Day Trips in Dominican Republic

Explore Punta Cana's surrounding landscape by land and water during a 9-hour day trip. Go back in time with a visit to Altos de Chavón, a replica of a medieval Mediterranean village. Board a double decker boat for a cruise down the Chavón River, then transfer to a catamaran for a sailing adventure to Catalina Island. While on the island, dig in to a buffet lunch and use the provided snorkeling equipment to explore the underwater world. Round-trip transportation from select Punta Cana hotels is available.

Hit the rugged and rural roads around Bayahibe in a Cobra Buggy on this half-day, guided excursion. Wind your way through the landscape using trails and roads and pass by rivers, unique vegetation, and wildlife. Stop to relax at the Chavon River before gearing up to ride three ziplines and paddle the river in a kayak.

Explore the area around Punta Cana on this activity-packed day trip. Visit a typical Dominican house and meet the family who resides there, then stroll through cacao and coffee plantations to learn how these products are grown and harvested. Learn about the various species of butterflies on the island at a butterfly farm, then eat a traditional Dominican lunch at Paraiso Ranch. Learn to boogie board at Macao Beach or simply relax in the warm ocean. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Catalina Island or Isla Catalina is a tropical island located 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south-east corner of the Dominican Republic, near La Altagracia and La Romana. It is a top visited destination popular for snorkeling and its private sandy beach

Tour the lush rainforests of Los Haitises National Park, followed by a lobster lunch on the stunning island of Cayo Levantado. Enjoy a light breakfast after departing Puerto Plata, then set off to explore the park via speedboat. Keep an eye out for oysters, manatees and other wildlife while your captain navigates through dense mangrove swamps and along dozens of canals. Journey into the park's petroglyph-covered caverns and learn their history. Afterward head to 'Bacardi Island' for a buffet lunch, open bar and ample free time at a private beach.

Experience the thrill of off-roading on a buggy tour from Punta Cana. This half-day tour takes you from the jungle to the coast, and allows you to drive your own buggy or ride as a passenger. Explore the Dominican countryside without getting lost and ride along one of the last resort-free stretches of coastline. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Visit Cayo Arena (also called Cayo Paraiso), a coral island off the coast of the Dominican Republic, during a full-day trip from Puerto Plata. Journey northward in a comfortable coach to Punta Rusia, in La Isabela Bay, then board a modern speed boat bound for the tiny coral atoll. On the way, look out for manatees and enjoy the sunshine while your relax on the deck. On the island, relax in the soft sand, snorkel and swim in the azure waters or explore on foot. Lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

A great tour for nature lovers, explore the rich biodiversity of Los Haitises National Park. Board a catamaran to explore the mangrove forests and the San Lorenzo Bay. You will also explore two caves, one of which has Taino pictoglyphs still visible on the walls. Lunch at a ranch and spa deep in the countryside is included, as is free time to enjoy the grounds.

Travel from the resorts of Punta Cana or Bayahibe to the stunning island of Saona on this day-long tour that includes a catamaran cruise, swimming, sandy beaches, boat rides and an epic island paradise. It's the perfect way to escape the hustle of the city and enjoy the stunning beauty of Dominican Republic.

Discover the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Dominican Republic on a full-day tour from Punta Cana. Visit the baseball stadium in La Robana, and stop into the largest handmade cigar factory in the world. Have free time to explore Altos de Chavon, then have a lobster lunch aboard a Chavon River cruise boat.

Explore Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas, on this 12-hour tour from Punta Cana. Stop  at 'Los Tres Ojos', a limestone caves containing a series of three lakes, to learn about the Dominican Republic's native Taino Indians. Stroll through the streets of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone with your local guide, snapping photos and learning about the city's history. Eat a traditional Dominican buffet lunch and choose to spend time shopping for souvenirs.

Dare to explore the largest cave in the Caribbean. Experience the underground beauty of Dominican Republic on this day trip from Punta Cana to the tunnels of Fun Fun Cave. Ride horses through Los Haitises National Park, repel to the depths of the caves and learn about the history, biodiversity and culture of the place from your expert local guide. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Enjoy this all inclusive excursion to the beautiful Boca de Yuma in the Dominican Republic. You will be picked up from your resort and taken to Boca de Yuma where you will be able to go snorkeling, kayaking, ride on a banana boat, go body surfing, relax on a beautiful secluded beach, go on a cave tour or visit the house of Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon's house. Refreshments and a sit-down lunch are provided, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Santa Catalina Island without the hassle of planning or navigating on a full-day tour with round-trip transport from LA and Anaheim hotels. Your guide, who meets you on the island, accompanies you on a zipline course that highlights the area's natural landscape and wildlife. Take in aerial views of the treetops and California coastline rarely seen by visitors and locals alike before relaxing on the return journey.

Experience the natural beauty and lush landscapes of the Samana Peninsula on this day trip from Punta Cana that includes a visit to El Limon Waterfall and Cayo Levantado. Travel the countryside in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and explore Samana by catamaran. This trip includes horseback riding in the Sierra de Samana mountains, a savory local lunch at El Malecon and a stop at the white sandy beach of Cayo Levantado.

Immerse yourself in Dominican country life during this 8-hour safari from La Romana. Learn about sugar cane harvesting and production, including the process to make it into the country's famous rum. Visit Nuestra Sra. de Altagracia Catedral and take a horseback ride through the lush landscape. Buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Kim Beddall is the foremost Whale Biologist in the Dom Rep. Each winter the humpback whales make the journey from the North Atlantic to the Samana Bay to give birth to their calves and no one is better at explaining it all than Kim Beddall.  The Canadian pioneer of whale tours in Samana!  Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains that surround the Samana Bay.  Spend part of the day on the famous crystal blue waters of Cayo Levantado island (sometimes called Bacardi Island).

This memorable tour transports travelers to top destinations on the island of Catalina. Journey to Veron, Otra Nanda and La Romana City with your professional guide and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions.

Explore the remarkable Altos de Chavon and dig your toes in the sand of Saona Island during this 10-hour excursion from Punta Cana. Walk through Altos de Chavon, a recreation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavon River and frequently used as a film set. Travel to Saona island aboard a catamaran to relax on the white sand beach fringed with coconut palm trees. Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Discover the secluded Damajagua Waterfalls, tucked in the hills of the Dominican Republic's Northern Corridor, on this full-day trip from Puerto Plata. Explore the twenty-seven pristine falls, cascading over limestone, with your local guide. Get a short safety briefing, then jump, swim and slide down natural waterslides. Lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.