Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic

Pilot your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV) through the Dominican Republic's tropical wilderness on this half-day tour. With a guide in the lead, you won't have to worry about navigation or directions; just focus on the scenery and enjoying the wild ride. Stop by local coffee and chocolate plantations and explore Taino Ecological Park, where you can swim in a freshwater cenote. End up relaxing on idyllic Macao Beach.

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools. Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim, and slide your way back down. Afterwards, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata is included.

As one of the most popular destinations on the Dominican Republic's North Coast, the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua are worth the trek as much for the journey as the destination. Following hotel pickup, hike through the jungle and scope out the local wildlife en route to the 27 falls, listening to your guide's commentary as they lead the way. Make your way back down by swimming and jumping through the canyon, completing your tour with lunch and hotel drop-off.

This unforgettable buggy tour and horseback ride follows a breathtaking route through Punta Cana's spectacular natural surroundings.

Discover the 'real' Dominican Republic on this 4-hour cultural safari from Punta Cana. With your local guide, journey out into the yucca, pineapple and sugar cane plantations that cover most of the island's countryside. Learn about the culture and history of the people and land through your guide's engaging commentary. Stroll through a butterfly garden, visit a typical Dominican countryside home and stop at a local school near the town of Higuey. Spend some time enjoying the surf and sand of Macao Beach and try your hand at boogie boarding. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.

Combine visits to the town of Higuey and the idyllic Macao Beach with a Dominican countryside horseback riding adventure on this tour from Punta Cana. Learn about how Dominican daily life unfolds in these rural areas, then explore on horseback. Relax on the sand and take a dip in the Caribbean at Macao beach, then visit the Higuey Basilica.

Take this action-packed all-inclusive Punta Cana 4WD ATV tour, where the mud will fly and you'll get down and dirty as a guide threads the way through country roads and trails in northern Punta Cana. Make a stop to try locally produced coffee, rum, wine, and honey. Continue on in search of a natural cave with an underground water source. Take a tip to cool off before heading to Macao Beach.

Combine several different adventure activities on a single half-day tour from Punta Cana. Hop on board a powerful all-terrain vehicle, built for the rugged terrain of the Dominican Republic's interior, riding through a forest to a local organic farm. Taste coffee, chocolate, and rum before exploring a local cave and underground river. End up at Macao Beach for a chance to relax and swim before returning to Punta Cana.

Go off-roading through the Dominican countryside on the back of a 4x4 buggy during this 4-hour adventure from Punta Cana. Ride through lush jungle, down dirt roads and past typical Dominican country towns. Stop by a country farm to sample coffee, chocolate and Mamajuana, the local favorite drink. Explore a hidden cave that contains a natural swimming pool, a perfect place to cool off. After barging through a few more muddy puddles, end up at Macao Beach, where you can rinse off in the azure sea and relax on the white sand beach. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana is included.

With a memorable fairway that incorporates trademark features that follow the lay of the land, enjoy a round of golf at Punta Cana's Cocotal Golf and Country Club. Play one of two courses (18+9) designed by Jose "Pepe" Gacedo, a famous golf course architect and six-time Spanish champion. Low-handicapped golfers can even enjoy four sets of challenging tees. Bring your golf clubs or rent some here.

Drive your own dune buggy down Punta Cana's rugged back roads during this 3-hour excursion. Accompanied by your guide, pass palm trees and tobacco plantations as you cruise through remote farmland, stopping at a local farm and the scenic Macao Beach. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels included.

Have you got what it takes to complete the 3 stages of the impressive Extreme Mega Adventure?Stage 1 - First the Damajagua Waterfalls. Our guides will take you through every step of the way, ensuring your maximum fun, safety and energy levels at all times.Stage 2 - Second the Horses. Saddle up and let's go! First we pick up our horses and set off on a stunning tropical treck.Stage 3 - Climb Up, Clip On and get ready for some serious Zip Lining! 

Take to the road for a drive through the Dominican countryside and coast en route to two of the Dominican Republic's popular parks: Los Haitises National Park and La Cueva de la Linea Nature Reserve. Ride a speedboat through mangrove forests at Sabana de la Mar, take in views of the Anamuya mountain range, swim in natural pools, and more along with your guide and your group. This tour includes a typical Dominican lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned bus.

Explore the Dominican countryside on a mountain buggy during this 5-hour tour from Punta Cana. Get views of the Oriental Mountain Range while driving down secluded country lanes lined with tobacco plantations and palm trees. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

This full-day package combines an ATV ride, catamaran cruise, and snorkeling excursion - allowing you to experience multiple island highlights in a single trip. Drive your own quad or ride as a passenger and explore the Dominican countryside. Then board a catamaran and cruise along Punta Cana's coastline, stopping to snorkel at a coral reef and see tropical fish and maybe sea turtles or rays.

Enjoy a day of golf at Corales Golf Club in Punta Cana, one of the premier golf courses in the Dominican Republic. Take in sweeping views as you play an 18-hole round of golf on this challenging Caribbean course with six seaside holes, natural cliffs, ocean coves, inland lakes, and Tom Fazio design. Your golf package includes round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels.

Combine explorations of Punta Cana's lagoon by beach buggy and catamaran on a single tour, including lunch on Playa Blanca. Travel to the Punta Cana Lagoon in a 4x4 club car, then step aboard a catamaran bound for Playa Blanca. Enjoy wading in a natural pool and sipping unlimited drinks; lunch is served on the beach. Round-trip transportation from your hotel included.

Zoom around the remote areas of Punta Cana during this 3-hour buggy adventure. Head to the Rancho Macao learn about the production of cocoa, coffee, tobacco, and more before ripping through the rugged terrain on your buggy. Take a dip in a swimming hole, relax on the frosty white sands of the nearby beach, and admire the beautiful coastal scenery as you soak up the Caribbean atmosphere.

Explore the Dominican countryside in a beach buggy on this 2.5-hour adventure from Punta Cana. Get views of the rolling hills and white sand beaches while riding in a buggy designed to handle the rugged terrain. Refreshments, snacks, and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.

Venture off-road in Punta Cana on this 4-hour ATV buggy adventure. Along the way, stop to explore a traditional coffee, tobacco and cacao plantation; cool off with a swim in a natural cave lagoon; and zip along the palm-lined sands of Macao Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.