Punta Cana Day Trips
Punta Cana is a favorite getaway of jetsetters and those looking for a dreamy Caribbean island escape in the Dominican Republic. With impeccable beaches and a variety of outdoor activities, there's plenty to do and see. Here are our top picks near Punta Cana.

Saona Island — 35 miles (55 km) from Punta Cana
If you close your eyes and picture paradise, it may very well look like Saona Island (Isla Saona), the most popular day trip destination from Punta Cana. For a closer look, take a boat tour to see the white sands, palm trees, and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Tours may also stop by a natural pool to see wildlife.

Catalina Island — 50 miles (80 km) from Punta Cana
Take a catamaran cruise along the coast to some of the country's top diving and snorkeling sites, where fish frequent the warm, clear waters. Equipment and opportunities to lounge on both the sands and the boat are typically included.

Los Haitises National Park — 85 miles (136 km) from Punta Cana
This remote coastal park was once off limits to visitors, but today, travelers are welcome when accompanied by a guide. The unspoiled natural beauty is full of mangroves, greenery, and wildlife that make for an excellent day out for any nature lover.

Santo Domingo — 118 miles (190 km) from Punta Cana
With a UNESCO World Heritage-designated Colonial Zone and beautiful lagoons, there is plenty of history, culture, and natural beauty to experience in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city. Get an insider's look at the city with a sightseeing day trip that may visit Los Tres Ojos, the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, and the Columbus Lighthouse.

Samana — 190 miles (307 km) from Punta Cana
Samana is a natural oasis of waterfalls, rainforest, and tropical islands. To get there, take in the scenery on the road between Bavaro Beach and Miches before boarding a boat to the area. Once on Samana, visitors can experience some of the best nature in the country via horseback riding, safari-type vehicles, and more.

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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

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Observe squirrel monkeys on this trip to Monkey land, deep in the Dominican Republic's jungle. On this half-day tour through local coffee and cacao plantations, then visit the monkey sanctuary and its botanical gardens. Learn about the local farmers' organic farming methods, sample local coffee or hot chocolate, and see and feed 20 monkeys that have been raised to be comfortable around people. Round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana hotels is included.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$89.00
Santo Domingo 1-Day Tour from Punta Cana

Santo Domingo 1-Day Tour from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$55.00
Small Group: Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour

Small Group: Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour

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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.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$60.00
Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

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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.
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  • 9 hours
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$165.00
Saona Island Paradise From Punta Cana

Saona Island Paradise From Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$68.00
Half-Day Adventure: 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture At Punta Cana

Half-Day Adventure: 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture At Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$64.72
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar Included

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

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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.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$75.00
Private Transfers from Punta Cana Airport to hotels in Dominican Republic

Private Transfers from Punta Cana Airport to hotels in Dominican Republic

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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.
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$24.99
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Punta Cana Adult Only Coral Nursery Snorkeling with Seafood Lunch

Punta Cana Adult Only Coral Nursery Snorkeling with Seafood Lunch

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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.
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  • 4 hours
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$109.00
Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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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.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$99.00
Wild Buggy Eco Adventure AT Punta Cana

Wild Buggy Eco Adventure AT Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 4 hours
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$62.72
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 1 hour 10 minutes
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$95.00
Party Boat Cruise Blue Marine Punta Cana

Party Boat Cruise Blue Marine Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 3 hours
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$61.38
Scape Park Full Day Punta Cana, Caribbean

Scape Park Full Day Punta Cana, Caribbean

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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.
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  • 7 hours
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$129.00
Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - free snorkeling, lunch & open bar

Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - free snorkeling, lunch & open bar

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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.
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$79.99
Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup

Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup

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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.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$64.00
ScubaDoo Wonderful Experience from Punta Cana

ScubaDoo Wonderful Experience from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$53.00
Full Safari Zipline, Buggies & Horse Riding

Full Safari Zipline, Buggies & Horse Riding

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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.
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  • 6 hours
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$90.00
4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting from Punta Cana

4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting from Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$64.83
Punta Cana Airport Transportation Round-Trip to hotels in Dominican Republic

Punta Cana Airport Transportation Round-Trip to hotels in Dominican Republic

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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.
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  • Free Cancellation
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$12.99
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Small Group Dominican Experience - Cultural Half-Day

Small Group Dominican Experience - Cultural Half-Day

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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.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$60.00
7 Tour's Zipline, Chairlift, Buggy, Horseback Ride and more

7 Tour's Zipline, Chairlift, Buggy, Horseback Ride and more

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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.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$99.00
Punta Cana Off-Road Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

Punta Cana Off-Road Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

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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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$62.98
3-Hour ATV and Horseback Ride Adventure in Punta Cana

3-Hour ATV and Horseback Ride Adventure in Punta Cana

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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.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$80.00
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