Top Dominican Republic Day Trips

Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

Climb on to a catamaran (or speedboat) and set off for popular Saona Island during this full-day, guided cruise and excursion that includes a barbecue lunch. Connect with nature in a National Park of the East and relax to enjoy the beach, swimming, entertainment, dancing, or sports. Later, enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch before shopping the local souvenir huts or relax with a cocktail in the sand.

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Saona Island Excursion from Bayahibe

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $69

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Exploring the Dominican Republic beyond the resort area can be challenging without a car. This half-day trip to Monkeyland makes it simple, with round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana and a guided journey into the jungle. Visit local coffee and cacao plantations, learn about organic farming methods, stroll through botanical gardens, and spend time observing squirrel monkeys in a natural setting—and enjoy samples of fresh coffee or hot chocolate along the way.

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Full-Day Excursion in Saona Island

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Embark on an exciting small-group ATV adventure and experience the thrill of exploring the island away from crowds and typical tourist routes. Enjoy a more personal and friendly atmosphere as you ride through lush palm groves and scenic coastal trails. Discover secret wild beaches perfect for a refreshing, secluded swim, and uncover hidden natural gems and breathtaking viewpoints that few ever get to see. This unforgettable journey offers the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and relaxation—an exclusive escape reserved just for you!

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Small Group Exclusive 4x4 ATV Punta Cana: Jungle & Wild Beaches!

Small Group Exclusive 4x4 ATV Punta Cana: Jungle & Wild Beaches!

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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Saona Island Tour with Lunch and Pickup

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

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from $64

On the way to Higuey around Anamuya, the most beautiful ranch in Dominican Republic. Only with us during one day you can enjoy almost 5 activities and live a life like 150 years ago. Activities like: Zip lines Hanging bridges Horses back riding Typical Dominican house Dune buggies Dominican lunch Macao beach experience. Like going back to the pass and discover some secrets of being healthy and happiness. Know how to confront your weaknesses and fears! Meeting other people from different of the world like families, children sometimes, local and travelers.

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Domitai Park 9 Attractions with Lunch in Punta Cana

Domitai Park 9 Attractions with Lunch in Punta Cana

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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from $88

Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $60

7 Damajagua Waterfalls, Monkeys and City Tour Puerto Plata

Discover the best of Puerto Plata with an all-inclusive tour that combines fun, nature and culture. This full day begins with an exciting jungle hike to Damajagua Falls, where you can glide through the 27 Pools. Then, interact with adorable squirrel monkeys in a natural sanctuary. End the day exploring the historic center of Puerto Plata, with stops at Calle de las Sombrillas and San Felipe Cathedral. Enjoy a delicious Dominican buffet lunch and comfortable transportation from your hotel or cruise port. - Includes tickets to all attractions and safety equipment. - Typical Dominican buffet lunch included. - Roundtrip transportation from hotels and cruise ports. - Certified professional guide for an enriching experience

7 Damajagua Waterfalls, Monkeys and City Tour Puerto Plata

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

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from $110

Likely to Sell Out

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the perfect combination of culture and relaxation with the 'City Tour and Beach Escape'. What sets us apart is the commitment to a hassle-free experience: we combine the historical aspects of Puerto Plata – such as the Fortress of San Felipe, the colorful Umbrella Street and Pink Street – with a relaxing break on one of the most beautiful local beaches. While other tours only show you the city, we make sure you can also enjoy the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.The tour includes guided tastings of organic chocolate and artisan rum, providing a true sensory experience of the Dominican Republic. We offer a 100% punctual return guarantee for cruise passengers (Amber Cove and Taino Bay), bilingual professional guides and comfortable air-conditioned transportation. This is the most complete and efficient way to see the best of Puerto Plata in just 5 hours!

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Puerto Plata : Umbrella Street, Rum and Chocolate Factory

Puerto Plata : Umbrella Street, Rum and Chocolate Factory

A cultural tour that leaves from Punta Cana to Higüey can include various activities that allow you to learn about the culture and history of the Dominican Republic. Some of the activities that could be carried out in this type of tour could be: Visit to the Basilica of Higüey: As I mentioned before, the Basilica of Higüey is one of the most important places in the city and a must-see for tourists. On this tour you can learn about the history and religious importance of the Basilica and the Virgin of Altagracia. Walk through the city of Higüey: Tourists can explore the city of Higüey, with its streets full of history and its cultural atmosphere. On the tour you can learn about the history of the city, visit the Plaza de la Cultura, the Museum of Altagracia and other places of interest.

