Best Punta Cana excursions: prices, duration and what they include
From Punta Cana you can book 31 excursions with Jhoraji Tours, all with hotel pickup. They cost between US$35 and US$140 per person (the only exception is the private safari, US$350 per group of up to 8 people) and last from 2 hours to a full day. Here they all are with their price, duration and what they include, grouped by type, so you can choose by your days, your budget and who you travel with.
Prices per person taken from each tour page on November 9, 2026. Check the price on the linked page before booking.
The essentials in one minute
- The cheapest: Buggy, ATV and Mundo Taíno cost US$35.
- The classic: Saona Island, US$65, a full day with buffet lunch.
- If you only have half a day: 15 excursions last 2 to 5 hours, from US$35.
- Full day outside Punta Cana: Santo Domingo (US$80), Samaná (US$110), Los Haitises (US$120) and Altos de Chavón with Higüey (US$120).
- January to March only: humpback whales in Samaná, US$125.
- At night: Coco Bongo, US$90.
Islands and sea
| Excursion | Price per person | Duration | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Boat | US$60 | 4 hours | Catamaran with open bar (local drinks), snorkeling and a stop at the natural pool |
| Scuba Doo | US$60 | 3 hours | 25 to 30 minutes underwater on a scooter with a breathing helmet; you need to swim; ages 10 and up |
| Saona Island | US$65 | Full day | Catamaran and speedboat, natural pool, buffet lunch with drinks and a visit to Mano Juan |
| Catalina Island | US$70 | 8 hours | Reef snorkeling with gear, buffet lunch and local drinks |
| Parasailing | US$80 | 2 hours | 10 to 15-minute flight, up to 60 meters above the sea; ages 10 and up |
| Sport fishing | US$110 | 4 hours | Boat with fishing gear and crew; morning and afternoon departures |
| Saona Island VIP | US$120 | 8 hours | Small group, up to 4 quiet beaches, snorkeling gear, lunch and local drinks |
| Catalina Island with diving | US$140 | Full day | Diving with full gear, lunch and beach time |
- Saona or Saona VIP. The classic trip (US$65) goes out by catamaran and comes back by speedboat, with a stop at the natural pool, buffet lunch and a visit to the fishing village of Mano Juan. The VIP trip (US$120) is a small group that visits up to 4 quiet beaches and includes snorkeling gear.
- Catalina Island is the one for snorkeling: the reef stop and the gear are included. With diving it costs US$140, full gear included.
- For some time at sea without losing the day: parasailing (2 hours), Scuba Doo (3 hours) or the Party Boat (4 hours).
Adventure on land
| Excursion | Price per person | Duration | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buggy | US$35 | 4 hours | Shared buggy, crystal-clear water cave, coffee and cocoa tasting, and Macao Beach |
| ATV (quad bike) | US$35 | 4 hours | Individual ATV, cave, coffee, cocoa and tobacco tasting, and Macao Beach |
| Horseback riding on Macao Beach | US$55 | 3 hours | Ride along country trails and the shoreline; ages 6 and up |
| Zipline in Higüey | US$60 | 5 hours | 8 ziplines and hanging bridges, cocoa and coffee plantations; ages 6 and up, up to 120 kg |
| Monkey Adventure | US$99 | 5 hours | Small-group encounter with 4 monkey species, with guided feeding |
- Buggy or ATV. Same price and a similar route: country roads, a crystal-clear water cave and Macao Beach. The buggy is shared, with the option of a single or family buggy; you ride the ATV on your own, with a double option.
- Clothes. Closed shoes for all of them; for buggy and ATV, also clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Several activities in one day
| Excursion | Price per person | Duration | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montaña Redonda and horseback riding at Playa Limón | US$82 | 6 hours | Montaña Redonda entry, horseback riding along Playa Limón and lunch by the sea |
| Buggies and Montaña Redonda | US$90 | 6 hours | Shared buggy, Montaña Redonda, lunch, Playa Esmeralda and Casa del Coco |
| Jhoraji Adventure | US$95 | Full day | Blue Cave, ziplines, buggy, horseback riding, lunch and Macao Beach; ages 8 and up |
| Buggy and catamaran | US$95 | 6 hours | Buggy in the morning and catamaran with open bar and snorkeling in the afternoon |
| Hacienda Tuko | US$99 | Full day | Horseback riding, buggies, ziplines and buffet lunch; ages 8 and up |
If you want to try a buggy, ziplines and horseback riding without booking three excursions, Jhoraji Adventure puts them together in one day, with lunch, for US$95. Booked separately, the buggy (US$35), the zipline (US$60) and the horseback ride (US$55) add up to US$150.
Nature and culture
| Excursion | Price per person | Duration | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundo Taíno, Blue Cave and Macao Beach | US$35 | 5 hours | Jhoraji's Taíno culture park in Anamuya, cocoa and coffee plantations, a swim in the Blue Cave and Macao Beach |
| Shopping tour | US$50 | 4 hours | BlueMall, Plaza San Juan and craft, rum and cigar shops, with a guide |
| Cultural Safari | US$60 | 5 hours | Safari truck, plantations, a typical house, a rural school, the Higüey Basilica and buffet lunch; guide in Spanish, English and French |
| Montaña Redonda | US$80 | Half day | 4x4 ride to the top, giant swings and hammocks, lunch and Playa Esmeralda or Macao Beach |
| Ojos Indígenas (shared transport) | US$90 | 3 hours | Reserve entry, a swim in the lagoons, an organic apiary with honey tasting and 30 minutes at Playa Blanca |
| Ojos Indígenas (private transport) | US$120 | 3 hours | Reserve entry, a swim in the lagoons and an apiary with honey tasting, with private transport; departures at 8:00 and 11:00 |
| Private rural safari | US$350 per group (up to 8 people) | 5 hours | The Cultural Safari route in a private vehicle, for groups of 1 to 8 |
- Mundo Taíno is Jhoraji's own cultural park in Anamuya and the cheapest way to combine culture, a cave and the beach: US$35 with transport, entry fees, a guide and a tasting of local products.
