Monument visits in Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour with a Local Guide and Dominican Lunch
Santo Domingo is brimming with architectural and historical gems. It's a city that tells a fascinating story, as it was the first city established in the ‘New World' by Europeans. Luis, one of our local guides, says, ‘We like to say we were the first – we had the first church in the Americas, the first hospital, first monastery and first university. All here, in Santo Domingo.' You'll discover the major sights as well as the secrets of the colonial past by coach, train and foot on this sightseeing tour.Kick off at Independence Park before heading into the warren of cobbled streets that is the old town – known as the Zona Colonial – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see sites dating back to the 15th century and visit the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Alcazar de Colon, which belonged to Christopher Columbus's family. You'll find out more about the complex history of the island with a 4D cinema experience recounting the storming of the city on New Year's Day in 1586 by English privateers led by Francis Drake.Next, hop aboard a mini-train for a tour of the colonial zone before stopping for lunch. You'll savour traditional Dominican dishes in a family-owned restaurant. It's a showstopping location in a 16th century colonial building full of character and charm. Round off the day with a stroll along Calle de las Damas – site of the Pantheon and Ozama Fort, then enjoy free time to shop or explore. The colonial zone is dotted with cosy, tree-shaded squares and historic churches.
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Santo Domingo Sightseeing Tour from Punta Cana
Creeping in from the coastline, Santo Domingo isn't only the Dominican Republic's capital – it's the largest city in the Caribbean. On this full day tour you'll travel back in time and discover a city where modern high-rise buildings tower over a UNESCO World Heritage Site colonial zone. See the National Pantheon, Alcazar de Colon and much more.
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Santo Domingo Private Tour with 4D Cinema Experience
Boasting countless monuments and historical gems, Santo Domingo is a joy to explore. Discover the capital city's highlights and colonial zone by coach, mini-train and foot with an expert guide. And with our exclusive private tour, you choose how long or little time you spend at each of the top spots on offer.
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Tour of the Dominican’s Altos de Chavon artist village
Take a STEP walking tour through the cobbled lanes and leafy squares of Altos de Chavon – a place that's like a little Italy, but in the middle of the Dominican Republic. Along with its art galleries, workshops and al fresco cafés, you can visit its archaeological museum and the amphitheatre that Frank Sinatra christened.Surrounded by pretty gardens, pavement cafés and some stunning scenery, this replica Mediterranean village looks like the real deal. But it's more than just a tourist attraction – it's a culture hub, too.Music megastars like Frank Sinatra, Carlos Santana and the Pet Shop Boys have all graced the stage of its Roman-style amphitheatre. And inside St. Stanislaus Church & Art Museum, you can admire works by local artists. Then there's the shopping. Enjoy free time to explore its boutiques, jewellers and craft shops for gifts and souvenirs you won't find anywhere else.
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This tour lets you split your time between Santo Domingo's centuries-old colonial zone and its' modern shopping hub. You'll discover the Dominican capital's UNESCO-listed sights, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then hit the city's marble-tiled high street on Calle El Conde to search for souvenirs.
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For a real taste of Caribbean culture, look no further than this full day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. You'll visit remote villages while learning all about local produce and history.The adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and rice fields. You'll drive by a typical rural school, on route to tour some of the island's coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations.Head on to Higuey, and you'll see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – before a wander around the bustling market. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before we round off with a beach stop and lunch in a local restaurant.
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Higuey tour with local lunch in a family home
This snapshot of Dominican life beyond the Coconut Coast has all the makings for a great day out. A sugarcane plantation and a cigar-rolling demonstration are just some of the highlights. But the star turn of the day has got to be lunch in a local family's home. As Ramon, one of our local guides, says, ‘I'm always proud to show off my heritage through our food. Like the island itself, Dominican cuisine has been influenced by Taino, Spanish and African flavours. There's even a hint of the Middle East in some dishes. You'll see, smell and taste a whole new side to our country.'We kick off early, with a trip to Higuey to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady. Then, make sure to have your camera at the ready as we take a scenic drive through rustic villages, on our way to the next stop – a coconut oil producer. You'll also visit a sugarcane plantation for a rum tasting session and watch a cigar-rolling demonstration with a master of his craft.After such a busy morning, you'll be ready for your lunch. Greeted by a Dominican family, you'll be welcomed into their home for a feast of typical dishes made with locally sourced produce. You'll also get to see the family's farm and coffee plantation, and taste freshly grown cocoa and fruit. We'll round the day of exploration with some time to relax in natural surroundings and maybe enjoy a swim.
