The 7 Best Adventure Parks in Punta Cana

1.Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 203 reviews · from $115Our pick

Cruise the Cabeza de Toro coast, visit the Marinarium animal exhibit, snorkel near fish, nurse sharks, and stingrays, then relax in a shallow lagoon with drinks. The 3.5-hour trip includes gear, snacks, an open bar, and pickup options from Punta Cana-Bavaro and Bayahibe.

“Really cool snorkeling with the sharks and rays. Great reef nearby with tons of fish! I would have preferred more time at the marinarium and less time at the "pool". It wasn't waist deep. It was about 4 feet deep!”

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2.Reef Explorer Multiple activity Excursion from Punta Cana by Marinarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 131 reviews · from $149

Spend 3.5 hours at Marinarium’s floating island near Cabeza de Toro Beach, choosing between reef snorkeling, kayaks, paddle-surfing, power-snorkeling, hammocks, and a complimentary massage. Hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, soft drinks, and a professional guide are included. Shark and ray sightings are not guaranteed.

“We were looking for an experience with some freedom, not one that we were kept in a group and had to follow a crowd. That was exactly what we got. It was delightful. The kayaks and paddle boarding were a good time. The massage was gRead more”

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3.Eco Park Punta Cana by Marinarium Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $90Best value

Spend about four hours at Eco Park Punta Cana, meeting farm and exotic animals, riding horses, visiting a Dominican house, and trying kayaks, paddleboards, or a bamboo raft. Guides such as July and Bling Bling lead the way, with park buses linking the stops.

“10/10 would highly recommend this incredible experience! Breathtaking views, 15 different animal experiences and our wonderful guide, Bling Bling. This is a truly special place.”

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4.Bavaro Adventure Park Full-Access Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 81 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Spend six hours at Bavaro Adventure Park riding buggies, horses, and a six-circuit zipline, then cool off in the blue lagoon cenote, jungle river, and waterfall pool. A bilingual guide leads each activity, with shared transfers and a Dominican lunch included. Phones and cameras are not allowed.

“Best place to go but honestly pisses and sad they don’t let you use your phone then expect you to pay 130$ for pictures. Very entitled here and they ask you for tips ever corner you take despite paying 100$+ for a ticket great food and it was fun”

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5.Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 3h 30m · from $115

Spend 3.5 hours on a double-deck catamaran off Punta Cana, snorkeling near nurse sharks and stingrays, viewing the reef through a glass bottom, and relaxing in a palm-fringed natural pool. Hotel pickup, snacks, bottled water, and unlimited drinks are included.

“The place was small. There was only 3 - 4 sharks at the corner of the net and a man was holding the stingray forcing it to take pictures with the customer. They looked trapped in a small place and sad. I wouldn't have booked this excursion if I knew it was like this.”

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6.Bávaro Adventure Park Horse Riding & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews

Ride quiet horse trails through Bávaro Adventure Park, learn about local nature from a Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide, then cool off in the Waterfall Pool and eat a typical Dominican lunch. Hotel transfer is optional, and the riding portion may be brief.

“En soit le cadre est génial, uniquement le temps d’attente avant de partir à l’équitation qui a été de presque 1h (trop long). J’aurai souhaité faire plus de cheval sur différents sentiers. Ensuite la où nous avons été surpris est le prix à l’intérieur du parc (16€ pour avoir une photo du photographe, 6€ un petit magnum.. ) mais le personnel top !”

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7.Buggy and Zipline Adventure at La Hacienda

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

La Hacienda gives you seven activities in about five hours, with hotel pickup from Punta Cana. Expect 2-kilometer ziplines, a 20-meter free fall, buggies, horseback riding, a river swim, chairlift, cultural safari, and a Dominican buffet.

“The tour is much longer than advertised. It says 5 hours but literally takes all day 8am-5pm. The events are all fun and the tour guide was awesome.”

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