The 15 Best Things to Do in Punta Cana

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana - The bus ride from Punta Cana to the capital

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,500 reviews · from $95Our pick

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a guide such as Nacho, Kevin, or Darius, then walk the Colonial Zone, visit the cathedral, Royal Houses Museum, and Fortaleza Ozama, enjoy Dominican lunch, and see the Columbus Lighthouse from the bus.

“It was a long drive to the city for those who don't like 3 1/2 to 4 hrs on a bus. Some of the buses have comfortable headrests and some don't. The museum was great. The lunch was delicious. The headsets as we walked around town were quite crackly, which could be very annoying to some. The guide knew all his facts very well, but was a touch impersonal with the group. I think he had been doing it a long time and I am not sure he enjoyed the work.”

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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

2.Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,587 reviews · from $54

Drive a buggy through Punta Cana’s countryside to an organic farm, Los Hoyos del Salado water cave, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Jonny, Joshua, Vladimir, and Reginald are praised for keeping the ride fun and organized. Expect mud, crowds, local vendors, and a short but active half-day.

“I would have to say this needs to be at the top of everyone’s excursion list. You will not be disappointed. The buggy ride was fantastic and we were so muddy from riding through all the mud going to the various stops along the tour. We had 1 Read more”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

3.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99Top rated

Sail Punta Cana with a maximum of 16 people, stopping at a nature reserve for snorkeling and a waist-deep sandbar for drinks. Your crew provides gear, snacks, cocktails, paddleboards, music, and a slide. Hotel pickup, onboard restrooms, and return transport are included.

“Staff was very fun and friendly. The snorkeling was fun. The drinks were good, and the music was great! We really enjoyed the guacamole that was served. Overall, we enjoyed the excursion.”

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Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up

4.Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,134 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Spend four hours driving a buggy or ATV on Punta Cana’s off-road trails, stopping at a Dominican farm for coffee, chocolate, and mamajuana. You’ll swim in a blue-water cave, visit Macao Beach, and ride with guides such as Carlos, Blacky, Jose, or Joseph. Hotel pickup is included.

“Blackie and Carlo was very good in their service. Had a great time”

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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

5.Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,862 reviews · from $60

Leave Punta Cana’s resorts for Higüey, a local market, the Basilica, horseback riding, a Dominican lunch, Anamuya River, coffee and cocoa farms, a cigar workshop, and Macao Beach. Guides such as Robinson and Franklin keep the day lively, but plan on 7 to 8 hours, not five.

“Great tour. My guide was Francisco who was amazing. He made sure we were comfortable and did a great job of explaining many things throughout the tour. He is an excellent guide!!”

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5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline)

6.5 tours in 1 (Eco Farm/Horseback/City Tour/Buggy/Zipline)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,443 reviews · from $119

Spend about eight hours exploring the Dominican Republic by horse, buggy, zipline, and foot. You’ll visit a coffee and cocoa farm, Higuey’s Basilica, and the Anamuya River, with lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and guides such as Javier, Chris, Juan, or Christian included.

“Be prepared it is long! The excursions was amazing though. Food was just okay. The tour guides were great”

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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

7.Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $165

Leave Punta Cana early for Saona Island with guide Melvin Duran and a small group. Visit Mano Juan’s turtle conservation area, eat a Dominican beach lunch, snorkel, explore quiet beaches, and search for starfish at Palmilla. Speedboat transfers, breakfast, drinks, and pickup from select locations are included.

“Been to the Caribbean many times. By far the best trip. Spend the extra money and avoid the party boat with 100 ppl.”

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Buggy Tour to Macao Beach and Water Cave with Organic Farm

8.Buggy Tour to Macao Beach and Water Cave with Organic Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · from $48

Spend about three and a half hours driving a buggy over rough country roads, tasting coffee and cacao at an organic farm, swimming at Macao Beach, and cooling off in Los Hoyos del Salado cave. Joshua and George are among the guides who have led groups. Expect mud, sun, and a busy schedule.

“Joshua was our guide and he was amazing. Loved all the stops! Would definitely recommend this for a couple or family.”

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7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More!

9.7 Tours Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, ATV, Ride Horses, & More!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,172 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours at La Hacienda Park near Anamuya, trying zip lines, buggy rides sold as ATVs, horseback riding, a chairlift, river swimming, and more. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water stations, and a Dominican buffet are included. Expect mud, a busy schedule, and possible waits.

