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Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari

1. Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari

Visit the coconut house or “Casa del Coco” to learn how coconut oil is produced and taste exotic Caribbean fruits, roasted coffee, and cacao. Interact in close proximity with friendly squirrel monkeys for the next 45 minutes. These charming and intelligent monkeys have been trained by a Canadian couple with over 35 years of experience working with animals, including 12 years at the Toronto Zoo teaching monkeys how to interact with humans. The tour is based on 5 acres of beautiful land that monkeys have made their home. They will descend from the trees to sit on your shoulder and eat from your hands. They also love to pose for the cameras, especially for selfies.

Punta Cana: Dolphin Discovery Swims and Encounters

2. Punta Cana: Dolphin Discovery Swims and Encounters

Delight in the unique experience of swimming with dolphins in Punta Cana. In this immersive experience, you’ll play with dolphins who will hug and snuggle you, and show off their aerial acrobatics. Choose from one of 3 dolphin swim programs. Each program includes various dolphin activities, including dolphin handshakes and hugs. You'll also have access to Isla del Pirata on weekends. There, you can play on the amazing Pirate Island, complete with water tunnels and slides, adult and children's pools and jacuzzi. You will also have access to lounge chairs, showers, bathrooms, and dressing rooms. Dolphin Encounter - Beginner This option is great for all ages. Swimming is optional as you can stand on a platform and watch as the dolphins come to you. Get a dolphin handshake and hug and watch their amazing aerial acrobatics. You may also choose to pet and swim with the dolphins. Dolphin Swim Adventure - Intermediate This option includes the Belly Ride, where you will hold on to the dolphin's fins as he rides backward across the water. This also includes the Boogie Push, where the dolphin will push you across the water surface while you ride a boogie board. You'll also get a friendly dolphin handshake and hug. Royal Swim - Advanced As the most dynamic experience on offer at the center, this activity includes special features like the foot-push, where you’ll soar as two dolphins lift you out of the water. Try a dorsal tow, with two dolphins pulling you across the water as you hold their fins.

Punta Cana: Dolphin Explorer Swims and Interactions

3. Punta Cana: Dolphin Explorer Swims and Interactions

Spend your time in the Caribbean swimming and interacting with dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience while learning about the conservation of terrestrial and marine biodiversity. All options of this interactive dolphin experience include interesting information about dolphins, their diet, care programs, as well as some tips on how to help save their natural habitat. Choose from the following options: Explorer Swim Hold hands with a dolphin and let it take you for a swim. Learn how to cue and watch as the dolphin leaps right over you. This program includes 50 minutes of water time with the dolphins. Excellence Swim Have an adrenaline-filled experience that was only up to now reserved for trainers. Get a personalized introduction to the dolphins that will swim with you. The trainers will coach and prepare you for the famous foot push where the dolphins will push you full speed across the ocean surface. This program includes 60 minutes of water time with the dolphins. Funtastic Dolphin Encounter Be greeted with a dolphin “pec shake” and experience the magic of a dolphin kiss. Learn facts about dolphin anatomy as well as useful tips on conservation. This program includes 40 minutes of water time with the dolphins.

Punta Cana: Blue Lagoon Cenote, Waterfall Pool, & River Tour

4. Punta Cana: Blue Lagoon Cenote, Waterfall Pool, & River Tour

Enjoy our stunning open cenote, surrounded by lush vegetation. Our freshwater lagoon is a serene place you will never want to leave. Relax and go with the flow on our beautiful Jungle River ride. Every member of the family will enjoy this relaxing and scenic trip, located in the middle of our park. A unique experience surrounded by exuberant nature, cascading curtains, and the spooky cavern. Floating on inner tubes, guests meander slowly around through a tropical landscape guided by a gentle current. An amazing and unique adventure in Punta Cana, fun for all the family!

Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, Buggy & Horse Ride Adventure

5. Punta Cana: Zipline, Chairlift, Buggy & Horse Ride Adventure

Visit  La Hacienda Park and enjoy a pickup at your hotel. Soar over the jungle on speedy ziplines, enjoy a safari through Punta Cana, and feel the thrill of a quick jump. Slide through the jungle with 2-kilometre-long ziplines that reach a speed of up to 70 km/h and a height of up to 160 m, enjoy the wild jungle at high speed since zip lines, with a free fall jump with a height of 20 meters. Drive buggies on the extreme roads of a private circuit, which guarantee the best safety with an extreme experience so that children, as well as adults, can enjoy it to the fullest. Bathe in the river with crystal clear water, and ride through the middle of the jungle with horses that are calm and agile so you can enjoy the wildlife. Ride the only chairlift in the Dominican Republic that will make you enjoy the best views of the park and finally, discover the culture of the country with a safari. Learn about Dominican and local culture. Taste mamajuana and freshly brewed coffee and a hearty traditional buffet. For the little ones La Hacienda Park is family-friendly. Kids can enjoy their time at the kids club where they will be supervised by a great team and have a lot of fun activities while they wait for the older ones to finish their activities. Choose the Private VIP option to enjoy a private transfer from your hotel, access to La Hacienda, the services of a guide and a photographer, drinks and snacks, a lunch buffet, and digital photographs of your time at La Hacienda. The Standard Option includes a group transfer, a lunch buffet, and access to La Hacienda.

