Top Punta Cana Half-day Tours

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

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

Observe squirrel monkeys on this trip to Monkeyland, deep in the Dominican Republic's jungle. Ride a safari truck on this half-day tour through local coffee and cacao plantations, then visit the monkey sanctuary and its botanical gardens. Learn about the local farmers' organic farming methods, sample local coffee or hot chocolate, and see and feed 20 monkeys that have been raised to be comfortable around people. Round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana hotels is included.

Adults will enjoy the relaxed pace of this catamaran tour with snorkeling and swimming from Punta Cana. With the boat's capacity capped at 25 adults, the vibe will be sophisticated and intimate. Between snorkeling (using the provided equipment) and swimming, enjoy a seafood lunch and unlimited drinks from the open bar.

Go off-road in a Flintstones-themed buggy during this half-day adventure from Punta Cana. Led by a local adventure guide, follow an off-road trail into the countryside, stopping at a typical Dominican market to taste local coffee and cacao. Travel past colorful houses and across a landscape of banana plantations and farmland filled with sheep, cows, and pigs. Get fantastic views of the rugged coastline on the way to the Fantasy Cave and Bedrock City, a Flintstones-themed attraction. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Drive a Macao Buggy over the Dominican Republic's back roads on this half-day tour from Punta Cana. Pass palm trees and tobacco plantations with views of the Oriental Mountain Range. Stop at a ranch for an introduction to local produce like cocoa, coffee, tobacco and Mamajuana (a Dominican aphrodisiac elixir) and green tea leaves. Continue to a subterranean cavern with a sunken swimming hole for a dip, then end the day at Macao Beach, enjoying the sun and sand.

Punta Cana is the Dominican Republic’s most visited beach resort, but swimming and water sports aren’t the only activities on offer. Escape to the countryside on this thrilling 2-hour mountain bike adventure, explore the scenic back roads, and experience local life as you pedal past farms, rural villages, and coffee plantations.

Start your engines and prepare for some outdoor excitement on this Punta Cana Half-Day Dune Buggy Adventure! Zip across the Dominican countryside in a four-seat manual transmission dune buggy, over paved roads, farmland, beaches and plantations. This adrenaline-pumping experience is a chance to explore the real Dominican Republic!

Visit Monkeyland on a tour from Punta Cana that provides the opportunity to not only see monkeys but also explore the plants and other agriculture of the Dominican Republic. You'll stroll through a botanical garden to see flowers, fruit trees, and medicinal plants; visit a coffee plantation; try fresh tropical fruit; get a glimpse of how locals live; and watch squirrel monkeys in a natural environment with mountain views.

Explore the backcountry trails of Punta Cana on the back of a 4x4 vehicle during this guided half-day tour. Stop at a typical Dominican home, deep in the countryside to sample some of the area's local produce, coffee, cocoa, and tobacco. Take a dip in the refreshing waters of an underground cave, then stop at Macao Beach for some fun in the sun and sand. Round-trip transportation from select hotels is included.

Leave the beach crowds behind on a half-day buggy adventure from Punta Cana. Drive your own buggy or ride as a passenger along scenic trails through the Dominican countryside, passing by small villages and farmland, and explore a hidden cave and one of the last resort-free stretches of coastline. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

For the adventurous spirit, an afternoon of live action in which you will have full control of your own boat through the spectacular coast of Punta Cana. During the Punta Cana speedboat adventure, guests will experience the adrenaline of driving through The turquoise coast while enjoying the fresh sea breeze on a beautiful sunny day.

Leave the beach crowds behind during a half-day excursion where you travel through the Dominican countryside in a safari truck and visit a local school, the famous Higuey basilica, and two rural ranches. Learn about Dominican culture and taste locally-grown products such as cocoa, coffee, and mamajuana. A stop at Macao Beach is also included. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off in Punta Cana is provided.

An excellent way to spend a day off the coast of Punta Cana, this party boat cruise offers a mix of fun activities. Enjoy snorkeling (equipment included) and a trip to a natural ocean pool. Then dock at a sandbar where the drinks begin to flow. Enjoy music, dancing, and a festive atmosphere all the way back to the dock.

Go deep-sea fishing aboard a 42-foot (13-meter) motor yacht during this half-day trip from Punta Cana. With your private group of up to eight people, board the modern boat for 4 hours out on the bright blue ocean. Under the guidance of an experienced local captain and 2 crew members, return to shore with a trophy-sized catch. Choose to stop at local beaches for swimming, snorkeling and relaxation. All equipment, bait and round-trip hotel transportation are provided.