Dominican Republic · FULL-DAY

15 Full-Day Tours in the Dominican Republic to Plan a Day Around

63 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The good full-day tours fill up days ahead in high season. Below are the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

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

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

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

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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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour - Mangroves and reef stops on the way
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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

2.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

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

Leave Punta Cana early for a nine-hour Saona Island trip with guide Melvin Duran and his crew. Visit Mano Juan’s turtle conservation area, see mangroves, snorkel, look for starfish, and spend time at Abanico Beach. Breakfast, buffet lunch, an open bar, beach chairs, and transport are included. Expect a fast boat ride and a full day outdoors.

“The experience we had in Isla Saona with Melvin and Henry was simply extraordinary. From the very beginning, it was clear that he is someone truly committed to time, someone who genuinely values punctuality, and that alone made a huRead more”

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Punta Cana Scape Park and Blue Hole Full Day Admission Ticket - Start with the Blue Hole and cenote trail
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Punta Cana Scape Park and Blue Hole Full Day Admission Ticket

3.Punta Cana Scape Park and Blue Hole Full Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $129

Spend about seven hours at Scape Park in Cap Cana, with hotel pickup and access to its Blue Hole cenote, caves, water attractions and zip lines. Expect a lot of walking on uneven paths and stairs, plus a full day outdoors. Lunch, buggies, climbing and rappelling, and the Sunshine Cruise cost extra.

“This was such a fun day! I read a few of the negative reviews on here before going and was a little hesitant, but we had so much fun! It’s definitely a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The zip lines were great. The water attractions were a lot of fun. The buggy track was AWESOME. There was no one walking around taking pictures, which was disappointing at the end because we didn’t get many pictures. But we still had a great day. Staff were all very friendly. Lunch at the restaurant was yummy. 10/10 recommend!”

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Punta Cana: All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour - Columbus Lighthouse and the modern capital
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Punta Cana: All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

4.All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 553 reviews · 10 hours - 750 minutes · from $70

Travel from Punta Cana or Bávaro to Santo Domingo for a full day of history, cave lakes, and colonial streets. The route includes Los Tres Ojos, the First Cathedral of America, the National Pantheon, and a Dominican lunch. Guides such as Willy and Willi lead in English and Spanish. Hotel transfers and landmark entry tickets are included, but expect a long ride and some vehicle changes.

“The caves were awesome. Guide didn't rush us. Took pixs of me (solo). Only 2 London women & I spoke English. Would have been more fun if we could have communicated with them they were clear in the back of bus & Questions asked were in Spanish & answered in Spanish so we didn't benefit from their questions. Lunch good. Bus had brake problems. High pitched squeal when used. Driver kept banging on the emergency button to stop us. on the way back Driver was running late to save time, he would go the wrong way on the "round abouts" very dangerous after dark. Being female 84yrs old solo non…”

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Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour - The drive to the dock sets the pace
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Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

5.Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 465 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $58

Spend a full day between Bayahibe and Saona Island, with a speedboat ride, a 30-minute natural-pool stop, beach time, a Dominican buffet, and a catamaran return with music and local drinks. Hotel pickup is optional. Guides speak Spanish, English, French, German, or Portuguese; names associated with warm, clear guidance include Javier and Diego, though staff can vary.

“Overall the activity was great. Our driver was a bit of a speed demon and then we sat at a gas station for almost an hour waiting for other groups. Other than that it was great! The island was beautiful, the food was good and we had tons of time in the water. The morning started bumpy but the day ended great!”

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Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar - The water cave is a refreshing pause
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Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar

6.Full Day ATV Experience and Booze Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours combining a guided ATV ride, farm tastings, a water cave and Macao Beach with a later snorkeling catamaran cruise. Pickup is offered, helmets and snorkel gear are provided, and national drinks, snacks and tropical fruit are included on the boat. Guides named on past trips include Vladimir, Johnny, Gary, Kenny and Ismael.

“The staff was super friendly helpful and made sure the experience was superb I highly recommend this company to book your next experience”

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Full Day Excursion in Saona Island - Speedboat across the Caribbean
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Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

7.Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 440 reviews · from $64

Leave Punta Cana around 7am for Bayahibe, then travel by speedboat to Saona Island with a 45-minute stop at a shallow natural pool. You’ll have time for the beach and buffet lunch before returning by catamaran, often with music and dancing. Hotel pickup is offered, and guides named Jose and Francisco have led some departures, though staffing can vary.

“This was like a movie… I enjoyed it from the pick up till the drop off… everything was smooth, music was on point, drinks was excess… I got so high that I almost peed on myself lol… the vibes on the boat was superb… would definitely love to experience this again… this tour guard was such a cool man!”

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Full-Day Tour 4x4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise - A catamaran, reef snorkel, and open bar
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Full-Day Tour 4×4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise

8.Full-Day Tour 4×4 ATV, Water Cave, and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $149

Pair a countryside ATV ride with a Punta Cana catamaran cruise and reef snorkel, in one long day or over two days. Stops include a coffee and chocolate tasting, a freshwater cenote, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Charlie, David, Alex, and Luis have been praised for clear instructions and attentive help, though guide assignments can vary.

