Top Activities on the Ground in Dominican Republic - page 3

Get out on the waters off Punta Cana for a deep sea fishing experience, with all equipment included and guidance from an experienced captain. With the captain's knowledge of the area, you'll have the best possible chances of returning to land with a trophy-size catch. Choose how much or how little instruction you'd like to have; which makes this excursion suitable for both beginners and experienced fishermen.

Take a half-day away from the beach with this hiking tour through the Eastern Cordillera from Punta Cana. Hiking in unfamiliar territory may be daunting, but with a guide in the lead, you can just follow along and soak up the views of tropical scenery. Learn about the Dominican Republic's flora and fauna as you cross from Vista Alegre to Anamuya, stopping for photos and to re-energize with provided drinks and tropical fruit.

Exploring Punta Cana’s countryside on your own can mean missing hidden spots and navigating confusing backroads. This half-day, off-road ATV tour handles the logistics, leading you beyond the resorts to rural villages, farmland, and a local market for coffee and cacao tastings. Continue to "Flintstones"-themed Bedrock City and Fantasy Cave, and enjoy rugged coastal scenery along the way.

This Cap Cana shared full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience the beauty and culture of the Dominican Republic. With your guide leading the way, you’ll enjoy a day full of thrilling activities like riding horseback through the jungle, ziplining over a river, and exploring rugged trails in a dune buggy. Along the way, you’ll sample local treats, learn about the island’s history, and savor a delicious Dominican lunch with drinks.

Get into nature with this e-bike tour of Bayahibe. You’ll check out Cotubanama Park, caves, go for a swim, and much more on this guided two to three hour excursion. This tour starts with convenient pickup from your hotel. You’ll also keep costs down by booking this small group tour.

Experience the diversity of the Dominican countryside in an open-air vehicle on this full-day tour. Venture into the Anamuya Mountains, explore an old sugar plantation, and watch master craftsmen hand-roll cigars. Recharge with a typical buffet lunch before visiting a local Dominican family to experience the regions authentic culture and lifestyle.

Skip the stress of dealing with taxis when you arrive at the airport by pre-booking a private transfer service. When you arrive at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), meet your driver and head straight to your accommodation in the Punta Cana or Bavaro areas. This private transfer includes hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience.

Combine a visit to the lagoons of Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve and a catamaran ride on a half-day tour from Punta Cana. Enjoy a dip in a freshwater lagoon at Indigenous Eyes, then indulge in a delicious barbecue lunch. Finally, cruise along the Punta Cana coast on a catamaran and enjoy wading and snorkeling in a natural pool and drinks from an open bar.

Save hours researching the highlights of Paradise Island and enjoy this comprehensive day tour instead. After hotel pickup, go on a speedboat ride to Paradise Island (also known as Cayo Arena) and see its pristine white sandy beaches and great snorkeling spots. The trip also includes a speedboat ride around the mangrove jungle and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife.

This immersive experience blends high-energy thrills with rich cultural discovery in one unforgettable day. Beyond the ziplines and cenotes, guests explore authentic replicas of ancient Taino, Spanish, African, and Dominican villages on a self-guided cultural trail. Unique attractions like the water hammocks, aquatic zip lines, and superhero-style zip rides offer one-of-a-kind fun you won’t find elsewhere. The park also features a rare opportunity to see native species in controlled, open environments—perfect for animal lovers and curious kids.

Once your cruise ship docks in Puerto Plata, discover the secluded Damajagua Waterfalls on this full-day trip. Tucked in the hills of the Dominican Republic's Northern Corridor, explore numerous pristine falls cascading over limestone with your local guide. Get a short safety briefing, then jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides. Buffet lunch, rum drinks, safety equipment, and round-trip transportation from the cruise terminal are included. Upgrade to include a zipline course if your ship is in port for eight or more hours.

Rather than soaring alone, fly through the rainforest canopy on some of the Caribbean's longest ziplines on this side-by-side experience. Traverse from platform to platform in the forest across 12 cables. Expert adventure guides give a safety briefing and perform a full safety check before you fly. Along the way, look out for native flora and fauna in the tropical forest.

Join this group tour to explore the crystal clear Blue Lagoon, which also includes lunch, drinks, and round-trip hotel transport. Your driver will take care of all the logistics, so you and your group just need to enjoy your time on the water. Besides visiting the Blue Lagoon, you’ll also visit Playa Grande and Playa Caleton, too.

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.

Enjoy three thrilling activities without the hassle of booking each one separately on a fun-filled trip to Bavaro Adventure Park. This combo package includes a buggy ride that lets you go off road and access parts of the island that traditional tour vehicles can’t reach—including an abandoned mine—plus zipline rides and waterfall pools.

Learn everything you need to know about the world-class chocolate produced in the Dominican Republic during this 3.5-hour tour. Visit an organic cacao plantation and learn about the island's ecosystem and what makes it perfect for growing cacao. Enter the La Esmerelda Chocolate Factory to see the steps necessary to make a high-quality chocolate bar and make one of your own. Participate in a chocolate tasting with a chocolate expert who will teach you how to experience chocolate with all of your senses. Be seated for a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by, of course, a cup of rich hot chocolate.

This multifaceted tour is a great choice for first-time visitors. Enjoy ziplining, a thrilling ride through the jungle on all terrain vehicles, and a horseback ride. The tour ends with a plunge in the pool, after which you’ll have earned a tropical cocktail. If you’re still up for more adventure, take a stroll through tropical gardens and learn about some of the facility’s rescued animals.

This exhilarating beach buggy adventure tour is a great way to save time and tick off lots of rural Punta Cana highlights in a short space of time. Start the day with a convenient hotel pickup, then begin your buggy ride on beautiful country roads and remote farmland. The tour stops at a plantation that produces cacao, coffee, and tobacco; a subterranean river, a hidden cave, and the idyllic Macao Beach.

Explore the idyllic Cayo Levantado and Los Haitises National Park on this boat tour departing from Samana. Visiting these sites is best done via boat; you can enjoy yourself on the journey instead of being stuck in a tour bus. Learn about the local flora and fauna in each location and enjoy a provided lunch midday.

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.

Combine ziplining, horseback riding, and a visit to a petting zoo during this excursion from Puerto Plata. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included; no zipline or horseback riding experience necessary.

Leave the beach crowds behind on a half-day buggy adventure from Punta Cana. Drive your own buggy or ride as a passenger along scenic trails through the Dominican countryside, passing by small villages and farmland, and explore a hidden cave and one of the last resort-free stretches of coastline. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Get an introductory tour of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone by bicycle on this 1.5-hour guided tour. This whirlwind overview is great for first-time visitors and will allow you to cover lots more ground than you could on foot. You'll listen to historical and cultural commentary from your guide and get plenty of ideas on where you'd like to return later in your stay.

See one of the oldest churches in the Americas and tour the Basilica of Our Lady Altagracia on this popular tour of Higuey from Punta Cana. Experience the beauty of this colonial landscape and follow your expert guide through city streets, residential areas and key landmarks as you learn about the culture, people and history that make this town unique.