PUNTA CANA
Punta Cana’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Punta Cana. The ones worth giving a whole day to, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Half-day DR culture tour from Punta Cana: Higuey basilica and market, ranch horseback riding, Anamuya River slide, Macao Beach.
Most Popular“Westin was a great guide, very energetic and knowledgeable about the DR. We wanted more time in market and better shopping experience. The cocoa/coffee demo and cigar factory were highlights.”
Punta Cana to Higüey and the mountains for coffee, cocoa, tobacco, local markets, and Macao Beach, with four safari options.
“If you are staying in Punta Cana and want to see what real life looks like, I highly recommend this. Our guide Eduardo was great, spoke English, Spanish and French. The activities were interesting and well paced, and even the ride itself was a way into colourful everyday life of Dominicans.”
5-hour Punta Cana tour to Higüey, coffee-cocoa farm, cigars, Anamuya river lunch, and Macao Beach, with river swim time.
“We thought the tour was excellent from start to finish. Sandy was a great guide and driver and took care of everyone. Would highly recommend it. Great day.”
Walk Santo Domingo with an art historian from Punta Cana. Cathedral, caves, colonial streets, markets, buffet lunch, AC pickup. Full day.
“Even though it is a long drive, it is worth the effort and it is one of the "must check" activities in RepDom for anybosy even slightly interested in the history of the Americas. While the city at large is nothing to write home about, the Colonial Read more”
Full-day Santo Domingo city tour from Punta Cana with Three Eyes caves, Columbus Lighthouse, Alcázar de Colón, cathedral, Zona Colonial, lunch.
“Great tour with guide Leo and driver Luis! The information that was shared was super interesting and informative. The reason for the one less star is there seemed to be some confusion with the pick up times for the other guests. We were picked up on time, but had to wait for over a half…”
Punta Cana day trip to UNESCO Santo Domingo: Diego Colón’s Palace, National Pantheon, Holy Cathedral, Three Eyes caves, and Dominican lunch.
“Die schlechteste Tour, die ich je mitgemacht habe. Wenn man Minussterne vergeben könnte, würde ich dies tun. Man wird von Touriabzocke zu Touriazocke geführt. Sieht fast nichts von Santo Domingo, hauptsächlich die Abzock Läden. (ca 40% der Zeit). Dem Tourguide sollte man Trinkgeld in einer Seitenstraße geben, warum auch immer. Nicht empfehlenswert, würde ich nichtmal…”
Half-day Punta Cana cultural safari to Higüey and Macao Beach, with cigar rolling, cocoa tasting, buffet lunch, river stop, and horse ride.
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Small-group half-day Punta Cana cultural tour to Higüey, basilica, local ranch, Anamuya River swim and Macao beach, with pickup.
“It was a great tour and a great way to see a glimpse of Dominican life. However, the transportation is NOT air conditioned. The seats are quite small and tight. Sandy and his son David were great. Very attentive and friendly.”
Punta Cana cultural tour to Higuey basilica, Anamuya countryside, cigar making, and Macao Beach, with lunch.
“Si fue muy divertido y cultural encantado de haber disfrutado el paseo y conoser parte de la República Dominicana. Punta cana”
Punta Cana to Higüey and Macao Beach for basilica views, crafts, market flavors, horse riding, and a swim-ready Anamuya River stop.
“Great value for money. Stops were short but productive. Transport time was way too long. Review before booking. Transport was a safari type truck and not an air conditioned vehicle. Value for money was outstanding but the transport was long. This is a day tour and not a half day as advertised. Ended up paying…”
From Dominicus to Boca de Yuma: river boat ride, coffee and cigar stops, agrarian village, and seafood lunch with drinks.
“Wilton was an absolutely AMAZING tour guide! We learned so much from him during the day and we 100% enjoyed our excursion. We would definitely recommend this to any other DR visitors looking to see the local culture and get off the bRead more”
Full-day Punta Cana eco safari by safari-style truck with cultural stops, cigar/coffee/chocolate tastings, open bar, lunch, and Macao Beach.
“A nice taste of the real D.R. Over 8 hours. Great city and country-side views. Cigars, native coffee, tea and a visit to an authentic Dominican home.”
A 5-hour cultural tour from Punta Cana with Higüey basilica, local markets, mountain river swim, Dominican lunch, chocolate, cigars, and Macao Beach.
“Had an amazing first hand local experience with this great tour. Our guide Danillo picked us from the hotel and we had almost 8 activities for $49 per person including horse ride, basilica tour, lunch and much more. Lunch was typical DominiRead more”
A 4-hour Punta Cana safari to Higüey Basilica, markets, tastings, cigar-making, plantations, and Macao Beach views for $52.
“Lief alles super !!!! Danke 👍”
Santo Domingo day tour from Punta Cana with a guided walk through the Colonial City, Columbus Lighthouse, forts, monasteries, Los Tres Ojos, and lunch.
“Picked up at 7am, before resort started breakfast. Drove 5 minutes and dropped in a parking lot to stand in the sun for 1 hour. Put on a bus for 10 minutes then transferred to a van. Started the drive after 8:30! Got to 3 Eyes and walked past thRead more”
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