Top Punta Cana Day Trips

Santo Domingo has many beautiful monuments, historical attractions and natural enclaves, but selecting which ones to visit in one day requires knowledge of the area and a lot of planning. This ideal tour for travelers short on time visits a selection of top attractions, including Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, and the city of Santo Domingo. After exploring the main sights of the city, the journey continues to the Colonial Zone for a delicious lunch and more sightseeing.

This tour is a great way to see the traditional side of the Dominican Republic. Many tourists only see the resort side of the country, but this tour shows the country's history and culture. Start your day in Higüey, one of the most popular cities in the country. There you will visit the Basilica and the Dominican Market, where you can get to better understand Dominican culture and society. After lunch it's time to visit Anamuya River, where you will have time to swim, enjoy nature and even slide on a 100 foot natural slide into the river.

Head to the sparsely inhabited Saona Island on a full-day trip from Punta Cana. Join a small group and visit the town of Mano Juan, home to a turtle conservation area. Then, spend the rest of your day exploring a secret beach as well as Abanico and Palmilla beaches, each with its own charm. Your day trip includes a simple breakfast and a hearty, buffet lunch on the beach.

Experience the idyllic Saona Island on this full-day tour from the mainland via speedboat and catamaran. Zip out to the island on a fast boat, which ensures you have plenty of time to hang out and relax or participate in watersports. Cruise back aboard a sailboat, sipping drinks from the open bar and dancing to island rhythms. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes for an easy round-trip experience.

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

Visit Saona Island, an idyllic speck of sand and palm trees in the blue Caribbean, during a full-day tour from Punta Cana. Board a small speedboat for the thrilling ride out to the island, including a stop at a natural swimming pool where you can see starfish. Upon reaching Saona Island, spend the day exploring; stroll along the beach, relax in the white sand and swim in the azure waters. Sip drinks from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Dominican fare. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana is included.

Get to your destination in the Dominican Republic with ease by booking a private airport transfer service. Meet your driver at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and head to your vehicle to begin your journey. Then, relax on the journey to your accommodation in the Punta Cana, La Romana, or Uvero Alto regions. Whether you're a smaller group or need to transport large groups, this service has you covered.

Adults will enjoy the relaxed pace of this catamaran tour with snorkeling and swimming from Punta Cana. With the boat's capacity capped, the vibe will be sophisticated and intimate. Between snorkeling (using the provided equipment) and swimming, enjoy a seafood lunch and unlimited drinks from the open bar.

Set sail on the crystal blue waters surrounding Punta Cana on this small-group experience that's limited to just 16 guests. Swim in a nature reserve, snorkel in the seas and enjoy drinks aboard your comfortable catamaran. Relax in one of the boat's hammocks and let the crew paper you with strong tropical cocktails. Anchor in a sandbar and enjoy beverages from a floating bar as part of this wonderful water experience.

Bump through the Dominican Republic's lush landscape in a 4x4 buggy during this eco-adventure from Punta Cana. With direction from a guide, maneuver your buggy through the forest; visit an organic farm; stop to taste chocolate, coffee and rum before continuing to the Taino Ecological Park. Take dip in a freshwater cenote, then head for Macao Beach to relax and enjoy the sand and waves. A shopping tour ticket (valid for use that day or at a later date) and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, and get fantastic views of downtown. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

For anyone looking to party in Punta Cana—for Spring break, birthday celebrations, and bachelor parties—this 3-hour snorkel cruise may fit the bill. Drink rum or beer from the floating bar accompanied by nachos and fresh fruit to keep hydrated. Snorkeling gear is provided so you can make use of swimming around Playa Bibijagua.

Explore Punta Cana’s most thrilling landscape with full-day admission to Scape Park, with transport from your hotel. Discover the park's natural attractions in the 247-acre (100-hectare) park, listen to the tropical chorus of colorful birds, swim in hidden pools and see Taino pictograms as you take in this idyllic island escape. Spend the day going deep into caves and cenotes, riding through the jungle, and ziplining from tree to tree.

Experience the long stretches of white sand and azure waters of Saona Island on this full-day tour from Punta Cana. Save valuable vacation time by getting there via speedboat, then returning to the main island on a relaxing catamaran cruise. While there, spend your time relaxing and swimming, pausing midday for a barbecue buffet with unlimited drinks.

Spend a day enjoying the white sands and tropical waters of Saona Island with this group tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, La Romana, or Uvero Alto. You'll travel by catamaran out to the island, where you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the waters or perfect your tan. For added value, lunch with is included in the price of the tour.

Discover some of the Dominican Republic's most stunning underwater scenery during this shared half-day snorkeling and diving excursion in Punta Cana. Travel in a glass-bottomed boat and watch marina flora and fauna while you ride to the dive site. Then, observe fish and reef-filled waters during an instructor-led snorkeling session. Snacks and refreshments are included, plus hotel transfers.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a jungle safari during your time in Punta Cana. Visit the Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park to soar through the air on a series of ziplines. Then, enjoy a relaxing horseback ride before heading out for a thrilling dune buggy ride through the jungle. Guests can select if they only want to participate in the zipline portion of the tour.

Stimulate all of the senses on a 4.5-hour off-road adventure from Punta Cana, ideal for thrill seekers. Drive an ATV through the Dominican Republic’s lush jungle, take a dip in a freshwater cenote, and taste chocolate, coffee, and rum at a plantation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Simplify your arrival in and departure from Punta Cana with this handy private transfer service between the airport and hotels. Save yourself the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers or waiting around for others on a group transfer. Begin and end your Dominican Republic vacation smoothly with this private service just for you and your party.

Get out to Higuey from Punta Cana on this half-day small-group tour where you can shop in the market, ride horses, visit a farm with local produce, and more. Your guide will organize all of the logistics, so you and your group just need to relax and experience Dominican culture, and enjoy an included lunch along the Anamuya River.

This full day of adventures lets you and your private group experience all the fun of La Hacienda Park. You can zipline, ride ATVs, swim in the clear river, take the chairlift for excellent views, and much more. You can upgrade to a VIP level, too, which includes transport, drinks, a private guide, and a few other perks. Whichever option you decide, this will be a day of adventure.

Explore the highlights of Punta Cana in a thrilling half-day off-road dune buggy adventure. The caravan-style tour is perfect as a family outdoor adventure or introduction to the region for first-time visitors. Led by a guide, you’ll visit an organic farm to taste some Dominican coffee and chocolate, swim in a cenote, and pose at Macao Beach and Farallon to capture those timeless photographs to take home.

Adventure-loving travelers will enjoy this three-hour ATV and horseback riding excursion. Drive an ATV buggy along rugged mountain paths, enjoying the views along the way. Stop at Macao Beach, where you'll swap your ATV for a gentle horse. Visit a local factory where you can sample chocolate and coffee. Finish with a refreshing dip in a natural freshwater cenote.