- Ojos Indígenas is an ecological reserve inside Puntacana Resort & Club, with freshwater lagoons you can swim in.
- The private safari follows the Cultural Safari route in a vehicle just for your group.
Full day outside Punta Cana
| Excursion | Price per person | Duration | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo: Colonial City | US$80 | Full day | Los Tres Ojos, Columbus Park, the Catedral Primada, the Alcázar de Colón and the National Pantheon, with a guide and a traditional lunch |
| Samaná: El Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado | US$110 | Full day | Boat from Miches, horseback ride to the waterfall, lunch and Cayo Levantado; pickup 6:00–7:30 am |
| Los Haitises | US$120 | Full day | Boat ride through the mangroves, caves with Taíno drawings and beach time on Cayo Levantado; pickup 7:00–8:00 am |
| Altos de Chavón and Higüey | US$120 | Full day | Altos de Chavón, the Higüey Basilica, a local market, lunch and the Chavón River; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm |
| Humpback whales in Samaná | US$125 | Full day | January to March only: speedboat or catamaran trip and buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado; pickup 6:00–7:30 am |
- These are the longest days. Samaná and the whale trip pick you up between 6:00 and 7:30 am.
- How you get there. To Samaná, by road to Miches and by boat from the port of Cañitas. To Los Haitises, by boat from Sabana de la Mar. To Santo Domingo, by highway: about 195 km (120 miles), a little over two hours each way.
- Whales. The season runs from January to March and sightings depend on nature: they are not guaranteed.
At night
Coco Bongo (US$90) is a night show with acrobatics, music tributes and live performances. The price includes the round-trip transfer and the Regular ticket; Gold Member and VIP packages are also available. Pickup is between 7:00 and 7:30 pm and you are back at your hotel between 1:30 and 2:00 am. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
How to choose, depending on who you travel with
- With children. The tour pages set a minimum age of 6 for horseback riding and the zipline, 8 for Jhoraji Adventure and Hacienda Tuko, and 10 for parasailing and Scuba Doo. The shopping tour and Altos de Chavón are for all ages. Excursions whose tour page states no age have no minimum age, and babies do not pay: see the age table.
- As a couple. Saona Island VIP for the small group, Ojos Indígenas with private transport or Montaña Redonda with horseback riding at Playa Limón.
- With friends. Party Boat, Buggy and catamaran and Coco Bongo.
- If you prefer something relaxed. Mundo Taíno, Cultural Safari, Ojos Indígenas or the shopping tour.
- On a budget. Buggy, ATV and Mundo Taíno cost US$35; Saona Island, US$65 with lunch included.
- Pregnancy. The tour pages of the buggy, horseback riding, zipline, Scuba Doo, Jhoraji Adventure, Hacienda Tuko, Buggy and catamaran and both Saona Island trips advise against them. Several also mention back or heart problems: check the tour page before booking.
Pickup, what to bring and how to book
- Pickup. Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in Punta Cana and Bávaro, with the return trip, is included in the price of every excursion. When you book, give the name of your hotel and be ready about 10 minutes before the time.
- What to bring. Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and some cash for photos and souvenirs. For Monkey Adventure, don't put on insect repellent before the visit.
- What is usually not included. Tips (optional), photos and alcoholic drinks, except where the table mentions an open bar or local drinks.
- Weather. Itineraries, especially those at sea, can change with the weather and sea conditions.
- How to book and pay. Online from each tour page or on WhatsApp. If you prefer, you pay on the day of the activity. All the excursions are at jhorajitours.com/en/destinations/punta-cana.
If you are planning the whole trip, see also the 3, 5 and 7-day plan for Punta Cana.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excursion in Punta Cana cost?
Between US$35 and US$140 per person with Jhoraji Tours. Half-day trips, like the buggy or the ATV, start at US$35. Full-day trips with lunch, like Saona Island, start at US$65. The longest ones, like Samaná or Los Haitises, cost between US$110 and US$125.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup at hotels and Airbnbs in Punta Cana and Bávaro, with the return trip, is included in the price of every excursion.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No: you can book online or on WhatsApp and pay on the day of the activity.
If I can only do one excursion, which one should I choose?
Saona Island. It takes the whole day and includes the catamaran and speedboat, the beach, the natural pool and lunch for US$65. The tour page advises against it for pregnant women and people with heart problems.
Which excursions can I do with children?
The shopping tour and Altos de Chavón are for all ages. Horseback riding and the zipline take children from age 6; Jhoraji Adventure and Hacienda Tuko, from 8; parasailing and Scuba Doo, from 10. Excursions whose tour page states no age have no minimum age, and babies do not pay.
What is the difference between Saona Island and Catalina Island?
Saona is the beach and catamaran day, with the natural pool and the village of Mano Juan (US$65). Catalina is more about snorkeling and diving, with a stop at a coral reef (US$70; with diving, US$140).
Can I go to Samaná and back in one day?
Yes. Pickup is between 6:00 and 7:30 am, you cross by boat from Miches, and the day includes El Limón Waterfall on horseback, lunch and Cayo Levantado. It costs US$110.
When can you see whales from Punta Cana?
From January to March, in Samaná Bay. The trip takes the whole day, costs US$125 and includes lunch on Cayo Levantado. Sightings are not guaranteed.