Punta Cana Tours

This experience has adventure stamped all over it. Off-road buggy or safari truck rides, traditional Taino ceremonies and swimming in underground pools make for an adrenaline-pumping evening from Punta Cana. Juan, one of our local guides, says ‘Caves and cenotes played an important role in the indigenous Taino culture. Despite looking so tempting with their cool aquamarine water, the Taino people never swam in the cenotes or used the water because of their belief that they were a gateway to the underworld.' Plus, you'll enjoy a Dominican dinner and an open bar followed by live music and dancing around a bonfire.To kick off your all-action evening, you'll power through the Dominican countryside, zoom along dirt tracks and watch as the landscape transforms from day to night. Guided by torchlight, you'll continue your journey to take a swim in a natural cave pool, known as a cenote, with atmospheric lighting. And if you choose the safari truck option, you'll also get to visit the eerie depths of Yara Cave.With flaming torches lighting the way, you'll make your way back to base for a well-earned drink and a tasty dinner of local cuisine. The restaurant staff pride themselves on creating classic Dominican dishes, freshly prepared with seasonal produce from the island. Rounding off the evening is a traditional Taino dance show and the chance to join in with a boogie around the bonfire or enjoy the open bar under the stars.

Take a walk on the wild side with a tour of the Dominican Republic's rugged Anamuya Mountains. See a snapshot of rural life as shown to you by an in-the-know local. Alex, one of our expert guides, says, ‘I'm a native and have been guiding tours here for more than 10 years. You'll learn about local history, plants and crops, and get to try home-grown coffee and fruit, too.'Fun facts, exotic wildlife and the chance to take a river swim – this tour has it all. After pick-up from your hotel, we'll head deep into the Dominican outback. And because we'll visit the less-travelled parts of the country, it helps support areas that don't usually benefit from tourism. What's more, you'll be part of a small group of just 16 guests, minimising our carbon footprint. ‘It's a great way to get in touch with nature and give back to the rural community,' says Alex. Rolling through the forest-carpeted countryside, we'll arrive at a ranch, where we begin with complimentary drinks and the lowdown on the day ahead.Set off trekking through luxuriant, peaked landscapes as your friendly guide shows you around. You'll meet the locals and taste locally grown seasonal products – from farm to fork, it doesn't get much fresher. Be sure to keep an eye out for rare plants, birds and wildlife, too. Being part of this experience is a boost to wildlife conservation efforts in the region. Finally, we'll head to the River Anamuya, where you can cool off with a well-earned swim and a thirst-quenching coconut water.

You'll get a close-up look at the Dominican countryside on this thrilling off-road adventure. Riding a low-slung buggy, you'll drive through winding rural dirt tracks all the way to the famous Domitai Cave Park. There'll be a swim stop at a cave with a natural pool, too.This Terracross safari is geared for mud-splattered, high-octane fun. But that's not all. Your expert local guide will bring you to villages and an organic co-op ranch. Here, you'll learn all about coconut oil, sugarcane, coffee and chocolate as well as the unique Dominican chocolate tea. And you'll get to taste a few of them, too, along with the national tipple, mamajuana.You'll also get to swim in a cenote. These rocky sinkholes with clear, fresh water are a joy to swim in. And as Domitai Park is a private venue, there are fewer crowds and vendors than at other cenotes.

This wild buggy ride through the Dominican countryside makes for a morning of adrenaline-pumping adventure. As well as rumbling through rustic villages, you'll visit an organic farm and cool off with a swim in a cenote. There's no better way to put a bit of oomph into your holidays.After pick-up, we'll head to a ranch for a safety briefing and the lowdown on Terracross buggies. Don your helmet, put on your belt and give it some welly. You'll zoom across the backwoods to the co-op farm. Your guide will tell you about and let you try traditional Dominican products such as coconut oil, chocolate tea, tobacco, rum, cocoa and, of course, the world-famous coffee.Buggy driving can be a messy business, so you'll round up with a chance to freshen up with a swim in a cenote – a natural spring of crystal clear water.

Sugarcane, sacred shrines, a riverboat trip and even a voodoo show. This exclusive excursion has a bit of everything that makes the Dominican Republic such a fascinating country. Expect to meet plenty of locals and explore the wild landscapes on either side of the River Yuma during this breathless full day tour.

