Zipline Combo, Meal Included

Overview

This Runners Adventures day trip pairs a zipline course with the Monkeyland monkey park, and a Dominican lunch plus hotel transport are handled for you. The full day runs about 8 hours, travelling in an open safari truck or coach bus.

Two adventures share the day. Travellers ride a zipline course described as bigger than expected, with 12 lines across the course and platform towers you climb between runs. There is also time at Monkeyland, where reviewers describe the monkeys as sweet, cute and good for photos. A cocoa and coffee demonstration with tastings is also part of the day, and several reviewers single out the typical Dominican lunch as a highlight of the whole trip.

It suits families with children from age 6 and reasonably fit adults. One reviewer called the tower climbing a workout, and reviews mention lots of stairs. Group sizes run large, up to 90 travellers, so people who want a personal, small-group feel may find the pace brisk instead.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup from selected hotels starts the day. The tour starts at 07:00 at Monkeyland.
2. Drive to the parkTransport is by open safari truck or coach bus. A reviewer describes an educational drive about the Dominican Republic during the ride.
3. Zipline courseTravellers ride a course described in reviews as having 12 lines, with staff stationed at each platform to hook and unhook participants.
4. Monkeyland interactionTime at Monkeyland, where reviewers mention taking photos with the monkeys.
5. Cocoa and coffee houseA walk-through demonstration of how cocoa and coffee are farmed and processed, with tastings.
6. Dominican lunchA typical Dominican lunch is included and gets frequent praise in reviews.
7. Hotel drop-offThe day ends with transport back to the pickup hotels, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from repeated comments in traveller reviews will help you plan the day.

• Fitness and stairs. The zipline towers involve plenty of climbing, and one reviewer who describes themselves as fairly fit called the ascent in the heat a workout. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Expect stairs and heat.
• Group size. The tour runs with up to 90 travellers. Several reviews mention the zipline moving quickly with staff at every station rather than one dedicated guide, and one reviewer wished the group were smaller so the monkeys lingered longer.
• Skip the repellent. The listing asks travellers not to use sunscreen or bug repellent before the monkey interaction, because these products are harmful to the monkeys. Leave both off until after the Monkeyland visit.
• Photos cost extra. Souvenir photos are available to purchase and are not included in the price. Budget for them if you want professional shots from the day.
• It is a long day. Plan for a full day out and keep the evening free.
• Kids and weight limits. The minimum age is 6, and children from 6 to 8 ride only the first 8 cables. Weight limits run from 20 kilograms (44 lbs) to 127 kilograms (280 lbs), with a maximum waist size of 112 centimeters.

Common issues. Pickup covers selected hotels only, so confirm your accommodation is served before booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, pregnant travellers cannot take part, and it is not recommended for anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions. Groups run large, up to 90 travellers, and one reviewer felt rushed at times. The operator runs rain or shine except extreme weather such as hurricanes or tropical storms, when a reschedule or full refund is offered, and there is a minimum traveller count below which the tour may be cancelled with a different date or a full refund.

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