Things to do in Dominican Republic
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Saona Island: Small Group Catamaran & Lunch with SnorkelingYou’ll sail to Saona Island on a roomy catamaran with just a small group—snorkeling with guides, fresh lunch onboard (with rosé!), and plenty of space to stretch out or nap under palm trees. Swim in shallow natural pools far from other tourists before heading back with salt in your hair and probably a new favorite memory.
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls: Jump, Swim & Slide from Amber CoveYou hike up through a tropical canyon to seven waterfalls, then descend by jumping, swimming, and sliding down natural waterslides with a local guide, life jacket, and helmet provided. Lunch is a Dominican buffet at the visitor center, and round-trip transport from your cruise port is included, so you're back in time for the ship to leave.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day adventure that handles all the logistics—transport, entry, gear, and food—so you can focus on climbing, jumping, and sliding without arranging anything yourself or worrying about getting back to your ship on time.
Punta Cana: Dual Zipline Adventure & Side-by-Side CablesYou’ll feel your heart race as you zip side-by-side through Punta Cana’s tropical forests on 12 double cables—the longest stretching nearly 800 meters. With local guides handling all safety gear and transport included, you’ll get moments of laughter, nerves, and pure adrenaline in the Caribbean sun.
Punta Cana: Snorkel Tour with Floating Kitchen & Coral ProjectYou’ll snorkel among Punta Cana’s restored coral gardens with local guides, relax in a natural pool, and enjoy freshly grilled seafood (or other options) from their floating kitchen. Expect laughter, easygoing vibes, and stories about marine conservation that linger long after you dry off.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & Drop-offYou get picked up at the airport with no waiting, driven directly to your Punta Cana or Bavaro hotel in a private air-conditioned minivan, and dropped at your door. The driver tracks your flight and adjusts for delays automatically. Baby seats are available if you need them. Ideal if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive on a schedule you control.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi line and arrive at your hotel on a fixed schedule without arranging transport yourself — the private vehicle and flight tracking mean you land, walk out, and go straight to your destination.
Puerto Plata: 7 Waterfalls Adventure & Dominican LunchYou’ll hike through lush forest near Puerto Plata to reach Damajagua’s 7 waterfalls—jumping, sliding, swimming your way down each level with a local guide by your side. Afterward, recharge over a Dominican buffet lunch with mountain views before heading back (pickup included). Expect laughter, muddy shoes, and memories that stick around longer than you’d guess.
Punta Cana countryside safari: Tobacco, cigars and a local homeThis guided countryside safari from Punta Cana takes you into the Anamuya mountains by open-air truck to see how tobacco is harvested and cigars are rolled by hand, eat lunch at a pavilion restaurant, visit a local family's home, and ride horses through rural Dominican landscape. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move beyond the beach and see how rural Dominicans live and work—the cigar workshop, the family home visit and the horseback riding through the countryside are the core of the day, not add-ons. The eight-hour length and open-air truck mean you're spending real time in each place instead of collecting quick stops.
Punta Cana: Parasailing, Snorkel & Virgin Beach CruiseYou parasail 500 feet above the Caribbean, then snorkel a coral reef from a catamaran, stop at an undeveloped beach, and float in the Natural Pool — all with unlimited drinks, snacks, and equipment included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package, so you don't arrange transport or worry about timing. The whole day takes around six hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to do water activities without arranging your own boat, equipment, or transport — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Coco Bongo Punta Cana: Skip-the-Line Gold Ticket & DrinksYou get fast entry past the outdoor line, a reserved seat facing the stage, unlimited drinks from the open bar, and round-trip hotel transport home. The show runs 40+ performers through acrobatics, tribute acts, and live music for the full night, with snacks included. Book the Gold ticket if you want to skip the wait and have a seat that's actually yours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Coco Bongo's full production without spending the first hour waiting outside or hunting for a table—the Gold ticket and included transport handle both, leaving you free to arrive, sit down, and start the night.
Snorkeling in Punta Cana: Catamaran with Floating KitchenSnorkel from a catamaran in Punta Cana along the Bávaro coastline to the Cabeza de Toro reef, where you explore an Underwater Museum, artificial reefs, and one of the Dominican Republic's largest coral restoration projects run by the Bávaro Reefs Foundation. The boat holds just 35% of its maximum capacity, keeping the group small and the service personal. You'll stop at a secluded beach for a Coco Loco, visit the Natural Pool's shallow waters, and return to the floating kitchen for grilled fish or chicken prepared fresh on board, plus an unlimited open bar throughout the four hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want guided snorkeling with a group on a shared boat; choose a private charter instead if your party needs independent exploration or prefers a dedicated vessel.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Personal DriverYou get picked up by name at Punta Cana airport in a private SUV, driven directly to your hotel without stops or detours, and the driver is confirmed before you land. The booking is locked in, pickup times are set a day ahead, and 24/7 support handles any change. No negotiating with taxi drivers, no waiting for a shuttle to fill up.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving in Punta Cana without a rental car or the energy to haggle with taxi drivers—the driver meets you by name, the price is set before you land, and the route goes straight to your hotel. The confirmation happens before you book, so there is no uncertainty on arrival day.