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Half-Day Caribbean Culture and Eco-Safari
This half-day eco tour gives you a real-life glimpse into Caribbean culture and the daily grind. Kick things off with a local drink and get the lowdown on island history from your guide. You'll check out quaint fishing villages, a coconut oil factory, and the bustling market in Higuey near the stunning Altagracia Basilica. Then, find out how coffee, cocoa, and sugar cane are made on a plantation tour, plus grab a quick look at a rice plantation before heading back.
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Popular experiences in Punta Cana
Punta Cana - Punta Cana Caribbean Pirate Cruise
Say ‘ahoy' to your next adventure at sea, which sees you embarking on an epic treasure hunt. You'll snorkel with sharks, interact with stingrays at Shark Island, explore the coral reef and brace for possible attacks from rogue pirates. It's a swashbuckling day of action with a few surprises thrown in just off the coast of Punta Cana.Walk the plank to board the Hispañola where it's time to get stuck in and learn the ropes. You'll cast off into the danger-ridden seas to a place where you can snorkel amongst a colourful coral reef before it's time to get down to work.Back on board, a snack and soft drinks are served, while tensions rise within the crew of old pirates. Nevertheless, the hunt must go on, and the ship will soon reach Shark Island. There, a treasure hunt will take you to swim with nurse sharks and interact with stingrays. But beware - rogue pirates may hinder your quest. Prepare for fierce sword fights, stunts and take part in pirate life. You'll celebrate your victory with a party on the way back.
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Punta Cana - Punta Cana Evening Buggy Tour with Dominican Dinner
This experience has adventure stamped all over it. Off-road buggy or safari truck rides, traditional Taino ceremonies and swimming in underground pools make for an adrenaline-pumping evening from Punta Cana. Juan, one of our local guides, says ‘Caves and cenotes played an important role in the indigenous Taino culture. Despite looking so tempting with their cool aquamarine water, the Taino people never swam in the cenotes or used the water because of their belief that they were a gateway to the underworld.' Plus, you'll enjoy a Dominican dinner and an open bar followed by live music.To kick off your all-action evening, you'll power through the Dominican countryside, zoom along dirt tracks and watch as the landscape transforms from day to night. Guided by torchlight, you'll continue your journey to take a swim in a natural cave pool, known as a cenote, with atmospheric lighting. And if you choose the safari truck option, you'll also get to visit the eerie depths of Yara Cave.With flaming torches lighting the way, you'll make your way back to base for a well-earned drink and a tasty dinner of local cuisine. The restaurant staff pride themselves on creating classic Dominican dishes, freshly prepared with seasonal produce from the island. Rounding off the evening is a traditional Taino dance show and the chance to join in with a boogie or enjoy the open bar under the stars.
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Punta Cana - Domitai Park Tour
With a host of thrill-pumping activities, Domitai Park tops the leaderboard for an action-packed day out. Experience Dominican culture at the recreated Taino village, take a sensory-fuelled tour of the Aroma Museum and cool off with a dip in a cave. Then, the fun continues after lunch with ziplining, buggy rides, horseback rides and even a trip to the park's chocolate factory.
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Punta Cana - Punta Cana Adventure Tour with Ojos Indigenas Eco Park
Ready for a non-stop adventure that's both fun and environmentally friendly? Hop in an electric go-kart and speed between a selection of the Dominican Republic's top experiences. Emma, one of our guides, says it's a privilege to lead the tour, ‘I feel more like a tourist than a guide – it's that much of a pleasure to be part of.' You'll visit a local farm to try organic fruit and honey, see exotic animals at a sanctuary, and explore Ojos Indigenas Park – a protected bio-reserve that was sacred to the nation's indigenous tribes. And after a barbecue lunch, it's all topped with a catamaran cruise on the Caribbean Sea.Aboard a nippy little eco-vehicle, you'll speed from one exciting experience to another. Emma says, ‘In a private conservation area, we'll get up-close to iguanas as I explain about the plants and animals that thrive here. We'll see how organic honey is collected and try some, too. And I love visiting the organic plantation. This is where we grow all kinds of local Dominican produce. Taste exotic spices and sample sweet papaya plucked fresh from the tree.'As the day heats up, cool off with a swim stop on Punta Cana beach. Then, go karting along the dirt tracks and trails of Ojos Indigenas Ecological Park. Bask in the beauty and silence of the reserve, once home to the ancient Taino people, and take a dip in the mirror-like lagoon. And after a sizzling barbecue lunch, we round off with a relaxing catamaran cruise complete with an open bar.
