Things to do in Dominican Republic
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Higüey City Tour Punta Cana: Cathedral & Local MarketYou get picked up from your Punta Cana hotel and driven into Higüey to visit the Cathedral Basilica Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, walk through the local market, and stop at shops for gifts and local goods. The tour includes museum access and visits to the central park. Private transportation means you set the pace and skip the group-tour timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how Higüey actually works—the cathedral, the market where locals shop, the real town—without arranging your own car or negotiating with taxi drivers. Private transportation means you move at your own pace and don't wait for other tourists to finish their photos.
Santiago Airport to Puerto Plata: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at Santiago Airport with a sign bearing your name, ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and WiFi, and arrive in Puerto Plata without sharing the car or negotiating the fare. The driver is professional, the route is direct, and your confirmation arrives at booking.Is it for me?This works best if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and arrive in Puerto Plata on a fixed price with no negotiation—the private vehicle and locked fare are what make that possible.
Santo Domingo Airport to Punta Cana: Private TransferYou get picked up at Santo Domingo Airport with a nameplate, driven privately to your Punta Cana hotel (Bávaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto or nearby zones), and dropped at your room number. The driver is confirmed after booking, reachable by WhatsApp, and the return transfer follows the same routine. No negotiating fares or waiting for a shared shuttle — just a named driver and a fixed route.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Santo Domingo Airport and want to reach your Punta Cana hotel without arranging a taxi or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed pickup and drop-off means you know exactly when and where the driver will be.
Puerto Plata Beach Horseback Ride & Swim Half-Day TourSaddle up for a half-day horseback ride through Puerto Plata’s jungle trails and along Bergantin’s sandy shore. Pause for oceanfront photos, unwind at a local beach bar, and—if conditions allow—swim with your horse in the Caribbean surf. This tour blends adventure with relaxation and real Dominican hospitality.
Punta Cana Parasailing: 500ft Bavaro Beach Flight & PickupYou'll be picked up from your hotel, suited up in safety gear, and parasailed 500 feet above Bavaro Beach with panoramic views of the Dominican coast and turquoise waters. A professional guide handles the boat, the parachute, and the timing, so you focus on the flight. Transportation and all equipment are included, and the activity suits any fitness level.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a high-altitude view of Punta Cana without arranging their own transport or worrying about safety gear—pickup and equipment handling mean you just show up and fly.
Punta Cana Airport to Majestic Colonial: Private TransferYou get picked up at the airport with a nameplate, driven straight to Majestic Colonial in a private air-conditioned car, and dropped at your hotel lobby on departure with no stops in between. SMS coordination replaces email chains, and a dedicated rep handles any questions before, during, or after your trip. Book it if you want to skip the airport transfer negotiation and arrive at your resort ready to relax.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport transfer scramble and arrive at your resort without negotiating with a stranger at the curb — the fixed price and direct route mean you know exactly what to expect before you land.
Punta Cana Airport to Excellence El CarmenYou book a private transfer from Punta Cana Airport to Excellence El Carmen and receive an SMS the day before with pickup instructions. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle directly to the resort with no stops, and handles the return trip the same way. No tickets, no waiting, no negotiation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi stand and arrive at Excellence El Carmen without arranging transport yourself — the fixed price and SMS coordination mean you know exactly what to expect and when.
Punta Cana Airport to Hotel: Private Shuttle 1-6 PassengersYou get picked up at Punta Cana airport with a name sign, driven straight to your Punta Cana hotel without stops or detours, and the same service handles your return trip to the airport. Up to six passengers travel together in one private vehicle, and the driver knows your destination before you arrive. Book in advance with your flight details and hotel name, and ground transport is handled.Is it for me?A good fit if you land at Punta Cana without a rental car and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals. The driver knows your destination before you arrive, which is what turns a stressful first moment into a straight ride to your resort.
Sosua Beach Snorkeling & Lunch from Puerto PlataYou're picked up from your hotel, taken to Sosua Beach, and guided through two coral reef stops where you snorkel at your own pace. Lunch, drinks and a piña colada are served on the boat, then you have time to rest in a beach chair before heading back. The whole experience is handled — transport, gear, food, timing — so you show up and swim.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling, a meal and beach time without arranging transport, equipment or timing yourself — the pickup, the guide and the lunch schedule mean you arrive and the day unfolds.
Dominican Republic: 7 Waterfalls & 5 Zip Lines from Amber CoveYou hike 30 minutes through jungle, then zip-line five times and cross two suspension bridges down to seven waterfalls where you jump, slide and swim between stops. Lunch, all safety gear, park entry and transport back to port are included. The whole excursion takes 4 to 5 hours, so you're back before the ship departs.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Amber Cove and want a full water-and-adrenaline morning without arranging multiple activities separately—the fixed 4- to 5-hour window means you're back before the ship leaves, and the guide handles all the logistics so you just show up and move through the jungle.
