Top Punta Cana Nature and Wildlife

Travel to a ranch just outside Punta Cana and meet the resident horses and other farm animals. After being outfitted with riding gear, hit the trails for a 2-hour ride through beach and countryside. Your professional guide leads the procession so you can relax and take in the sunset with your loved ones.

Explore Punta Cana’s most thrilling landscape with full-day admission to Scape Park, with transport from your hotel. Discover the park's eight natural attractions (ticket includes three) in the 247-acre (100-hectare) park, listen to the tropical chorus of colorful birds, swim in hidden pools and see Taino pictograms as you take in this idyllic island escape. Spend the day going deep into caves and cenotes, riding through the jungle, and ziplining from tree to tree.

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.

Experience the Dominican coast on the back of a horse during this half-day horseback riding tour. Get matched with a horse according to your abilities and get set up with all the necessary safety equipment. All instruction is included, so even beginners can participate. Ride along the beach and take in the sights of the soft sand and blue water; perfect for those frame-worthy vacation photos.

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.

Ride a horse along Uvero Alto Beach during this adventure from Punta Cana. The professional horseback riding guides will assess your skill level and choose a horse accordingly, no experience is necessary. Gallop, canter or trot along the secluded beach, far from the resort crowds. Enjoy scenic vistas and take home a souvenir local rum bottle bearing your photo. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Enjoy a fun-filled day away from the resorts with this horseback riding on the beach. Gallop and stroll alongside your professional guide as you make your way through stunning tropical landscapes and coastal views. Make your way to Uvero Alto Beach, get an up close look at local wildlife. Ride a horse along Uvero Alto Beach during this adventure from Punta Cana. The professional horseback riding guides will assess your skill level and choose a horse accordingly, no experience is necessary. Gallop, canter or trot along the secluded beach, far from the resort crowds. Enjoy scenic views and take home a souvenir local rum bottle bearing your photo. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included in the price.

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.

Saddle up for a beautiful day of horseback riding on the beaches of Punta Cana during this flexible-length outdoor adventure. Feel the ocean breeze and sun on your face as you gallop along this gorgeous Caribbean coastline. Go for a trot along the beach, or jump in the water with your horse if you want to cool off. Whether you’re a beginning rider or an expert, this horseback-riding excursion can be tailored to meet your specific ability level. A tour escort, helmet and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Head to a peaceful, countryside horse ranch in northern Punta Cana where you can enjoy a fun-filled time of horseback riding away from your resort! Professional guides will assess each visitor’s horseback riding experience and provide instructions about riding and controlling your horse. Your guides will accompany throughout the tour where you gallop, or stroll, along the beautiful Uvero Alto Beach. This beach is one of Punta Cana’s most sought after coastlines, away from the resorts and barely touched! you will see wildlife all over the tour. After the tour is over you will receive a local mamajuana bottle....

The only activity that allows you to have fun and enjoy nature at the same time. Horseback Riding for you and even for the family is one of the best ways to discover nature and to get to know more about the local area. Several options available that will allow you a choice of with or without lunch and, for those of you who surf, 1 hour surf at Macao Beach.

Ride down vast stretches of Uvero Alto Beach on this horseback riding tour from Punta Cana. All instructions, safety equipment, and a horse matched to your abilities by a guide will be provided. Ride into the sea and take a break to go swimming in the Caribbean. Round-trip transportation from your Punta Cana hotel 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.

Experience the thrill of multiple adventures on this epic tour from Punta Cana. Relax aboard a double-decker catamaran, discover wonders of the sea, and enjoy close encounters with marine life. Snorkel in a spectacular barrier reef surrounded by tropical fish and experience a marine show complete with sharks and stingrays. This popular tour option includes unlimited drinks on the best party boat around and is perfect for fun with family and friends. After you get a taste of life underwater, explore it from above with a thrilling parasail above the water!

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.

Snorkel and sightsee at the Marinarium and along the Cabeza de Toro coast on a half-day tour from Punta Cana. Enjoy the scenery on a sightseeing cruise along the coast, then jump in with provided snorkel gear to explore the underwater world. Stop at a waist-deep lagoon to relax and purchase drinks from the swim-up bar. Snacks and unlimited drinks included on board the boat.

Saddle up to discover the golden beaches, wild rivers, and lush forests of the Dominican Republic on this 2-hour horseback riding tour from Punta Cana. Whether you’re an experienced rider or it’s your first time on horseback, you’ll enjoy local wildlife and spectacular views, as you gallop along the beach or take a leisurely ride through the countryside.

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.

We are the only ones in Punta Cana that combine 5 activities in one day: Horseback Ride - Higuey City Tour - Zipline - Dune Buggy and safari throughout the tour. We have been doing this tour for two years and everyone is very satisfied, they can read the reviews and draw conclusions for you. Our two guides are very attentive and charismatic, they are Robert and Igor, they will be your best friends in the Dominican Republic. In addition, we always carry a professional photographer with us, who can sell you the photos of the whole day. On the tour, we will visit two local souvenir shops, outside of Punta Cana, so the prices will be considerably lower. This tour can be customized if the other clients agree. In addition, we will do the excursion even with one or two people, we do not wait to fill capacity.

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.

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.

Discover the 'real' Dominican Republic on this 4-hour cultural safari from Punta Cana. With your local guide, journey out into the yucca, pineapple and sugar cane plantations that cover most of the island's countryside. Learn about the culture and history of the people and land through your guide's engaging commentary. Stroll through a butterfly garden, visit a typical Dominican countryside home and stop at a local school near the town of Higuey. Spend some time enjoying the surf and sand of Macao Beach and try your hand at boogie boarding. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

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.

We are just Ecologist tours Guides focus in Nature and with experience in ecotourism. Focus in wildlife and History of Humans with impact in this area. Teaching what we know about nature is our Pasion. Extravagant landscapes and postcard-worthy waters make this place one of the Hispaniola’s most hallowed (and protected) sites. Untouched virgin rainforests house untold pleasures, while the unforgettable waters of shimmering Lorenzo Bay, the petroglyphs of the caverns, and the wilds of the mangrove swamps will deeply impress visitors. Any trip to Los Haitises is special, but for bird-watchers, the park is a treasure trove of frigate birds, parrots, owls, brown pelicans, and royal terns. Winged wildlife flock by the hundreds around the bay’s transparent waters, and the mangrove swamps provide a safe home for all sorts of small sea creatures.