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Punta Cana - Adventure Boogies
This wild buggy ride through the Dominican countryside makes for a morning of adrenaline-pumping adventure. As well as rumbling through rustic villages, you'll visit an organic farm and cool off with a swim in a cenote. There's no better way to put a bit of oomph into your holidays.After pick-up, we'll head to a ranch for a safety briefing and the lowdown on Terracross buggies. Don your helmet, put on your belt and give it some welly. You'll zoom across the backwoods to the co-op farm. Your guide will tell you about and let you try traditional Dominican products such as coconut oil, chocolate tea, tobacco, rum, cocoa and, of course, the world-famous coffee.Buggy driving can be a messy business, so you'll round up with a chance to freshen up with a swim in a cenote – a natural spring of crystal clear water.
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Punta Cana - Half-day Terracross tour of the countryside from Punta Cana
There are few better ways to see the unspoilt Dominican countryside than a Terracross safari. You'll drive through winding rural dirt tracks through plantations all the way to the famous Domitai Cave Park and a replica Taino village. Luis, one of our local guides, says, ‘We are the world's largest producer of organic, fair trade cocoa. Around half of our cocoa is made into the finest chocolate you can buy. So, trying traditional cocoa products in a Dominican farm is a real treat, even if you don't have a sweet tooth.'Kick off with some mud-splattered, high-octane fun as you ride cross-country to a cenote cave for a swim in the Domitai Cave Park. These sinkholes with clear, fresh water are perfect for a cooling dip. As it's a private venue, there are fewer crowds and vendors than at other cenotes. You'll also get to savour some local specialities such as empanadas and pineapple wine. Next, drop by a recreated Taino village – they were the aborigines who lived on the island before Columbus arrived – where you'll observe a folkloric show.Plus, you'll learn all about the production of local crops which are so critical to the local economy – coconut oil, sugarcane, coffee and chocolate as well as the unique Dominican chocolate tea. During your visit you'll have the chance to try some of these local products, along with the national tipple, mamajuana. Overall, a great close-up view of the Dominican countryside and local culture – on a thrilling Terracross safari.
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Punta Cana - Crazy Wheels Quad & Buggy Ride
This morning tour takes sightseeing to the next level – you'll be ripping over country roads, diving into river valleys and scooting through typical ‘bateyes' by 4x4 buggy and/or powerful quads. It's got action, adventure and just the right dose of adrenaline to experience the thrill of the Dominican Republic's countryside.
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Punta Cana - Bavaro Adventure Park
A day out at Bavaro Adventure Park is just what the doctor ordered. Here you'll have your fill of thrills in an outdoor park with these exclusive packages, including buggy tours, zip lines, horse riding and climbing. And what's more, all activities include a splash in the waterfall pool. You can choose from the following packages.
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Punta Cana - Cabeza de Toro Reserve Glass-Bottom Catamaran Cruise
Snorkelling doesn't get any more hands-on – or exciting – than this experience in the Cabeza de Toro natural reserve. You'll get to snorkel among sharks and stingrays in this marine habitat, enjoy a glass-bottom catamaran cruise along the coast and then cap the adventure off by relaxing in a beach pool with a soft drink in hand.
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Punta Cana - Reef Explorer – Stingrays, Snorkelling & Massage
This one is all about the three As: activities, adrenaline and adventure. You'll have plenty of activities to enjoy from snorkelling with stingrays and sharks to being on the receiving end of a shell massage. What's more, it's all done from a floating platform on the sea.
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Punta Cana - Happy Hour Party Boat
Enjoy an afternoon of sun, sea and fun on this mini-cruise in Punta Cana. Sailing to the sounds of lively, tropical tunes, you'll head towards a beautiful coral reef as you enjoy drinks from an open bar. And with plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling too, this trip really gets the holiday vibes going.
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Leaving nothing but a trail of hoof prints behind you, you'll trot, canter and gallop your way through forest and palm-fringed beaches on this horseback ride. You'll have the chance to experience the Dominican Republic's landscape exactly the way nature intended.From the hotel, you'll soon arrive at a traditional ranch where you'll be given all the gear you need and paired up with a horse. Then, into the stirrups and up onto the saddle, you'll set off through untouched countryside with only peace and tranquillity around you.You'll take the reins through forest trails, darting in and out of shaded spots and looking out for wildlife as we go, until we arrive at the mouth of the River Maimon – a protected area. You'll then canter past sugar-white beaches before reaching the ranch once again.
