Top Punta Cana Day Trips
Saved to wishlist!
When are you traveling?
Popular
Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds.
Search experiences with increased health and safety practices.
These experiences are highly rated by travelers and have met our top quality standards.
Search tours and activities you can do from home.
You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Punta Cana. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. 🌎
Catamaran Cruises
Coffee Cruises
Day Cruises
Lunch Cruises
Ports of Call Tours
Sailing
Shore Excursions
Sightseeing Cruises
Sunset Cruises
Whale Watching
Bike Rentals
Bike Tours
Buggy Rentals
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Classic Car Tours
Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Helicopter Tours
Horse Carriage Rides
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Motorcycle Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Pedicab Tours
Power Boats
Public Transportation Tours
Rentals
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Speed Boats
Vespa Rentals
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
City Tours
Hop on Hop Off
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Sightseeing Passes
Skip-the-Line Tours
Whale Watching
Price
Duration
Time of Day
RatingClear
Specials
Punta Cana is a favorite getaway of jetsetters and those looking for a dreamy Caribbean island escape in the Dominican Republic. With impeccable beaches and a variety of outdoor activities, there's plenty to do and see. Here are our top picks near Punta Cana.
Saona Island — 35 miles (55 km) from Punta Cana
If you close your eyes and picture paradise, it may very well look like Saona Island (Isla Saona), the most popular day trip destination from Punta Cana. For a closer look, take a boat tour to see the white sands, palm trees, and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Tours may also stop by a natural pool to see wildlife.
Catalina Island — 50 miles (80 km) from Punta Cana
Take a catamaran cruise along the coast to some of the country's top diving and snorkeling sites, where fish frequent the warm, clear waters. Equipment and opportunities to lounge on both the sands and the boat are typically included.
Los Haitises National Park — 85 miles (136 km) from Punta Cana
This remote coastal park was once off limits to visitors, but today, travelers are welcome when accompanied by a guide. The unspoiled natural beauty is full of mangroves, greenery, and wildlife that make for an excellent day out for any nature lover.
Santo Domingo — 118 miles (190 km) from Punta Cana
With a UNESCO World Heritage-designated Colonial Zone and beautiful lagoons, there is plenty of history, culture, and natural beauty to experience in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital city. Get an insider's look at the city with a sightseeing day trip that may visit Los Tres Ojos, the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, and the Columbus Lighthouse.
Samana — 190 miles (307 km) from Punta Cana
Samana is a natural oasis of waterfalls, rainforest, and tropical islands. To get there, take in the scenery on the road between Bavaro Beach and Miches before boarding a boat to the area. Once on Samana, visitors can experience some of the best nature in the country via horseback riding, safari-type vehicles, and more.
283 results | All Punta Cana Tours
Sort by:Featured

Saona Island Paradise From Punta Cana
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.
…More
From
$55.04
From
$55.04
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana
See the varied countryside surrounding Punta Cana on this full-day excursion, including stops at waterfalls, beaches, and more. Combine sightseeing and adventure amid the natural attractions of the Las Cañitas for a hassle-free trip away from the city.
…More
From
$169.00
From
$169.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Outback Cultural Adventure Tour from Punta Cana
Get off the beaten path in the Dominican Republic during this 8-hour adventure trip exploring the country’s idyllic farms. Experience life for Dominican locals during a family visit at a country home. Then stop by Dominican farms that produce coffee, coconuts and cacao, and observing local wildlife at a nearby ranch. Relax, swim, cool off in the refreshing waters of the Anamuya River, or float on one of the tubes available. A buffet lunch, an open bar, water and round-trip hotel transport are all covered.
…More
From
$90.00
From
$90.00

Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this 10-hour excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, get fantastic views of downtown and shop for souvenirs at the local markets. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
…More
From
$89.00
From
$89.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, get fantastic views of downtown and watch a 4D movie about the history of the city. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
…More
From
$95.00
From
$95.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Day Trip to Saona Island and Altos de Chavon
Explore the remarkable Altos de Chavon and dig your toes in the sand of Saona Island during this full-day excursion from Punta Cana. Walk through Altos de Chavon, a recreation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavon River and frequently used as a film set. Travel to Saona island aboard a catamaran to relax on the white sand beach fringed with coconut palm trees. Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar.
…More
From
$83.99
From
$83.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana
Experience the diversity of Dominican countryside in an open-air safari-style vehicle during this guided tour from Punta Cana. Venture into the Anamuya Mountains, explore an old sugar plantation, watch locals hand-roll cigars and relax on the white sands of Macao Beach. There’s even time to horseback ride and savor a typical buffet lunch before visiting a Dominican family on this tour that showcases some of Dominican Republic’s rural character. All activities, tastings, lunch and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
…More
From
$90.00
From
$90.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana
Explore the Dominican countryside without getting lost on this day trip from La Romana, a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. You’ll jump from tasting locally grown fruits, roasted coffee, and cocoa at a rural Dominican home to interacting in proximity to squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, traveling between attractions with ease in an open-air safari truck. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from La Romana is included.
…More
From
$79.00
Price varies by group size
From
$79.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Full Day Supreme Safari Punta Cana
This tour allows you to see the 'real' Dominican Republic, outside the resorts. Choose from half-day or full-day tours aboard a safari truck helmed by a tour guide, driver, and bartender. Open bar and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included; lunch included on the full-day tour.
…More
From
$55.99
From
$55.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Saona Island Full-Day Tour from Punta Cana
Sail aboard a catamaran, zip through aquamarine waters on a speedboat and relax on idyllic Saona Island during this 10-hour excursion from Punta Cana. Visit Bayahibe, a traditional fishing village and your jumping-off point for your day's adventure. On the way to Saona, stop at the local natural pool to take a dip and opt to purchase drink from the swim-up bar. Upon arrival, choose to spend your time on Saona however you like: relax on the sugar-white sand, dance the merengue with your friendly crew or join in a beach volleyball game. A buffet lunch, open bar and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
…More
From
$90.00
From
$90.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Samana Day Trip Eco-Tour
Explore the Samana Peninsula in a single day from Miches on this comprehensive tour. With all transportation provided, this multi-stop tour is easy; you just sit back and relax, enjoying the scenery and your guide's commentary as you travel. Highlights include a stops at Bacardi Island and the Limon Waterfall, as well as a typical Dominican buffet lunch.
…More
From
$133.00
From
$133.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Saona Island Paradise Beach Trip from Punta Cana
Spend the day swimming, and soaking up the sun on the beautiful Saona Island on this excursion from Punta Cana. After a 2 hours catamaran trip, arrive on the shores of Saona and spend the day how you would like. An open bar is available with unlimited drinks for guests and a delicious buffet lunch is set up to satisfy your hunger.
…More
From
$99.00
From
$99.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Saona island
Because is the best tour to enjoy vacation in the dominican Repúblic.in that tour you will have animacion,guide,discovery of the beautiful island
…More
From
$71.76
From
$71.76

Saona Island Day Trip with Private Ground Transportation (Small Groups)
Save at least two hours on your Saona Island vacation with this private full-day trip. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned van exclusive for your group to Bayahibe, where you’ll board a catamaran to Saona Island. Focus on relaxing—perhaps at one of the lounge chairs on the beach—while sipping a cold drink from the open bar. Savor a Dominican buffet lunch before getting dropped off back to your hotel.
…More
From
$95.00
From
$95.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Catamaran Day Trip to Saona
Travel from the resorts of Punta Cana or Bayahibe to the stunning island of Saona on this day-long tour that includes a catamaran cruise, swimming, sandy beaches, boat rides and an epic island paradise. It's the perfect way to escape the hustle of the city and enjoy the stunning beauty of Dominican Republic.
…More
From
$68.72
From
$68.72
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Visit Dominican Republic's capital: Santo Domingo and be amazed with its historical structures and culture! Santo Domingo is the oldest eurpoean stablishment and the largest city on Dominican Republic and the whole Caribbean. The activity begins by visiting "Los Tres Ojos" (The Three Eyes cave); then you will visit the house that was built by Columbus, the Saint Mary Cathedral and the Columbus Beacon.
Plunge in the atmosphere of the oldest street of the New World.: Las Damas Street (Calle Las Damas), and experience the dominican market where bargains are infinite and where barter is amusing. A fabulous mixture of old and new with a touch of history embedded.
…More
From
$77.93
From
$77.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Saona Island Snorkeling + Catamaran Tour
The beautiful Saona Island of white sands and turquoise waters and of incomparable beauty has become the obligatory excursion for visitors to the Dominican Republic. Come and see this little piece of tropical paradise, in this regular Catamaran Snorkeling Tour.
After picking you up at your hotel, we begin our adventure at Bayahibe dock. We depart in a speedboat by the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea until we reach the outskirts of El Peñón, to appreciate the coral rocks that were below the level of the sea, From there we go to the natural pool, a sandbar in the middle of the sea and crystal clear waters.
later we continue to Catuano, to appreciate the mangroves, the separation of Isla Española and Saona, as well as the confluence between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Finishing the tour going to the old Catuano Pier, to observe the school of fish and exotic birds of this area, finally around noon we arrived at our beach club on Isla Saona.
…More
From
$75.00
From
$75.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Dune Buggie double with Cave & Beach from Punta Cana (Half Day)
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.
…More
From
$62.59
From
$62.59