If adventure's your thing, then you'll be in for one rip-roaring day with this combo day at La Hacienda. With seven fun and thrilling activities, you won't have chance to get bored. And what's more, there'll be a tasty buffet on hand for when you've built up at appetite. With this tour, you'll enjoy taking part in the following activities:-Buggy ride (40-45 mins)-Horse-back Riding (40-45 minutes)-Safari in 4x4 (40-45 minutes)-Zipline (60-65 minutes)-Quick Jump (5 minutes)-Chairlift (15 minutes)

This half-day trip has family fun stamped all over it. You'll venture out to Xploration Animal Park where you can hop on a panoramic bus tour or wander at your own pace. There's even some interaction with the farm animals, and plenty of lookout points to cast your eyes over the landscapes of the Dominican Republic.

This is the blue riband of Dominican countryside 4x4 adventure tours. You'll ride an ATV buggy in the jungle around Mt Anamuya, criss-crossing rugged terrain en route to the River Anamuya. Enjoy a swim in the middle of nature before rounding off the morning with a farm visit. Here, you'll meet a local family and tour its coffee plantation.

If paradise islands and nature are your thing, then this three-in-one exclusive tour is a must-do. You'll journey into the mountains, caves and villages of Cayo Levantado, Los Haitises National Park and Redonda Mountain – a 100% Dominican experience.

Adventure-seekers should look no further than this ziplining adventure in Punta Cana. You'll head out to the heart of the Anamuya Mountain range in a safari minibus, where a thrilling 18 platform, 12 zipline takes centre stage for an epic day out. Channel your inner tarzan as you whizz through the treetops, soaking in the sights above 800m in the air. And after your heart stops racing, you'll wind down with some fresh exotic fruit back at the ranch.

See what everyday life is like in the Dominican countryside. There's a long list of things to tick-off on this half-day trip including a sugarcane plantation visit, a cigar-rolling demonstration, plus coffee and fruit tasting. And if you upgrade to the full day option, there's a Higuey city tour, lunch at a mountain ranch and a beach break, too.Head out into the open fields of the countryside and our first stop is a sugarcane plantation where you'll learn about the island's all-important industry used for making rum. There'll be a fruit and coffee tasting session at a country home, alongside a chance to see how Dominican cigars are made at a rolling factory.And if you've booked the full day option, you'll also enjoy a Higuey city walking tour with entry to the famous Altagracia Basilica, a buffet lunch of local dishes, and a stop at Macao beach to swim, sunbathe and recharge.

Get a real taste of Caribbean culture, with this private half-day bus tour around the Dominican Republic. An experience exclusively for you and your party, you'll visit remote villages and markets, while learning all about local produce and history.Your adventure kicks off as your guide regales you with the history of the island while we journey through cattle grazing lands and visit a rice plantation. You'll also visit a small rural school to meet its students. Check out the views of the Cordillera Oriental mountains before arriving at a plantation for a tour on the production of coffee, cocoa and more.It's then on to Higuey, to see the famous Altagracia Basilica – a pilgrimage site because of its miraculous image of Our Lady – and wander around the market. There's also a visit to a cigar factory and sugarcane fields, too.

Double up on both land and sea adventures with this exhilarating full-day tour. It's an early morning start as you jump on a safari truck and set off exploring sugar cane plantations, rural schools and more. Stop for a walk around Higuey before spending the afternoon sailing along the Bavaro coast onboard a party boat, where dancing and swim stops come as standard.

This is a Dominican Republic backcountry tour like no other. Driving a can-am ATV buggy, you'll crawl on dirt roads through villages and race on a rally track as well as swim in a vast cenote cave. You'll also get to taste typical local products such as cassava pastry. An experience that'll put a bit of oomph into your holiday.

This small group experience sees you driving a can-am ATV buggy on a tour of the Dominican Republic's countryside. You'll crawl on dirt roads through villages and race on a rally track, as well as swim in a vast cenote cave. You'll also get to taste typical local products such as cassava pastry. It's a trip that'll put a bit of oomph into your holiday.

When you've got waterfalls, colourful villages and plenty of culture on your doorstep, there's nothing quite like getting out and into the action. This full day tour sees you mingling with locals at schools, exploring Bayaguana, swimming in waterfalls and seeing how sugar cane and tobacco are processed.