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from $40

Half-day City tour cultural from punta cana for small group

Half-day City tour cultural from punta cana for small group

5 hoursFree Cancellation

La Hacienda Park: 7in1 Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horse & More

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from $60

Experience the best Dominican Republic excursion with this 3-in-1 full-day tour! Visit Los Haitises National Park, Yanigua Waterfall, and Montaña Redonda in one unforgettable adventure. Explore the mangroves, caves, and limestone formations of Los Haitises, a UNESCO-protected area and filming location for Jurassic Park. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Yanigua Waterfall, enjoy a natural clay spa, and taste authentic Dominican cocoa and coffee. Then, head to Montaña Redonda for breathtaking 360° views and the famous giant swings—perfect for photos! ✔ Includes: Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana, Cap cana, Bayahibe, Miches, professional guide, entrance fees, and a Dominican buffet. ✔ Ideal for: Nature lovers, families, and adventure seekers. Book your Los Haitises, Yanigua Waterfall & Montaña Redonda tour from Punta Cana today and experience the best of Dominican nature in one day!

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Punta Cana 3in1 Adventure: Los Haitises Park, Waterfall & Montaña

Punta Cana 3in1 Adventure: Los Haitises Park, Waterfall & Montaña

Price varies by group size

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Our Cultural Safari stands out because we don’t just show places — we connect travelers with the real Dominican culture. We have selected stops so our guests can live authentic experiences: visit local communities, see how cacao and coffee are made in an artisanal way, visit the Basilica of Higüey, enjoy a typical Dominican lunch by the river, and interact with local people. In addition, we keep smaller groups to offer a more personalized experience, a more human connection, and allow the traveler to ask questions, learn, and truly feel the Dominican Republic from the inside.

Explore the vibrant landscapes of Punta Cana on an exciting 4- to 5-hour guided adventure combining buggies and ATV. Start at the Buggies Ranch in Bavaria, where you will receive safety instructions before enjoying an adrenaline-filled tour of rural roads and tropical landscapes. Cool off with a dip in the crystal clear waters of Cenote Taino Cave, and then immerse yourself in Dominican culture by visiting a typical house, where you will learn about coffee, cocoa and tobacco production, with tastings included. End your day at picturesque Macau Beach, perfect for relaxing and taking unforgettable photos. 4–5 hour guided buggy and ATV adventure in Punta Cana Swimming in the crystal clear waters of Cenote Taino Cave Cultural experience in a typical Dominican house with tastings Relax on the golden sand of Playa Macau after your adrenaline-filled tour

Half-Day Cultural Safari

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Buggy and ATV Adventure in Punta Cana with Cave and Beach Visit

Embark on a day trip to Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic, with convenient round-trip transportation from Punta Cana. Perfect for families and friends, this guided tour highlights the city's vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich history. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in a minivan, followed by a bus ride to Santo Domingo. First, visit the breathtaking Three Eyes Cenotes to marvel at its freshwater lakes and impressive cave formations. Next, enjoy a panoramic view of Faro a Colon, said to house Christopher Columbus's remains, and pass by the impressive neoclassical Presidential Palace. Explore the picturesque Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Stroll along Calle Las Damas, home to the first stone house built in the New World. Finally, enjoy a tasty buffet lunch before taking a walk along Calle el Conde to board the bus back to your hotel.

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Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $95

Price varies by group size

Visit Saona Island, the reef at Catuano, and the Las Palmillas natural swimming pool in a single tour on this catamaran cruise from La Romana. Squeezing all of these stops into a single day is a tough task, but passengers will enjoy lounging on the decks of the catamaran and watching the scenery while the boat whisks them around the island. lunch on the boat and open bar complete this all-inclusive experience.

