Things to do in Dominican Republic
Catamaran Punta Cana48 optionsPunta Cana Airport Transfer79 optionsSnorkeling in Punta Cana48 optionsSaona Island Tours19 optionsATV Punta Cana37 optionsScuba Doo Punta Cana22 optionsPunta Cana City Tour21 optionsZipline Punta Cana24 optionsBoat Trips Punta Cana64 optionsHorseback Riding Punta Cana25 optionsZiplining8 optionsPunta Cana Day Trips8 options
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Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private SUV to HotelsYou get a private SUV with a professional driver waiting at arrivals, flight tracking so he knows when you land, and direct transport to your hotel with no shared stops or detours. Bottled water, WiFi, and luggage help are included. Return pickups are coordinated in advance, and the price covers fuel and tolls — nothing extra to negotiate.Is it for me?A good fit if you land at PUJ without a rental car and want transport that's already arranged and waiting — the driver tracks your flight, so you skip the taxi negotiation and go straight to your hotel. Plan for the drive to take roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on your hotel location, which is what a direct route gives you.
Punta Cana: Hip Hop Party Boat & Natural Pool with DrinksYou board a hip hop party boat at Bávaro Beach with a live DJ and unlimited drinks, dance along the Caribbean coastline, then jump into a natural pool for snorkeling and photos before heading back. The whole day is adults only, music-driven, and includes all drinks, snacks, fruit, and snorkeling gear — no separate charges, no quiet moments, just continuous motion and ocean.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day of music, dancing, and swimming without planning logistics or managing a tab — the boat, the DJ, the drinks, and the natural pool are all one fixed price, and you're with other adults who came for the same reason.
Dominican Republic: Coffee, Cocoa & Cigar Day Tour with LunchYou’ll get hands-on with coffee roasting, coconut oil pressing, and cigar rolling on this day trip in the Dominican Republic. Taste local flavors over lunch, meet families behind these traditions, and visit a village school for a glimpse into everyday life—expect warmth, laughter, and maybe even new friends by the end.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private AC Vehicle & Flight TrackingYou book online with your flight details, and the driver meets you at PUJ with your name on a sign. Flight tracking means they adjust if you're delayed, and you get 60 minutes of free wait time at the airport. Luggage assistance, WiFi, and an English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Fixed price, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?A good fit if you land at PUJ without a rental car and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals. The fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly when the driver will be there and what you'll pay, which removes the uncertainty that comes with arranging ground transport in a new country.
Puerto Plata Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with DrinksYou’ll step off your flight in Puerto Plata and find your driver waiting with your name on a sign—no stress or crowds. Settle into an air-conditioned car with wifi and a cold drink (even rum if you want), then watch the island roll by as you head straight to your hotel. It’s simple comfort, but somehow feels personal—the kind of welcome that lingers after you’ve unpacked.
Punta Cana: Glass-Bottom Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Dolphin SpottingYou’ll get to watch colorful marine life glide under your feet through the glass-bottom boat in Punta Cana, snorkel in clear water (if you want), spot wild dolphins with help from your local guide, and relax with drinks and music at a natural Caribbean pool. It’s easygoing fun — whether you stay dry or dive in.
Punta Cana Mountain E-Bike Tour: Hidden trails to Macao BeachA 3-hour mountain bike tour in Punta Cana takes you on hidden trails through small villages, plantations and farmland to Macao Beach, with a professional guide leading an adapted route matched to your experience level. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bike, helmet, water and fruit are included; you choose between electric and standard mountain bike before you book.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable on a bike and have a free afternoon—the adapted route and guide's pacing mean you don't need to be an expert rider, just fit enough for three hours of trail work, and the electric option removes the leg strain if you want to focus on the scenery and the villages instead.
Higuey Day Trip: Coffee, Cocoa & Basilica Tour with PickupYou’ll meet locals over fresh coffee and chocolate on a working plantation near Higuey, try your hand at cigar making with real artisans, wander lively markets full of color and sound, and pause inside Higuey’s famous basilica—a place that feels bigger than photos can show. Expect laughter, small surprises, and honest glimpses into Dominican life along the way.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFi IncludedYou get picked up at the airport with a nameplate, driven in a private air-conditioned car with WiFi, and dropped at your hotel without negotiating a price or waiting for transport to arrive. Baby seats and wheelchair access are included. The return works the same way—hotel pickup at a set time, no surprises.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in Punta Cana without a rental car and want to skip the taxi queue—the driver meets you with a nameplate, the price is set, and WiFi keeps you connected during the drive to your hotel or resort.
Saona Island: Eco Beaches, Turtle Project & BBQ LunchYou’ll step onto Saona Island’s quietest beaches with a small group and local guide, meet villagers at Mano Juan and see baby turtles up close, then drift over turquoise shallows to swim with starfish before a Dominican BBQ lunch under palms. This day trip leaves you sun-warmed and quietly changed.
