Swap the resort for real Dominican life for a morning or an afternoon. An open-air safari truck collects you from your hotel and heads inland to farm country, where you'll taste fresh cacao and coffee, see how tobacco is grown, and step inside a local home. It's the short version of our full-day countryside trip, built for travellers who want the culture without giving up the whole day.
Most visitors see the coast and little else. This half-day safari takes you inland, into the green farmland and foothills of the Cordillera Oriental, the mountain range nearest to Punta Cana, so you head home knowing something real about the country and the people who live here.
A morning (or afternoon) for all five senses
Liked something? The cacao, coffee and tobacco you sample are all for sale on site, so you can bring a taste of the trip home with you.
Then on to town and history
That's a lot of the Dominican Republic in a few hours, seen from the open back of a safari truck. Seats on the half-day run fill quickly, so book early to make sure you get one.
- The stop at the Basilica in Higüey is short. Everyone, men and women, must have shoulders and arms covered to the elbow and legs covered to the knee to go inside.
- The school visit can't be guaranteed: it depends on school holidays and on government rules about tour groups visiting public schools.
- Guests staying in Cap Cana should plan on a longer day, about 6 hours, because of the extra driving to and from that area.
- Want lunch and time at Macao Beach as well? Take a look at the full-day Country Safari Cultural Adventure.
Presley
May 2024“This excursion was outstanding. And our guide (Emelio Boom-Boom) was superb. Our entire family enjoyed the experience immensely. We found it to be very informative and exciting from beginning to end. I recommended this excursion to several other tourist even before we left Punta Cana.”
Plano, TX · Nickelodeon
Ashley
Jul 2023“The safari tour was amazing!!! We did the half a day and learned so much. Our tour guide was awesome and insightful!”
Cleveland, OH · Lopesan Costa Bavaro
Christine
Jun 2023“Sandro was an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. Very impressive tour. If you want to learn something about the Dominican Republic’s history and way of life, he is the man! Thank you very much!”
Detroit, MI · Iberostar
Brock
Jun 2022“I contacted the owner of Punta Cana Tours, Thomas Murray, several months before our group trip to Punta Cana to arrange a Super Truck Safari. Thomas repiled to my original email promtply and did so with the many questions that followed. We were a group of 32, and filled one of the big trucks on April 23rd, 2022. As scheduled, they picked us up at our hotel at 8:00 am. Milton was our guide, and I can tell you that he is the absolute best there is!! I have been on several Jeep Safaris, but hands down this one rated the highest in customer service, itinerary, knowledgable staff, driver, bartender and food. Each of the 32 in our group had a fabulous time, and will talk about our experience with Punta Cana Tours for many years to come. Thank you Thomas and Milton for making our Adventure Trick Safari a “dream” come true!! I will be certain to contact you again for another excursion with your company. All the best! Regards, Niki and the gang.”
Minneapolis, MN · Hotel Riu Republica
