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Best Guided Tours in Dominican Republic

Best guided tours in Dominican Republic

  1. Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch | GetYourGuide

    You'll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel; you'll have the opportunity to swim in a giant natural pool; and you'll be fed along the way. Enjoy a guided tour, a catamaran or speedboat ride, and a lunch buffet with drinks.

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  2. Punta Cana: Buggies and Polaris Adventure Tour | GetYourGuide

    Ride an ATV or Polaris around Punta Cana's countryside to ratchet up your adrenaline. This family-friendly excursion takes you to the island's most picturesque spots, including Macao Beach and the Cenote Taina.

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  3. Punta Cana: Swim with Horses Guided Horseback Tour | GetYourGuide

    Swim with horses in the Caribbean Sea and ride through an ecological reserve on horseback while taking in the stunning scenery and rich history on a really one-of-a-kind guided trip.

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  4. Bayahibe: Full-Day Saona Island Excursion | GetYourGuide

    You'll find yourself in a tropical paradise on Saona Island thanks to its white-sand beaches and turquoise clear waters. Relaxing is easy in this attractive setting, and that's exactly what you'll be able to do during your trip.

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  5. Punta Cana: Dolphin Explorer Swims and Interactions | GetYourGuide

    Spend your vacation in the Caribbean swimming and mingling with dolphins. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about biodiversity protection while having fun.

     

    All of the options for this interactive experience give you a lot of information about dolphins, their food, care programs, and efforts to protect them.

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  6. Punta Cana: Saona Island and Buggy Combo | GetYourGuide

    Two days of adrenaline, relaxation, and breathtaking beauty await you on this package tour. The Dominican Republic's offshore islands will be the destination of your first tour. You'll begin by speedboating into the Caribbean Sea, before making your way back to land on a catamaran that's a lot more comfortable. To make the most of your time away from Punta Cana, there will be live music and an open bar.

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  7. Punta Cana: Private Transfer To or From PUJ Airport | GetYourGuide

    Private airport transfers from Punta Cana Airport to your hotel or other accommodation in the heart of Punta Cana city center are a simple way to ensure your vacation is stress-free. Choose between two vehicles that provide the size and comfort you need for your transfer.

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  8. Punta Cana: Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Catalina Island | GetYourGuide

    Once you've been picked up from your hotel in Punta Cana or Bavaro, head to the marina. The crew of the "Paradise" will make you feel right at home with tropical refreshments when you arrive. PADI-certified instructors will offer you a lesson on health and safety requirements, as well as a briefing on snorkeling.

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  9. Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari | GetYourGuide

    You may discover how coconut oil is made and sample some of the region's unusual fruits, roasted coffee, and chocolate at the "Casa del Coco" (Coconut House).


    Spend the next 45 minutes mingling with social squirrel monkeys. A Canadian couple with over 35 years of experience dealing with animals, including 12 years at the Toronto Zoo teaching monkeys how to interact with humans, has trained these lovely and clever monkeys.

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  10. Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Optional Upgrades | GetYourGuide

    Climb aboard and feel the breeze as you cross the Caribbean Sea by speed boat. Travel to the picturesque island of Saona and go for a dip in a natural pool and sandbank in the middle of the sea.

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  11. Punta Cana: Coco Bongo Nightclub Experience with Transfer | GetYourGuide

    Immerse yourself in a night filled with music, confetti, special effects, light shows, and non-stop activity in Coco Bongo. Choose from four options: Open Bar, Gold Member, Royal Service, and Front Row. Depending on the option selected, you will enjoy different benefits during the night, such as national drinks, premium drinks, and many more.

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  12. Punta Cana: Ziplines Adventures & Monkeyland Entry | GetYourGuide

    A safety lecture will be given at the Welcome Center before you're taken to the ziplines, where you'll learn all you need to know. After reaching the first stage, you'll be ready to take on the task of flying between platforms.

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  13. Dolphin Encounter at Ocean World, Puerto Plata | GetYourGuide

    The Dolphin Encounter enables close contact with a bottlenose dolphin in waist-deep water.

      

    During these interactive events, you will be able to touch and feed these gentle creatures, engaging with them in a safe atmosphere. You will even dance with them!

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  14. Punta Cana: Saona Island and Altos de Chavón Day Trip | GetYourGuide

    See a 16th-century Mediterranean hamlet reconstruction located above the Chavón River in Altos de Chavón. The village was meticulously built by Dominican Republic artists.