Saona Island small group and relax - luxury catamaran

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Damajagua Waterfalls on this convenient trip from Amber Cove or Taino Bay port which includes round-trip transportation. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Go deep into the rain forest to cool off under the freshwater waterfalls, helped along by a guide who will provide narrative on the local flora and fauna. After your hike and swim, head to a local Dominican lunch buffet to refuel yourself. At the moment we can do 7 levels of the waterfalls. It includes hiking, swimming & jumping. It is recommended to bring water shoes. Water shoes can also be rented.

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Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

This tour allows you to see the 'real' Dominican Republic, outside of the resorts. Choose from half- or full-day tours aboard a safari truck led by a tour guide, driver, and bartender. This is a Half Day Tour. Pick up and drop off at your hotel or place of lodging. • Transportation with Truck Safari • Tour guide • Visit typical souvenir shop and demonstration of handmade cigars. • Panoramic view of the school • Visit to the city of Higüey, with a panoramic view of the Basilica. • Walk inside the Local Market in Higüey • Visit to the Higüey Mountains and arrive at the ranch for a Dominican buffet style lunch. • Ride on the River. • You will visit a Typical Dominican House where you can see the process of Coffee, Cocoa and Fruits, tasting included. • Horse ride. • We visit the Macao beach where you will have the opportunity to swim. • Drinks during the excursion. (Water / Rum / Juice)

Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

Discover the Magic of Damajagua Waterfalls in a Semi- Private Tour (10 max) Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through lush green landscapes and rolling mountains, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Dominican countryside. Upon arriving at Damajagua National Park, gear up for an invigorating hike through vibrant tropical trails filled with the sounds of nature. Jump, slide, or plunge into the cool, crystal-clear pools, each refreshing dip more exhilarating than the last. This unforgettable journey combines adventure and serenity, making it perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Damajagua—an adventure you’ll never forget! Important Note: Damajagua Waterfalls is a public protected park; due to regulations, the hike and waterfall activities are not private and are conducted in groups with certified local park guides. Children under 6 are only permitted to go to the first waterfall accompanied by a parent.

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Puerto Plata Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Lunch

Puerto Plata Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Lunch

Explore the Dominican countryside without getting lost on this day trip from La Romana, a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. You’ll jump from tasting locally grown fruits, roasted coffee, and cocoa at a rural Dominican home to interacting in proximity to squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, traveling between attractions with ease in an open-air safari truck. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from La Romana is included.

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from $65

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $95

Price varies by group size

Cayo Arena, Paradise Island Tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(61)

from $89

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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

alyssa_s, May 2026

I felt the description...

I felt the description was broad so let me break it down: 1. Horse back riding - about 10-15 minutes we opted out and they were okay with it 3. Church - you have to cover up, (they provided coverings) women can’t wear revealing clothes and you have to pay $1 to get in otherwise it was beautiful 2. Farmers market - least favorite spot, smelled horrible, raw meat just out everywhere definitely got a taste of the culture there and we stopped at a gift shop 4. Lunch - the food was AMAZING, everyone loved the Dominican food and the fresh avocado 5. Dominican house/cocoa - the house and the cocoa process was very interesting and entertaining. I did buy stuff then found the same stuff cheaper at the gift shop so that was confusing. Also need bug spray for this part. 6. Cigars - that was fast and fun, they took videos of us rolling which was a fun experience to have 7. Macao beach - AMAZING so beautiful I wanted to stay forever, no seaweed, clear waters, only issue was the vendors they are asking OUTRAGEOUS prices, like $300 for a couple bracelets. Don’t let them get you. Overall I felt it was a great cultural experience, it was a long day and we were so tired after but we saw so much. Not sure how to upload photos

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

Shannon_C, May 2026

Book it!

The waterfalls were gorgeous and so much fun!! There was a bit of a hike but we had older women and young kids who all made it easily. Definitely worth it! Tammy was our guide for the day and she was friendly, the car was sooo nice and she had lots of info to share with us on the way there and back.

Punta Cana 3in1 Adventure: Los Haitises Park, Waterfall & Montaña

Tammy_W, May 2026

Amazing 3 in 1 tour was Awesome!

