10 Best Tours In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Updated 2024

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Known for beautiful beaches and a tropical environment, Punta Cana is must-see vacation destination. But with so much to do, it’s hard to choose how to best spend your hard-earned vacation money. Never fret, here are some of the best tours offered in Punta Cana, guaranteed to give you the vacation you’ve always wanted. From safari rides, to snorkeling, to motorcycle adventures, you’re going to have the time of your life in Punta Cana.

1. Hoyo Azul Cenote Tour at Scape Park from Punta Cana (from 68.99 USD / 3,295.65 DOP)

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Posted by Punta Cana Turismo on Tuesday, 13 June 2017

To see a beautiful piece of the Dominican Republic’s natural formations, take this Hoyo Azul Cenote Tour at Scape Park. After being picked up from your Punta Cana hotel, your guide will take you to Cap Cana’s Scape Park. Once you’ve arrived, you will trek along a nature trail with your guide who will tell you about the native plants and animals. And finally, the destination. At the bottom of the cliff, you’ll reach Hoyo Azul, or the “blue hole.” Filled with crystal-clear aquamarine water, this natural limestone sinkhole is the perfect place for a refreshing swim. After enjoying the pristine, subterranean pool for about a half an hour, you will hike back to your starting point and taken back to your hotel.

Hoyo Azul Cenote Tour

Price: from 68.99 USD / 3,295.65 DOP

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2. Punta Cana River Horseback Riding and Zipline Tour (from USD 129.0)

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Posted by Punta Cana Tours on Saturday, 15 November 2014

See Dominican Republic from both the ground and the trees with this Punta Cana River Horseback Riding and Zipline Tour. On the date of your choice, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to meet your horse for a morning riding trip. Even if you have no experience with horses, there are different horses available to suit your needs. Your guide will lead you along scenic trails, through the Anamuya River and a mountain oasis, and visit a rural village and local cigar plantation. After a break from riding, you will zipline through the treetops as many times as you like. Once you’re good and hungry, a traditional meal will be prepared and served by locals. And after dinner, you will tour the ranch where you can sample vanilla and cocoa grown in its natural environment. For an additional cost, you can even try your hand at cattle herding.

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Jungle River Horseback Riding and Zipline Tour Punta Cana

Duration: 7 hours

358 reviews

3. Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana (from USD 90.0)

Posted by Outback Adventures Punta Cana on Wednesday, 28 June 2017

If you want to see the diversity of the Dominican countryside, but don’t want to horseback ride for the entire tour, take this Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana. From the comfort of an open-air safari-style vehicle, you will venture into the beautiful Anamuya Mountains. During your adventure, you will be taken to Macao Beach where you can relax on the white sands. While horseback riding isn’t the main part of this tour, you will get to ride through an old sugar plantation, and then go on to meet locals and watch them hand-roll cigars. Later, you will enjoy a traditional Dominican buffet lunch before and being taken back to the hotel.

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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Duration: 8 hours

140 reviews

4. Punta Cana Harley-Davidson Full Day Sightseeing Tour (from USD 280.0)

Harley Davidson Adventure | Punta Cana Looking for adventure & feeling daring? Look no further, enjoy the best half day motor bike tour in the Caribbean.

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Live your dream of riding the true road hog on this Punta Cana Harley-Davidson Full Day Sightseeing Tour. The open road is yours to roam aboard a Harley-Davidson motorcycle as you explore the Dominican countryside on this 6-hour sightseeing trip. During your tour, you will roar down the highways near Punta Cana, get to see villages, and lush tropical forests, all the way to Miches Beach. At the end of the day, you will celebrate your adventure with a cold brew at the Harley store. While this tour is recommended for those with medium to high level motorcycle experience and a motorcycle license, insurance, gasoline, helmets, a tour guide and lunch in Miches are all included.

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Punta Cana Harley-Davidson Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 6 hours

90 reviews

5. Punta Cana Seaquarium Underwater Adventure (from 104.99 USD / 5,015.37 DOP)

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Finally, walk along the ocean floor with this Punta Cana Seaquarium Underwater Adventure. On this tour, you will discover submarine wrecks, explore coral reefs, meet stingrays, hang out with sharks and photograph colorful fish. Sound fun? Well, slip on a helmet, attach your oxygen tube, and get started on this guided tour. Perfect for families and individuals to explore a world away from land, this fun and safe tour is truly unforgettable.

