North Coast Biking and Hiking

Iguana Mama. This well-established, safety-oriented company's offerings include mountain bike tours that will take you along the coastal flats or test your mettle on steeper climbs in the national parks. Downhill bike rides include a taxi up to 3,000 feet, breakfast, and lunch and can be a full- or half-day. Advanced rides on- and off-road are also offered, as are guided day-hikes. Other half- and full-day trips include swimming, climbing up and jumping off various waterfalls, rappelling, and natural waterslides, white-water rafting, horseback riding, ecotours, and other adventures sports. The company also organizes longer, multiday excursions that include outdoor activities. Calle Principal 74, across from Scotia Bank, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, 57000. 809/571–0908; 809/571–0734; 809/654–2325; www.iguanamama.com. From $55.

Pedaling is easy on pancake-flat beaches, but there are also some steep hills in the D.R. Several resorts rent bikes to guests and nonguests alike.