The 7 Best Tours and Excursions in Punta Cana

Going on vacation to Punta Cana is more than just white sandy beaches, unlimited drinks, and all-inclusive resorts. Even though we know this is the first thing that comes to everybody’s minds. But Punta Cana also offers a combination of adventure, relaxation, and a good variety of tours and excursions.

We really believe in the joy that brings adventure to our lives. Going out and discovering the exciting new excursions this place has to offer to its visitors is priceless. As locals, our responsibility at Punta Cana Adventures is to offer the best tours and excursions in Punta Cana.

So let’s jump right into our list.

Top 7 Tours and Excursions in Punta Cana.

Saona Island Excursion

The first excursion we want to recommend is the amazing Saona Island. Your adventure begins with a morning drive to the small fishing town of Bayahibe. Once there you’ll board a speedboat that shuttles you to your catamaran. Rum and beer flow freely as you sail, stopping only at a sandbar to swim and pose for pictures with starfish. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a set of dry clothes and towels.

Punta Cana Dune Buggies Excursion

On this fun excursion, you will ride a beach buggy around the Punta Cana unspoiled countryside. You will learn about the locals’ way of life and how local produce its grown and taste some for yourself. Here is a quick tip for you, bring your swimwear with you, as two of your stops during the day will allow you to take a refreshing swim if you so desire.

Santo Domingo City Tour

If you are all about culture and history you must visit Santo Domingo City. This is where Christopher Columbus’ first permanent settlement in the Americas. The city lies three hours west of Punta Cana and is a popular excursion for history bugs. We suggest booking a trip that includes a stop at Alcazar de Colon, the palace built by Christopher Columbus’ son, for its historical value and impressive art collection.

Canopy Zip Line Adventure

On this popular zipline adventure travel from Punta Cana to the tropical canopies of Dominican Republic. Send the day soaring high above the treetops on a network of cables that spans more than 4000 feet. Take in jungle views and experience the thrill of a lifetime on this epic adventure. This excursion is a half-day zipline adventure is designed in order to offer the best diversion in the most interesting environment of the Dominican Republic. 

Scape Park Eco Park

Enjoy many incredible activities at Scape Park, a natural theme park with a variety of attractions including, Hoyo Azul, zip-lining, cenotes, caves, a beach and much more!

Let your imagination fly while zip-lining off a cliff, exploring ancient Taino caves, jumping from water zip lines and riding in our splash hammocks, swimming in underground cenotes like Hoyo Azul or relaxing at the private beach club.

Outback Safari

With Outback Experience in Punta Cana you’ll visit a typical Dominican home, meet the family that lives there & enjoy a drink of freshly made coffee with them. Pass by rural Punta Cana schools & villages as you see friendly Dominicans smiling & waving at you.
See coffee & chocolate growing on trees as you walk through a chocolate plantation. Shop at a local Rum shack with local products like Rum, Cigars, Coffee & lots more – All at the local Punta Cana prices!

Enjoy a family-style Dominican lunch at an incredible Punta Cana countryside ranch and walk through a fruit plantation to see fruit growing in its natural environment, you’ll even get to taste fresh fruit & sugarcane, see native animals like crocodiles, iguanas, turtles & much more.