5 Dominican Republic Safaris Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · from $80Our pick

Leave Punta Cana or Bavaro for a local coffee and cacao farm, then ride into the hills to Monkeyland. You’ll sample coffee or hot chocolate, visit a botanical garden, and spend about 45 to 60 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys. Guides such as Juan Cruz and Nathaniel add useful local context.

“Experience was really good and the tour guide really informative. It did feel fairly short for the price and maybe expected a bit longer than around half hour with monkeys and half hour tasting tour.”

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2.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,205 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $95

Spend about 45 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, then visit Casa del Coco for coffee, cacao, coconut oil, fruit, and local traditions. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bavaro, Macao, Uvero Alto, and Cabeza de Toro. Guides may include Emilio, Amado, Sammy, or Gregorio.

“A perfect blend of wild life and local culture. Good value for money.”

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3.Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $90

Ride an open-air truck from Punta Cana or Bavaro into the Anamuya Mountains, sample coffee, cocoa, fruit, rum, and mamajuana, watch cigars rolled, eat a Dominican lunch, visit a local home, and finish at Macao Beach. Guides such as Ruddy, Sammy, Gregory, and Angel are often praised for their humor and warmth.

“THIS is the tour everyone should take get a taste coffee, chocolate, pineapple, sugar cane..etc plus nice lunch. See the countryside, and then get on your knees for all you may take for granted. This is the only tour we took, and I'll always have lasting memories!!! Great tour guide!!!”

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4.Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $74Best value

Travel beyond Punta Cana’s resorts with a guide and driver to Higüey, Macao Beach, a Dominican home, local market, ranch, and mountain area. Expect coffee and cocoa tastings, horseback riding, lunch, and drinks. Guides such as Robinson, Franklin, Sandi, and Wester are frequently assigned.

“Robinson was a great tour guide! He made sure to explain everything that we saw in passing to get to our destination and was very clear on everything. Great guy!!! We highly recommend!”

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5.Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

You’ll visit Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park for an eight-line carbon-fiber zipline, buggy ride, and horseback outing. Guide Jeudi has earned praise for clear instructions and humor. Expect a full, active day with a Dominican meal, fruit, drinks, and mountain-road transfers.

“It is a long day for be prepared (8-4pm). The activities were fun and the employees did everything to make sure you were safe. Walking and climbing status are necessary for the zip line activity so be prepared. It was nice that we got to see a local beach. Our guide Jeudi was great. He gave us clear directions before arriving and had us laughing along the way.”

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