Top Activities on the Ground in Punta Cana

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.

The Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful beaches and outdoor adventures. Put your trust in the hands of your guide and embark on a full-day tour of outdoor excursions and cultural experiences. Horseback ride through the jungle, visit a market to sample local treats, learn how coffee and cacao are grown, zipline over a river, and traverse rugged terrain in a dune buggy.

Punta Cana has so many highlights to fit into a visit, but it can be hard to fit it all in. Prebook this Punta Cana Zipline and Buggy Experience with Monkeyland Admission and combine three activities in just one day. Along with a thrilling zipline course, you’ll also drive a buggy to Anamuya River where you can swim. Then, end the day with a guided visit to Monkeyland.

This is the perfect option for adventurous travelers visiting Punta Cana. Swap predictable bus tours for something more wild and exhilarating—a combination of a buggy tour and a ziplining adventure. As well as seeing incredible scenery on the jungle buggy ride, it’s also possible to visit a coconut house to see how coconut oil is made. During the zipline adventure, enjoy the buzz of trying out 12 different ziplines that vary in length.

The most complete combination excursion you will find in Punta Cana! It includes the 12 cables of the zipline adventures plus a visit to the Coconut House, a full 45 minute interaction with little monkeys.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take the hassle out of finding transportation to your hotel and save money by pre-booking a shuttle service from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). After clearing immigration and customs, find your representatives at the indicated counters and head to the shuttle. Then, enjoy a comfortable ride to your hotel, resort, or private residence in the Punta Cana or Bavaro areas.

Animal-loving travelers will enjoy this full-day tour to Samana that includes whale-watching and horseback riding. Between mid-January and late-March you can see magnificent humpback whales in the wild. Visit a coffee and cacao farm, ride a horse through the jungle, and check out the gushing Salto el Limon waterfall. Also spend some time on one of the most beautiful islands in the country, Cayo Levantado.

Parasail 500 feet (150 meters) above the coast of Punta Cana, then go snorkeling off a party boat during this thrilling excursion. Don a safety harness and ascend into the sky, getting panoramic views of the spectacular Dominican coastline. Then, board a catamaran and set sail for a local snorkeling spot, diving in to swim with tropical fish among coral reefs. Sip drinks from the onboard open bar and stop at a natural swimming pool for a relaxing dip in the warm water. All equipment, snacks, drinks, and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana are included.

Swap crowded resorts for a more peaceful alternative—a horseback riding adventure in the countryside of northern Punta Cana. No need to worry about having prior experience, as a guide assesses your ability and provides expert guidance along the way. The tour showcases the beauty of Uvero Alto Beach and the scenic coastline, as well as Boca de Maimon river.

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.

Go off-road in buggy that fits five people 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 home 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 Flinstones-themed attraction. All equipment and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Ride a 4x4 buggy through the Dominican countryside, then board a catamaran to explore the azure waters during this combination tour from Punta Cana. Stop at an country farm to see how chocolate, cinnamon and coffee are harvested and processed, then continue to the white sand Macao Beach. Board a double-Decker catamaran to cruise the turquoise waters offshore. Don the provided snorkel equipment and jump in to swim with schools of tropical fish. If you wish, there is the option to schedule these activities on two separate days.

Fly through the rain forest canopy on some of the Caribbean's longest ziplines. Traverse from platform to platform in the forest across 12 cables, set side by side so that you can zip with a partner. Expert adventure guides give a safety briefing and perform a full safety check before you fly. Along the way, look out for native flora and fauna in the tropical forest.

Travelers seeking exciting outdoor adventures will enjoy this five-hour tour to Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park. Here you can have fun ziplining through the treetops, riding horses, and going on an off-road buggy adventure. This is a great way to spend time with your friends and family and will give you an insight into a different side of the Dominican Republic.

Experience the beauty of Punta Cana on this incredible adventure that pairs horseback riding and ziplining for a day of adrenaline-pumping fun! Walk, trot, or gallop through some of Punta Cana’s most stunning scenery as you make your way along the Anamuya River. Then, soar through the treetops on an amazing zipline ride. This tour includes a typical Dominican meal, plus a tour of a coffee, vanilla, and cocoa plantation with samples, and a cigar-rolling activity.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a jungle safari during your time in Punta Cana. Visit the Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park to soar through the air on a series of ziplines. Then, enjoy a relaxing horseback ride before heading out for a thrilling dune buggy ride through the jungle. Guests can select if they only want to participate in the zipline portion of the tour.

Take a half-day away from the beach with this hiking tour through the Eastern Cordillera from Punta Cana. Hiking in unfamiliar territory may be daunting, but with a guide in the lead, you can just follow along and soak up the views of tropical scenery. Learn about the Dominican Republic's flora and fauna as you cross from Vista Alegre to Anamuya, stopping for photos and to re-energize with provided drinks and tropical fruit.

Get access to some backcountry Dominican Roads that traditional tours can't reach on this all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour from Punta Cana. Maneuver your ATV over rutted roads and through mud puddles, getting a picture of Dominican rural life as you travel. Learn about the sugar, coffee, and cacao production of the area; visit an underground cave; and take a swim at Macao Beach.

Combine explorations of Punta Cana's lagoon Indigenous Eyes and an exciting catamaran ride on a single tour. Walk to the beautiful Punta Cana Lagoon and have a fresh bath in a cenote, then step aboard a brand-new catamaran and ride along the Punta Cana coast-line. Enjoy some snorkeling and wading in a natural pool and sipping unlimited drinks. Round-trip transportation from your hotel included. - Explore the Punta Cana Lagoon “Indigenous Eyes” - Walk from the ranch to the lagoon and have a bath in a beautiful cenote - Sail across the Punta Cana coast-line on a catamaran while enjoying unlimited drinks - Experience some snorkeling in crystal-clear waters - Wade in the natural pool - Round-trip hotel transportation

Take a break from the beach at this fun ziplining activity park. Grab your friends for some fun zooming along a circuit of six cables. They're super-safe dual lines, which add even greater protection than regular ziplines. Enjoy the forest views along the way. Stop at a Dominican cigar store on the way back to learn more about them.