Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana
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Dominican Republic
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Venture beyond your resort without having to hire a car or tackle the roads
- Prebooked entry to Monkey World ensures your spot inside the popular attraction
- Hotel pickup and drop-off provided from Punta Cana and Bavaro
- Gain insight into the local area from a guide with plenty of insider knowledge
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Food
- Lockers fee
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
Your experience begins with early-morning pickup from your Bavaro or Punta Cana hotel, then a scenic drive inland with your local guide. The first stop is a traditional Dominican plantation, where you’ll meet local farmers and learn how organic methods are used to grow cinnamon, cacao, coffee, and vanilla. Sample fresh coffee or hot chocolate, and browse a small selection of products available to purchase directly from the source.
Continue deeper into the countryside as you travel up a mountain road into the jungle. Arrive at Monkeyland, a five-acre (2-hectare) natural habitat dedicated to the care of squirrel monkeys. Walk through the sanctuary with your guide, observe the monkeys up close, and enjoy the opportunity to watch and feed them in their environment.
Before heading back, visit the botanical garden to see native trees, plants, and flowers. Then, relax on the return drive to your hotel, with transportation taken care of from start to finish.
Continue deeper into the countryside as you travel up a mountain road into the jungle. Arrive at Monkeyland, a five-acre (2-hectare) natural habitat dedicated to the care of squirrel monkeys. Walk through the sanctuary with your guide, observe the monkeys up close, and enjoy the opportunity to watch and feed them in their environment.
Before heading back, visit the botanical garden to see native trees, plants, and flowers. Then, relax on the return drive to your hotel, with transportation taken care of from start to finish.
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Runners Adventures
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera and cash for souvenirs.
- Participants with a cold or a flu will not be allowed to interact with monkeys.
- We operate rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like hurricanes or tropical storm
- This park is not wheelchair accesible.
- Tour is no refundable less than 24 hours before
- For your security, at check-in you are required to present the credit card that was used to pay for your booking and matching valid photo identification. The name listed (first and last name) on your credit card must be identical to the contact name listed on your booking again first last and name.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Karissa_J
Ruddy and Daniel were amazing tour guide! We experienced the cultural, monkeys (45 mins), then we learned about coffee and chocolate. 2 adults and 1 child (10). She loved the monkeys! You got to feed them often, they climb all over you. The sites are beautiful! The history and understanding how chocolate and coffee are made was interesting! Even my daughter liked the chocolate presentation. Our pick up and drop off was on time and with ease! We highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.8
based on 4,281 reviews
Kimberly_S, Apr 2026
It was great! Our tour guide Young Boy was really fun and engaging. The monkeys are so cute and it was a really memorable experience
Tanika_C, Apr 2026
This experience was so much fun!!!! It’s definitely worth it. The plantation experience was very nice. My favorite taste test was the hot coco. We got to sample some of the items like oils coco butter and mama Juana. I purchased ALL 3!! The monkeys were so cute and very active. My driver Juan Cruz was the best, he interacted and talked to us the light the ride there and back! The staff was also very nice. I loved it. Overall experience 10/10
Adrian_E, Apr 2026
Monkeys are adorable and it's beautiful in the mountains. It as a good vibe! Overall we had a great time!
Jennifer_L, Apr 2026
What an amazing experience! The plantation tour was very interesting and informative. The monkeys were adorable!
Valeria_M, Apr 2026
It’s a fun experience. Monkeys are adorable and climb on you. They let us record and take videos with our phones plenty of times. Raymond was awesome!
David_R, Apr 2026
One of the best excursions I got to experience and DR. Our tour guide Sesacional was great and so was our driver Dominguez. Tour guide taught as things about the country and did it with a sense of humor also. Also they had free waters or soda for us if we got thirsty during the ride as well. Once you get to Monkeyland the people there are very nice and funny there too as well. I already miss the monkeys, they were so cute. It was a chill excursion which is why it was my favorite. They did have bookings to make it more thrilling as well as they have ziplining in the same area and the buggys as well.
gclarke719, Apr 2026
Brilliant half day at excursion. Comfortable transport. Very experienced tour guide Eddy who knew everything about the Dominican
Muhith_A, Apr 2026
Had a really good time at Moneyland. The place was clean, well organized, and had a lot of fun activities for both kids and adults. The rides were enjoyable, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout the day. It didn’t feel overcrowded, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a great spot to relax and have fun—I’d definitely go back.
