Dolphins, Hoyo Azul and Monkeyland in Punta Cana: the alternatives
Some of the most searched activities in Punta Cana are not among the Jhoraji Tours excursions. This guide explains what each one is and which similar excursion you can book instead, with its price and hotel pickup.
Prices per person taken from each tour page on November 10, 2026. Check the price on the linked page before booking.
Can you swim with dolphins in Punta Cana?
Yes: there are dolphin parks in the area that offer dolphin swims, although it is not a Jhoraji Tours excursion. If what you want is to see animals up close or marine life, there are alternatives from US$60.
- Humpback whales in the wild. Whale watching in Samaná (US$125) is a full-day trip and only runs from January 15 to March 31.
- Monkeys. Monkey Adventure (US$99) is a small-group encounter with four species, with guided feeding.
- Fish and reef. The Catalina Island excursion (US$70) includes snorkeling with gear on a coral reef.
- Underwater without diving. Scuba Doo (US$60) is 25 to 30 minutes on an underwater scooter with a helmet, from age 10.
- Starfish. The Saona Island excursion (US$65) stops at the natural pool.
If you are traveling with kids, first check which excursions take children and from what age.
How do I visit Hoyo Azul and Scape Park, and what are the alternatives?
Hoyo Azul is a cenote inside Scape Park, in Cap Cana, and you visit it with that park's ticket. If what you want is a swim in clear fresh water, Jhoraji Tours has three alternatives from US$35.
| Alternative | What it is | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundo Taíno, Cueva Azul and Macao Beach | A swim in a cave with crystal-clear water, a Taíno cultural park and the beach | 5 hours | US$35 |
| Ojos Indígenas | Freshwater lagoons in an ecological reserve, with an apiary and Playa Blanca | 3 hours | US$90 |
| Buggy or ATV | A route along rural tracks with a swimming stop in a cave | 4 hours | US$35 |
If what attracts you to Scape Park is combining several activities in one day, Jhoraji Adventure (US$95) brings together the Cueva Azul, ziplines, buggy, horseback riding, lunch and Macao Beach, and Hacienda Tuko (US$99) has a similar program. Both take children from age 8.
Monkeyland or Monkey Adventure: where can I see monkeys in Punta Cana?
Monkeyland is a squirrel monkey park run by another operator. The similar experience offered by Jhoraji Tours is Monkey Adventure: a small-group encounter with four species of monkeys, for US$99.
It takes about 5 hours including the transfer and has three pickup times: 7:30, 9:50 and 11:50 am. It includes guided feeding, with fresh fruit and a bottle for the babies, and guides who stay with you throughout. There is no minimum age.
Two rules from the tour page: do not use repellent before the visit, and do not touch or feed the monkeys without supervision.
Is there a private or sunset catamaran in Punta Cana?
The Jhoraji Tours catamaran is the Party Boat, shared, for US$60. Any excursion can be arranged privately: for a catamaran just for your group, ask for a price by WhatsApp.
Options with a catamaran:
- Party Boat (US$60): 4 hours along the Bávaro coast with an open bar of local drinks, snorkeling and a stop at the natural pool.
- Buggy and catamaran (US$95): buggies in the morning and the catamaran in the afternoon, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
- Saona Island (US$65): one leg by catamaran and the other by speedboat.
For a sunset departure or a private celebration, such as a birthday or a bachelor or bachelorette party, write by WhatsApp with the date and the number of people.
Where can I snorkel with sharks and stingrays in Punta Cana?
Marine parks in the area offer it, in enclosures in the sea; it is not a Jhoraji Tours excursion. To see marine life on an open reef, the alternative is Catalina Island (US$70), with snorkeling and gear included.
Other ways to see the seabed:
- Party Boat (US$60): a snorkeling stop at a reef, with gear.
- Saona Island VIP (US$120): guided snorkeling as part of a day of beaches.
- Scuba Doo (US$60): an underwater scooter with a helmet, with no need to know how to dive.
- Catalina Island with scuba diving (US$140): a dive with full equipment.
More details in where to snorkel in Punta Cana.
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