Dominican Republic Safaris: 12 Worth Flying For

1.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

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

Spend about 45 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, then visit Casa del Coco for demonstrations and tastings of coconut, coffee, cacao, fruit, and mamajuana. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bavaro, Macao, Uvero Alto, and Cabeza de Toro. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, or French.

“Driver Pink & Tour Guide Sammy were brilliant. laughed all day. The tour was brilliant Great interaction with the monkeys, wasn't rushed at all, allowed your own camera plus there photographers. Great value for money. A must do trip.”

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2.Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

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

Ride an open-air safari truck from Punta Cana into the Anamuya Mountains, stopping for sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, Dominican food, horseback riding, and a local family visit. Guides such as Ruddy, Mimi, Angel, and Gregory are known for lively commentary. The day ends at the beach, with hotel transport included.

“Really loved this trip it was interesting and interactive learn so much, especially about organic farming. You’re also got a real sense of Dominican people. I really would highly recommend it. Not long ag”

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

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

Leave Punta Cana’s resort zone for Higüey, Macao Beach, a Dominican home, a local market, coffee and cocoa tasting, cigars, horseback riding, lunch, and river scenery. Guides such as Robinson, Franklin, Sandi, and Wester bring local context. Expect a full schedule, hotel pickup, drinks, and transportation for up to 30 people.

“I had an amazing experience with my tour guide, Robinson. My main goal was to see how locals live and experience the everyday life of ordinary people, rather than the more polished, resort-style areas—and Robinson made that possible. My Read more”

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4.From Bayahibe: Half Day Monkeyland Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 5h 30m · from $95

Ride an open-air safari truck from Bayahibe to a Dominican country home, coffee plantation, botanical garden, and Monkeyland. You will spend about 45 minutes near squirrel monkeys, watching them eat from a fruit bowl and pose for cameras. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish. Ask if Chilet is leading your group.

“The tour was amazing, fun informative the guide was so energetic full of life and funny, the staff at monkey land were very informative and made you feel at ease and comfortable and the monkeys were beautiful mischievous and amazing. A day I will never forget. Thank you”

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5.Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

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

Spend about six hours at Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park combining an eight-line carbon-fiber zipline, off-road buggy riding, horseback riding, fruit and drinks, and a home-style Dominican meal. Guide Jeudi has earned special praise for clear directions and good humor. Bring water shoes, sunglasses, a bandana, and spare clothes.

“I enjoyed the horse back riding )think I got the trouble maker) which made for an interesting ride. My significant other overly enjoyed the Ziplining course”

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6.Dune Buggy / ATV / Safari / Cave / Beach / Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $50

Ride a dune buggy from Macao village along rough countryside tracks to a cave swim and Macao Beach. You’ll also stop at cocoa, chocolate, and coffee sites. English-speaking guides provide safety instructions, hotel pickup is included, and the four-hour outing suits active visitors who don’t mind dust, noise, and a fast-moving schedule.

“Pickup from the hotel was a little difficult. However, the overall experience was nice. As alot of ppl said in the reviews, the locals did alot of begging which was really aggravating. There was even a little girl chasing the buggy I was in which put her in danger of me hitting her so I had to stop and the tour guide made her get back.”

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7.Higüey Guided Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Ride a safari truck from Punta Cana to Higüey, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia and the municipal market, then continue to a private ranch, river, craft shop, cigar demonstration, and Macao Beach. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian. Ask about pickup, vehicle, and language before booking.

“de begeleiding was top! we zaten wel in een andere bus dan de tour aangaf”

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8.Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $35Best value

Drive an off-road buggy through the countryside near Punta Cana, stop at Playa Macao, visit a cave pool, and explore sandy dunes near Bávaro Beach. The four-hour outing includes pickup, water, soda, a traditional house visit, and natural coffee. Guides lead the route, but their names are not provided.

“Positives: Lots of fun! Macao Beach was beautiful. The cave pool was awesome! The guides were great and made sure everyone was safe and following the rules. Everyone got really muddy! Negatives: The stop at Macao Beach for food and Read more”

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9.Punta Cana Buggy Adventure Playa Macao and Dune with Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $35

You’ll drive an off-road buggy through tropical trails to Playa Macao, stop for beach views, and continue to a sand-dune area near Bávaro. The roughly three-hour outing also includes private transport, soda, a traditional house visit, natural coffee, and a Mamajuana tasting. Expect mud, water, and possible delays when groups are large.

“Great communication. Be ready to get wet and muddy. Visit multiple locations. Overall we had a lot of fun .”

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10.Bavaro Runners Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

This 8-hour Runners Adventures tour takes you from Punta Cana into rural La Altagracia for sugarcane, cigar rolling, horseback riding, and a buffet lunch at a local home. You will see traditional farm work, sample regional food, and have time at the Anamuya River. Guides speak English, German, and Spanish, with pickup from Punta Cana and Bavaro hotels.

“Ronduit een fantastische belevenis voor als je het resort even wilt verlaten en Dominicaanse Republiek wilt ontdekken.”

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11.Local Excursion || Jungle Safari Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $95

Tony Tours by AMGMT takes you from Sosua or Cabarete to an ecological park, mini zoo, and calm boat ride on the Rio Cano Ondo and Rio Yasika. You’ll hear about medicinal plants, see crocodiles and iguanas, swim where the river meets the sea, and eat lunch at a natural-tree restaurant. Drinks cost extra.

“this is a nice peaceful ride on the river nothing to exciting and no adrenaline rush. just a very relaxed river ride. beautiful views along the way. the whole fish lunch was one of the best we had on our vacation. would definitely recommend”

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12.City Tour & Half-Day Safari Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $45

Ride an open safari truck from downtown Punta Cana into local communities, where you’ll see coffee and cocoa prepared, try rolling a cigar, sample tropical fruit, and learn about Dominican life from your guide. The tour may include authentic lunch and a visit to Higüey’s Basilica of Our Lady of Altagrace. Gabriel is named as one guide.

“Booked this tour at the last minute and it did not disappoint.”

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