Santiago Airport to Puerto Plata: Direct Transfer & AC VanYou're picked up at the terminal exit and driven directly to your Puerto Plata hotel in an air-conditioned van, with all tolls and taxes included in the fixed price. The journey takes up to two hours through the mountains to the coast. No negotiating, no surprises at the end—just a reliable transfer that lets you start your trip without the usual airport hassle.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Santiago and want to reach Puerto Plata without arranging a taxi or negotiating a fare—the driver meets you at the exit and the price is fixed, which turns a two-hour transfer into one less thing to figure out after traveling.
Dune Buggy & ATV Tour Punta Cana: Cenote Swim, Macao Beach RideIf you want real adventure in Punta Cana—muddy trails, swimming in a cave pool, tasting fresh Dominican coffee—this tour packs it all in with zero fuss.
Private Kitesurfing Lessons in Playa Salinas BayIf you want to learn kitesurfing somewhere with perfect wind and friendly local guides, Playa Salinas is hard to beat. You'll get hands-on help, all your gear sorted, and plenty of space to practice—no crowds or pressure.
Santo Domingo Tour: Colonial Zone & Three Eyes from Punta CanaA guided day tour from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo and Three Eyes National Park, departing early and returning the same day, with private transportation, lunch, and entry to the Colonial Zone attractions. The tour includes a 45-minute guided walk through Taino caves at Three Eyes, a stop on the Malecón boardwalk, and a full afternoon in the Colonial Zone visiting Calle Las Damas, Columbus Park, the Alcázar de Colón palace, and the National Pantheon. Your guide, certified by the Ministry of Tourism, speaks English or Spanish and explains the city's founding and colonial history at each stop.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so your guide and driver work only for your group, which means the pace and stops can adjust to your interests within the day's framework. Choose it if you want the history of the Colonial Zone explained in detail by someone who knows the city, and if you prefer not to navigate Santo Domingo or arrange entry to each site yourself.
Damajagua Waterfalls Tour with Hotel Pickup & Guided HikeYou’ll hike through lush Dominican forest, swim and slide down natural waterfalls, and enjoy a local lunch—all with easy hotel pickup and friendly guides who know every corner of Damajagua.
Punta Cana Airport to Uvero Alto: Private Shuttle, Flight TrackingYou get picked up at Punta Cana airport with your name on a sign, tracked flight updates so the driver adjusts to delays, and a direct ride to Ocean El Faro Resort in Uvero Alto. On departure, you're collected from the hotel lobby 3.5 hours before your flight. The price is set in advance, the vehicle holds up to six passengers, and you avoid the taxi negotiation entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi line and arrive at your resort without negotiating a price — the fixed cost and flight tracking mean you land, walk out, and your ride is already there waiting.
Punta Cana Countryside Tour & Macao Beach Day TripStep into rural Dominican life near Punta Cana: visit a local school and tobacco plantation, ride horses past sugar cane fields, swim in Anamuya River, taste fresh coffee and chocolate at a family home, and end your day relaxing on Macao Beach—a mix of moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Punta Cana Airport to Dreams Royal Beach: Private TransferYou get a named driver waiting at Punta Cana Airport with a sign bearing your name, direct SMS coordination the day before, and a straight route to Dreams Royal Beach with no stops or detours. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the price is fixed before you arrive, which removes the negotiation and the guesswork from getting to your resort.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the airport and arrive at Dreams Royal Beach without arranging transport yourself—the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect and when.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private Ride & Local DriverYou’ll skip taxi lines at Punta Cana Airport and spot your name on a sign held by your local driver. Enjoy cool air-conditioned comfort straight to Barcelo Bavaro Beach with no stops or hassle. On your return trip, get picked up right at your hotel lobby—just easy rides both ways, plus those little moments that make travel feel personal.
Ziplining in Dominica: ATV, Horseback Riding & LunchAn activity package at Country World Adventure Park in Maimón combines ATV riding, eight zip lines, horseback riding and a final zip into a swimming pool, plus a home-cooked Dominican lunch. Pickup is included from either Amber Cove or Taino Bay, 45 minutes after your ship arrives. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, and children from age 3 are welcome (though ATV driving requires a valid license and is limited to age 18+).Is it for me?Book this if your ship docks at Amber Cove or Taino Bay and you want four activities (ATVs, zip lines, horseback riding, and a splash pool) in one afternoon—the guide coordinates everything to your ship's departure time.