Mark_S, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful day with the monkeys, and the plantation was very informative! Great staff Very knowledgeable.
Lindsay_B, Apr 2026
Amillio was so knowledgeable and our driver Bryan was so kind. We loved the monkeys vut seeing the countryside was the best part
Definitely worth the trip
Kelly_k, Apr 2026
This excursion was an absolute 10/10! Our bus driver, Wilbur, was an incredible guide who shared fascinating insights into Dominican culture and daily life throughout the journey. He ensured that we had ample opportunities to observe the local flora and fauna, including the vibrant fruits and vegetables that grew abundantly in the region. We also had the privilege of witnessing the wildlife roaming freely, and the respect they displayed towards each other was truly heartwarming. The monkeys, in particular, were incredibly gentle and kind, and the guides made sure that everyone had many chances to feed them, which was a truly amazing experience.
The presentation about coffee and cocoa was particularly captivating. It was informative and not at all pushy, which made it a pleasant experience. I had a terrible sunburn and ended up buying a small container of coconut oil, which proved to be an excellent remedy for my skin.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Wilbur and all the staff at Monkeyland and Runners Adventures. We leave with unforgettable memories that will stay with us forever.
Jacek_C, Apr 2026
Fantastic experience, monkeys have a great big space and are super friendly.
Not rushed, even the ice creams were reasonably priced.
Air conditioned bus. Highlight of our trip.
Gary_H, Apr 2026
Overall it was a decent experience, the shuttle was 15mins late at pickup, the drive was bumpy almost to the point of hurting my back while going over even the slightest speedbumps, going through town and sight seeing was nice, but the 40min drive around town picking everyone up was a bit much.
Once we got there, had to sit through a presentation with sales pitches, but did end up buying some stuff even though, I swore I wouldn't buy anything.
When we finally got to the monkeys, they were adorable but you hold out these dishes and the guide puts 1 or 2 sunflower seeds in your bowl, they jump on you for few seconds and then onto the next...they do this for a few rounds so overall you get about an actual minute of monkeys crawling on ya and then your off to buy your picture packages, there goes another $40 or so
The trip back was informational, hot and very bumpy..but it was a good experience, was it worth the money? I dont think its a good value, but was an experience
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Visitor,
We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations during your experience.
We regret the delays at pickup and the discomfort you experienced during transportation, as well as the extended time spent on pickups. We also understand how the presentation and overall flow of the tour may have felt more commercial than expected.
Regarding the monkey interaction, we’re sorry to hear it felt too brief and did not provide the level of engagement you were hoping for. Your feedback about the photo packages and overall value is truly appreciated, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve.
That said, we’re glad to know you still found parts of the experience enjoyable. Please know that your comments have been shared with our team as we continuously work to enhance the quality of our tours.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Diamond_H, Apr 2026
The experience was fun. Pick up was on time and tour guide was very friendly and helpful. It’s about a hour or so drive there but on the way you tour the community and get cool information about the people and the towns. You get there and they give a presentation on how they make coco and mamajuana and let you taste it. Afterwards they take you to where the monkeys are and that was the best part. That lasted about 30-45 mins. Some people did get peed on tho. The instructors took pics of us and let us take pics and videos. They didn’t rush us or anything. Didn’t pressure us to buy from gift shop like most excursions do. Then took us back to resort. Overall took about 6.5 hours. It was super fun to experience and learn new things about the people and country.
Deledia_T, Apr 2026
Worth every penny ! It was such an awesome experience. I would highly recommend booking this excursion.
Annie_T, Apr 2026
Really fun experience for adults and kids! The squirrel monkeys were very friendly and sweet, not intimidating!
Lisa_G, Apr 2026
Amazing guides, both on the way to and from, and at the park. Time with the monkeys though is very short.
ilenia_p, Apr 2026
The monkey encounter itself was fun, but it only lasted about 45 minutes. The monkeys would only approach you if you were holding the food provided by the staff.
