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15 VIP Experiences in the Dominican Republic to Plan a Day Around

47 tours  ·  from $15 a head

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

VIP Private Round-Trip Transfer from Punta Cana Airport - Booking the return pickup without surprises
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VIP Private Round-Trip Transfer from Punta Cana Airport

1.VIP Private Round-Trip Transfer from Punta Cana Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,496 reviews · from $15Our pick

Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Punta Cana International Airport and your hotel or cruise port, one way or round trip. After collecting your luggage, look for the airport representative or your name on a sign outside. Drivers such as Samuel and Jose Ramirez have been praised for friendly service, but confirm your hotel zone and total fare before you travel.

“Our driver was amazing. Jose Ramirez (ikr!) was a wealth of knowledge about the area, history, places to go, etc. he had ice cold waters for us and was a pleasure to meet!”

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Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran - Saona Island: beach time, not a rushed photo stop
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Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

2.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Top rated

Spend about eight hours aboard a 75-foot catamaran, with a group capped at 30, visiting Catuano reef, Saona Island and Las Palmillas natural pool. The day includes a guide, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks and unlimited beer, rum and soft drinks. Pickup is included at Bayahibe hotels only. Guides such as Charlotte and Lola have led trips, though the crew may vary.

“It really was the best, perfect!!! Best service, best captain and amazing boat! It felt more private and quiet, it was awesome.”

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Private Transfer VIP Suburban Punta Cana Airport from/to Hotels - What the named drivers add to the ride
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Private Transfer VIP Suburban Punta Cana Airport from/to Hotels

3.Private Transfer VIP Suburban Punta Cana Airport from/to Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $67

This private airport transfer connects Punta Cana International Airport with hotels in the Punta Cana area in a Suburban-style SUV for one to five passengers. Expect a short ride, usually listed at 20 to 30 minutes, and a driver holding a sign with your name. Drivers such as Jose Luis, Cuevas, Alexander, and Franklin are praised for safe driving and helpful service.

“Our driver Jose Luis was great, I speak a little Spanish so it was awesome to try to speak with him and he seemed to enjoy it well. He drove well!”

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Private Airport Transfer Vip Service To/From Uvero Alto - Arriving at PUJ: follow the two-message plan
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Private Airport Transfer Vip Service To/From Uvero Alto

4.Private Airport Transfer Vip Service To/From Uvero Alto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · from $56

A private SUV and personal driver connect Punta Cana International Airport with hotels in Uvero Alto, about 35 to 45 minutes away. For arrivals, message the operator after landing and again when you have your bags; your driver meets you by the cafeteria outside your terminal. The ride carries one to four passengers, with drinks available for an extra cost.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Airport Transfer Service! Our driver was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. He helped with all our luggage and made the ride smooth and comfortable. We were brought to the resort right on time with no issues at all. Great service — highly recommend!”

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Monkey House VIP Experience with 4 species of monkeys, Punta Cana - The Photo Question: Enjoy the Moment, Set a Limit
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Monkey House VIP Experience with 4 species of monkeys, Punta Cana

5.Monkey House VIP Experience with 4 species of monkeys, Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $76

Spend about 2.5 hours at Monkey House near Punta Cana, meeting black and crying capuchins, African green monkeys, and squirrel monkeys. Feed fruit, bottle-feed babies, learn about the animals, and have photos taken. Pickup is offered, but confirm your meeting point and how your driver will contact you.

“Truly had a wonderful experience. The monkeys were well taken care of and the grounds well maintained. We has a great deal of one on one time wither the different species which was the reason we selected this excursion. Would do this again and highly recommend!”

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Puerto Plata City Tour VIP (Private and Customizable) - Chocolate, rum, and the cigar workshop
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Puerto Plata City Tour VIP (Private and Customizable)

6.Puerto Plata City Tour VIP (Private and Customizable)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $105

Explore Puerto Plata by private, air-conditioned van with a local guide from Ismael Transfer Tours. Choose among the fort, market, rum and chocolate stops, colorful downtown streets, and more. Lunch is included, and guides such as Ismael, Elvin, Elias, and Gelson lead tours. The cable car is currently out of service and is not included.

“This tour was the best! A private van, complete with AC and cold bottled water, and lots of fun! We did some of the typical tourist things (tours), and Ismael brought us to a typical shopping market for the real Dominican experience. Ismael is an informative and passionate host, and is very protective of those on his tour. This was half the price of tours through the cruise ship, and private for our family instead of a giant bus. We would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone. Ismael was very aware of our cruise departure time the entire tour and ensured we arrived back with plenty to spare. Side…”

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VIP Executive Airport Transfer – Luxury Ride in Punta Cana - The vehicle and the ride
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VIP Executive Airport Transfer – Luxury Ride in Punta Cana

7.VIP Executive Airport Transfer – Luxury Ride in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews

Arrange a private, air-conditioned ride between Punta Cana airport and your hotel. Your driver is meant to meet you after baggage claim with a name sign, then take your group directly to its destination. The ride is about 20 to 30 minutes, with service listed for Punta Cana, Bávaro, and Cabeza de Toro.

“Pick up at the airport and resort round trip for 8 of our family all on time and no problems, highly recommended.”

