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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: Ziplines Adventures & Monkeyland Entry

4. 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.

Punta Cana: La Hacienda Park Pure InspirAction Ticket

5. Punta Cana: La Hacienda Park Pure InspirAction Ticket

Visit the expansive La Hacienda Park and enjoy a pickup at your hotel with this Pure InspirAction ticket. 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-kilometer-long zip lines 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: Scape Park Cap Cana Entry Ticket

6. Punta Cana: Scape Park Cap Cana Entry Ticket

Start your day on an air-conditioned coach that whisks you from your hotel to Scape Park, an eco-adventure park located in the Cap Cana Resort, which covers over 247 acres (100 hectares) on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. This full-day admission ticket includes all 7 quality attractions available at Scape Park. You might decide to start your Scape Park adventure on the Zip Line Eco Tour and then cool off on the Hoyo Azul Eco Tour. It’s up to you. Attractions available at the park: Cave Expedition: Hike up into Farallon Cliff and trek in a jungle. Make your way down a staircase to enter the cave and explore its vast underground network of chambers and tunnels Cultural Route: During a nature walk, see markings by Tainos, the original indigenous inhabitants of the island. Saltos Azules: Escape the ordinary with this adventure you can't find in any other park. Discover Saltos Azules, a land with many fun and unique activities to do. Experience the diving platforms, hanging zip line, swing zip line, and ride the water hammocks that take you speeding and splashing in the refreshing water Zip Line Eco Adventure: Feel the adrenaline and enjoy the sensation of flying through a canopy of trees as you speed through eight zip lines. With the platforms set in a natural high cliff, the zip line has breathtaking views of the Caribbean coastline and lush natural scenery Cave Swim: Dive into this mystical underground spring and live the genuine sensation of swimming in these invigorating waters, previously used by the ancient natives for sacred rituals Iguanaland: In this wild journey you will have an up and close encounter with our rhinoceros iguanas. A species of reptile that can only be found on this tropical island. The handlers are trained to make this experience both fun and educational for the whole family

From Punta Cana: Sanctuary Whale Watching Day Trip

7. From Punta Cana: Sanctuary Whale Watching Day Trip

Depart from the areas of Punta Cana, Bávaro and Uvero Alto and travel by bus through the wonderful countryside of the Dominican Republic along rural roads. Discover magical locations that perfectly capture the most exquisite flora of the Caribbean. Journey along a new road that connects the area with the Bavarian town of Miches in just 1 hour. Marvel at the colors as you pass the towns of La Colonia and El Cedro en route. Arrive at the ranch in time for a tasty light breakfast snack. Then, go to a private dock to board a speedboat and set sail to look for humpback whales in their natural environment. Visit Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) to experience a tropical paradise surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Marvel at the magical setting of turquoise waters and white sand beaches. Then, continue by boat to the dock where you will board a comfortable air-conditioned bus to the village of El Limon. Stop for a hearty buffet or Dominican lunch at Rancho Los Cocos.

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

8. 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. 

Punta Cana: Caribbean Lake Water Park Ticket with Transfers

9. 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 lunch buffet. 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: Zip-Lining 12 Cables

10. Punta Cana: Zip-Lining 12 Cables

Fly through the air in a zip lining course in the Dominican Republic's lush tropical jungle! Visit the first zip-line course on the island. After a 45 minute drive onboard a safari truck transportation, you will be entering a whole new dimension of entertainment. Expert canopy guides will teach you all you need to know about the ride and the equipment. You will be transferred to the Welcome Center, where a safety briefing will be conducted until reaching the first platform, and then be ready to face the challenge: flying from one platform to another! The longest cable is 800 meters (about 2,600 feet) long, and hovers directly over a river for about 50 seconds! Your tour consists of 16 platforms and 12 Zip Lines, including the 2 longest lines in the Caribbean, stretched across the length of the lush Cordillera Septentrional mountain range. Let yourself zip from platform to platform and swing through the air with a bird’s eye view of the lush tropical mountain range.

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What people are saying about Punta Cana

Me and my partner absolutely loved this day out. We got picked up from our hotel on time on an air conditioned coach and the guide, Gabriel, was lovely. When we arrived, we first did the buggy ride. This was super fun but you will 100% get dirty so don’t wear anything you value. You do get an opportunity to shower and change if you wish. Next was the horse riding which was great. You got a good amount of time riding on your horse along a very scenic route. After this we did the safari ride, this took us to a little village with donkeys and goats for you to feed and also some drinks to taste (they were lovely). When returning we had some lunch at the buffet which was decent (drinks not included). After this was the cable car and zip wire if you wish. This was great fun, safe and well organised. You can go on some of the lines with somebody else which was nice. When we got back there was a parrot show and we had a look through our photos. We ended up buying the collection! Great day out!

Pick up was delayed and a bit confusing on where we needed to go during the activity and who to come back with but the activities themselves were very enjoyable. Staff very friendly. We did ziplining which had 12 lines and then monkeyland. They did not have veggie option for snacks.

Breathtaking!

Prepare yourself for a full day trip! I was at Versailles for about 7 hours! It is so large and there is so much to take in!

Great day Fabulous park with few people so pleasant Very clean

Super well done, very pleasant and respectful of animals.