa Grande: considered the "Pebble Beach" of the Caribbean perched on 100
foot cliffs with stunning views of the ocean. The Caribbean's best golf course.

Snorkeling off the beaches
Bring the family and your snorkeling gear to our neighboring community, Costamber where you will enjoy snorkeling and shelling.

Jarabacoa Mountain Tour
Tour the mountainous interior of this country to see a land of unusual and unspoiled beauty.

Gri Gri Lagoon & Playa Grande
Enjoy a scenic ride through sugar cane fields, rice paddies and coconut groves before exploring a Mangrove lagoon filled with exotic, lush tropical vegetation.

Samana Peninsula Exploration
Travel the scenic north coast highway to the island of Cayo Lavantado, where you can snorkel, swim & explore the thick lush forests and hidden beaches.
http://www.el-bohio.com/samana/index.html

Santo Domingo, the Capital City
Explore the oldest European city in the New World on this full day adventure.
http://www.dr-tourist.tv/pages/videopages/Plazaespana.html

Brugal Rum Factory Tour
Visit one of the oldest rum-bottling factories in the country, and enjoy free samples.

The Amber Museum
View fossilized resins that are 30-90 million years old and learn how to distinguish real amber from plastic. See very rare pieces such as a lizard in a state of perfect conservation that dates 30-40 million years ago

Fort San Felipe Museum
Visit the oldest fortress in the New World that was originally used to defend against pirate raids and later used as a prison during the Trujillo era

Fun City Go Kart Park
Visit this popular recreational Go-Kart racing park where you can test your driving skills on 4 different tracks

Discos and Night Life
Talk with Gus or Gabino to find out where the current hot spots are.

Gambling Casinos in Playa Cofresi, Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada

In Home Massages, Pedicures, Manicures, Hair Styling and Braiding

SPA SERVICES AT SUN VILLAGE

Restaurants

Dining out in Playa Cofresi and the immediate area is a treat because there are dozens of restaurants that have a nice ambiance, delicious food and reasonable prices. You will find everything from kid friendly pizza, hamburgers & pasta to delicious fresh fish & langostino to elegant chateaubriand with béarnaise sauce or duck in orange sauce.

No matter where you go the dress is casual. In most places you will be able to enjoy your dinner and a drink and not pay much more that $20 US including the tax and tip.

More information describing the many restaurants in our area is available upon booking and is also available in print at the villa.

Thatched roof restaurant in Cofresi

Chris & Mady's Restaurant, Playa Cofresi