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Catalina Island - Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran - Lunch and Beach Time at Catalina
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Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

8.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

From Bayahibe, sail aboard the Quetzal catamaran to Catalina Island for snorkeling at The Wall and The Aquarium, lunch, and time on the beach. The day also includes snacks, an open bar, guide commentary, and a return cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River. The group is capped at 28, and hotel pickup is offered.

“It was an amazing trip. The food, drinks and crew were fantastic. Great time snorkeling and enjoying the water.”

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Saona island - Small group tour - Luxury catamaran - A shaded corner of Saona, not an empty island
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Saona island – Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

9.Small group tour – Luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Sail aboard the Quetzal from Bayahibe toward Saona Island, with snorkeling near Catuano, about 90 minutes at a quieter beach corner, lunch on board, and a stop at Las Palmillas natural pool. French-, English-, and Spanish-speaking guides lead the day. Angel, Charlotte, and captain Bernard are among the crew members named by recent visitors.

““Saona Island” , Say Less. Great Staff . Good luck to the young lady from Frances . Her Chill job is over in December, then the real work starts. Dream Big”

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Private Luxury Double Slide Party Boat - From resort pickup to the Bavaro coast
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Private Luxury Double Slide Party Boat

10.Private Luxury Double Slide Party Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews

Charter a private catamaran for up to 15 people and spend about three and a half hours cruising Bavaro Beach. You get two gated water slides, a reef snorkeling stop, snacks, an open bar for adults, and hotel transfers in several Punta Cana resort areas. Claudia and Jordy are names associated with the crew, though you should confirm who will be aboard.

“Had the most amazing experience my daughter got married and we took this boat out for a fun day with the wedding party. They made it so exceptionally fun. I would recommend 10 out of 10.”

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Sabina del Mar Party Boat VIP - Snorkeling at the coral reef
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Sabina del Mar Party Boat VIP

11.Sabina del Mar Party Boat VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · from $95

Cruise the Bávaro coast aboard a Punta Cana party boat, with snorkeling gear, a natural ocean pool, drinks, snacks, music, and dancing included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and the boat returns to Bibijagua. Crew members on some trips include Miguel, Romito, and Jose. Allow about three hours on the water, plus transport time.

“Amazing amazing amazing amazing!!! Was truly the highlight of our trip. There were only 5 other passagers outside of me and my friend. We were nervous but babbbyyyy we was the littest boat out there. Even while intoxicated we felt very safe!!”

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Punta Cana - Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour - The boat ride and the natural pool
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Punta Cana – Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

12.Santo Domingo: Saona Island VIP Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 7 - 12 hours

Travel by road to Bayahibe, then by speedboat or catamaran to Saona Island. The day includes a stop at a natural pool and starfish sanctuary, time on the island, a Creole buffet and an open-bar return ride. Pickup options, transport and tour duration vary. Guides speak English, Italian and Spanish.

“Excelente tour a Isla Saona. La organización fue clara, el personal siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable. Disfrutamos mucho la música, la playa y el almuerzo típico.”

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VIP Transfer from Punta Cana Airport to Punta Cana / Bavaro Hotel - Private means your party rides together
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VIP Transfer from Punta Cana Airport to Punta Cana / Bavaro Hotel

13.VIP Transfer from Punta Cana Airport to Punta Cana / Bavaro Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $67

A private driver meets you inside Punta Cana Airport with a sign bearing your name, then takes only your party to a Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, water and soft drinks, and drivers such as Enyel, Eddy, Franklin, or Jose Luis. Uvero Alto hotels are excluded.

“Cuevas was an exceptional driver! He got me to my destination quickly, safely, and made me feel very comfortable as a solo traveler. Will definitely book with him again in the future!”

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Punta Cana VIP Party Cruise with Snorkeling & Double Slide - The reef stop near Cabeza de Toro
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Punta Cana VIP Party Cruise with Snorkeling & Double Slide

14.Punta Cana VIP Party Cruise with Snorkeling & Double Slide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $75

This four-hour Punta Cana cruise combines reef snorkeling, a waist-deep natural pool, DJ music, drinks, fruit and nachos. Pickup is offered, and the group can reach 60 people. The tour starts at 1:45 pm, but confirm your pickup time, language and whether the advertised double slide will be available before you book.

“This got 1 star because it wouldnt let me submit with no stars. To be hinest it doesnt deserve ANY stars. This definitely deserves a F grade. This was false advertisement. The boat does not include water slide like shown in the picture. There Read more”

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Private Luxury Catamaran - Saona or Catalina island - What the day feels like on board
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Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

15.Private Luxury Catamaran – Saona or Catalina island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews

Set out from La Romana aboard a private catamaran for up to 15 people, with a route you can shape with the captain and crew. Stops may include Catuano, Saona, and Las Palmillas. Joy and Lola are among the crew members named by past passengers. Expect snacks, an open bar with local drinks, and guided commentary; lunch is not included.

“My family and I are very happy with this beautiful excursion ,…. We had a beautiful time. The welcome was beautiful and the food was spectacular, delicious and tasty. There were lots of variety off food to pick from the Buffett was incredible !!!!! Thank you to the whole crew who made my whole family feel welcome and loved !”

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