The 7 best excursions in Punta Cana

Punta Cana is famous for its dreamy beaches, but limiting your trip to the resort loungers would be like visiting Paris and skipping the Eiffel Tower. This region is a treasure of experiences blending adventure, culture, nature and endless fun. Here are the seven best excursions you can take from Punta Cana.

1. Saona Island: the ultimate Caribbean paradise

This pristine island, inside Cotubanamá National Park, is literally the image that appears when you search for a paradise beach. The tour lasts about 8 hours and includes transfer, a catamaran with music and drinks, a stop at the natural pools in the middle of the sea, a buffet lunch with typical dishes and free time to swim. The return is usually by speedboat. Prices are around 65 dollars per person with trusted operators.

2. Colonial City of Santo Domingo

For history lovers, the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first European city in the Americas. The tour, about 9 hours, walks through Las Damas Street, the Primada Cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón and the Museum of the Royal Houses, with free time and a typical lunch. It costs around 70 dollars per adult and 35 per child, including transport and a bilingual guide.

3. Buggy adventure: mud, caves and beach

For about four hours you will drive your own off-road vehicle along dirt roads, cross rivers and plantations, visit a local farmhouse, a freshwater cenote and Macao Beach. Get ready to end up covered in mud: it is part of the fun! At about 45 dollars per person, it is one of the best value tours.

4. Scape Park: the most complete adventure park

In Cap Cana, Scape Park combines more than 30 attractions in a natural setting. Highlights include the Hoyo Azul cenote, ziplines over the jungle, Taíno caves with petroglyphs and a natural water park. The full package, about 130 dollars per person, includes access, lunch, drinks and transfer.

5. Coco Bongo: the best party in the Caribbean

Coco Bongo is not your typical club: it is a world-class show with Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics, celebrity impersonators, special effects and an open bar. For about 75 dollars per person, with transfer and drinks, it is perfect for groups of friends and unforgettable nights.

6. Party Boat with snorkeling: a party at sea

A catamaran with Caribbean music, hosts and unlimited drinks while you sail turquoise waters. The tour lasts about three hours and includes a snorkeling stop at a natural reef. At about 55 dollars per person, it includes gear, national drinks and transport.

7. Parasailing: fly over the Caribbean Sea

For about 15 minutes you will rise between 60 and 100 meters above the sea, attached to a parachute while a speedboat pulls you. No experience is needed and it is suitable for almost any age. The price is around 50 dollars per person and it combines easily with other activities on the same beach.

Tips to make the most of your excursions

• Book ahead: popular excursions fill up fast, especially in high season.
• Choose trusted operators like Fun Jevi Tours RD; avoid street vendors on the beach.
• Bring the essentials: biodegradable sunscreen, towel, swimsuit, dry clothes, cash and a camera.
• Listen to your guide: they know the area and the safety measures.
• Stay hydrated: the heat and Caribbean sun can be deceiving.

Design your perfect adventure

Our recommendation is to pick at least three varied excursions: one cultural, one adventure and one beach or party. Fun Jevi Tours RD, with more than ten years of experience, offers all of these with pickup included and bilingual guides. Your next great adventure is just one booking away.