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The 15 Best Dominican Republic Tours & Excursions

1,138 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Boats to Saona, buggies to Macao, the Colonial Zone and the waterfalls up north. Build the week out of these 15, priced and timed, then go hunting in the full list below for the rest.

Adventure Bundle: Monkeyland, Ziplines & Buggies Punta Cana - Flying across the Anamuya zipline course
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Adventure Bundle: Monkeyland, Ziplines & Buggies Punta Cana

1.Adventure Bundle: Monkeyland, Ziplines & Buggies Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,715 reviews Our pick

Spend about 9.5 hours combining a 12-line zip course, a buggy ride through Anamuya terrain, a river swim, Dominican lunch, and a guided Monkeyland visit. Guides such as Sammy, Angel, and PJ have led parts of the day. Expect hotel pickup, some waiting between activities, and plenty of chances to get muddy.

“We did the 3 in 1 option & it was GREAT! All the employees were super informative and really nice. I would definitely book again!”

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Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area - What the $170 price buys
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Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area

2.Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,662 reviews

Transekur’s private round-trip transfer connects Punta Cana International Airport with La Romana, Bayahibe, or Casa de Campo. A driver meets you after customs with a sign, helps with luggage, and provides an air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi, and bottled drinks. The listed price is $170 per group of up to two. Drivers named Jhon and Jorge have been praised for friendly service, but your driver may differ.

“Jorge was nice and his car was clean and nice he was friendly and so was the other guy who helped us to the car ….”

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Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding - A short horseback ride and a taste of local life
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Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

3.Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,001 reviews · from $100

Spend about six hours at Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park, riding zip lines, horses, and a dune buggy through the Dominican countryside. Guides such as Jeudi and Fignole have led the outings, which may include a cocoa and mamajuana stop. Hotel pickup, lunch, and bottled water are included; expect mud, activity, and a long transfer.

“I had an amazing time! As a solo traveler I was a bit nervous but everyone made me feel safe and very welcomed! The staff is amazing!”

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Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana - The Alcázar is closed, so expect the fort
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Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

4.Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

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

Ride from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a local guide, then walk the Colonial Zone, visit the Royal Houses Museum and cathedral, and see Fortaleza Ozama in place of the closed Alcázar. Lunch, entrance fees and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Nacho, Darius and Kevin have led the tour.

“It was great to go to the capital and see the historic city. This is not as comprehensive as other colonial areas. This is a LONG trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo--three and a half hours each way.”

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - The natural pool is more than a photo stop
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

5.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

This eight-hour Saona Island trip pairs a speedboat ride and a stop at a shallow natural pool with several hours on a palm-fringed beach. Expect hotel pickup, a Dominican buffet, drinks, and a lively catamaran return. Guides such as Alex, Christian, and Eduardo lead groups in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

“A wonderful experience. Our guide Christian was wonderful, it is clear that he has a lot of experience. It really takes a long time to get from the resorts in Punta Cana to Saona Island, but it is worth it. The food on the island is not great, but it is ok. I recommend you bring water and some food/nibbles with you.”

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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Friendly Animals, With a Need to Follow Instructions
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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

6.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

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

Travel from Punta Cana or Bávaro into the Dominican countryside for a farm visit, local coffee or hot chocolate, and a guided encounter with squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guides such as Juan Cruz, Gary, and Angel have shared local culture along the drive. Expect mountain views, a botanical garden, and about six hours away from your hotel.

“Excellent experience! Very family friendly. The monkeys were really nice to my family + we got to take a lot of photos”

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Punta Cana Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave - Coffee, chocolate, and the local-products stop
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Punta Cana Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

7.Punta Cana Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,411 reviews · from $61

Drive a dune buggy in a guide-led convoy from Punta Cana’s countryside to a freshwater cave and Macao Beach, with a stop for Dominican coffee and chocolate. Choose a shared or private buggy and a morning or afternoon departure. Guides such as Felix, known as El Gato Loco, and Kitson have earned praise for keeping groups engaged. Expect mud, brief stops, vendors, and photos offered for sale.

“It was very fun, you will get dirty. There are vendors to purchase souvenirs on the route to the beach.”

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Half-Day Adventure 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture - Coffee, chocolate, and rum at the farm stop
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Half-Day Adventure 4×4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

8.Half-Day Adventure 4×4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,394 reviews · from $64

This four-hour Punta Cana outing combines guided ATV riding, tastings of local coffee, chocolate, and rum, a freshwater cave stop, and a brief visit to Macao Beach. Hotel pickup is offered, though the pickup run can begin about 90 minutes before the tour. Guides such as Kitson and El Gato have been praised for keeping groups cheerful and safe.