Before the monkey experience, we were seated for a presentation where a tour guide explained how cocoa beans and coffee beans are turned into powder. I didn’t enjoy this part because there was very little demonstration—aside from about 20 seconds of grinding beans. I’ve been on hands-on tours before where you actually make chocolate from cocoa seeds, so this felt underwhelming. It also seemed more like a sales pitch for their products, which were later sold at overpriced prices.
What I appreciated the least about this tour was the amount of waiting. When we arrived, our group of about 30 people had to wait 30–45 minutes for other groups to arrive. After the bean presentation, we waited another half hour while people shopped. Then we moved to the monkey area, where we had to sit again while more than 100 people gathered to hear instructions.
Even once inside the monkey area, there was more waiting—each family had to take turns receiving food, feeding the monkeys, and taking pictures. The entire process felt slow and disorganized.
I wouldn’t repeat this tour. It seems they combine too many groups at once to reduce the number of presentations, but it ends up feeling chaotic and poorly managed.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Visitor,
We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve.
We understand your concerns regarding the duration of the monkey interaction and the waiting times throughout the tour. Our goal is to provide a safe and organized experience for all our guests, which sometimes requires coordinating multiple groups and following specific schedules. However, we recognize how this may affect the overall flow of the experience.
Regarding the cocoa and coffee presentation, we value your comments and will work on making this part more interactive and engaging. We will also review our logistics to help reduce waiting times and improve the overall organization of the tour.
Thank you again for your visit and your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Lena_S, Apr 2026
Such a great tour! We learned so much about cacao and coffee and had a great time feeding the monkeys. They are adorable!
Jonathan_B, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time at Monkeyland. Our driver Cesar and guide Angel made it a great trip. The monkeys are so cute. My kids 17 and 14 said it was the highlight of their trip.
Ann_M, Apr 2026
Great tour. Very fun and super pictures. Went with a 12 yo and 13yo. We all had fun. Carlos was a great guide.
Edward_R, Mar 2026
The monkeys were a blast. Get ready to have them crawl and climb all over you. Touring the site with our guide Sammy was so interesting and beautiful. Taste testing the coffee, chocolate and other items was quite fun
Sophia_K, Mar 2026
The monkey experience was amazing! My kids really enjoyed it. The ride there & back was longer than I expected 45-60 mins one way. Plan to be away from the resort for 1/2 the day. The coffee/coco tour was ok, toward the end it sounded like a sales pitch to buy. Our driver & guide were great!
Mira_V, Mar 2026
My family loves this experience especially my kids. Very informative how they make the coffee and chocolate from the stratch. Thank you!
Miranda_T, Mar 2026
My children loved the monkeys they felt like plush toys running all over us. We enjoyed tasting and learning about the coffee, cocoa and mamajuana as well.
Rubi_R, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience and a must when traveling to Punta Cana! Our tour guide, Juan, aka Dominican tom cruise jajaja, was great. I loved all the interesting facts he gave through the drive. The whole team at Monkeyland were also amazinggg! And no to mention the monkeys were adorable
Brendon_W, Mar 2026
Well run tour. We were gone from our resort for about 6 hours but our adult kids said they would do it again.
Shaniyah_P, Mar 2026
GREATTT!! george was amazing . i would definitely do this again. I will be booking this again . amazing day
Beatrice_B, Mar 2026
Amazing experience feeding the monkeys. Everyone is well informed and extremely organized. Shootout to our driver Brian and tour guide Emilio for all thr language translations. Transportation is long as multiple hotel pickups and dropoffs. Also, we were quoted $50 for the digital photo package or $10 for each print out.
Frank_L, Mar 2026
Very unorganized and chaotic, a total mess. Very little direction from the staff unless you want to buy the products they’re selling. Save your money on this one.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience felt unorganized and did not meet your expectations.
Providing clear guidance and a well-coordinated experience is very important to us, and we regret that this was not reflected during your visit. Your comments regarding communication and the overall organization have been noted and will be shared with our team to help us improve.
We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience, as it helps us continue working on delivering a better and more enjoyable service for all our guests.
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