“The ATV trip was a blast! Well organized and fun. Would have loved some water to drink at a few of the stops The snorkeling was a bummer. The water conditions were not right so no one was able to snorkel. Only able to drop anchor (Read more”

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Full Day Excursion to Saona Island with All Inclusive - The catamaran ride: music, drinks and a group mood
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Full Day Excursion to Saona Island with All Inclusive

9.Full Day Excursion to Saona Island with All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · from $85

Spend about eight hours on a shared Saona Island excursion from Punta Cana or nearby resorts, with hotel pickup, a Bayahibe boat departure, a natural pool stop, beach time, lunch, drinks and a catamaran party. The planned group limit is 30. Crew members named by past participants include Max, Danny, Didi and Lou, though staffing can vary.

“Max, Didi and Lou were wonderful to us the whole trip. The beginning will seem a little long to wait to get on the catamaran to go to Saona Island but once you're on the Catamaran and the music starts playing it's a blast! UnfortunatelRead more”

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Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - Natural Pool and Lunch - Playa Palmilla is a wade, not a snorkeling stop
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Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island – Natural Pool and Lunch

10.Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island – Natural Pool and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 260 reviews · from $71

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, pause in the shallow waters of Playa Palmilla, then return by catamaran. The shared, roughly 10.5-hour trip includes a grilled buffet, national rum, and a guide. Expect hotel pickups, group waits, and a public beach; guide Manuel is named in the tour information.

“Its was amazing had lots of fun the tour guys were 10/10 would deff recommend to anyone looking to party and have fun!”

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Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour - What to expect from the whale search
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Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour

11.Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend seven hours on the water with Moto Marina Tours, looking for humpback whales in Samaná Bay before heading to Cayo Levantado for a buffet lunch and beach time. Guides such as Ileana explain whale behavior, while the crew provides water, soft drinks, and coconut slices. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, and the island can be crowded.

“The experience itself was very nice and enjoyable. Everything according to the description. The buffet was also okay. One star less only because of the waiting time. We’ve been told to be there 8:45 but then we actually boarded more than an hour later. Something that could be improved. Nonetheless great experience for the right money.”

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Saona Island Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Punta Cana - Sailing out on the catamaran
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Saona Island Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Punta Cana

12.Saona Island Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 144 reviews · from $93

Leave Punta Cana by hotel transfer for a full day on the water and at Saona Island. The trip pairs a catamaran ride with a speedboat return, a natural-pool stop, beach time, and a buffet lunch with an open bar. Guides such as Victor Obama and Otto have been praised for their clear explanations and lively manner.

“We had an awesome time on the island swimming and just enjoying the sun with our family. The kids had a blast on both boat rides.”

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Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana - Snorkeling at The Wall
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Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana

13.Full-Day Catalina Island Snorkeling Tour from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 117 reviews · from $72

From La Romana, ride a catamaran to Catalina Island for a guided snorkel at The Wall, then spend time on a private west-side beach with a Dominican barbecue lunch. Snorkel gear, hotel transfers, loungers, and drinks are included. Expect a full day, but remember that pickup and waiting time can take a significant share of it.

“5 star from free ride from resort to dock to snorkeling, beach, professional photographers, true Dominican meal and unlimited free drinks. Driver even let us stop in town after for souvenirs.”

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Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - Natural Pool and Lunch - Playa Palmilla is a wade, not a snorkeling stop
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Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island – Natural pool and lunch

14.Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island – Natural pool and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $71

Spend a long day traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran, with a stop at Palmilla’s shallow natural pool and time on the island for swimming, lunch and a beach break. Hotel pickup is shared, and the bar includes national rum, not beer or piña coladas. Guides including Manuel and Nicholas have led trips.

“Fun experience with all and individual attention when needed on the cruise. The team was entertaining and educational.”

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Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party - Expect transfers and boat changes
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Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party

15.Saona Island Full Day Excursion from Punta Cana + Catamaran Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · from $79

From Punta Cana, travel to Bayahibe for a full-day Saona Island trip by speedboat and catamaran. Swim at a natural pool where starfish may be visible, relax on the island, and expect music, dancing, drinks, and a buffet lunch. Pickup is offered; the day starts at 8:00 am and can run longer than nine hours.

“This was the best experience! I was solo. Made friends. Driver Enrique was the best. 10/10 I’d do it again!”

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★ 4.5Private Full Day Tour of Punta CanaFrom $2153 reviews
★ 4.0Paradise Island Cayo Arena & Mangroves from Puerto Plata (Full Day)From $995 reviews
★ 4.0Full-Day Cruise of Isla Saona from Santo Domingo with LunchFrom $9929 reviews
★ 4.5Full-Day Safari Tour from Punta CanaFrom $904 reviews
★ 3.5Full-Day Saona Island Tours All InclusiveFrom $877 reviews
★ 4.5Full Day Excursion to Isla Saona from Punta CanaFrom $5816 reviews
★ 4.0Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Bavaro / Punta Cana.From $905 reviews
★ 3.5Full-Day Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour from La RomanaFrom $12322 reviews
★ 5.0Full Day ATV, Coffee, Chocolate Tasting & Party BoatFrom $1105 reviews
★ 4.0Full-Day Tour of Cayo Levantado and Los Haitises National ParkFrom $656 reviews
★ 4.5Catalina Island and Snorkeling – Full-day TripFrom $854 reviews
★ 4.5Catalina Island with Altos de Chavon – Full Day All InclusiveFrom $1106 reviews
★ 4.0Full-Day Tour to Punta Rucia and Cayo Arena with SnorkelingFrom $8921 reviews
★ 5.0Private Full Day Beach Tour in Puerto PlataFrom $805 reviews
★ 4.3Saona Island all day with lunch and open bar departing from Punta CanaFrom $807 reviews

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