Dominican Republic · SAFARI
46 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 safari tours worth your time, each with a price, a traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Punta Cana half-day Monkey Land safari and plantation: hand-feed squirrel monkeys, tour Casa del Coco, taste coffee and cacao, with pickup.
“It was great! I especially appreciated that they let us feed the monkeys several times. it was the best experience in the Punta Cana area.”
Open-air countryside safari from Punta Cana: Anamuya Mountains, cigar rolling and tastings, lunch, and Macao Beach.
“Great Tour. Ceasar was a great driver and Rudy was an amazing guide. Loved the river at the end. Would 100% recommend, just ditch the pasta @ at Maria's House for some more of that amazing fried chicken ;) and some extra cocoa.”
Punta Cana cultural safari to Higüey and Playa Macao with basilica visits, market time, coffee/cocoa tasting, ranch lunch, drinks, and horseback riding.
“This was a fun trip and we really enjoyed the day. You definitely get to see a lot on this trip! We loved riding the horses and meeting all the people along the way.”
Half Day Monkeyland Safari from Bayahibe: a morning mix of coffee and botanical gardens plus a hands-on squirrel monkey experience at a Canadian-run center.
“Escursione perfetta, pulmino in orario, personale gentile e professionale. Da rifare”
Punta Cana jungle safari at Hacienda Tuko: zipline, buggies, and horseback riding with pickup and a Dominican meal.
“It is a long day for be prepared (8-4pm). The activities were fun and the employees did everything to make sure you were safe. Walking and climbing status are necessary for the zip line activity so be prepared. It was nice that we got to see a local beach. Our guide Jeudi was great. He gave us clear directions before arriving and had us laughing along the way.”
Hands-on Monkeyland plus a Dominican coffee and cocoa stop from La Romana, with pickup, water, and open-air safari rides.
“Definitely a must do if visiting DR!! This was our 2nd time seeing the monkeys and would definitely do it again!!”
Punta Cana Supreme Safari: safari truck ride, open bar, rural culture, horseback and river swim, plus Macao Beach in a 7.5-hour day.
“This tour was amazing. We learned a lot about Punta Cana and enjoyed interacting with the people.”
A 4-hour Punta Cana half-day to a Dominican village, plantation crops, and the Higuey Basilica, with private transport and drinks included.
“Our Tour guide was great. He was very nice and went above and beyond. Good tour. I would highly recomnd it”
Spend a full day near Juan Dolio visiting a Dominican farm house, botanical garden, and Monkeyland’s squirrel monkeys with lunch included.
“This tour was great! We contacted the tour to ensure they had out pick up. They were polite and helpful. The bus as about 15 minutes late, around 710 at our hotel in Juan Dolio. Please don't give them a hard time for it, know the culture, tiRead more”
A small-group half-day cultural safari from Punta Cana: Basilica of Higüey, Macao Beach, an Anamuya lunch by the river, plus local factories and markets.
“It was nice, the travel agent took us through all activities in his car, we were happy about it because we didn’t have to ride in a bus and wait in lines, as groups do, and afterward he took us to Macana beach and let us stay there for a while Read more”
Dune buggy and ATV safari in Punta Cana with cave swim, Macao Beach break, cocoa/chocolate/coffee stops, and included hotel transfers.
“Do not take this excursion. I had taken the same type of excursion a few years ago but it was a much more enjoyable experience. Eight of us were picked by a van and transferred to another open air van on the side of a busy highway with Read more”
A full-day Higüey safari from Punta Cana: Basilica visit, city walk, ranch horse time, river swim, lunch, cigar demo, and Macao Beach sunset.
“de begeleiding was top! we zaten wel in een andere bus dan de tour aangaf”
Punta Cana safari truck day with Higüey Basilica, Ana Mulla river lunch, local market, horseback ride, and Macao Beach swim.
“It was the most disorganized tour I ever had. I had to hire a tour guide at Higuey since the assigned tour guide was clueless. The assigned tour guide had to decide with another one where to take us and what to do.”
Bayaguana Countryside Safari from Juan Dolio: sugarcane, coffee and cacao tastings, Bayaguana streets, and a swim at Salto Alto.
“Road travel excessive. Did not go to a cigar factory, one man sitting in a chair in a random lot rolling cigars. Plantation was nice, interesting. We were the only English speaking people. Therefore, a lot of information did not make it to us. But, Read more”
8-hour Bayahibe countryside safari from La Romana with sugarcane-to-rum lessons, school and village visits, mountain buffet lunch, cathedral, and cigars.
“Started with beautiful half hour cruise on Chavon River. Enjoyed Maria's farm and learning about numerous products. Lovely to drive and eat in a mountain region. Great contrast to beach days. Families with children in our group seemed to enjoy.”
