Top Dominican Republic Nature and Wildlife Tours

What makes this activity unique is that it’s not just about swimming in cenotes, but living a complete experience of ecotourism and Dominican culture. In one tour you can: Learn about endangered endemic species such as the Ridgway Falcon and the Rhino Iguana, guided by conservation experts. Explore an organic apiary and taste pure honey, directly from the hive. Swimming in the Indigenous Eyes Cenotes of Punta Cana, a hidden paradise of crystal clear waters surrounded by rainforest. End with a cultural tasting of chocolate, coffee and mamajuana, discovering the richness of Dominican flavors. No other activity in Punta Cana combines cenotes, conservation and local tradition in one experience.

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.

Switch up your daily routine with this enchanting night walk tour that takes you on a journey into the forest after dark. Discover the vibrant nocturnal wildlife in action during this 2-hour tour through a transitional forest. Led by a private guide, stop to spot a variety of mammals, birds, and insects that exhibit unique behaviors at night. Ideal for families seeking adventure, explore the area and observe everything from sleeping birds to creepy crawlers.

Join this group tour where you ride an open-air safari truck and experience the wildlife and rural way of living in Puerto Plata. You’ll visit Monkey Land where you can feed monkeys fruit, and then get back on the bus to visit a local countryside home. Along the way you’ll have some hot chocolate and coffee samples to give you a little boost.

Get into the heart of the rainforest in the middle of Santo Domingo on this small-group tour. Your guide will take you to places you couldn’t get to on your own, including into the caves, to several lakes. They’ll also explain about the aboriginal culture of the area. You’ll get to both explore and learn about culture on this approximately two-hour national park tour.

Everyone can enjoy this experience for beginners and experienced riders. Start your adventure on horseback with views of Dominican agriculture. Then in a small group, venture off-road and discover the Dominican countryside on a fun and exciting ATV or buggy tour. On your own ATV or buggy, you will drive to an organic farm where you will be able to taste local treats. Then continue off-roading to additional stops at a water cave and beautiful Macao Beach.

Experience the Dominican coast on the back of a horse during this half-day horseback riding tour. Get matched with a horse according to your abilities and get set up with all the necessary safety equipment. All instruction is included, so even beginners can participate. Ride along the beach and take in the sights of the soft sand and blue water; perfect for those frame-worthy vacation photos.

The fun adventure starts just 10 minutes from Amber Cove and 30 minutes from Taino Bay in a small village called Maimon. At the home base you will get your gear and a few safety instructions before you head off into the countryside. The tour starts with driving through the small local village Maimon. You will explore the Dominican nature and culture with a stop at an authentic little cigar rolling shack where you learn about cigars, sample of organic hot chocolate and coffee. There is a stop at a local beach where you can go for a swim if you would like to. Please remember to wear clothes that you don't care about, because you will get dusty ,dirty, muddy and driving through water.

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.

Venture off-road and discover the Dominican countryside on this fun and exciting buggy tour. In your own buggy, you will drive to an organic farm where you will be able to taste local treats. Then take your buggy to additional stops at a water cave and beautiful Macao Beach.

Punta Cana has so many highlights to fit into a visit, but it can be hard to fit it all in. Prebook this Punta Cana Zipline and Buggy Experience with Monkeyland Admission and combine three activities in just one day. Along with a thrilling zipline course, you’ll also drive a buggy to Anamuya River where you can swim. Then, end the day with a guided visit to Monkeyland.

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.

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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Go ziplining and interact with native squirrel monkeys during this 6-hour eco-adventure from Puerto Plata. Get suited up in safety equipment and zoom through the lush jungle of the Choco region over 7 ziplines and 2 suspension bridges. With a naturalist guide, enter the forest of Monkey Jungle, fruit basket in hand, and interact with friendly squirrel monkeys. Round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels is included.

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.

This full day of adventures lets you and your private group experience all the fun of La Hacienda Park. Zipline, ride ATVs, swim in the clear river, take the chairlift for excellent views, and more. Upgrade to the VIP package for unlimited drinks, a private guide, and a digital photo album. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, making this a seamless adventure day.

Enjoy the thrills of riding an ATV off-road with this half-day adventure from Punta Cana. After pickup and a safety briefing, ride your ATV off-road through lush jungle and past plantations. Learn about and sample local products like chocolate, coffee, and rum at a local farm before exploring Macao Beach, one of the world's prettiest beaches. The tour ends at a cave with a freshwater spring and the lovely, postcard-ready Taíno Ecological Park.

Travel to a ranch just outside Punta Cana and meet the resident horses and other farm animals. After being outfitted with riding gear, hit the trails for a 2-hour ride through beach and countryside. Your professional guide leads the procession so you can relax and take in the sunset with your loved ones.

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.

Ride a horse along Uvero Alto Beach during this adventure from Punta Cana. The professional horseback riding guides will assess your skill level and choose a horse accordingly, no experience is necessary. Gallop, canter or trot along the secluded beach, far from the resort crowds. Enjoy scenic vistas and take home a souvenir local rum bottle bearing your photo. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Nature and Off-Road Adventure Tour Travelers will drive their own buggy along dirt trails, crossing muddy paths, hills, and breathtaking landscapes. They will feel the adrenaline as they pass through plantations, open fields, and picturesque rural areas. ️Visit to a Hidden Beach or Cave Depending on the route, there will be a stop at a secluded beach or hidden cave, where travelers can relax, swim, and take amazing photos of the natural surroundings.

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at Bavaro Adventure Park, a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure playground in the Dominican Republic. Transfers, admission, and activities are all included: take an eco-tour through the lush surroundings, ride a dune buggy through an abandoned mine, fly along the zipline circuit, float on the jungle river ride, and more. A typical Dominican–style lunch also included, to keep you energized during your exploration.