Punta Cana: Ziplines Adventures & Monkeyland Entry

6. Punta Cana: Ziplines Adventures & Monkeyland Entry

Expert canopy guides will teach you all you need to know about ziplines and your equipment before you’re transferred to the Welcome Center, where a safety briefing will be conducted. When you reach the first platform, you’ll be ready to face the challenge of flying from one platform to the next. You’ll be safely attached to the double line cables, the longest of which spans 800 meters. The combined tour comprises 8 ziplines, including the 2 longest lines in the Caribbean that stretch across a 2-kilometer span in the mountains. Race your partner as you travel on side-by-side cables! This full-day (9-hour) trip also includes a visit to Monkeyland, where you can interact with the friendly squirrel monkeys. Nestled in the mountains of Anamuya, Monkeyland offers a chance to observe the monkeys in their natural environment. The monkeys have become totally trusting of humans in this 5-acre environment. They will climb down from the trees to sit on your shoulder and eat from your hand. Take note, though that they love anything shiny and will want to check out jewelry and sunglasses! Afterwards, on a visit to Coconut House, you’ll learn how coconuts become coconut oil and also have a chance to taste local organic products.

Bayahibe: Cotubanama Walk and Chicho Cave Snorkeling Tour

7. Bayahibe: Cotubanama Walk and Chicho Cave Snorkeling Tour

Discover the ethereal way light plays off the strikingly-blue water and reflects off the walls of the Chicho Cave on this guided tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Bayahibe. Explore the underwater world with the included snorkeling gear. Be picked up directly from your hotel in Bayahibe and relax on the transfer in a sports vehicle. Begin a walk on a marked trail in the Cotubanama National Park, admiring brilliant fauna and flora along the way to the cave. Switch on your flashlight and descend into the cave which has a wide entrance. At the bottom of the stairs, cool off in water that is 25°C (77°F). Enjoy the beauty of the place, with its stalactites, stalagmites, and columns. Take a peak below the waves of this freshwater spring that is a sacred spot for the ancient inhabitants of Hispaniola. Once you are refreshed, stroll back through the jungle to the parking spot. Indulge in a an aperitif before returning to your accommodation in Bayahibe.

Punta Cana: Caribbean Lake Water Park Ticket with Transfers

8. Punta Cana: Caribbean Lake Water Park Ticket with Transfers

Feel the thrill of ziplining or riding on a doughnut with this this ticket for the Caribbean Lake Park in Punta Cana. Unwind with a relaxing paddleboard ride or chillout next to the 3-level infinity pool. Choose from a full or half-day pass with transfers from Uvero Alto, Bávaro, or Punta Cana. Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation and relax on the transfer to the park. Show your ticket at the gate and start your water adventure. Try wakeboarding and let yourself be carried away by the state-of-the-art cable. Slide across the water at high speeds with knee boarding. Savor a range of mouth-watering dishes at the snack. Put your skills to the test by staying upright with water skis as you go between obstacles. Drift over curves and jumps on the donut ride. Zipline from a tower more than 10 meters high and fly over water. Explore the beautiful lake at your own pace with a paddleboard, safety vest, and some basic tips on how to handle the board. Sunbathe and chillout at the spectacular 3-level infinity pool. Work on your skills a the beach volleyball courts.

Punta Cana: Pirate Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour

9. Punta Cana: Pirate Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour

Sail out from the Punta Cana docks on this pirate-themed adventure. Join a scavenger hunt for buried treasure that will have you sailing past a colorful coral reef, swimming with rays and on to an island surrounded by sharks. Start by boarding the ‘Hispaniola’ and meeting Captain Jack Blackhand and his crew, whose treasure you’ll be helping to hunt. After some training and an introduction to the ship, you’ll be handed your snorkeling gear and set sail for the coral reef, your first stop on the treasure hunt. Once you arrive, you'll swim out into the pristine water over the reef. Search for signs of the treasure amongst the coral formations and clouds of colorful fish. Back on board, you can enjoy fresh fruit and a drink as the ship sets sail for Shark Island. As its name suggests, you’ll see sharks and rays in the waters below you as you approach the island. Before you can land, a rival pirate crew will arrive and a final sword fight will break out as the two crews battle over the treasure. The ‘Hispaniola’ will make its way back to Punta Cana, with one more stop for you to snorkel up close to the sharks and interact with the rays. Before you reach land, celebrate a successful treasure hunt with the pirates and learn about their history in the Caribbean over a drink.

Punta Cana: One-on-One Surf Lesson on Macao Beach

10. Punta Cana: One-on-One Surf Lesson on Macao Beach

Discover the joy of surfing with this surfing lesson on the white sands and clear waters of the stunning Macao beach. Enjoy the convenience of a roundtrip transfer between your accommodation in Punta Cana.  Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Punta Cana. Sit back and take in the scenery on the drive to Macao beach. Hit the beach and start with a water safety briefing. Build up your confidences with dry land instruction and practice.  Put your new skills to the test as you immerse yourself in the turquoise waters. Ride the waves and practice your stroke. Progress quickly with easy-to-follow and practical instruction. Have all the equipment you need to surf including a rash guard. Book a surfing lesson that can be tailored to all skill levels. Return to your accommodation in Punta Cana at the end of your lesson. 

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What people are saying about Punta Cana

We came with our kids and had the most amazing time with the dolphins, beyond our expectations! the staff is super friendly and welcoming, the trainers Jose and Rafael are very experienced and put a lot of efforts to make an unforgettable experience for all of us

Loved every minute of it! Definitely worth it! 10/10 The price for all of the activities was more than we could ask for. Water was provided on some of the platforms for the zip line sows could stay hydrated. They truly did treat us like we were family!

Zip lining was beautiful and Monkey land was amazing. 5 star review. One of the best excursions I had in Punta Cana. A must do if you visit.

Had a great day out. Our tour guide and driver ruddy & Oscar were very informative on the local culture and were very funny and friendly

Had a fantastic day. The staff and trainers are very friendly and helpful. Pictures were a bit pricey but worth it