The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Dominican Republic

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana - Alcazar de Colon is closed, so expect Fortaleza Ozama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,500 reviews · from $95Our pick

Santo Domingo from Punta Cana: a long but worthwhile day of colonial sights, local food, expert guides, and practical tips for $95.

“Santo Domingo tour was pleasent and must see. Spent good time at the historical district. Would prefer free time to walk around instead of being sent to one store for shopping experience. Short movie was not on the itinerrary, good way to cool down if you need to, however, I would prefer to spend the time on my own. Overall, experience was great and Nacho, the tour guide, was very entertaining and knowledgeable.”

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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

2.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · from $80Top rated

Feed squirrel monkeys, taste Dominican coffee and cacao, and explore a mountain sanctuary on this family-friendly Punta Cana day tour.

“This was such a fun experience! You get to learn about Dominican culture and try coffee and chocolate. The moneys were soo much fun and they make sure you get a lot of good pics. Definitely recommend this!”

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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

3.Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,587 reviews · from $54

Punta Cana buggy tour with muddy off-road driving, organic tastings, a 25-foot water cave, and Macao Beach for $54.

“Very fun! You will be dirty & tired after. Make sure you bring cash, they are going to beg for every penny you have!!!”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

4.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99

Review of Punta Cana’s small-group catamaran tour, with snorkeling, a sandbar floating bar, hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, and a 16-person limit.

“We had a fantastic snorkeling adventure with David & Manatee Mike!! They were expert hosts and made it a great experience. We were lucky enough to be the only two on the boat, so we got to talk to them more. The fresh guacamole, fruit, and drinks were amazing. Have David make you a pineapple margarita, it is delicious! We did two stops at a snorkel spot where we saw tons of fish and then at a sandbar where we got to hang out and relax. The tour ended with an opportunity to shop. Would definitely book this tour again. It was our favorite we’ve done in DR.”

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Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up

5.Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,134 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Ride a Punta Cana buggy through jungle trails, taste Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a cave, and visit Macao Beach for $35.

“Carlos was a excellent Guide. I can recommend the private tour. Thanks for this trip.”

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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

6.Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,862 reviews · from $60

See Higüey, local markets, Dominican food, Anamuya River, coffee, cocoa, cigars, and Macao Beach on a lively small-group tour from Punta Cana.

“Tito was an awesome tour guide. He was friendly, punctual, and very informative. I would definitely recommend this if you have the time. There are a lot of stop so be prepared to get in and out of the car.”

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5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline)

7.5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,443 reviews · from $119

Review of Punta Cana’s 5-in-1 adventure with horseback riding, cocoa farm, Basilica visit, zipline, buggy ride, lunch, and transfers.

“Our tour guides were extremely helpful and kind, made sure each step of the way we knew what we were doing/where we were going and just made us feel overall safe and not to forget we have such an amazing time!! Highly recommend”

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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

8.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $165

Review of Punta Cana’s small-group Saona Island tour, with Mano Juan turtles, quiet beaches, snorkeling, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“Enjoyed the trip to Saona very much. Our guide Melvin was excellent, the transportation good, and the scenery wonderful.”

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Buggy Tour to Macao Beach and Water Cave with Organic Farm

9.Buggy Tour to Macao Beach and Water Cave with Organic Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · from $48

Ride a buggy through Punta Cana’s countryside to Macao Beach, an organic farm, and a 25-foot water cave for $48.

“Not a well organized tour. Arrived to find out I needed my driver's license. Spent 20 minutes trying frantically to find a photo of my driver's license, which I did. The buggy was fine, but there was no place to keep items I did not want to get Read more”

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7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More!

10.7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,172 reviews · from $99

La Hacienda Park packs zip lines, buggy rides, horseback riding, a chairlift, river swim, lunch, and mountain views into one Punta Cana day.

“Worth every penny , great experience, great adventure and nice people, they will guide you through everything”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

11.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149

Punta Cana combo tour review covering snorkeling, catamaran drinks, natural-pool swimming, parasailing, timing, safety, and value.

“Everyone was wonderful but Derlyn made it extra special. He is pure love and light. Makes you feel very comfortable and wants to make you feel welcome. We wanted to pack him in our suitcase and take him with us.”

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ECO TOUR Playa El Limon (Excursion Multi-activites)

12.ECO TOUR Playa El Limon (Excursion Multi-activites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,071 reviews · from $149

Review of Punta Cana’s Playa El Limón eco tour, with a cacao farm, lagoon boat ride, horseback riding, Dominican lunch, and quad biking.

“This was an amazing trip. Worth the money. It was an all-day Excursion with so much to do amazing food amazing tour guides everybody was so nice. Definitely would do it again.”

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Half Day ATV Adventure Water Cave Authentic Eco Tour At PuntaCana

13.Half Day ATV Adventure Water Cave Authentic Eco Tour At PuntaCana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 990 reviews · from $59

Ride an ATV through Punta Cana’s countryside, taste Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a cenote, and finish at Macao Beach.

“I loved riding through the muddy puddles and the beach was awesome. Will do again and I will book a longer excursion next time. Charles was a awesome guide and he was really entertaining to the people in the tour.”

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Buggy Adventure Tour with Chocolate and Coffee in Punta Cana

14.Buggy Adventure Tour with Chocolate and Coffee in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 953 reviews · from $45

Punta Cana buggy tour with muddy back roads, coffee and chocolate tasting, a cenote swim, and Macao Beach for $45.

“We had a great time traveling with panda. He made sure our trip was safe and awesome. Also, we stop at some awesome spots to experience the Dominican culture. P.S. be aware of the vultures along the way offering things to buy simply tell them no gracious if not interested”

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Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave

15.Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · from $38

Ride a muddy buggy through Punta Cana’s countryside to Macao Beach, a freshwater cave, and a Dominican farm for $38.80

“Communication was very good with the service provider. They pick me up promptly and dropped me off. The minivan had good AC compared to other service providers. My tour guide Coca Cola was great. He provided with tips on what to do and what not to do. Since there are and will be vendors all around soliciting there goods. Overall great experience and I’ll do it again.”

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