Top Punta Cana Day Trips - page 3

Visit the tropical paradise of Saona Island during a day trip from Punta Cana—a great choice for travelers who want to experience multiple island highlights in one day. Board a speedboat and jet out to the island, stopping at a natural swimming pool where you can see starfish. Walk along the beach, swim in the azure waters, and relax on the white sand. Your tour includes lunch, open bar, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Full-Day Cruise to Saona Island - Natural pool and lunch

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10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $75

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.

Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

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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.

from $82

Punta Cana Scape Park and Blue Hole Full Day Admission Ticket

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $129

Head out to sea with a small group of just 10 people and a local fishing guide, giving you the best chance of landing a big catch. Your captain and crew will take you to the best spots to fish, and you'll get as much or as little fishing guidance as you want. Using the provided fishing equipment means you won't have to lug yours along, and you can enjoy refreshments and alcoholic beverages between casts.

4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

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Deep Sea Fishing Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

Whether you're the driver or passenger, there's plenty to see on this off-road adventure.

4.8

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from $60

Santo Domingo City Tour From Punta Cana With Pick Up

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $72

Half-Day Tour: Dominican Discovery Of a Culture

4.6

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4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

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.

Horseback Riding and ATV or Buggy to Water Cave and Macao Beach

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Our comprehensive package offers everything you need for a memorable excursion - Private land and water transfers⛵ - A customizable selection of the KIND OF beverages - Champagne to add extra sparkle to your experience ✨ - The natural pool where you can relax in the most beautiful turquoise, still waters ️ - A private beach area with a delicious buffet ️ and comfortable seating - Snorkeling gear for the stunning marine life! The breathtaking Island offers unique locations Like: - The mystical mangroves Turtle Lagoon - Starfish Bay - The Clearwater Beach☀️ - Sail by the setup of the popular TV show Survivor️ Our knowledgeable tour guide will provide fascinating insights into the aquatic wildlife. You’ll have the chance to get up close with starfish, spot sea turtles, possibly even catch a glimpse of stingrays and manatees. (Note: These are wild animals, viewing them every day isn’t guaranteed, but 90% of the time, we’ve got turtles for you to see!)

from $77

Perfect Day at Saona Island by Speedboat - Completely Private

4.7

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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

from $155

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Experience the thrill of multiple adventures on this epic tour from Punta Cana. Relax aboard a double-decker catamaran, discover wonders of the sea, and enjoy close encounters with marine life. Snorkel in a spectacular barrier reef surrounded by tropical fish. This popular tour option includes unlimited drinks on the best party boat around and is perfect for fun with family and friends. After you get a taste of life underwater, explore it from above with a thrilling parasail above the water!

from $90

Snorkeling and see many tropical fishes!

Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

4.6

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $149

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Punta Cana Party Boat Snorkeling with Music DJ and Open Bar

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $61

3.9

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Coco Bongo Punta Cana Skip the Line Entrance Ticket

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

Check out the real Dominican Republic on this group tour to see the countryside and explore the country’s culture. You’ll ride on a safari-style truck both around town and into the countryside. You’ll also have a chance to sample some of the country’s most popular products: tobacco, sugarcane, and coffee. This is a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down while making new friends, too.

Full Day Eco Safari Adventure and Cultural Tour

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7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $60

Likely to Sell Out

Saona Island Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Punta Cana

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This small group tour fits in three adventures in one, maximizing your time in Punta Cana. You’ll zipline, ride horses, and ride dune buggies through the countryside and Macao Beach. Your guide and instructor will be with you to make sure you have a safe day out. Before you’re taken back to your hotel, enjoy fruit, soda, bottled water, and lunch. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

from $93

Jungle Buggies + Zilplining + Horseback Ride + Countryside + Macao Beach

4.7

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $119

Live an EXTREME experience in boogies! Excursions in Macau are one of the most popular in Punta Cana, this experience is an unforgettable half-day adventure, you will drive on a tour through the interior of Punta Cana of pure fun, adrenaline, mud and beautiful blue waters, where you will have the opportunity to discover some of the Dominican nature. 1 - Visit Macau beach, one of the most impressive coastlines of Punta Cana. 2 - Tasting of coffee, chocolate and mamajuana of the area. 3 - Excursion in pure adrenaline Buggies with mud 4 - Visit a crystal clear groundwater cave (Cenote)

Buggy Tour Punta Cana : Cenote, Macau Beach and Dominican Culture

3.9

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $29

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Full Day Tour to Isla Saona and Altos de Chavon

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $85

Spend a different time aboard this boat animated by a staff that will make you enjoy a pleasant time. A great way to spend a day on the coast of Punta Cana, this party boat cruise offers a mix of fun activities. The first activity you can enjoy is snorkeling where you can observe a wide variety of tropical fish and travel to a natural ocean pool. (You will have a brief stop where you can see dolphins from afar) • Enjoy music, dancing and a festive atmosphere all the way back to the dock. • Half-day cruise on a party boat or Catamaran • Get out on the water: slides and snorkeling equipment are provided. • It is not necessary to pay for drinks as the boat has an open bar. LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! It is recommended for private parties, birthdays, weddings or for any type of event. If your group is more than 30 people you can request the private boat without any additional cost.

Punta Cana Party Boat Catamaran Full Drink

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from $64

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.

Half-Day Adventure 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

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

from $65

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What are people saying about Punta Cana

Stacie_L, May 2026

Great day experiencing the island's culture!

