PUNTA CANA
Punta Cana’s best days out.
The 15 most popular safari tours in Punta Cana. The ones worth giving a whole day to, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Feed friendly squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland and tour a Dominican coconut, coffee, and cacao stop with tastings and mountain views.
Most Popular“Great experience! We were picked up from Punta Cana, does take an hour or so to get there. Our guide 'sexy papa' very knowledgeable. Spent time with the squirrel monkeys and were able to take loads of pictures.”
Open-air safari through the Anamuya Mountains with cigar and cocoa demos, Dominican family tastings, a big lunch, and time at Macao Beach.
“Very cool excursion, learned a lot from our guide Gary. Food was yummy and my favorite was the hot chocolate sample, best hot chocolate I’ve tasted. Would definitely recommend.”
Punta Cana cultural safari with lunch and drinks: Macao Beach swim, Higüey basilica, market, cigars and coffee tasting, ranch lunch.
“It was full pack trip, money well spent. Horse ride, local store, coffee and cocao processing, lunch was delicious, most importantly our driver/ tour guide Wester is kind, very friendly, we feel safe with him and superb on showing us important establishments along our trip. My family enjoyed our tour.”
Punta Cana jungle safari at Hacienda Tuko: 8-line zipline, off-road buggies, horseback riding, lunch and hotel pickup in 6 hours.
“Totally worth to do this activity, Jeudi was a tremendous guide and activities were just great”
Off-resort safari from Punta Cana with basilica, villages, open bar, lunch, horseback riding, and a finale at Macao Beach.
“Had an awesome time!! Would love to do this again. Saw and experience Punta Cuna's culture up close. The tour guides were very tentative to make sure we had a great time!!”
Private 4-hour Punta Cana safari with Macao Beach, Higuey market, plantation-style crop demos, and the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of High Grace.
“We had a tour guide (I forgot his name) and Bronly the driver, they both made the trip memorable. Bronly and the tour guide was attentive and shared an extensive knowledge of the culture, and kept us abreast of what to expect throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend doing this trip and experiencing both…”
Punta Cana Cultural Safari: Higüey Basilica, Macao Beach, river-lunch, market and factories, hotel pickup, $40.
“Can you get by on this price? It was fulfilling enough to make me worry. It was great to see not only the resort but also the lives of the locals. I thought lunch was not included, but it was, and I was the type who could choose from the showcRead moreAuto-translated”
Punta Cana dune buggy safari: dirt roads to Macao cave swim, a quick Macao Beach break, plus cocoa, coffee and chocolate stops.
“Do not take this excursion. I had taken the same type of excursion a few years ago but it was a much more enjoyable experience. Eight of us were picked by a van and transferred to another open air van on the side of a busy highway with Read more”
Safari day trip to Higüey: Basilica sights, ranch horses and river swim, Dominican lunch, cigar demo, then Macao beach.
“Never showed up a Melia Punta Cana Beach...no driver, no notice. Waste of vacation time when you wake up at 5:30 with no breakfast and wait at lobby for pick up.”
Punta Cana safari by truck to Higüey Basilica, local market, ranch lunch by Ana Mulla, horseback riding, tobacco sights, Macao Beach drinks.
“The operator was 45 minutes late. He said he was given wrong directions :(. The vehicle was is disrepair, it had to be jump started at one of the stops. :(. The stop at the Macao beach was a waste of time. Although the seaweed problem is Read more”
A 3-hour Punta Cana buggy safari to Playa Macao and nearby dunes, with included transport, soda, and local coffee and Mamajuna stops.
“Transportation was provided, but we arrived late and still had to wait almost 2.5 hrs until we began the excursion. Once the excursion started, we had a blast! A few times, the buggie turned off and we needed a boost. It was fine because it Read more”
Ride a Punta Cana dune buggy to Playa Macao and the sand dunes, with a Traditional House stop and natural coffee tasting in 4 hours.
“Positives: Lots of fun! Macao Beach was beautiful. The cave pool was awesome! The guides were great and made sure everyone was safe and following the rules. Everyone got really muddy! Negatives: The stop at Macao Beach for food and Read more”
Punta Cana’s Macao Beach buggy safari combines off-road dune buggies, a River Cave swim, cocoa/coffee farm stops, and sea time.
“The cave was the best part. The driver she is the best. Will do again!! Very polite and communication is 100!”
A full-day Punta Cana ranch adventure with zipline, horses, buggies, cave pools, and Macao Beach swim, plus lunch and drinks.
“Whole day filled with fun activities. And it was definitely worth the price! Had a great experience :D When in doubt, book it!”
Punta Cana cultural safari to Higüey and Macao Beach: Basilica, market, Anamuya River, food tastings, and easy pickup in 5 hours.
“The tour was informative. The driver was excellent. We were taking all over to see the typical lifestyle of the people in the Dominican Republic. It was an eye-opening experience and something everyone should partake in.”
From the beaches to the offshore islands to the campo inland, and every way to spend the day.
