Published on Dec, 2024

Monkeyland and Ziplining was a great dual adventure. I’m so glad we did it. Communication was on point. We got our pick up time and location right after booking. That was very nice, no waiting and worrying about coordinating. First part of the trip we went on the ziplining portion. You get to the meeting location, strapped into harnesses and briefed on the how to’s and you’re off! It all happened so quickly that you almost forget how scared you were. lol. 12 lines total. All fast all high. Some breathtakingly so!!! All guides are helpful and encouraging. Then we got to stand around and wait. That’s the one part I didn’t much enjoy. Lots of standing around waiting not being sure if you were still with the right group. After waiting, we ate lunch ( hot dog, fruit, soda) and got some history of the country followed by an “opportunity” to purchase things, of course. Then we moved on to Monkeyland. The monkeys are adorable. Be aware, they will climb and jump all over you. If you’re skittish about this, think twice. Because they really do launch themselves at you. They’re in your hair, on your shoulders, arms, everywhere. It’s really fun. All in all, this excursion was great, although a bit tedious with the waiting. Still nothing but 5 stars!

Published on Nov, 2024

Genuinely one of the best excursions I’ve ever been on. Well organised/good communication from the local tour operator but the real star of the show was our guide who utilised the coach journey to share an abundance of wonderful facts about the Dominican way of life etc. The zip-lining was great fun, although really tiring in such heat and humidity. But as expected, the best part of the day was without doubt the monkey experience. They’re all clearly well cared for and loved whilst remaining in a natural habitat- truly was a once in a lifetime experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had an amazing time zip lining through Punta Cana! Though I must say, the bus ride was my favorite part. Emilio was an amazing tour guide and was happy to answer any and all questions about his country. You could see his passion and love for the DR on his face. He was a joy!

Published on Oct, 2024

Overall, we had an amazing time on this day adventure! Monkeyland First we were chauffeured in a tour bus up to the mountain (view photo looking out the window at the mountain in the distance). The native bus driver kept our confidence as he knew the area and lives there. He shared interesting facts while driving through the towns, and invited us to look out the windows at the naturally growing fruit-trees. The locals gather in the car washes at night for community and drinks. Everyone got a chance to be up close to the monkeys, see them eat, and learn a bit about them. Edgar was a great and upbeat guide at Monkeyland! Zipline After placing our valuables in a rentable locker (they have locks), we took part in a safety talk before going ziplining. They have all the necessary gear, maps showing the routes, and explain the zipline experience so everyone feels safe and is ready to go. Bryan was a great guide who helped the more reserved tourists to feel more relaxed and have fun! Sorry I didn't have my phone on me during the ziplining (didn't want to drop it), so the photos aren't that great, but I took a few from the ground looking up a zipline and a hut where one line starts.

Published on Oct, 2024

What can I say? Today has been one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. We were picked up at our hotel, driven to a meeting point where some other guests joined us, then we driven 30 minutes up into the mountains to our experience. Munchie, our guide was funny and explained everything we needed to know. First it was the zip lines. We were given a safety demonstration, which was very clear and easy to understand - especially the hand signals. Throughout the visit, safety was given the utmost importance. All of the staff are friendly, professional and obviously love their jobs. Zip lines 1-8 were fairly easy and great fun. This was followed by a tower (6/7 stories high) to zip line 9, which involved a number of steps and ramps - make sure you take the water provided and put it in the holder attached to your harness. Stop halfway up, have a drink and admire the view. A 700m zip line across the river next followed by a few more including a twin zip line where you can see your partner while you do an 800m zip line. After this, we were offered a light lunch: hot dog, empanada, coconut, melon and Sprite or Coca Cola. This was not mentioned in the ‘included section’ so was a very welcome addition to the day. After lunch we were given a talk about the conservation and sustainability the company is trying to achieve whilst working with the local community. We were offered coffee and hot chocolate and other local products were available to purchase. The best was saved for last though - the squirrel monkeys. They were delightful and obviously well cared for. Don’t be surprised when they jump all over you. You get lots of opportunities for photos, whether professional or ones you take yourself. We chose to purchase the digital photos which were emailed over to us £26 for 20 photos on the zip lines and £30 for 20 photos at Monkeyland. There’s no hard sell though in anything. The whole day - which was situated on one site - was amazing and one we will treasure for a long time.