Seaquarium Underwater Adventure

Price: from 104.99 USD / 5,015.37 DOP

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6. Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island (from USD 72.0)

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Explore the beautiful coast of Punta Cana on the Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island. Your tour will begin when you are picked up from your hotel and taken to the marina. Onboard the boat “Paradise,” the team greet you with tropical refreshments as you make your way to Catalina Island. Don’t worry if you don’t have any snorkeling experience; your PADI-certified dive team will go through health and safety procedures, as well as a snorkeling briefing to make sure your vacation is fun but safe. Both novice and expert snorkelers will enjoy “the Wall” snorkel site, with just under an hour of snorkeling in clear turquoise waters. After snorkeling, you will be taken to a private beach on the island where you will be served lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the waters.

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Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island

Duration: 8.0 to 9.0 hour

373 reviews

7. Punta Cana Combo Tour: Speedboat Ride, SNUBA and Snorkeling (from USD 115.0)

Punta Cana Combo Tour: Speedboat Ride, Snuba and Snorkeling More info @ www.caribbeanfuncenter.com

Posted by Caribbean Fun Center on Sunday, 7 August 2016

Combine three adventures into one with this Speedboat Ride, SNUBA, and Snorkeling Punta Cana Combo Tour. Your adventure begins when you cruise along the Bavaro-Punta Cana coastline in a high-speed boat. After a brief orientation, you will SNUBA (diving with surface-supplied air) in the clear waters of the Caribbean. During your swim, your guide will take you to the depths of the ocean, where you can take pictures with the tropical fish! Back on the boat, refreshments will be served before you’re on your way back to the Bavaro Reef. Your guide will then go over how to use the snorkeling equipment so you can dive into crystal waters safely. There’s an entire world of colorful fish and coral just waiting to be explored!

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Speedboat Ride, Catamaran and Snorkeling

Duration: 4 hours

55 reviews

8. Helicopter Tour from Punta Cana (from USD 110.0)

Helicopter Tour from Punta Cana More info @ www.caribbeanfuncenter.com

Posted by Caribbean Fun Center on Wednesday, 3 August 2016

Not only a fun tour, but an incredible experience this Helicopter Tour from Punta Cana literally takes you above and beyond. After being taken to the airport from your hotel, you will be given a safety briefing and meet your pilot. Then it’s time for take-off! From the sky, your guide will point out Punta Cana highlights, sights, and landmarks, without pushing your way through crowds. Sights include seeing Bavarao Beach, Bavaro Lagoon, Uvero Alto Beach, Macao Beach, and where the Caribbean Sea meets the cold Atlantic Ocean, depending on the duration of your tour. With tours lasting 10-40 minutes, you can choose the ultimate ride to make your vacation unforgettable.

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Helicopter Tour from Punta Cana with Hotel Pick-up

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

76 reviews

9. Punta Cana Combo Tour: Off-Road Buggy and Catamaran with Lunch (from USD 160.0)

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Posted by Caribbean Fun Center on Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Ride through the jungle in style with this Off-Road Buggy and Catamaran with Lunch Punta Cana Combo Tour. From the comfort of a two-person Club Car XRT950 vehicle, you will drive along Carribean nature trails. Swim stops at both beaches and lagoons, nature watching, a short boat ride, and of course lunch, are all included in this fun, unforgettable tour. And don’t worry about transportation to and from your hotel as both are provided!

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Punta Cana Combo Tour: Off-Road Buggy and Catamaran with Lunch

Duration: 8 hours

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10. Punta Cana 4x4 ATV Tour to Macao Beach with Cave Swim (from USD 57.0)

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Posted by Kevin's Travel Agency - McAllen on Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Experience the speed and freedom that comes from an ATV with this Punta Cana 4x4 ATV Tour to Macao Beach with Cave Swim. Like the tour’s title says, you will be guided for 4.5 hours through Punta Cana’s backcountry trails on the back of a 4x4 vehicle. During your tour, you will meet locals who live in the countryside, sample local produce like coffee, cocoa, and tobacco, and take a refreshing swim in the waters of an underground cave. Finally, you will get to relax at Macao Beach and soak up the sun.

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Macao Beach 4x4 ATV Tour with Cave Swim from Punta Cana

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Tour Punta Cana!

In Punta Cana, there’s no such thing as a boring day. From ziplining, to horseback riding, to diving, to riding ATV’s through the forest, there’s only one question that needs to be answered. Where do you start?

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Haley has been writing stories since she was five, but did not decide to be a full-time writer until her college years. She studied English and Biology at Eastern New Mexico University and has...Read more

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