Advice From Boots on Ground

Not sure on how long a drive is too long for you, but real bike shop in Las Terrenas can set up a mountain biking adventure to whatever level you want. We've rented a couple times and a guide, sometimes it's Luis the owner, sometimes not, but always a good time. I can put you in touch, if you wish.

Well over two hours each way so probably a bit too much for a day trip.

Why not think about going west? Luperon, La Isabela, Punta Rucia, Playa Ensenada, Manatees and Cayo Arena. Plenty of places to stop off probably on the way back.

If you prefer to go east, perhaps limit the drive as far as Playa La Entrada - good fo a simple beach lunch of grilled fish on charcoal and nearby you can visit, Cabo Francés Viejo National Park and I am told there is good snorkelling at nearby Breton Beach (williweb?), and the Dudu Lagoon. Not to forget Laguna Gri Gri in Rio San Juan.

Go west and check out Damajagua Falls.  Drive close,.hike in, guide takes you up 7 or 12 levels and after you can have a drink and a bite to eat. Ilve done it 12 times but not for a few years.  This is just past Imbert!

Would me needing to somewhat baby a twingy back preclude the falls?

Nope it shouldn't. Stick to the bottom 7!

If you do the falls...I might join you!

Also, it's a good 1-1 1/2 to Las Terrenas from Cabrera...I just left you a whatsapp...Our area has a lot of Sehenswürdigkeiten....(things worth seeing...in German)