Danilo was an awesome tour guide and was very informative. He made the day fun and interesting. The stops we made were great, horseback riding the church at Higuey, the sovenier shops, the walk through the market, the local food by the river, cigar shop and the best part the beach all made the day worth it. Would definitely recommend!! Definitely no mickey mouse thing lol

Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

Mary_R, May 2026

A wonderful experience

Our tour guide Wester is amazing! He goes above and beyond giving us the best experience we could have. He even bought us mangoes to keep when we are asking for one. Horse back riding is a plus to me. He makes sure somebody stays with me and guiding the horse so I would feel comfortable and have the best experience. Market tour is good too. I’ve learned a lot of local spices and fruits. I highly recommend him

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

Hira_I, Apr 2026

Day Trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo

I thought this day trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo was a really nice way to learn more about the history and culture of DR and the communication from the tour company was great. We were upgraded to a private tour which was really nice as it was easier navigating throughout the city more efficiently with a smaller group. It was a long day but we covered a lot of great attractions! Our tour guide was very upbeat, knowledgeable, and friendly! The buffet was also delicious and we got a chance to sample some items at a local chocolate shop! One piece of advice for fellow travelers.... Los Tres Ojos (the cenotes) were incredibly beautiful, however, there are a lot of stairs, some of which are narrow/hard to see as you descend further down, so make sure to wear supportive sneakers and be prepared for a bit of a workout! The only that I would change is that the souvenir shop we stopped at was nice but very expensive. I would have liked some time to explore other shops that were more affordable. Other than that, we had a great experience and would recommend this tour to other travelers!

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

Hira_I, Apr 2026

Enjoyed the 3-in-1 Adventure

The 3-in-1 adventure was one of my favorite excursions I did during my time in DR. Joel was a great tour guide (incredibly knowledgable and gave some great insights into the history/culture of DR), the photographers were friendly and helped capture some great pics, and the itinerary for the day was well planned/scheduled. It was a very long day, but absolutely worth it! The food at Rancho Salto Yanigua was so delicious and I loved the chocolate making demonstration! One recommendation for fellow travelers...make sure to bring water shoes to the waterfall as it is rocky and a bit slippery in some areas! Overall, everyone we encountered was very friendly and I think this tour is worth it considering how much it covered!

Half-Day Cultural Safari

Jennifer_G, Apr 2026

The excursion was...

The excursion was excellent. From the moment Chris picked us up at the hotel, he provided information and explained the history of the place. The views along the way were breathtaking. The ranch and horseback riding, the basilica, Higüey, the Dominican aunt's house where we saw the cacao process, and the food—it was a very cultural tour, just as I wanted. The service was excellent. 100% recommended.

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

Traci_S, Mar 2026

Take this tour!

This is an AMAZING tour!!! It provides so much knowledge and history while visiting several sites; and the buffet lunch was delicious. The tour is very well managed - groups aren't all showing up in places at the same time, they give you headsets so you can hear your guide while taking your time to look around and take photos, and there are plenty of bathroom breaks. Nacho was our tour guide and he was engaging, personable, and extremely intelligent. A couple bits of advice - take whatever you want to have with you on the tour when you get off the bus after the Presidential palace, as you won't get back on until the day is done. Also be aware that this is a LONG day - 13 hours for us - and A LOT of sitting on a bus and walking. Be prepared for that, but regardless I recommend it 100%.

Half-Day: 4x4 ATV, Water Cave, Macao Beach and Dominican Culture

James_W, Mar 2026

Boogie Woogie

Really fantastic experience, we certainly got the right kind of messy in the boogies but the coffee tasting and shops, the water caves and Macao Beach were absolutely stunning. Highlight of the trip - get used to saying no to the locals but please do support the community in what you enjoy. The coffee is delicious!

Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

Laura_E, Dec 2025

Great excursion for a family!

This was a fantastic tour! Gary and Johnny were great guides. They were fun and entertaining, but also kept everyone organized when areas got busy. They made sure to give us a heads up before we’re would encounter an onslaught of crazy merchants and gave us tips on dealing with them!

4x4 ATV Experience, Water Cave, Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

Davita_M, Sept 2025

Series of unfortunate events.

The excursion was great. Luis Miguel. Was our instructor and he was great very knowledgeable nice accommodating. We did have a series of unfortunate events that happened to our excursion out of any of our control. However, Luis Miguel handled it in a super professional manner he should get all the raises and all the kudos.

Adventure Bundle: Monkeyland, Ziplines & Buggies Punta Cana

Carlos_B, Aug 2025

Incredible Adventure & Outstanding Guide!

My experience with Runners Adventures on the Adventure Bundle: Monkeyland, Ziplines & Buggies in Punta Cana was absolutely unforgettable! The entire day was well organized, fun, and packed with adventure. A special shoutout goes to PJ, our tour guide for the dune buggy portion — he was hilarious, engaging, and kept the energy high while remaining professional and attentive to everyone’s safety. His humor and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Customer service throughout the entire tour was top-notch. The staff were friendly, helpful, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Punta Cana looking for a fun and memorable excursion!

Tour ATV and buggy in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Tracy_V, Jun 2025

Awesome!

Really cool experience. Family of 3, we did the buggies after a night of heavy rainfall, which made for an adventurous ride use through the mud. Guides are pleasant and professional. Pick-up was a bit confusing, but it did not mar the experience — they gave us a 2 hour pickup window. We were not happy about this, happy we did not end up canceling as the experience was totally worth it!