Our 12-hour tour turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! I was a little nervous at first because it was such a long day, but having Carlos as our guide and Jimmy as our driver made the entire experience absolutely amazing. We explored so much in one day — from going up into the mountains and getting breathtaking photos, to taking a boat ride through incredible caves, enjoying a delicious traditional lunch that was included, and visiting a beautiful waterfall. Seeing so much of the country along the way made the experience even more special. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. They picked us up and dropped us off right on time, and we got some of the best pictures and videos of our trip. Carlos kept everyone entertained all day with his humor and energy, and he was unbelievably knowledgeable — they called him “Google” because he seemed to know everything! This tour was 100% worth it, and we would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting.

Altos de Chavón Half Day Tour from Bavaro Punta Cana

Jessica_D, May 2026

Highly recommend!!!

Beautiful half day tour into the Highly Exclusive & Affluent Gated Community of Casa de Campo frequented by many celebrities. Our tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and courteous showing us around. We saw beautiful views of the River, walked around all the exclusive shops and even rode a donkey! The amphitheater was amazing (felt like we were in Rome or Greece!) and the church was also very pretty. Great photo ops around every corner! Really beautiful and something different to do aside from beach & action parks.

Half-day City tour cultural from punta cana for small group

April_L, May 2026

The real culture

We came to the Dominican and stayed at a resort but wanted to book an excursion to see the real culture of the country. Osvaldo our guide was extremely knowledgeable and our driver Fansisco. It was a 1/2 day and there was no rush. Osvaldo really wanted to show you all things. From the market- horseback riding in the country, original cigar factory and also made one ourselves and the famous church in the big city. We also visited a home where the lady let us tour her house and all the gardens she has to make organic things not to mention he fed us an authentic DR lunch that was amazing . This was an excellent experience. Just what we wanted to see. Osvaldo would also make sure to take pictures of you at each location and didn’t try to sell you photos but by doing it with your phone which we appreciated. We tipped him well because it was worth it !!

Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote

Sarah_C, Mar 2026

Long day out but honestly worth it

Booked the small group trip but we were upgraded to private tour which was fantastic as we had our own driver and tour guide so we were able to make excellent use of time and got chance to do all the attractions. Lunch was included, again this was great. Thanks so much for a fantastic historical day out

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

Cindy_M, Mar 2026

Top notch family friendly

What a beautiful experience! Not only is it a beautiful wonder of the world, but the tour guides are amazing. There was no garbage the whole way, fresh cold, bottled water and very attentive to our guides with lots of wonderful information. Food on the tour was beyond amazing and our driver was wonderful. Remember to bring cash for tips! Also, if you want to rent shoes, they only take cash for water shoe rental which was very affordable

Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

Dylan_M, Jan 2026

100% Worth It!

If you are looking for way to see what the DR is like beyond the resort, BOOK THIS! It’s a very eclectic and interesting excursion that allows you to see how an average citizen of the country lives. My wife and I wanted to book something like this and it totally met our expectations, it will keep you busy and having fun the whole time. Also I must mention that our guide, Wester Martinez, was fantastic!

Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day

valerio_s, Nov 2025

The BEST snorkeling experience in Sousa Bay

Every minute of this experience was absolutely wonderful!! We did snorkeling and Alex, Franklin and Poncho did everything they could to be sure we were having a positive experience we were picked up at the port and driven to a site that gave us positive snorkeling outcomes They offered 2 separate locations that gave us the opportunity to view lots of variety/colors of numerous fish they were very attentive to making sure we were safe every minute That was their primary concern so we could relax and totally enjoy all there was to see so many varieties of fish PLUS Alex took numerous underwater shots of us that will bring back so many memories of our underwater experience and all the varieties of fish we got close to!! You will be so glad to book an unforgettable excursion, one you will never forget!!

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana

Dennis_J, Jun 2025

Its a great way to spend...

Its a great way to spend a little time being amused by small monkeys crawling all over you while you feed them! The tour company (Runners) was communicative and well organized. They picked up on time, had good drivers, entertaining guides, and provided a good experience at Monkeyland (which they own). They appear to treat the monkeys well, care about their health and well being (they will not let you in if you appear sick, etc.), and are protective of them. There is a little bit of a sales pitch during/after a demonstration of coffee and cocoa farming/processing, but even that was informative and entertaining (and my girlfriend bought several of the items). Overall, a great way to spend a day!