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The 15 Best Day Trips in the Dominican Republic

424 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one place. The 15 below are worth a whole day out of the resort, each with its price, its length and the pickup that comes with it.

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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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

2.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

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

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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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

3.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

4.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 Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up - The transfer sets the clock
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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

Spend four hours riding a buggy, ATV, or VIP buggy on Punta Cana trails, with stops at a Dominican farm, a blue-water cave, and Macao Beach. Hotel pickup is included from selected areas. Guides such as Carlos, Blacky, and José have led trips, though your guide may differ.

“Joseph was the best instructor. Best service and very nice and gentle. We had soo much for on this tour. Thank you very much”

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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group - Horseback Riding and Higüey’s Basilica
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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

Travel from Punta Cana in a small group to Higüey’s Basilica and local market, then ride horseback, eat Dominican food by the Anamuya River, and visit a farm-style home, cigar workshop, art school, and Macao Beach. Guides include Robinson, Franklin, Tito, and Francisco. Expect an early start and a day that may run longer than five hours.

“Robinson as a guide and Sandy as the driver were an AWESOME PAIR!!! This is definitely not a 5 to 6 hour excursion, I would plan for 7 to 8. But we covered so many things and learned so much with a high energy and active leader. It is an open air truck so make sure that you have a way to keep your hair taken care of and regulate your temperature. But Pickup was timely, the information was amazing, we did not feel rushed at all and we were able to see so many things. I 100% will use this company again anytime that I have a chance”

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5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline) - Horseback riding through countryside and plantations
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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

Spend about eight hours exploring beyond Punta Cana’s resorts, with hotel pickup, horseback riding, a family coffee and cocoa farm, Higüey’s basilica and market, Dominican lunch, ziplining, and a buggy ride with a possible river swim. Guides including Javier, Chris, Juan, and Christian have been associated with the tour, but your guide may vary. Budget for dust, mud, and optional photos.

“Transpiration was very easy, horseback riding was great timing it lasted about 30 minutes, then we did cigar tasting, the buggies were fast and easy to drive, I recommend taking someone to hold your phone because there’s mug flying everywhere, halfway in the buggies we got into a river so be prepared for that, the zip line was so fun and they had great views. Also the food was buffet style and I loved it.”

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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

8.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

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

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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Buggy Tour to Macao Beach and Water Cave with Organic Farm - Starting at the organic farm
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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

This 3.5-hour buggy tour from Punta Cana combines rough country roads, a stop to taste coffee and chocolate at an organic farm, time at Macao Beach and a swim stop at a 25-foot-deep water cave. Round-trip transportation is offered. Joshua, also called Josh, and George are among the guides praised for keeping groups in hand, though your guide may differ.

“We had a blast! I think there is value in going early in the morning before the crowds on the trail. Face covering and sunglasses are a must ! The photos taken were amazing (budget for the purchase) . No pressure, no fuss ! Would definitRead more”

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7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More! - Zip lines with real height and speed
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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

Spend a full day at La Hacienda Park near Punta Cana, moving between zip lines, a chairlift, horseback riding, buggy or ATV-style rides, and more. A Dominican buffet is included, but drinks are not. Hotel pickup is offered, though the drive and waits between activities can make the day longer than six hours. Bring clothes and shoes you can get muddy.

“Absolutely amazing! The staff were great too and I enjoyed all the activities. Will definitely recommend!”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing - Snorkeling in shallow water
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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

Spend an afternoon on a double-decker catamaran, snorkel in shallow water, relax at a natural pool, and try parasailing off Cortesito Beach. The tour includes hotel transportation from some locations, national drinks, fruit, and snacks. Crew members such as Derly are often praised for keeping the mood friendly, but parasailing depends on weather and the day can run longer than planned.

“Derely and his crew were awesome. Very attentive to our needs and made this a wonderful experience. We had no issues”

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ECO TOUR Playa El Limon (Excursion Multi-activites) - Lagoon and farm stops add an inland chapter
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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

From a small town and an authentic farm to a natural lagoon, wild beach, Dominican lunch, horseback ride, and quad trip, this seven-hour outing packs in a lot. Pickup is offered, and the group is capped at 30. Guides named in accounts include Vladimir and Vladimir Paul, though your guide may differ.

“We had an amazing time on this trip. Vladimir was the best guide you can ask for. The tour of the farm, seeing chocolate being made, riding in a safari truck to the lagoon, crossing the lagoon in a boat, horseback riding, an amazing lunch, atvs, Read more”

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Half Day ATV Adventure Water Cave Authentic Eco Tour At PuntaCana - The ranch stop brings tastings and a sales pitch
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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

This four-hour Punta Cana outing pairs guided ATV or buggy riding with coffee, chocolate, tea and Mamajuana tastings, a short swim at Los Hoyos del Salado, and a stop at Macao Beach. Guides including Charles, Felix, Gregory and David have earned warm praise for their energy and help. Expect a convoy ride, sales stops and only about 20 minutes at the cave and beach.

“Excellent excursion!! We had a great time! Felix “El Gato Loco” was amazing!! Would definitely do again! Recommend this excursion to everyone!”

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Buggy Adventure Tour with Chocolate and Coffee in Punta Cana - The buggy ride: dusty, muddy, and hands-on
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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

This four-hour Punta Cana buggy outing pairs rough country roads with a tasting of coffee, chocolate, cocoa, and tobacco, a 25-foot-deep water cave, and time at Macao Beach. Round-trip transport is offered. Guides such as Alexis, Panda, German, and Chris have been praised for keeping the ride fun and safe, though guide assignments and conditions can vary.

“Buggy tour was amazing. Panda was a great tour guide. He kept is safe & made it fun. He even watched our bags at the different stops.”

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Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave - Macao Beach: a welcome pause from the dust
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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

Drive a buggy through muddy country roads to Macao Beach, a freshwater cave and a Dominican farm for local tastings. Guides including Coca-Cola lead the tour, while photographer Pepsi captures the stops. Expect a lively, hands-on outing, plenty of dust and mud, and time to swim. Round-trip transport is included.

“The experience was great and I would recommend this to everyone. I would recommend taking a large bandana to cover your face and wear old trainers and clothes you can afford to throw away. As we still can't get the dirt off the clothes aftRead more”

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