Day Trips & Excursions in Dominican Republic

Get to know the city of Santo Domingo on this comprehensive, 10-hour tour from Punta Cana. Visit the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the location of the first cathedral, hospital and university in the New World. Visit Calle las Damas and Plaza Spain, as well as the Presidential Palace. Continue to Tres Ojos National Park to walk among the freshwater lakes and multitude of caves. At the Christopher Columbus Lighthouse, admire the views and take advantage of great photo ops. Eat a traditional Creole lunch, accompanied by singing and dancing servers. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana is included.

Experience the natural beauty of Los Haitises National Park during a full-day ecotourism adventure from Punta Cana - a tour with special appeal for nature lovers and first-time visitors. Learn about Dominican culture and enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation as you travel through the countryside with ease and explore the park's different habitats. A riverboat tour of Los Haitises is also included.

Beachside cocktails, stunning views, swimming and sunbathing are all on the menu of this top day trip from Punta Cana. Enjoy the beauty of Juanillo Beach before taking to the waters on a scenic catamaran cruise to a remote Caribbean Sea sandbar. After a refreshing dip, wander the tropical jungle of a nearby nature reserve en route to one of the nation's hidden cenotes. This indulgent trip includes a four-course lobster lunch, an all-day open bar and hotel pick up and drop off, too. Make the most of your Dominica Republic stay with this tour that's high on topical island vibes.

Catalina Island's rich biodiversity is made all the better on a snorkeling tour that includes a fresh lunch, open bar, and trip to a private beach. PADI-certified staff members provide equipment fittings and diving instructions, easing anxieties of novice divers, and hotel pickup and drop-off provide the utmost convenience.

Visit two top Dominican Republic natural attractions in one day on this guided tour of Los Haitises National Park Preserve and Cayo Levantado (also known as Bacardi Island). Begin your day by exploring pictograph-studded ancient caves, mangrove swamps, and tropical bird nesting sites before heading off in a small boat across Samana Bay. Enjoy a buffet lunch upon arrival in Cayo Levantado, and then spend the rest of the afternoon swimming through the blue waters and lounging on white sand beaches.