Puerto Plata: Party Boat & Snorkeling with Open Bar & LunchYou're picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and spend a half-day on a catamaran with two snorkeling stops on natural reefs. Snorkel gear, a BBQ lunch, and unlimited drinks are all included, and the crew keeps the atmosphere relaxed and social without being forced. You float past Dolphin Island, see the stingray and shark tank, and finish at a natural pool where two oceans meet — then get driven back to your accommodation without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full water day without arranging transport, buying drinks separately, or figuring out where to snorkel — the catamaran handles all three, and the half-day timing fits around hotel checkout or a cruise ship departure.
Puerto Plata City Tour: Cathedral, Rum Factory & San Felipe FortressYou move through Puerto Plata's main neighborhoods—the cathedral, the umbrella-canopied streets, the pink buildings—then stop at working rum and cigar factories where you see production and taste the results. The tour ends at the 16th-century San Felipe fortress with views over the city. Hotel pickup is included, along with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle, so you're not arranging transport or managing the route yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want Puerto Plata's main sights and stories in one guided loop without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed route and included pickup mean you show up and the day is already planned.
Puerto Plata: Damajagua Waterfalls, Monkeyland & Buggy TourYou’ll get muddy driving a Polaris buggy through countryside roads near Puerto Plata, then cool off at Damajagua Waterfalls—jumping and sliding just like locals do. Feed squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland (watch your sunglasses), with a friendly guide leading you all day. Expect laughter, splashes, and a few surprises along the way.
Punta Cana Airport to Bayahibe Transfer with Driver MeetingYou get picked up at Punta Cana Airport with your flight tracked in advance, then driven in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and water to your hotel or accommodation in Bayahibe, La Romana — no negotiation, no shared stops, just a straight route that takes around 90 minutes depending on traffic.Is it for me?A good fit if you land at Punta Cana without a rental car and want to reach Bayahibe or La Romana without arranging transport at the airport — the driver tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals, which removes the negotiation and the wait.
Macao Beach & Taino Cave Buggy Tour with Swim & Local TastingsYou’ll bounce through Punta Cana on a buggy tour with hotel pickup, swim at Macao Beach and inside Taino Cave’s fresh water river, then taste Dominican coffee and chocolate at a family house. Expect laughter, muddy shoes, and stories you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Dominican Republic: Ron Barceló Rum Factory Tour & TastingYou’ll follow the journey of Dominican sugar cane from field to glass at the Ron Barceló factory, guided by locals who know every step by heart. Taste freshly distilled rum straight from the source, learn how patience shapes each barrel, and share laughs over samples at the end. The experience lingers long after you leave.
Hip Hop Party Boat with Snorkeling Punta CanaA hip hop party boat tour in Punta Cana combines snorkeling at sea with swimming and dancing in a shallow natural pool, all aboard a fully stocked catamaran with a DJ, open bar of national drinks, and appetizers. The boat departs with pickup included, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish and French. You're 16 or older to board.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to combine snorkeling with a party atmosphere—the three-hour window fits between other plans, and the catamaran handles all the logistics so you just show up and dance. The natural pool's shallow depth means you can stay in the water the whole time without swimming skills being a factor.
Punta Cana Airport to Uvero Alto: Private Transfer & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at the airport by a named driver with a sign, transported in an air-conditioned vehicle with space for luggage and up to ten people, and dropped at your Uvero Alto hotel lobby. On departure, you confirm the pickup time the day before via WhatsApp, and the driver collects you from your room number to get you to the airport three hours before your flight. Car seats for children are available, and 24-hour customer service handles any changes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive at your Uvero Alto hotel without arranging transport or negotiating fares—the driver meets you by name at the airport exit, and the return pickup is confirmed the day before so you're never left guessing about timing.
Buggy tour Punta Cana: Drive to Macao Beach and water caveA buggy tour in Punta Cana where you drive your own vehicle to three stops: an organic farm for tastings of Dominican coffee, cacao and mamajuana; a 25-foot water cave where swimmers can jump in; and Macao Beach, ringed by limestone cliffs. Hotel pickup and a guide in English, Spanish or French are included. The tour runs four hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself instead of sitting as a passenger—the buggy puts you in control of the pace and the route, which is what makes the forest trails and cave feel like an adventure rather than a sightseeing stop. Choose the two-person buggy if you're traveling with a partner or friend; pick the single-rider ATV if you want the whole experience to yourself.
Punta Cana Ziplining, Buggy & Horseback Tour at Atabey ParkThis eight-hour activity in Punta Cana combines ziplining on four steel cables (up to 1,400 feet each, 60 feet high), a 35-minute buggy ride, horseback riding, and access to Atabey Park's artificial cenote. A multilingual guide meets you at your hotel, handles all transport, and walks you through safety on each activity before you start. Lunch is Dominican buffet at the property; coffee and cocoa tastings happen at the park's demonstration area.Is it for me?The day runs eight hours straight with back-to-back activities—buggy, zipline, horseback, cenote, tastings and lunch all in sequence—so book this if you want a packed itinerary and don't mind moving between different sites. If you prefer a slower pace or a single focus, a standalone zipline or horseback ride would suit you better.
