Day Trips & Tours from Punta Cana
Beyond the beaches, Punta Cana offers more of the Dominican Republic: the historic colonial city of Santo Domingo, the mangroves and islands of Los Haitises National Park, the cultural countryside, and whale watching off Samaná in season. Most tours include transport and a guide.
200 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Santo Domingo
Private Transfer between Santo Domingo Airport and Punta Cana
from$155/ person
via Viator
Punta Cana
Private Cultural Tour to Santo Domingo Departing from Punta Cana
from$220/ person
via Viator
Day Trips in Punta Cana — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Punta Cana?
Top trips are the historic colonial city of Santo Domingo, Los Haitises National Park with its mangroves and caves, cultural countryside tours, and seasonal whale watching off Samaná.
Can you visit Santo Domingo from Punta Cana?
Yes — Santo Domingo, the Dominican capital with its UNESCO-listed colonial Zona Colonial, is about 2 to 2.5 hours from Punta Cana on a full-day tour with transport and a guide.
Is it easy to take day trips from Punta Cana?
Yes — Punta Cana offers organised tours to Santo Domingo, Los Haitises and the countryside, most with hotel pickup, beyond the beaches and adventure parks.