“It was fun, don’t get me wrong we had a good time. My fiancé had a good time because she never did a lot of the stuff like horseback riding and jumping off a tower and what not but she still said it was a 3/5. While it was a memorable time, it was so because we made it that way. Keep the mindset right and everything will be good. Unfortunately the zip lines were down, and that’s what I was looking forward too. They didn’t tell us however until after the 24 hour full refund time had passed. We couldn’t cancel anymore and we might’ve and rebooked with another…”

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

10.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149

Spend an afternoon snorkeling off Bavaro Beach, relaxing in a shallow natural pool, and flying above the Punta Cana coast by parasail. The double-decker catamaran includes drinks, fruit, snacks, music, and a lively crew. Guides such as Deryl, Derly, Victor, and Kitson are often praised for keeping the day fun.

“Well since we first booked the activity we didn’t receive a time of pick up until late at night they told us that at 12:40PM would be the pick up time they ended up coming an hour later by the time we got done picking everyone else up we arrived at the beach like around 3 the beach was disgusting it was so dirty while parasailing two people almost drowned because the boat broke down we had to wait like 30 min for another boat to save us and take us ashore the snorkeling was ok but we got rushed and cut short due to the time last so we…”

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ECO TOUR Playa El Limon (Excursion Multi-activites)

11.ECO TOUR Playa El Limon (Excursion Multi-activites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,071 reviews · from $149

Spend seven hours with guides such as Vladimir Paul visiting Sabana de Nisibón, a cacao farm, colmado, lagoon, wild beach, and Rancho La Cueva. Your $149 includes lunch, drinks, horseback riding, quad biking, taxes, and pickup. Expect an active day with several changes of pace.

“Great tour with very knowledgable guides. Guide spoke fluently in many languages. Transportation was reliable and timely. Cacao farm tour was greay learning experience. Lunch was superb and not the typical excursion "lunch included." Quads were newer and very reliable. The scenery along the unsoiled shoreline was amazing. Great memories.”

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Buggy Adventure Tour with Chocolate and Coffee in Punta Cana

12.Buggy Adventure Tour with Chocolate and Coffee in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 953 reviews · from $45

Drive rough country roads in a two-seat buggy, stop for Dominican coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and tobacco, swim at a natural cenote, then visit Macao Beach. Guides such as Alexis, Panda, German, and Chris lead the four-hour outing. Expect dust, mud, sales stops, and limited time at each attraction.

“They stop way too much at these shops that overcharge, the picture of the cenote is nothing like where they bring you. The tour guide got two free meals while the rest of us got nothing and then all the shops that are never told about overcharge at the last moment. Overall very poor experience and bad equipment. Our buggy broke down and never could go faster then ten miles an hr. Overall just boring and barely driving for 30 mins the whole time. We litterally drove two minutes till they made us stop at some shop, then 3 mins to the next scam shop then finally 20min to a…”

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Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave

13.Buggy Excursion to Macau Beach and Natural Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · from $38

Join Carribean Medley Tours for a three-hour buggy ride through Punta Cana’s countryside. Guides such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi lead you to Macao Beach, Los Hoyos del Salado cave, and a local farm for coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tobacco, and Mama Juana tastings.

“Coca-cola and Sabrina were great tour guides and Pepsi was an awesome “paparazzi”. We had so much fun getting muddy, swimming and trying the goods and the Ranch. Would for sure do this again!!!”

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Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

14.Saona Island Excursion From Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 671 reviews · from $82

Travel from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat, pause at a natural swimming area, enjoy a Dominican buffet and open bar, then return by catamaran with music and dancing. Guides such as Alex, Francisco, Benjamin, and Christian lead the day, which can run well beyond eight hours.

“Booked this trip for a day trip to the Island of Saona all communication through E-Mail and What's App was very good the trip was well planned via pick up at the hotel meeting up with the coach. Arrived at the location got a speed boat out Read more”

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Punta Cana: All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

15.All Inclusive Santo Domingo Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 553 reviews · 10 hours - 750 minutes · from $70

Travel from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo with a bilingual guide such as Willy, visiting Los Tres Ojos, the Colonial Zone, the first cathedral in the Americas, the National Pantheon, and more. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included, but expect a very long day with bus changes.

“Thank you very much!!!❤️❤️❤️ The guide was amazing, my partner separated from the group the it was 5 min job for the guide to find him. He was amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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