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15 Best Things To Do In Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic’s best days out.

The 15 most popular things to do in Punta Cana. Catamarans to Saona, buggies into the campo, snorkel cruises and party boats, plus the day trips worth leaving the beach for.

15 Best Things To Do In Punta Cana

To turn the list into a booked day, happytovisit.com/half-day-dominican-republic-cultural-tour-small-group/ breaks down the best-reviewed options — and the official Go Dominican Republic and DR tourism sites have the timings.

Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area - Comfort on the Drive: Bottled Water, Cold Drinks, and Wi‑Fi
Airport Transfers, Private, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews

Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area

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1.Private Airport Punta Cana to La Romana Bayahibe or Casa de Campo Resort Area

Private PUJ airport transfer to La Romana, Bayahibe or Casa de Campo with a name-sign driver, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and easy round trip.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Excellent service provided! As soon as my flight landed and I turned on my phone, I had messages from Transekūr telling me exactly where to go and who my driver would be. We were met at the counter and promptly escorted to the car. The Read more”

6,662 reviewsFrom $170.00by Transekur

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Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding - Ziplining through the jungle: stairs, stations, and phone rules
Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Horseback Riding Tours, Horses, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews, Zip Lines, Zipline Tours

Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

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2.Punta Cana Zipline Adventure with Buggies and Horseback Riding

Punta Cana jungle adventure at Hacienda Tuko with ziplining, horseback riding, and dune buggies, plus hotel pickup and lunch for $100.

★ 5.0

“Jeudi was an amazing tour guide. They were prompt, communicated with me before our excursion. We rode horses, ziplined & buggied. All so fun & the staff was so nice. The lunch was also great!”

5,001 reviewsFrom $100.00by Hacienda Tuko

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Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana - Getting to Santo Domingo: the long bus ride, and how to survive it
City Tours, Full-Day, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - Getting There: Hotel Pickup to Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic
Buffet Experiences, Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Punta Cana, Sailing, Saona Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

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Punta Cana Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave - The caravan buggy run: rough roads, dust, and that farm stop
Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews, Water Cave & Cenote Tours

Punta Cana Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

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Half-Day Adventure 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture - Jungle Trails to the Organic Farm: Coffee, Chocolate, and Rum in Plain Sight
Cultural & Safari Tours, Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Half-Day, Punta Cana, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Water Cave & Cenote Tours

Half-Day Adventure 4×4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

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6.Half-Day Adventure 4×4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture

ATV through the jungle, farm tastings, a Dominican water cave swim, and a quick break at Macao Beach on a half-day loop.

★ 4.5

“It’s not bad but not as much fun as you would expect. The complimentary shuttle is like an open safari truck which is not a pleasant drive. It took us 2 hours from the Hyatt Zilara with all the stops to pick up other customers at various hotels alRead more”

3,394 reviewsFrom $64.72by Tour Package Punta Cana

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Private Punta Cana Airport Transfers Hotels in Dominican Republic - Choosing Between Punta Cana, Uvero Alto, and La Romana (This Really Matters)
Airport Transfers, Private, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews

Private Punta Cana Airport Transfers Hotels in Dominican Republic

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4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting - Macao Beach and Farallon: A Scenic Finish With Limited Time
Coffee Experiences, Dessert Tours, Food & Drink, Punta Cana, Rum & Chocolate Tastings, Tour Reviews

4×4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

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8.4×4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting

ATV jungle ride from Punta Cana with a freshwater cenote swim, then chocolate, coffee, tea, mamajuana and rum tasting, plus Macao Beach time.

★ 5.0

“So much fun. The team, Kitson and his crew were very entertaining. I loved how concerned for our safety they were. The photographer took great photos! I didn't plan on buying photos, but they were really good, and it wasn't easy taking pictures while on the ATV. I would do this again.”

