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The 15 Safari Tours in Punta Cana That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $35

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 safari tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation - The photo question: your camera or the paid package
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Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

1.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,205 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $95Our pick

Spend about 45 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, then visit a Dominican home and Casa del Coco for coffee, cacao, coconut, fruit, and local samples. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bávaro, Macao, Uvero Alto, and Cabeza de Toro, with guides in four languages.

“This was by far our favourite tour of the whole holiday. We had Gregorio who was an absolute gem, the drive to the site took about 50 minutes where Gregorio gave us an in depth overview of the history of DR and Haiti. He made sure to slow down at key sites to see animals, mountains and even a local town where he told us about the lives of the Dominican locals. We arrived and were taken to learn about Caçoa and Coffee, where a live demonstration was given and we got to try the Cacoa at different stages, fresh, grounded and as hot chocolate. It was so informative and…”

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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Sugar cane, tobacco, and the sales question
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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

2.Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $90Top rated

Ride an open-air safari truck from Punta Cana into the Anamuya Mountains. Meet cigar makers, taste coffee, cocoa, fruit, sugar cane, rum, and mamajuana, eat a Dominican lunch at a local home, ride a horse, visit a river, and finish at Macao Beach.

“Angel and Jose happy were amazing tour guides. Extremely knowledgable and friendly. They were always they're to lend a hand, as we are traveling with 3 small children. So much fun!”

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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks - A local market, fruit, coffee, and cocoa
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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

3.Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $74

Leave Punta Cana’s resort zone for Higüey, Macao Beach, a local market, a Dominican home, coffee and cocoa tastings, horseback riding, and lunch in the hills. Guides such as Robinson, Franklin, Sandi, and Wester lead the day, which may run well beyond six hours.

“Most importantly, it is mis-advertised. It is NOT a half day excursion. We were picked up at 7:00 am and returned at 5:00 PM. This is a full day. There is no way it could've been done in half a day with all the stops they make. Franklin was an amRead more”

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Punta Cana: Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding - The eight-line zipline is the main adrenaline stop
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Punta Cana: Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

4.Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Spend about six hours at Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park combining an eight-line carbon-fiber zipline, off-road buggies, horseback riding, fruit snacks, and a Dominican meal. Hotel pickup is included, with guides such as Jeudi helping organize the day in English, French, or Russian.

“We are very happy with the guide and activities”

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Full Day Supreme Safari Punta Cana - Higuey and the Basilica of Our Lady of High Grace
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Full Day Supreme Safari Punta Cana

5.Full Day Supreme Safari Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $55

Leave Punta Cana’s resort zone for a 7.5-hour safari by open-sided truck. Visit Higuey’s basilica, rural homes, farms, and a cigar demonstration, then add horseback riding, lunch, river swimming, and Macao Beach. Expect a lively guide, bumpy roads, sales stops, and rum-based drinks.

“The tour was great and the tour guide and bartender were fabulous. They were fun and informative. There was a photographer with us, from another company he said, taking pictures of the tour group. He was trying to sell a CD with the photos, including the history of the DR and Dominican music for 30 for the half day tour. I thought it was a bit pricey and didn't buy, but I felt bad. I don't think he made any money that day. We tipped the tour guide, telling him it for everyone, and we hope he really did share it.”

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Safari Half Day Experience - Higuey market, churches, and everyday life
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Safari Half Day Experience

6.Safari Half Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · from $59

Leave Punta Cana’s resort zone for a four-hour private outing through Macao and Higuey. Expect local food and market stops, coffee and cocoa demonstrations, cigar rolling, and the Basilica. Guides such as Osvaldo, Angel, Junior, Gina, and Bronly have led past departures, but the exact route can vary.

“At first I was concerned that we were riding in a closed in van. I was looking and dress for a vehicle with no air and able to see views. The tour was like a vip tour after all. The tour guide was on point.”

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Half-Day Cultural Safari - Starting from Punta Cana at 7:30 a.m.
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Half-Day Cultural Safari

7.Half-Day Cultural Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $40

Join Chris or Lorenzo for a five-hour cultural outing from Punta Cana, Cap Cana, or Uvero Alto. Visit Higüey’s basilica and market, Macao Beach, a Dominican home, food and craft stops, and Anamuya for lunch and a river swim. Pickup and lunch are included.

“We had an amazing time with Christopher and really appreciated him guiding us around so many fun places & experiences! One of our best days in the DR. Thank you! Highly recommended to everyone!”

