Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

What to do in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Jeep Safari:Take off on your own adventure in a 4WD jeep through fruit and cofee plantations, and then hop a cruise for the Punta Cana coast!.

Altos de Chavon

Step back in time on this visit to the city of Higuey, and then continue to the picturesque artists' small town of Altos de Chavon for an afternoon of shopping, sightseeing, and a sail along the Chavon River.

Santo Domingo City Tour

Begin your vacation with an orientation tour of the capital, known as "The First City of the Americas." Visit the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, Columbus Castle (Alcazar), the Old Colonial City, and many other sights. Shop at the flea market, take lunch by the river, and then visit the National Aquarium.

Shopping in the Capital

With the largest duty-free zone in the Caribbean, Santo Domingo is a shopper's paradise, especially along El Conde Street and La Atarazana, a charming row of 16th-century buildings that house exclusive boutiques, and galleries. The homeland of designer Oscar de la Renta is also famous for its rum, coffee, and cigars. Haggling for a better price is fun and expected, especially with street vendors and in the markets.

Puerto Plata City Tour

Venture through Fort San Felipe, the Amber Museum, and the Brugal Rum Distillery. After lunch, enjoy a cable car ride to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres for a breathtaking view of the city and coast.

Samana and Cayo Levantado Tour

Board a bus to the scenic fishing village of Samana. Then sail along the bay to Cayo Levantado Island. Enjoy lunch on the beach and a walk to the gorgeous Los Cocos Waterfall.

Recreational Sports

The Dominican Republic offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities including golf, tennis, mountain biking, horseback riding, windsurfing, deep sea fishing and scuba diving, to name just a few!.

Cumayasa Ranch

Located on the banks of the Cumayasa River, this sprawling estate invites you to horseback ride on its lush pastures and take a boat ride along the river through mangroves. You'll also enjoy folk dances and merengue, as well as an authentic Dominican lunch served at the ranch.

Saona Island

Take an exciting ride on a motorboat or catamaran to Saona Island, a tropical paradise with pristine white sand beaches. Enjoy drinks onboard and lunch at the beach. Visit the National Park of the East.

Casa del Cordon

Tour the oldest stone house in the Americas, built in 1504 by a shipmate of Columbus.

Museum of the Royal Houses

With its stunning collection of colonial artifacts, ship replicas, tapestries and gilded furniture, this museum is best in the country.

Fort San Felipe

The oldest fort in the New World is a popular attraction at the Malecon in Puerto Plata. Originally built by the Spaniards in the 16th century to defend against pirates, the fort later served as a prison before being restored in the 1970s.