2,920 reviewsFrom $59.73by Tour Package Punta Cana

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Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar - Getting There: Hotel Pickup, Bayahibe, and the Catamaran Shuffle
1-Day Tours, Drinking Tours, Lunch Experiences, Punta Cana, Saona Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

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9.Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar

Speedboat to Saona Island plus a natural starfish pool, buffet lunch, and open bar, with easy Punta Cana pickup.

★ 4.5

“We booked this trip for our last full day of the holiday and was so excited. Unfortunately after waiting over an hour at our pick point and with absolutely no communication from the tour company after many messages from ourselves to them we gave up and spent the day in our resort.”

2,709 reviewsFrom $82.00by Caribbean Route

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Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach - Day-of Logistics: Pickup, Helmet, and the “How Do I Drive This Thing?” Phase
Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Half-Day, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews, Tours, Water Cave & Cenote Tours

Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

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10.Half-Day Buggy Tour to Water Cave and Macao Beach

Half-day Punta Cana buggy tour to Los Hoyos del Salado water cave and Macao Beach, plus organic tastings for $54.

★ 4.5

“It was very fun and very muddy. Vladimir was our tour guide and he was amazing! Kept us safe and took care of us every step of the way. Fun stops, the beach was beautiful and the water cave was also beautiful. I only wish we could have stayed at the water cave for a…”

2,587 reviewsFrom $54.00by Dreams Come True Tours

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Inside the Catamaran: Hammocks, Restrooms, and the Drink Flow
Catamaran & Snorkeling Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Punta Cana, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

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11.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

Small-group 3.5-hour Punta Cana catamaran with snorkeling in a reserve, a waist-deep sandbar floating bar, hammocks, and included pickup.

★ 5.0

“Staff was very fun and friendly. The snorkeling was fun. The drinks were good, and the music was great! We really enjoyed the guacamole that was served. Overall, we enjoyed the excursion.”

2,401 reviewsFrom $99.00by Happy Fish Catamarans Punta Cana

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Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure - Organic farm tastings: real local flavors, but expect a sales edge
Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews

Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure

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12.Punta Cana Family Wild Buggy Eco Adventure

Family 4x4 buggy in Punta Cana: organic farm tastings, cenote swim at Taino Park, Macao Beach, pickup, and included photos.

★ 4.5

“This operator allowed us to book a toddler... this was NOT safe enough for them to do. We thought it was going to be an enclosed ATV and it was just metal bars, even on the floor. The brakes on our cart went out while we were on the road aRead more”

2,372 reviewsFrom $48.95by Tour Package Punta Cana

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ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana - Getting started: pickup, ranch check-in, and safety direction
Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Punta Cana, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Water Cave & Cenote Tours

ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana

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13.ATV Adventure to Water Cave and Macao Beach in Punta Cana

ATV through the Dominican countryside to a 25-foot water cave and Playa Macao, with farm tastings, pickup, and a lively guide.

★ 5.0

“The excursion was great & the tour guide was amazing! However the locals that gave a presentation on DR’s products are shiesty & charged my account a different amount after I left. The locals at the beach & water cave were different & very nice!”

2,206 reviewsFrom $45.00by Universal Excursion

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Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up - Pickup in Punta Cana: Where it can go right or wrong
Airport Transfers, Dune Buggy & ATV Tours, Punta Cana, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Tours

Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour: Cave, Macao Beach, Free Pick-Up

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Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group - Basilica of Higuey and Dominican Market: what to look for
Cultural & Safari Tours, Historical Tours, Punta Cana, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

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15.Half Day Dominican Republic Cultural Tour : Small Group

See Punta Cana’s real side with a small-group DR culture tour: Higuey basilica, market, ranch horseback, Anamuya River slide, Macao Beach, plus lunch.

★ 4.5

“This experience was amazing. I got to experience the real side of Dominican Republic outside of the resort . Robinson is great. He drives is own van and is our tour guide as well. He treated us all like family and made sure we were ok always. FRead more”

1,862 reviewsFrom $60.00by excursion party boat

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