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Punta Cana - Saona Island catamaran cruise with private beach and lunch
Pure relaxation awaits on this trip to Saona Island. If you're looking for that perfect Insta-ready escapade, you've found it. Saona is a textbook tropical daydream of an island, swathed in exotic flora and fringed with swaying palm trees, powder white sands and endless blue-green waters. You'll reach the island in a combination of catamaran and fast boat, with an outbound snorkel stop.Ramon, one of our expert guides, says "we work hard to protect our pristine environment and all the species that make it so special. We were the first country to protect manatees by law, and we have a turtle conservation programme here on Saona, too." The island and surrounding sea are of such importance for their biodiversity that they're protected as a national park.You'll set sail from Bayahibe into the sun-splashed seas surrounding Cotubanama National Park. Along the way, you'll stop to swim or snorkel among shoals of tropical fish at a shallow pool formed by sandbanks in the middle of the sea. Once you arrive at Saona, you'll have plenty of time to soak up those dazzling vistas and snap lots of photos. Perhaps you'll take a barefoot stroll along the one-kilometre-long private beach, or maybe you'd prefer simply relaxing with a cocktail. Although Saona is one of the country's most-visited areas, there's an exclusive beach area reserved just for you. Another highlight is the surf'n'turf lunch at a beachfront restaurant. And don't worry about getting thirsty – all your drinks are included.
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Punta Cana - Altos de Chavon and La Romana Tour
If you find the Dominican lifestyle contagious, then this half-day shopping trip is for you. You'll go to the impossibly beautiful artist village of Altos de Chavon to explore its boutiques, jewellers and craft shops, then tour La Romana city and its gift shop before exploring an authentic cigar factory.
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Party the night away at Punta Cana's legendary Coco Bongo nightclub, where a Vegas-style extravaganza awaits. With unlimited drinks and a four-hour show featuring dancers, performers, acrobats and singers you'll be swept away by Coco Bongo's dazzling nighttime atmosphere. There are five options to choose from – Drink Package, Regular Entrance, Premium Entrance, Gold Member and Front Row.The fun starts as soon as you're dropped off at Coco Bongo, famed for its glittering performances and music that's sure to keep you on the dancefloor. Once the lights are dimmed, the show truly gets started with confetti falling from the sky and tribute acts taking to the stage bringing the best of Madonna, Michael Jackson and Beyoncé to you.Dancers re-enact famous scenes from Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and many more Broadway favourites, and acrobats swoop and spin above you. And with an open bar, you'll have free-flowing drinks all night long until it's time to be whisked back to your hotel after a show to remember. Choose your package:Drink Pack – 5 locally branded drinksRegular Entrance – Unlimited locally branded drinks Premium Entrance – Unlimited premium drinksGold Member – Separate fast-track Gold Member entrance, reserved seating, unlimited premium drinks Front Row – Separate fast-track Gold Member Entrance, reserved Front Row in a limited capacity seating area with personalised service, unlimited premium drinks
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Punta Cana - Punta Cana Dolphin Swim Tour
Put a big tick on the bucket list with a visit to Dolphin Explorer Park. You'll get to interact or swim with dolphins. And with a range of experiences to choose from, you decide just how close you'll get to the world's friendliest sea creatures.
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The seas off Punta Cana are ideal for deep sea fishing. You'll cruise out into the open ocean in search of perfect fishing locations, cast your fishing rods over the edge of the boat and wait in beautiful surroundings for a fish to take the bait with other like-minded guests. You can go on either a morning or afternoon expedition and if you're not into fishing, you can just enjoy the boat trip.You'll have four hours of tracking and fishing. Of course, it won't be all work and no play – there'll be multiple fishing rods so that every guest can take it in turns to reel the prize in.While you're waiting patiently, you'll be able to help yourself from the self-service cooler on deck. But make sure you keep a close eye on the rods for signs of a bite as you never know when luck might strike. And if fishings not your thing, take the time to catch some rays on deck and enjoy a soft drink.
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Punta Cana - Caribbean Cooking Class
Inject some flavour into your holiday with this Caribbean cooking class. Alongside a professional chef, you'll rustle up a host of tasty dishes as you learn to cook like a local. In a fun and friendly environment, discover how to make a selection of Dominican classics for a delightful culinary experience.
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Punta Cana - Eco Caribe Exclusive
For a real taste of Caribbean culture, look no further than this full day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. You'll visit remote villages while learning all about local produce and history.The adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and rice fields. You'll drive by a typical rural school, on route to tour some of the island's coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plantations.Head on to Higuey, and you'll see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – before a wander around the bustling market. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before we round off with a beach stop and lunch in a local restaurant.
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Punta Cana - Bayaguana Explorer Tour
When you've got waterfalls, colourful villages and plenty of culture on your doorstep, there's nothing quite like getting out and into the action. This full day tour sees you mingling with locals at schools, exploring Bayaguana, swimming in waterfalls and seeing how sugar cane and tobacco are processed.
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