Punta Cana: Buggy Jungle Ride & Cave Coffee TastingYou ride a buggy through jungle backroads, swim in a cenote cave, taste fresh coffee and chocolate at a working farm, and finish at Macao Beach — all in one morning or afternoon. Transport from your hotel is included, and the guides keep the pace light and funny. Bring sunscreen and expect to get dirty.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see how people actually live in the Dominican Republic outside the resort zone, and you'd rather not rent a car or figure out the logistics yourself — the buggy and the guide handle both the driving and the route, leaving you free to just hold on and look around.
Punta Cana Airport to Bavaro: Private Transfer, WiFi & Name SignYou’ll step off the plane in Punta Cana and spot your name on a sign—no guessing games or taxi lines. With air-conditioned comfort, WiFi onboard, and a friendly local driver ready to help (and maybe share some tips), your private transfer takes you straight from airport chaos to Bavaro calm. You might even catch yourself smiling at how easy it feels.
Punta Cana Airport to Bavaro: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up at the airport in a private air-conditioned car with WiFi and child seats available, driven directly to your Bavaro hotel on a fixed price with no middleman markup. The driver is GPS-tracked and trained, the route is confirmed before you land, and luggage limits are clear upfront so you know what fits.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Punta Cana with luggage and family in tow and want to skip the airport taxi line and the fare negotiation—a fixed-price private car with a trained driver removes both from your arrival day.
Puerto Plata Half-Day City Tour: Rum, Cigars & CathedralYou visit the Cathedral, walk through the pink Paseo de Doña Blanca, tour a working cigar factory and chocolate facility, and stop at the Macorix rum museum — all in four hours with hotel pickup included. The vehicle is air-conditioned, water is free, and you're back with time to rest before dinner.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a few free hours who want to see the real Puerto Plata without renting a car or figuring out transport — the fixed route and pickup handle both. Expect a steady pace with five stops across four hours, which is what fits the city's best spots into one afternoon.
Punta Cana: Hip Hop Party Boat, Snorkeling & Open BarYou board a catamaran in Punta Cana, snorkel at a coral reef with included gear, visit a dolphin center, float in a natural pool, and drink unlimited rum punch, mojitos and Presidente beer while a DJ plays onboard. Round-trip hotel pickup, snacks and crew attention are all built in; you show up ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Caribbean day that mixes snorkeling and marine life with music and drinks, and you'd rather not arrange transport, gear rental and timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up and the rest is handled.
Punta Cana ATV Snorkeling Cruise Farm to Open Bar BoatThis full-day tour in Punta Cana combines ATV riding through the Dominican countryside with a snorkeling cruise on a catamaran. You drive your own ATV to an organic farm, a 25-foot water cave, and Macao Beach, then board a boat with over 50 passengers for 30 minutes of reef snorkeling, unlimited drinks, and time in a natural pool. Round-trip transport, helmet and snorkeling gear, local food, and music are included; the tour runs 8 hours and requires riders to be 18 or older.Is it for me?Choose the one-ATV-per-person option if you want to ride solo and set your own pace through the countryside; the shared ATV works if you'd rather split the ride and the cost. Either way, the fixed schedule—farm, cave, beach, then boat—means you're not deciding what comes next; the day is already built.
Punta Cana Airport Transfer: Private Roundtrip & English-Speaking DriverYou get picked up at Punta Cana Airport with a nameplate greeting and driven to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. WiFi is included. On departure, the same driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you to the airport. No negotiating fares, no pirate taxis, no timeshare representatives — just a fixed price and a straightforward ride both ways.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage, children, or anyone who'd rather not haggle with unofficial taxis at the curb — the fixed price and flight tracking mean your arrival and departure are handled before you even land.
Coco Bongo Punta Cana: Skip-the-Line & Open Bar NightclubYou arrive to skip the entrance line and walk straight to the bar. For five hours you watch live acrobats, dancers, and musicians perform theatrical shows while drinking unlimited cocktails and beer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport home after midnight.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full night of entertainment and drinks without arranging your own transport or waiting in line—the skip-the-line access and included pickup mean you go straight from your hotel to the show and back, with five hours of open bar in between.
Punta Cana: Adult Party Boat Cruise with Snorkeling & Open BarYou’ll dance to Caribbean beats on a Punta Cana party boat cruise, try local Mamajuana or cocktails from the open bar, snorkel vibrant reefs with all equipment included, and float in shallow turquoise waters with new friends. Expect laughter, music, snacks—and that feeling of not wanting the day to end.