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  15. Puerto Plata: Ocean World Adventure Park Day Pass | GetYourGuide

    At Ocean World Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic's most popular tourist destination, you'll find the world's largest man-made dolphin habitat.

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  16. From Punta Cana: Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour | GetYourGuide

    During this tour, you will visit major landmarks, including the caves at Three Eyes National Park, the Columbus Lighthouse, the walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace. Travel between the attractions with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle. A traditional Dominican lunch is also provided.

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  17. From Punta Cana: Samana Day Trip | GetYourGuide

    Samaná is a peninsula located on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Full of stunning scenery and pure nature, it is a member of the World's Most Beautiful Bays Club of UNESCO as well as having been certified as a World Eco-Tourism Paradise. Each year, between the months of February and March, around 3,500 humpback whales mate in the warm coastal waters just off of the shore of the peninsula.

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  18. Punta Cana: Catamaran Cruise and Snorkeling | GetYourGuide

    A Punta Cana hotel pick-up and a private catamaran await you on this excursion. The sugar-white sands and palm trees that make this famous tourist spot so beautiful only add to its beauty.

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  19. Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Taiguey Emotion Show | GetYourGuide

    Enjoy a half-day sailing tour around Punta Cana's crystal-clear shoreline, stopping at the gorgeous Playa Blanca natural pool along the way. Take a look at the Caribbean Sea's stunning coral reefs, where you may snorkel and learn about the fascinating underwater environment. We'll pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, and there will be refreshments, food, games, and other surprises throughout the day.

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  20. Punta Cana: Catamaran Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off | GetYourGuide

    On this 34x22-foot catamaran, you can cruise the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Punta Cana. Take a four-hour cruise through Punta Cana and Cape Engage.

     

    A sand bar where you can relax in waist-deep water while sipping drinks from a floating bar is a great place to stop for a swim or snorkel.

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  21. Hoyo Azul & Scape Park Cap Cana Full Admission

    Take in the breathtaking scenery of Punta Cana's Scape Park for a whole day, including transportation from your hotel to the park. You may explore the 247-acre (100-hectare) park's natural features, like the tropical chorus of colorful birds, swim in hidden pools, and observe Taino pictograms while taking in this ideal island hideaway. You can spend the day exploring caverns and cenotes, riding a bike through the jungle, or zipping through the air between trees and branches.

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  22. Half-Day Adventure: 4x4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture At Punta Cana

    Take a half-day excursion from Punta Cana that includes a variety of exciting activities. To get to an organic farm in the interior of the Dominican Republic, climb aboard an all-terrain vehicle designed for the region's extreme conditions. Discover an underground river while taking in a local cave and tasting coffee, chocolate, and rum. Before heading to Punta Cana, stop at Macao Beach for some down time and a dip.

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  23. Full Safari Zipline, Buggies & Horse Riding

    Make the most of your vacation in Punta Cana by going on a jungle safari. Fly through the skies on a series of ziplines at the Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park. Then, take a leisurely horseback ride through the bush before embarking on an exhilarating dune buggy adventure through the bush. For those who solely want a zipline tour, they can choose to do so.

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  24. Wild Buggy Eco Adventure from Punta Cana

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

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  25. #1 Rated Small Group, Adult Only Coral Nursery Snorkeling with Seafood Lunch

    Adults will love the relaxing pace of this catamaran excursion, which includes snorkeling and swimming from Punta Cana. With the boat's capacity set at 25 adults, the ambiance will be refined and private. Between swimming and snorkeling (with the gear provided), you can eat seafood and drink as much as you want from the open bar.

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  26. 5 tours in 1 - Horseback Riding / City Tour / Cacao Farm / Zipline / Dune Buggy

    The Dominican Republic is known for its stunning beaches and outdoor adventures. Put your trust in the hands of your guide and go on a full-day trip of outdoor activities and cultural events. Horseback ride through the jungle; visit a market to sample local foods; discover how coffee and chocolate are grown; zipline over a river; and travel tough terrain in a dune buggy.

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

    Visit Saona Island, an exquisite sliver of sand and palm trees in the turquoise Caribbean, during a full-day tour from Punta Cana. Board a tiny speedboat for the thrilling journey out to the island, including a stop at a natural bathing pool where you may view starfish. Upon arriving at Saona Island, spend the day exploring; wander along the beach, relax in the white sand and swim in the azure waters. Sip cocktails from the open bar and enjoy a buffet lunch of authentic Dominican fare. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana is provided.

