Round Mountain and Esmeralda Beach tour from Punta Cana

Climb to the summit and swim in waters surrounded by palms

A 4-hour tour from Punta Cana combines a mountain ascent with beach swimming near La Romana. You ride all-terrain transport up a winding road to Round Mountain's peak, where you can sit in a hammock or swing overlooking the landscape, then descend to Esmeralda Beach to swim in calm, clear water lined with coconut trees. The tour includes lunch, round-trip transportation and a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages. Children are welcome from age 5.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain trip and beach visit

• Travel by all-terrain transport
• Reach top of Round Mountain
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Relax on swing and hammock
• Take photos with broom prop
• Visit Playa Esmeralda beach
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Enjoy peaceful natural surroundings

The experience

The tour starts with an all-terrain vehicle climbing a winding mountain road toward Round Mountain's summit. Once at the top, you get a 360-degree view across lagoons, beaches and forested slopes. The operator sets up hammocks and swings overlooking the landscape so you can rest and photograph the panorama: the kind of vantage point that makes the surrounding countryside feel like it stretches without end.

After the mountain, the route descends to Esmeralda Beach, a natural stretch of sand with no hotels nearby and calm, crystalline water. Coconut palms line the shore, and the setting feels remote enough that you could believe you're on an island with nobody else around. You swim here before lunch, which is included in the tour price.

Round-trip transportation from your Punta Cana hotel and a professional guide are part of the booking. The guide speaks your choice of five languages. The tour suits all fitness levels, and children from age 5 can join.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• round-trip transportation from your Punta Cana hotel.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• all-terrain vehicle access to the mountain summit.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Oasis Humpack RD

Is this one for you?The 4-hour duration leaves room for other activities in your day, whether you want to explore Punta Cana in the morning or spend the afternoon at your resort after the tour ends.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long does it take to reach the top of Round Mountain?

The climb by all-terrain transport takes approximately 5 minutes from the base to the summit.

What can I do at the top of Round Mountain?

At the summit, you can sit in a hammock, swing over the landscape, or pose for photos on a prop that creates the illusion of flight. The 360-degree view spans lagoons, beaches and mountain slopes.

Is Esmeralda Beach crowded or developed?

Esmeralda Beach is a natural, undeveloped stretch with no hotels around it. The calm waters are surrounded by coconut trees, and the setting is quiet enough to feel like a hidden spot.