Samana Tours (With Whales) Full Day Excursion!
you will visit the Sanctuary of the Humpback Whales in Samana for free. This part is only available during the period from January 15 to March 30 of every year.
beautiful ride in a safari truck until you reach a typical house where you will be shown the process of making coffee and cacao among other things.
You will continue your journey until you reach the hacienda where a beautiful horse will wait for you, in which you will make an incredible journey on horseback in the jungle until you reach the magnificent waterfall of Salto el Limon.
For your return I will be waiting for you a delicious buffet for your lunch.
You will visit one of the most beautiful islands in the Dominican Republic, Cayo Levantado, where you will enjoy a delicious piña colada and magical crystal clear waters, which have served as a stage for various commercials and films, and now it will be part of your memories.
…More
From
$140.00
From
$140.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Half-Day Tour: Dominican Discovery Of a Culture
Discover the history and culture of the Dominican Republic during this private tour. Visit the 500-year-old city of Higuey and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese in the country. You also have the chance to swim at the beautiful Macao Beach and learn about Dominican traditions from your guide.
…More
From
$64.99
Price varies by group size
From
$64.99
Price varies by group size

Punta Cana Catamaran Party Boat with Water Slide and Open Bar
Enjoy views of the Dominican Republic's east coast aboard a catamaran cruise from Punta Cana. Relax on board the boat and sip drinks from the open bar or take a turn on the water slide. Slip on provided snorkeling gear for a guided snorkeling tour of some of the area's best reefs at Cabeza de Toro. Snacks and fresh fruit provided.
…More
From
$65.00
From
$65.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Saona Island Sailing Tour - All Inclusive
Saona Island is one of the most visited places in the Dominican Republic due to its stunning natural beauty and its various and sundry activities.
Discover the vast wonders concealed beneath the surface of the Caribbean Ocean on this full-day family adventure. Experience being out at sea on a catamaran as you make your way across awe-inspiring natural landscapes, where you will be enraptured by beautiful coastlines surrounded by coconut palm trees, lush tropical white sand beaches and warm turquoise waters, including an all-inclusive package that includes beverages, lunch on the island, a wide array of activities and the guidance of our professional staff that will make everything within their power to make this day special and one you won’t soon forget.
Saona is an exotic Caribbean island to the east of the Dominican Republic, and over time it has become the preferred excursion by tourists visiting Punta Cana and Bayahibe.
…More
From
$79.99
From
$79.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Dune Buggy in Punta Cana
Get ready for an active adventure on this half-day dune buggy tour. Depart from tour headquarters into the heart of a forest. Navigate terrain including muddy trails, dusty paths, and back roads as you take in the beauty of the natural landscape. Along the way, stop to sample local goods and take a dip in a cenote.
…More
From
$66.24
From
$66.24
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Ilha Saona
Experience the long stretches of white sand and azure waters of Saona Island on this full-day tour from Punta Cana. Save valuable vacation time by getting there via speedboat, then returning to the main island on a relaxing catamaran cruise. While there, spend your time relaxing and swimming, pausing midday for a barbecue buffet with unlimited drinks.
…More
From
$75.00
From
$75.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
- Art & Culture
- Classes & Workshops
- Food & Drink
- Kid-Friendly
- Outdoor Activities
- Seasonal & Special Occasions
- Tickets & Passes
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Cruises & Sailing
- How to Get Around
- Private and Luxury
- Sightseeing Tours
- Tours by Duration
- Day Trips
- Full-day Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Layover Tours
- Multi-day Tours
- Overnight Tours
- Travel & Transportation Services
- Unique Experiences
Things to do near Punta Cana
- Things to do in La Romana
- Things to do in Samaná
- Things to do in Santo Domingo
- Things to do in Arecibo
- Things to do in Luquillo
- Things to do in Puerto Plata
- Things to do in Fajardo
- Things to do in Cruz Bay
- Things to do in Philipsburg
- Things to do in Oranjestad
- Things to do in Kralendijk
- Things to do in Willemstad
- Things to do in St Maarten
- Things to do in Antigua
- Things to do in Caribbean Coast