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Dune Buggy / ATV / Safari / Cave / Beach / Adventure - What the dirt-road ride is really like
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Dune Buggy / ATV / Safari / Cave / Beach / Adventure

8.Dune Buggy / ATV / Safari / Cave / Beach / Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $50

Ride a shared dune buggy from Macao village through rural dirt roads, stop for a quick cave swim, spend about 25 minutes at Macao Beach, then visit local cocoa, chocolate, and coffee stops. An English-speaking guide leads the tour, with hotel pickup included.

“All stops are too short. They try to sell items all stops. Group too large. Over 75 buddy’s in group which makes the driving a mess. Not worth!”

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From Punta Cana: Higüey Guided Safari Tour - What the safari truck setup means
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From Punta Cana: Higüey Guided Safari Tour

9.Higüey Guided Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours seeing Higüey with a multilingual guide, from the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia and municipal market to a private ranch, river swim, Dominican lunch, cigar demonstration, and Macao Beach. Guides may include Mike, praised for his friendly style.

“de begeleiding was top! we zaten wel in een andere bus dan de tour aangaf”

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Safari tour with Jhoraji : mountain rivers and local market - Higüey Basilica and the local agricultural market
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Safari tour with Jhoraji : mountain rivers and local market

10.Safari tour with Jhoraji : mountain rivers and local market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $42

Spend about eight hours touring rural Dominican Republic with Jhoraji from Punta Cana. You’ll visit a horse ranch, Higüey Basilica, a local market, Ana Mulla river, a typical home, tobacco factory, art school, and Macao Beach. Lunch, beverages, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“It was the most disorganized tour I ever had. I had to hire a tour guide at Higuey since the assigned tour guide was clueless. The assigned tour guide had to decide with another one where to take us and what to do.”

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Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari. - Playa Macao: beach time after the rough tracks
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Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

11.Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $35Best value

Drive an off-road buggy through Punta Cana’s rural trails to Playa Macao, a cave pool, and a dune area listed with Bavaro Beach. A guide leads the route, while air-conditioned transport, water, soda, a traditional house visit, and natural coffee are included. Expect mud, beach time, and a group of up to 50.

“Positives: Lots of fun! Macao Beach was beautiful. The cave pool was awesome! The guides were great and made sure everyone was safe and following the rules. Everyone got really muddy! Negatives: The stop at Macao Beach for food and Read more”

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Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari. - Playa Macao: beach time after the rough tracks
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Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

12.Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $35

Drive an off-road buggy through Punta Cana’s Macao area, visit the golden beach, explore sand dunes, and stop at local cultural sites. Pickup, private transportation, drinks, coffee, Mamajuana, and a traditional-house visit are included. Expect mud, water, and a group of up to 50 people.

“We had a great experience! Great customer service. Our tour guide was very nice and very respectful. Family oriented”

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Dune Buggie + Breef Safari + River Cave and Macao Beach - Getting comfortable behind the buggy wheel
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Dune Buggie + Breef Safari + River Cave and Macao Beach

13.Dune Buggie + Breef Safari + River Cave and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $70

You’ll spend about four hours beyond Punta Cana’s resorts, riding an automatic 4x4 buggy through villages and vegetation, swimming at Macao Beach and a clear river cave, and visiting a rural farm where cocoa and coffee are made. Pickup is included, and groups can reach 30 people.

“I’m going to talk about my experience with this particular tour. So my experience was horrible I was the only one and that tour but it’s not because of that or maybe it was I was given a doom buggy they had no breaks once you put it on drive tRead more”

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6 in 1 tours Full Day Safari, Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding - The ranch visit, cigars, and a taste of Mamajuana
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6 in 1 tours Full Day Safari, Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

14.6 in 1 tours Full Day Safari, Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $115

Start with hotel pickup at 7:30 a.m. and spend the day at a Dominican ranch, tasting Mamajuana, watching cigars rolled, eating a local lunch, ziplining, riding a buggy, and visiting Macao Beach. Horseback riding and cave stops may be brief, so set expectations carefully.

“The dinner in the sky was amazing! However the car ride there and back was not. No one wore a mask and the car was stinky. Also upon leaving a guy from the club The Scape approached us asking us to go there and we said no, he got on Read more”

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Dominican Republic Cultural Country Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Higüey’s municipal market and ordinary city life
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Dominican Republic Cultural Country Safari Tour from Punta Cana

15.Dominican Republic Cultural Country Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $60

Travel from Punta Cana into everyday Dominican life with guides such as Danilo, Teo, or Dao. Visit Higüey’s basilica and market, sample local food and tropical products, stop at the Anamuya River, and finish at Macao Beach. The group is capped at 20 people.

“They arrived on time and gave us an excellent tour. Had plenty of time at each activity. Got to see some very interesting sites.”

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