“Water Cave and the ATV ride was Aawesome!!!! The guides looked out for everyone and made the experience ONE TO REMEMBER. THANK YOU”

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Private Punta Cana Airport Transfers Hotels in Dominican Republic - A private vehicle, not a shared shuttle
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Private Punta Cana Airport Transfers Hotels in Dominican Republic

9.Private Punta Cana Airport Transfers Hotels in Dominican Republic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,040 reviews · from $15Best value

Meet a private driver at Punta Cana International Airport and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to a hotel in Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, or La Romana. Choose one-way or round-trip service. Check your hotel’s exact address before booking: the destination zone affects which transfer option you need.

“High Quality Transportation was an amazing company. The driver was friendly, knowledgeable and gave us information that made it easy to experience Punta Cana”

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4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting - Coffee, Chocolate and Local Spirits
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4×4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

10.4×4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,920 reviews · from $59

This half-day Punta Cana outing pairs an ATV ride through tropical countryside with a freshwater cenote stop, a tasting of coffee, chocolate, tea and local spirits, and time at Macao Beach. Hotel pickup is offered. Guides such as Kitson, Felix and Francisco have led tours, though your guide may differ. Bring clothes you do not mind getting muddy.

“We had a great time. The driver of the bus was great. So was Felipe our guide (La Gatto Loco !!! :) ) The ATV was great, the support crew was at our service and very prompt!! The trip to the local farm where we tasted coffee and Cocoa! We also saw COCOA trees and the COCOA fruit!! What an amazing experience!”

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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar - Bayahibe is the launch point, not the island
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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

11.Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,709 reviews · from $82

Head from Punta Cana to Bayahibe for a full day on the water and Saona Island. The trip includes a shallow natural pool stop, about three hours on the island, buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides may include Christian, Alex, Micky, Eduardo, or Papito, but the crew changes by departure.

“The cruise was amazing and kind, highly recommend also Republican Dominic people are great me and my family had had a good time”

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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach - Rough roads and muddy clothes
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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

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

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

Take a half-day buggy ride from Punta Cana with hotel pickup, a helmet, tastings of coffee and chocolate, a 25-foot-deep freshwater cave, and Macao Beach. You must be 18 or older to drive. Guides such as Jonny, Joshua, and Reginald have earned warm praise, though buggy condition and stop times can vary.

“It was very fun and very muddy. Vladimir was our tour guide and he was amazing! Kept us safe and took care of us every step of the way. Fun stops, the beach was beautiful and the water cave was also beautiful. I only wish we could have stayed at the water cave for a few more minutes!”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling in the natural reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

13.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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

Sail with Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana on a half-day trip capped at 16 people. You’ll snorkel in a natural reserve, then stop at a waist-deep sandbar for drinks from a floating bar. The boat has restrooms, hammocks, a slide, a jump platform, and stand-up paddleboards. Hotel pickup, snacks, snorkel gear, and drinks are included.

“Great experience. Could not recommend them enough. The boat and crew was so nice and will recommend them.”

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Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure - Los Hoyos del Salado: A Cool Cave Swim
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Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure

14.Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,372 reviews · from $48

This four-hour Punta Cana outing pairs a guided 4x4 buggy ride with a coffee and chocolate tasting, a swim stop at Los Hoyos del Salado cave, and a short visit to Macao Beach. Hotel pickup is offered. Guides named Felix and Kitson have been praised for clear instructions, humor, and attention to safety, though vehicles and sales pressure can be uneven.

“Kinston was an excellent instructor. We had a good time on this tour. The cave was nice and the buggy ride was really muddy.”

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ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana - The farm stop blends local flavors with a sales pitch
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ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana

15.ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,206 reviews · from $45

This roughly four-hour Punta Cana tour combines a guided ATV ride, a Dominican farm stop with coffee, chocolate, and other tastings, a 25-foot-deep water cave, and Macao Beach. Round-trip transport and helmets are included. Guides such as Alexis and Mr. Panda are often praised for their humor and care, though vendor pressure and crowding can affect the stops.

“Alexis was such a great tour guide!! He made sure to take great care of us and keep us safe. The overall excursion was very fun. Jumping in the center was my favorite part. The locals can be a bit annoying when trying to sell you stuff but saying a polite no thank you was all that was needed and they respected that. Great company and great excursion!”

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