Top 10 Best Excursions/Tours in Punta Cana

Top 10 Best Excursions/Tours in Punta Cana

Punta Cana, the most eastern point of the Dominican Republic, separates the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. The region has 32km of white sand beaches, clear turquoise blue waters, and endless coconut palm trees, Tours in Punta Cana are grate. Bávaro and Punta Cana were combined to form La Costa del Coco, or the Coconut Coast, an area full of lavish, all-inclusive resorts and beach restaurants. Zip-lining, windsurfing, kayaking, diving, and sailing are popular activities to do here.

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Let’s begin with our list.

Top 10 Best Excursions/Tours in Punta Cana

Punta Cana’s Must-Do Tours & Day Excursions You Can’t Miss

Saona Island

Saona Island, which served as a backdrop to the movie The Blue Lagoon, is one of the most spectacular offshore islands in the Dominican Republic. Part of the East National Park, it’s known for mangroves, coral reefs, and palm-fringed beaches like Palmilla Beach and its natural pool. The island’s shallow waters are home to exotic fish, including starfish. There is a fishing village near the Lagoon called Mano Juan, the only one with local shacks painted in different colors and the most important turtle nesting sanctuary in the whole Dominican Republic. Giant coconut trees seem to fade into the turquoise blue waters.

Enjoy an easy catamaran ride to get here and a relaxing catamaran ride back after you spend the day at this dream paradise island. Don’t go in a speed boat; enjoy the ride and admire nature. The catamaran includes music and an open bar. Get ready for your all-inclusive, full-day Paradise Island experience. You will love it and don’t want to leave; trust me on this one.

 

Cayo Levantado

Cayo Levantado, also known as the Bacardi Island, is a small island with lush vegetation and crystal clear turquoise blue waters ideal for snorkeling or swimming. If you visit Punta Cana between December to March, do not miss out on this all-day trip and see the humpback whales; many tours will be offered. I suggest taking a private boat tour for a better experience to see and interact with those magnificent animals.

The whole island is a small hidden gem located just outside the Samana peninsula and is a picture-perfect place to hang out for a day and eat the freshest fish you ever had right on a coconut palm tree beach. You can explore the whole island on foot in around 15 minutes. There is also a 5-star resort on the island with a private beach called Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado; if you have enough time, stay here for a night or two; it is an amazing property.

 

Altos de Chavon

Altos de Chavón is a prime tourist attraction, a re-creation of a 16th century Mediterranean–style village, located atop the Chavón River in La Romana. It is the most popular attraction in the city and hosts a cultural center, an archeological museum, and a Roman-styled 5,000-seat amphitheater that hosts 20th-century concerts, an Art Gallery, Craft Workshops, Shops, School of Design, Restaurants, Bars, and much more! The Regional Museum of Archaeology contains a collection of pre-Columbian Indian artifacts unearthed in the surrounding area. Altos de Chavón overlooks Rio Chavón and the Dye Fore golf course of Casa de Campo. Have lunch at the Chavon Restaurant, and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Top 10 Best Excursions/Tours in Punta Cana

The Historic Colonial City of Santo Domingo

Take a break from the dream beaches at your all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana and take a tour to visit Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and one of the Caribbean’s oldest cities. Its walled, cobblestoned historic core, the Zona Colonial, has buildings that date to the 1500s, including the cathedral, which was the first built in the New World. Colonial City is the first European settlement of the Americas and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. On the restaurants and cafe-lined Plaza de España is the Alcázar de Colón palace. It’s now one of the city’s many museums, displaying unique medieval and Renaissance art.

Take a walk through El CONDE, a pedestrian-only shopping street, to see even more of it. Hop on the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 45-minute tour of the Colonial Zone area.

 

Catalina Island

If you were dreaming of paradise, you would find it right here on Catalina Island, and there are no buildings here. It is a protected Natural Park reserve. This is an all-day trip here, and you will not regret it. The beach is completely protected from the wind; as a result of this, the sea is always in absolute calm.

Swim in crystal clear turquoise blue waters and interact with marine life; it is also one of the best dive sites in the Dominican Republic with an impressive wall that descends to over 100 meters deep, with two impressive steps at 25 and 40 meters. There are amazing coral formations and fauna waiting for you, a beach of thousands of square meters less than 3 meters in depth, ideal for snorkeling and freediving; you will feel like you are swimming in an aquarium filled with tropical fish. Catalina Island is also the only place in the Dominican Republic where you can encounter raccoons, even if they are very shy to humans.

 

Visit the Town of Higuey

If you’re an adventurous person, leave the comfort of your hotel and take a local bus to visit the town of Higuey. It is about 1 hour away by bus. Visit the BASILICA CATEDRAL NUESTRA SENORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA with an original design employing arches representing hands of prayers. Stroll around downtown and see how local life goes in the Dominican Republic. You’ll be amazed. Visit the Mercado Municipal, explore the local food stalls there, and try some authentic Dominican food served as fresh as it gets. Don’t forget to try the many colorful sweets handmade by locals offered there, and buy some of what the local farmers have to offer to support them.

Small-Group Sailing and Snorkeling Tour in Punta Cana

Because of its small group size of 16 people, this catamaran tour stands out from the rest. You’ll board a luxury ship equipped with shareable net hammocks on your way to Cabeza de Toro Natural marine Reserve and a sandbar where you can snorkel. With unlimited drinks from an open bar, round-trip transportation, and snorkel equipment provided, you can enjoy your vacation without worrying about the stress of daily life.

 

Horseback Riding, Visit a Cacao Farm, Zip Line, and Dune Buggy All in One Tour

We ride our horse in the field to this same ranch to see how the cigars are rolled. You will be able to fire some up to taste them, and you will taste the real Dominican Mamajuana; it is a spiced alcoholic beverage made by infusing a mixture of rum, red wine, and honey with tree bark and herbs. The taste is similar to port wine, and the color is a deep red. You will go to the mountains and stop at a small family farm where they grow coffee and cocoa and see how they make their natural products from these plants, which is their livelihood. In the end, you will go to have lunch at a place on the Anamuya river. Lunch will be a typical local Dominican meal, very delicious! You can also jump in the river to refresh yourself. Then, you will do the zip lining and go on a buggy tour. There will always be two guides or instructors with you who will assist you in everything.

Experiencing Dominican Culture, 4X4 ATV, and a Water Cave

Take advantage of Punta Cana’s most spectacular views and landscapes. You can explore the lush Dominican Republic landscape on an ATV during this 4-hour eco-tour. Driving through the forest and stopping at an organic farm, you will experience the rich, creamy flavors of Dominican organic rum, coffee, and chocolate under the supervision of a local guide. Next, explore a semi-dark natural cave with crystalline water underground. Be prepared to be amazed! Finally, discover a unique landscape throughout the Punta Cana area at Macao Beach, where you can relax and enjoy the white sand.

 

Punta Cana’s Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour

Squirrel monkeys live in Monkeyland, a natural jungle habitat in the Dominican Republic. The safari-style truck that brings visitors to the park stops at nearby organic coffee and cacao plantations en route. A botanical garden of native plants is also at the sanctuary. Take photos of squirrel monkeys and stroll through the botanical gardens. Tastings of hot chocolate and coffee will be served. Discover how local farmers take advantage of the organic farming methods used to cultivate cinnamon, cacao, coffee, and vanilla. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste coffee or hot chocolate straight from the source, and even buy some to take home.

 

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