Top Punta Cana Nature and Wildlife Tours

Travel to a ranch just outside Punta Cana and meet the resident horses and other farm animals. After being outfitted with riding gear, hit the trails for a 2-hour ride through beach and countryside. Your professional guide leads the procession so you can relax and take in the sunset with your loved ones.

Ride a horse along Uvero Alto Beach during this adventure from Punta Cana. The professional horseback riding guides will assess your skill level and choose a horse accordingly, no experience is necessary. Gallop, canter or trot along the secluded beach, far from the resort crowds. Enjoy scenic vistas and take home a souvenir local rum bottle bearing your photo. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

The Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful beaches and outdoor adventures. Put your trust in the hands of your guide and embark on a full-day tour of outdoor excursions and cultural experiences. Horseback ride through the jungle, visit a market to sample local treats, learn how coffee and cacao are grown, zipline over a river, and traverse rugged terrain in a dune buggy.

Observe squirrel monkeys on this trip to Monkeyland, deep in the Dominican Republic's jungle. Ride a safari truck on this half-day tour through local coffee and cacao plantations, then visit the monkey sanctuary and its botanical gardens. Learn about the local farmers' organic farming methods, sample local coffee or hot chocolate, and see and feed 20 monkeys that have been raised to be comfortable around people. Round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana hotels is included.

Go off-road in a Flintstones-themed buggy during this half-day adventure from Punta Cana. Led by a local adventure guide, follow an off-road trail into the countryside, stopping at a typical Dominican market to taste local coffee and cacao. Travel past colorful houses and across a landscape of banana plantations and farmland filled with sheep, cows, and pigs. Get fantastic views of the rugged coastline on the way to the Fantasy Cave and Bedrock City, a Flintstones-themed attraction. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

Bump through the Dominican Republic's lush landscape in a 4x4 buggy during this eco-adventure from Punta Cana. With direction from a guide, maneuver your buggy through the forest; visit an organic farm; stop to taste chocolate, coffee and rum before continuing to the Taino Ecological Park. Take dip in a freshwater cenote, then head for Macao Beach to relax and enjoy the sand and waves. A shopping tour ticket (valid for use that day or at a later date) and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Stimulate all of the senses on a 4.5-hour off-road adventure from Punta Cana, ideal for thrill seekers. Drive an ATV through the Dominican Republic’s lush jungle, take a dip in a freshwater cenote, and taste chocolate, coffee, and rum at a plantation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Leave the beach crowds behind on a half-day buggy adventure from Punta Cana. Drive your own buggy or ride as a passenger along scenic trails through the Dominican countryside, passing by small villages and farmland, and explore a hidden cave and one of the last resort-free stretches of coastline. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Fly through the rain forest canopy on some of the Caribbean's longest ziplines. Traverse from platform to platform in the forest across 12 cables, set side by side so that you can zip with a partner. Expert adventure guides give a safety briefing and perform a full safety check before you fly. Along the way, look out for native flora and fauna in the tropical forest.

Experience the thrill of off-roading on a buggy tour from Punta Cana. This half-day tour takes you from the jungle to the coast, and allows you to drive your own buggy or ride as a passenger. Explore the Dominican countryside without getting lost and ride along one of the last resort-free stretches of coastline. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Ride a 4x4 buggy through the Dominican countryside, then board a catamaran to explore the azure waters during this combination tour from Punta Cana. Stop at an country farm to see how chocolate, cinnamon and coffee are harvested and processed, then continue to the white sand Macao Beach. Board a double-Decker catamaran to cruise the turquoise waters offshore. Don the provided snorkel equipment and jump in to swim with schools of tropical fish. If you wish, there is the option to schedule these activities on two separate days.

The most complete combination excursion you will find in Punta Cana! It includes the 12 cables of the zipline adventures plus a visit to the Coconut House, a full 45 minute interaction with little monkeys.

Swap crowded resorts for a more peaceful alternative—a horseback riding adventure in the countryside of northern Punta Cana. No need to worry about having prior experience, as a guide assesses your ability and provides expert guidance along the way. The tour showcases the beauty of Uvero Alto Beach and the scenic coastline, as well as Boca de Maimon river.

Go off-road in buggy that fits five people during this half-day adventure from Punta Cana. Led by a local adventure guide, follow an off-road trail into the countryside, stopping at a typical Dominican home to taste local coffee and cacao. Travel past colorful houses and across a landscape of banana plantations and farmland filled with sheep, cows, and pigs. Get fantastic views of the rugged coastline on the way to the Fantasy Cave and Bedrock City, a Flinstones-themed attraction. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Experience the Dominican coast on the back of a horse during this half-day horseback riding tour. Get matched with a horse according to your abilities and get set up with all the necessary safety equipment. All instruction is included, so even beginners can participate. Ride along the beach and take in the sights of the soft sand and blue water; perfect for those frame-worthy vacation photos.

Experience the idyllic Saona Island on this full-day tour from the mainland via speedboat and catamaran. Zip out to the island on a fast boat, which ensures you have plenty of time to hang out and relax or participate in watersports. Cruise back aboard a sailboat, sipping drinks from the open bar and dancing to island rhythms. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes for an easy round-trip experience.

Explore Punta Cana’s most thrilling landscape with full-day admission to Scape Park, with transport from your hotel. Discover the park's natural attractions in the 247-acre (100-hectare) park, listen to the tropical chorus of colorful birds, swim in hidden pools and see Taino pictograms as you take in this idyllic island escape. Spend the day going deep into caves and cenotes, riding through the jungle, and ziplining from tree to tree.

Start your engines and prepare for some outdoor excitement on this Punta Cana Half-Day Dune Buggy Adventure! Zip across the Dominican countryside in a four-seat manual transmission dune buggy, over paved roads, farmland, beaches and plantations. This adrenaline-pumping experience is a chance to explore the real Dominican Republic!

This half-day tour mixes several activities for an exciting day of sightseeing and riding all-terrain vehicles. On a two-seater quad bike, drive through local villages, visit Macao Beach, explore the countryside, and discover a natural cave where you can cool off with a quick swim. A local guide is on hand to answer questions about what you see.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a jungle safari during your time in Punta Cana. Visit the Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park to soar through the air on a series of ziplines. Then, enjoy a relaxing horseback ride before heading out for a thrilling dune buggy ride through the jungle. Guests can select if they only want to participate in the zipline portion of the tour.

Drive a Macao Buggy over the Dominican Republic's back roads on this half-day tour from Punta Cana. Pass palm trees and tobacco plantations with views of the Oriental Mountain Range. Stop at a ranch for an introduction to local produce like cocoa, coffee, tobacco and Mamajuana (a Dominican aphrodisiac elixir) and green tea leaves. Continue to a subterranean cavern with a sunken swimming hole for a dip, then end the day at Macao Beach, enjoying the sun and sand.

Experience the thrill of multiple adventures on this epic tour from Punta Cana. Relax aboard a double-decker catamaran, discover wonders of the sea, and enjoy close encounters with marine life. Snorkel in a spectacular barrier reef surrounded by tropical fish and experience a marine show complete with sharks and stingrays. This popular tour option includes unlimited drinks on the best party boat around and is perfect for fun with family and friends. After you get a taste of life underwater, explore it from above with a thrilling parasail above the water!

This is a great choice for first-time visitors to Santo Domingo or those interested in learning about the history and culture of the first city that was founded in America. Save hours of research time and let a guide show you around and provide valuable insights instead. Visit Los Tres Ojos National Park, the Saint Mary Cathedral, the National Pantheon, Las Damas Street, and the Columbus Beacon.