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  28. Four Adventures: Parasailing, Snorkeling Cruise, Sharks & Rays At Punta Cana

    Experience the thrill of multiple excursions on this amazing tour from Punta Cana. Relax aboard a double-decker catamaran, see the marvels of the water, and experience close encounters with marine life. Snorkel on a stunning barrier reef surrounded by tropical fish and see a marine spectacle filled with sharks and stingrays. This popular tour option includes unlimited beers aboard the best party boat available and is perfect for fun with family and friends. After you have a taste of life underground, experience it from above with a thrilling parasail over the sea!

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  29. 4x4 Dominican Adventure with Chocolate and Coffee Tasting from Punta Cana

    A 4.5-hour off-road excursion from Punta Cana is perfect for thrill-seekers who want to engage all of their senses. Cool yourself in a freshwater cenote, ride an ATV through the lush Dominican forest, and sample Dominican booze and sweets at an estate in the Dominican Republic is a must. There will be a maximum of 15 participants on this excursion, so hotel pickup and drop-off are both covered.

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  30. Private Transfers from PuntaCana Airport to hotels in Dominican Republic

    Arrange your trip to your destination in the Dominican Republic with simplicity by arranging a private airport transport service. Meet your driver at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and head to your vehicle to begin your adventure. Then, relax on the way to your lodging in the Punta Cana, La Romana, or Uvero Alto districts. Whether you're having a little party or need to move huge crowds, this service has you covered.

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  31. Small-Group Sailing and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

    This small-group excursion, which can accommodate no more than 16 people, will take you out on the clear waters off the coast of Punta Cana. On board your catamaran, you can relax while swimming in a nature reserve, snorkeling in the seas, and sipping on refreshments. Savor powerful tropical cocktails served by the crew from the boat's hammocks as you unwind. Sail away from the shore and have some drinks from a floating bar as part of this amazing aquatic adventure.

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  32. Horseback Riding on a Punta Cana Beach

    On this half-day horseback riding trip along the Dominican coast, you'll see it from the back of a horse. Determine your level of ability and get all the appropriate safety gear before you begin riding. Beginners are welcome since all instruction is provided for their benefit. As you cruise along the shore, take in the beauty of the powdery sand and crystal-clear water, which will make for picture-perfect memories.

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  33. Punta Cana Off-Road Dune Buggy Adventure and Amazing Water Cave

    A half-day off-road dune buggy tour of Punta Cana's highlights is a fascinating way to see the city. First-time visitors and families alike will enjoy the caravan tour, which provides an excellent introduction to the area. After visiting an organic farm, you'll swim in a cenote (a natural sinkhole in the ground), then pose for photos at Macao Beach and Farallon.

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  34. 4x4 Open Top Jeep Wrangler Safari Experience with Zipline and Lunch

    Adventurous, outdoor-loving travelers will appreciate a full day of exploring the backroads of the Dominican Republic, away from the most popular spots. Drive a Jeep through the countryside, zoom over the forest canopy on a zipline, ride a horse through the hills, visit a cigar factory, and eat a picnic feast on a calm beach. Pack several sights and activities into one exciting day.

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What are guided tours?

Guided tours are often all-inclusive group travel experiences guided by a local travel guide and following a predetermined schedule centered on a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Numerous sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets to major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food/wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.

Should I use guided tours on my vacations?

Explore and experience your destination like a local.

Discover what your holiday destination has to offer like a local. Uncover hidden Gems!

Avoid scams and pay better prices

Avoid scams, please! Many agents in other countries charge tourists a lot more than they should get their money. You should book your guide tours early.

I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?

With such a vast number of guided tours available, there is sure to be one that fits your budget.

Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.

Use every minute of your trip! Memories aren’t made while you wait in line. BOOK AHEAD and avoid the long lines at the world’s best places.

With a planned tour schedule, you know exactly what you will be doing every day, without any risk of disappointment.

Check reviews before buying a guided tour

Overwhelmed with options and unsure about which guided tour to select? Determine which activities are most suited for you by checking out other user reviews

No risk to you. Free cancellation

For many of the guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your booking without penalty up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. This is very helpful in the event your travel plans changes last minute

Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation

Joining guided tours is a great way to meet new friends from all over the world.

Types of guided tours available for your vacation

Depending on the city you are traveling to, there are practically any guide trips and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature trails, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting tours, special TV & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, kids’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition trips, visit famous landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and auditorium, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services, and sailboat rental.