Island Safari Tours in Dominican Republic: 8 on the Shortlist

1.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · from $80Our pick

Travel from Punta Cana or Bavaro to a Dominican plantation, sample coffee and hot chocolate, then meet squirrel monkeys at a five-acre sanctuary. Guides such as Juan Cruz, Nathaniel, Angel, and Gary share local stories along the way. Expect about six hours, hotel transport, mountain views, and 45 to 60 minutes with the monkeys.

“Fun friendly and well worth going. Everyone is so lovely and its a great morning out Great photo opportunities and the kids keep asking to go back”

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2.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,205 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $95

Spend about 45 minutes feeding friendly squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, then visit Casa del Coco for coffee, cacao, coconut oil, fruit, and local drinks. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bávaro, Macao, Uvero Alto, and Cabeza de Toro. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, and French. Guides such as Emilio, Amado, Sammy, and Gregorio are known for lively local commentary.

“Amado was great, he was clearly very proud of his country and the beauty of the places he took us to”

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3.Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $90

Travel from Punta Cana or Bávaro in an open-air safari truck through the Anamuya Mountains. You’ll sample coffee, cocoa, fruit, sugar cane juice, rum, and mamajuana, watch cigars rolled, eat a Dominican lunch, visit a local family home, ride horseback, and stop at Macao Beach. Guides such as Ruddy, Mimi, Sammy, and Gregory are known for lively commentary.

“Just amazing!!! Go it is so worth the money and time well spent!”

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4.Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $74Best value

Leave Punta Cana’s resort zone for Higüey, Macao Beach, local markets, a Dominican home, coffee and cocoa tastings, horseback riding, lunch, and countryside views. Guides such as Robinson, Franklin, Sandi, and Wester lead the day in safari trucks or vans. The schedule is packed, and the outing may run well beyond six hours.

“Our tour driver was amazing. It was a hot day and he constantly made sure we had cold water. As we drove to the different location he stopped and explained different parts of the city. I felt like I knew information like a local. He was funny and personable. I enjoyed every location we explored. Highly recommended!!”

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5.Half Day Monkeyland Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 5h 30m · from $95

Travel from Bayahibe by open-air safari truck to a Dominican country house, botanical garden, coffee and cocoa stop, and Monkeyland. During a 45-minute guided visit, squirrel monkeys may perch on your shoulder and eat fruit from your hand. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish. Chilet is one guide praised for his energy and humor.

“Escursione perfetta, pulmino in orario, personale gentile e professionale. Da rifare”

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6.Jungle Safari Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Spend about six hours at Hacienda Tuko Adventure Park combining an eight-line carbon-fiber zipline, off-road buggy riding, and horseback riding. Jeudi has guided recent outings with clear directions and a good sense of humor. Hotel pickup, a Dominican home-style meal, fruit, and a drink are included.

“Totally worth to do this activity, Jeudi was a tremendous guide and activities were just great”

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7.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari from La Romana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $95

From La Romana, ride an open-air safari truck into the countryside, visit a rural Dominican home for fruit, coffee, and cocoa tastings, then feed squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland. Guide Angel has led some departures, and hotel pickup, bottled water, and admission are included. Plan for 5 to 6 hours, plus a bumpy ride.

“It was a great experience. Tour guides we’re great. We will definitely be back next time. Thank you!”

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8.Monkeyland & Plantation Safari Full Day from Juan Dolio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $95

Spend about seven hours from Juan Dolio visiting a Dominican country house, tasting coffee and cacao, touring a botanical garden, and feeding squirrel monkeys at a 5-acre sanctuary. Roundtrip pickup is offered, lunch is listed as included, and the small monkey encounter lasts about 45 minutes.

“Family trip. The food is not included but the advertising is misleading since it’s included on excursions not just for Monkey land.”

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