Day Trips & Excursions in Dominican Republic

Skip the hassles of air travel and make your way to the Samana Peninsula by bus. This budget-friendly travel option allows you to see the highlights of Samana, such as a local Dominican village, the El Limon waterfall (reached on a horseback ride), and Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island. Lunch and unlimited drinks are provided.

Embark on a full-day adventure through Santiago and Jarabacoa from Puerto Plata. Start your wanderings in Santiago, the country's "Heartland City." Tour its historic center, marveling at sights like the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Learn about tobacco harvesting and cigar rolling at La Aurora Cigar Factory before continuing on to Jarabacoa Ranch. Explore this superb tropical setting either on food, horseback or by jeep, meandering through dense forest flecked with hanging bridges, gushing falls and natural pools. Afterward enjoy a buffet lunch and visit a local craft market.

Experience a morning of adventure and an afternoon of relaxation in Samana on a full-day guided bus trip from Punta Cana. A multilingual guide accompanies you throughout the tour to one of the most beautiful places in the Dominican Republic. Highlights include Samana Bay, home of humpback whales (seasonally); secluded Limon Waterfall; the tropical island of Cayo Levantado; horseback riding; and a traditional Dominican lunch (rice, beans, meat, salad, fresh fruit, and coffee).

Spend a day exploring the waters off Samaná Province with a trip from Pueto Plata. Admire the lush beauty of Los Haitises National Park, cruising its mangrove swamps and endless canals via boat while watching for river shrimp and manatee. Then discover the park's petroglyph-covered caves. Learn their history as well as that of the caves' former resident, Willie Colón, before making your way to Caya Levantado. Once here, soak up some island free time swimming in crystalline waters, lounging beneath palms and savoring an oceanside buffet lunch with cocktails.

Experience the incredible natural wonders of both Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado on a day trip from Samaná. Travel by speedboat through the park's mangrove forests and along its many canals, learning about the oysters, carp, river shrimp and manatees that thrive here. Then spend some time exploring its series of petroglyph-covered caverns before setting out for Cayo Levantado's exquisite white sand beaches. Swim in its crystalline waters, wander among coconut palms, and savor a buffet lunch complete with open bar.

Discover Los Haitises's natural wonders followed by a leisurely afternoon at an eco lodge on this day trip from La Romana. Explore the national park's mangrove swamps and numerous canals by boat, keeping an eye out for river shrimp, carp and manatees. Then wander its petroglyph-covered caverns, learning about the indigenous Taíno people who once inhabited the area. Search for agave plants and orchids on a rainforest hike. A buffet lunch is also included.

Experience the incredible offerings of the Samaná Peninsula on a day trip from Puerto Plata. Set out for the white sands of Cayo Levantado and spend some time in its crystal-clear waters before a Caribbean buffet lunch. Once back on the mainland tour the bustling port city of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, then take a horseback ride through the jungles of El Limón National Park and cool off beneath the cascades of El Limón waterfall. Afterward, sample locally made cacao, coffee and honey at a local agricultural ranch.

Experience the beauty and the wonder of Dominican Republic's natural wonders and indigenous people on this eco-tour to Los Haitises National Park. Follow your professional guide through unforgettable landscapes, encounter locals and learn about the lives of those who once resided in this stunning landscape.

See Santo Domingo's top attractions and historical landmarks during this comprehensive tour that showcases the best of the New World. Explore the capital streets with your expert guide and make stops at Diego Colon's Palace and Calle de Damas. Journey to the stunning natural wonder, Los Tres Ojos, and enjoy lunch and round-trip transportation as part of this all day adventure.

Plan your day at La Hacienda Park ahead of time by booking this full-day tour, including transportation. While there, you'll participate in three activities: horseback riding, ATV riding, and a visit to a local Dominican farm. Traditional Dominican lunch and round-trip transportation from Bavaro, Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and Bayahibe included.

Immerse yourself in the natural features and indigenous cultures of Los Haitises National Park on this full-day trip from Punta Cana. With a guide providing commentary, travel through photo-worth landscapes and learn about the flora, fauna, and native Yanigua culture of the area. Stop midday for an authentic Dominican buffet lunch before cooling off under the Yanigua waterfall.

Get off the beaten path in an open-top safari truck during this 5.5-hour adventure from Puerto Plata. Explore the Dominican Republic's North Coast, learning about the local history, culture, and ecosystem from your guides. Lunch, open bar, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Plata hotels are included.

Soak up the historical atmosphere at Altos de Chavón, then sunbathe on Catalina Island during this 10-hour trip from Punta Cana. Walk through the recreated Mediterranean village, also known as the 'city of artists', with your local guide and get beautiful views of the Chavón River. Board a boat for Catalina Island, a sandy white speck in the azure sea, fringed with swaying palm trees. Sip a welcome drink and learn about the history and culture of the island. Go snorkeling and enjoy a beachside lunch before heading back to the mainland to explore La Romana. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Spend a day exploring the Dominican Republic's second largest city, Santiago, on a day trip from Santo Domingo. Once arriving at this inland city you'll visit the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, a towering structure dedicated to the soldiers who fought for independence from Spain. Enjoy a delicious local lunch before continuing on to Centro León, a cultural museum filled with artworks and artifacts showcasing the island's history and its inhabitants. 

Trek into the wilderness of Dominican Republic with this day trip to Los Haitises National Park. See why this destination whose name means "highlands" or "mountain range' in the language of the indigenous people, is such a popular spot for travelers. See untouched mangroves, ancient Taino cave drawing, visit secluded beaches and pirate hideaways and learn more about the wildlife that surrounds you from your professional guide.

This 6-hour tour allows you to go horseback riding and get to know Playa Limon's rugged landscape. Departing from Punta Cana and including round-trip hotel transportation, you'll also get to visit tiny villages and sample some local delicacies.

Visit the spectacular Samana Peninsula on a full-day tour by air from La Romana, and explore a Dominican ranch, a jungle trail, the town of Samana, and Cayo Levantado's pristine, sandy beaches. This full-day Samana tour offers the perfect mix of relaxation and activities: go horseback riding through the jungle and swim in a waterfall, eat lunch by the water, then spend the afternoon on a tropical island, with all activities, airfare, food, and drinks included.

Absorb the sacred ambience of one of the world's most significant pilgrimage sites on a full-day trip to Santiago de Compostela from Porto. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover the ecclesiastical majesty of Santiago de Compostela's historical center; marvel at the grand architecture of Cathedral of Santiago, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and gain valuable insight into the religious significance and cultural history of Galicia's capital. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Porto hotel.

Discover the remarkable scenery and wildlife of Los Haitises National Park on a full-day sightseeing cruise from La Romana to mangrove forests, seaside caverns and an idyllic tropical caye. Watch for frigatebirds and brown pelicans as you follow narrow channels through a flooded forest, spot colorful orchids and wild banyan trees then weave between the islands of San Lorenzo Bay. See the petroglyphs that early inhabitants left in hidden caves and spend a perfect afternoon on Cayo Levantado; swim, stroll or simply relax on the island's pristine white sand beaches.

Los Haitises National Park is a national park located on the remote northeast coast of the Dominican Republicthat was established in 1976. It consists of a limestone karst plateau with conical hills, sinkholes and caverns, and there is a large area of mangrove forest on the coast.