Activities and attractions in Dominican Republic
An exhilarating buggy tour through the natural wonders of the Dominican Republic is waiting for you. Hop on an open-air safari truck and journey through countryside villages. Experience the adrenaline rush of a 50-minute buggy drive, including a thrilling river crossing in your two-person buggy. Prepare to get wet and muddy as you traverse lush landscapes. It's a great combo option for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Caribbean.
Punta Cana - Higuey and River Yuma full-day tour with lunch and Voodoo show
Sugarcane, sacred shrines, a riverboat trip and even a voodoo show. This exclusive excursion has a bit of everything that makes the Dominican Republic so fascinating. Expect to meet plenty of locals and explore inland around the River. Get off the beaten track for a true flavour of Dominican culture and society when you visit a fruit farm, a fishing village and a market. Luis, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Higuey is where most of the local resort staff live, and it's an enriching experience to see daily life in full swing. At the market, you can buy all sorts, from a bottle of rum to a live chicken.'You'll get a real taste for the country straight away with a visit to a plantation. Savour tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple as well as coffee and cocoa. Up next is Higuey, the provincial capital, where you'll get to poke around for spices in the market and see locals stocking up on fresh produce. You'll also pass by the lamdark modern basilica – an important shrine.Next, we head south through tropical countryside to the little fishing village of Boca de Yuma. After a leisurely lunch of Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients, you'll set off on a boat ride on the River Yuma. Afterwards, discover the complicated history of Dominican sugarcane plantations at a ‘batey'. These plantation camps are home to communities of sugarcane-harvesting Haitians. Meet and chat with the community, and then watch as they put on a voodoo show.
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Punta Cana - Monkeyland Adventure Packages
Monkeys aren't the only thing you'll see swinging through the trees on this day out. At Punta Cana's premier primate park, you can fly through the forest canopy too. Head to Monkeyland's spectacular mountain surrounds to spot super-cute squirrel monkeys and then hit the heights for a thrilling 12-wire zipline course.
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Puerto Plata - Monkey Jungle Tour
If posing for pictures with monkeys and adrenaline rushes sound like fun, then this half-day tour to Monkey Jungle is just for you. You'll be entertained from start to finish as you feed and interact with squirrel monkeys, then hit the zip line course to fly above the hills of El Choco National Park in the Dominican Republic.
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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 - Saona Island & Private Beach Catamaran Cruise
Set sail to Saona Island for a day of complete Carribean relaxation aboard this catamaran cruise. Lap up some laidback vibes as you soak up the sun and the views, then, come ashore to enjoy an open bar, lunch, and Insta-perfect paradise scenes on a private beach.
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Punta Cana - Private half-day safari Eco Caribe
Get a real taste of Caribbean culture, with this private half-day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. An experience exclusively for you and your party, you'll visit remote villages and markets, while learning all about local produce and history.Your adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and visit a rice plantation. You'll also visit a small rural school to meet its students. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before arriving at a plantation for a tour on the production of coffee, cocoa and more.It's then on to Higuey, to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – and wander around the market. There's also a visit to a cigar factory and sugarcane fields, too.
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Puerto Plata - Party Boat and Sunset
If you fancy letting your hair down Dom Rep-style, this sunset party boat is a must. One DJ, two floors and three hours of non-stop partying – it's got everything you need to watch the sunset in style. You won't be going thirsty with a cascading open bar. If you want to snorkel, we've got you covered. And to top things off, there's even a slide on board. It's a no-brainer really.
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Puerto Plata - Cayo Arena Exclusive Tour
With a name like Paradise Island, you'd only expect the best. So, a VIP experience is just what you'll get with this full day island tour to Cayo Arena. You'll cruise over in a luxury yacht then spend the day lazing about on beaches, visiting mangroves and Ensenada Natural Pool and snorkelling amongst rainbow-coloured fish.
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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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Puerto Plata - Triple Adventure: Waterfalls, Zipline & Horses
This trip tees up a trio of top thrills in the Dominican Republic. Get wet and wild as you jump, swim and slide your way through 12 tropical waterfalls. Saddle up for a cowboy-style horseback ride in the forest. Then strap in, step off, and zoom across the treetops by zipline. Adventures in the Caribbean don't get bigger than this.
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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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