PUNTA CANA · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 9 most-booked punta cana day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana with speedboat ride, starfish natural pool, buffet lunch, open bar, and catamaran party.
Most Popular“You spend more time traveling than being at the destination. More time was needed at the island, it felt a bit rushed.”
Day trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos caves, Columbus Lighthouse, and Colonial Zone sightseeing with lunch, pickup, and AC.
“Great trip - well organised. Notification about time and place of pick up day before. Pick up on-time. Great drivers and tour guide. No rush - time for pictures in this amazing places. Definitely worth to go - don't understand bad reviews. On our day everything was great. Thanks to all team.”
Punta Cana to Santo Domingo day trip with Los Tres Ojos cenotes, colonial monuments, and an included buffet lunch for $82.
“Day was well planned and the guide was excellent. Really enjoyed visiting the different areas of the city. The bus journey seemed a little erratic at times and I was nearly flung out of my seat at one point because the driver almost went into the back of another car. It would have been nice…”
Catamaran sailing to Saona Island and a visit to Altos de Chavón from Punta Cana, with lunch and open bar.
“This tour is a must for all first timers to the Dominican Republic! The natural swimming pool is a wonder to behold & you really get a sense of the natural paradise the Dominican Republic is. The Saona island was also idyllic. We got to get there on speed boats and it was fun and…”
Punta Cana day trip to Altos de Chavon and Saona Island with catamaran rides, BBQ lunch, and an open bar for a packed 10-hour escape.
“Book this trip now! We stayed in Punta Cana for a week and this was the first excursion we booked the day after we arrived. Needless to say this was the highlight of our trip. Ben our tour guide has an amazing personality and had us laughing the whole time! So good we ALMOST booked…”
Walk Santo Domingo with an art historian, see Columbus sites and the cathedral, enjoy included lunch, and get pickup from Punta Cana.
“Even though it is a long drive, it is worth the effort and it is one of the "must check" activities in RepDom for anybosy even slightly interested in the history of the Americas. While the city at large is nothing to write home about, the Colonial Read more”
Long day, early start: catamaran whale watching in Samana Bay plus a visit to El Limon Waterfall with forest walking and a 30-min horse ride.
“The boat crew and whale watch was fun- although short - once we’d seen a few whales! The guide basically said. That’s good enough .”
12-hour Punta Cana to Samana day trip for UNESCO humpback whale watching, Cayo Levantado beach time, El Limón waterfall horseback ride, lunch.
“Overall an okay trip. It did everything as described but with no finesse or comfort. It was a really long day, picked up at 6.30 and not back until nearly 9.00pm. The guide was very adept at getting a large number of tourists from one place to the next, on and off coaches etc, but…”
Private Saona day trip from Punta Cana with early beach access, speedboat ride, lunch and open bar, plus blue lagoon starfish stop.
“Trip was great, really enjoyed it. Beautiful island and had a great time. Guide knowledgeable and knows a lot of history.”
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