The 14 Monkey and Dolphin Encounters in Punta Cana That Are Worth the Money

1.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,205 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $95Our pick

Spend about 45 minutes feeding squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland, then visit Casa del Coco to see coffee, cacao, and coconut production. Hotel pickup covers Punta Cana, Bavaro, Macao, Uvero Alto, and Cabeza de Toro. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, or French.

“Excellent, very informative. There are plenty of photo opportunities. There is the option to buy photographs from the tour provider. This isn’t forced upon you. You are able to take photos yourself too. We bought the package which was approximately 40 photos and it worked out around £50gbp. Plenty of time allowed to interact with the monkeys and guide. The coco and coffee production and little Dominican houses are fab. We did buy a few products and again were very reasonably priced. 100% recommend. We went as a group of 2 adults 4 teens and a 7 year old and all loved the experience x”

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2.Monkey House VIP Experience with 4 species of monkeys, Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · from $76

Spend about 2.5 hours with black capuchin, crying capuchin, African green, and squirrel monkeys in Punta Cana. You can feed fruit, bottle-feed babies, learn about each species, and have photos taken. Pickup is offered, but confirm the meeting point and photo prices before booking.

“You can hold the monkeys , feed them fruit and milk , u even get a kiss lol. They make you put your phones away for the experience they have someone taking pictures and video. To airdrop the photos and videos to you starts at $130 per person ( 10 photos) . For all of them plus the video they ask u to do is $300-$450 . For one video is $250. When you sit in a circle with the monkeys u can use ur phone to get a picture. Rain or sun u still get your experience. The photo packages are not worth the prices for them to just…”

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3.Ziplines Adventures & Monkeyland Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 351 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $130Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours in the Anamuya mountains with guides such as Garry, Jose, or Sammy. Ride a high-speed zipline course, meet free-roaming squirrel monkeys, eat a Dominican lunch, and taste coffee, cocoa, vanilla, and coconut products.

“An amazing day out. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, and all very knowledgeable. There was a cooked lunch, which was unexpected as it wasn't in the description when I booked the excursion. The monkey experience was truly amazing, and had a lot of time with them (more than I was expecting to get). It was also great to be able to learn and buy some of the local produce, and learn more about the culture in Dominican Republic. Only hiccup to the day was the return transportation, where the staff seemed confused which vehicle we should be on to get back to our hotel.”

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4.Dolphin Explorer Swims and Interactions

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 300 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $120

Meet dolphins at Dolphin Explorer in Punta Cana with an English-speaking instructor, then choose a 40-minute encounter, a 50-minute Explorer Swim, or a 60-minute Excellence Swim with the famous foot push. Hotel transfers and lockers are included, but phones are not allowed.

“All is perfect. One thing that I think that needs improvement is the price in photos that are high enough.we think that all want to keep those amazing memories and the price is a bit expensive as you already have given money for the activity. The money we given for all photos and video is 195 dollars and the mobiles are forbidden so you can't take photos by yourself. But the dolphins, the sea lion,the birds and the parrots are amazing.if you have money do it for sure.”

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5.Jungle Buggies and Monkeyland from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews

Start early from Punta Cana for a full day of 4x4 buggies, a brief Anamuya River stop, coconut and cigar-making visits, Dominican lunch, and a 45-minute Monkeyland tour. Guides such as PJ, Sammy, Bryan, and Nacho may lead different parts of the day.

“My experience was awesome. The tour guide instructor was awesome & made sure we were comfortable & having a good time- ( sorry forgot your name ) buggies was great ! (S/o to P.J.) & at monkey land (s/o to the monkey workers ) .,. My husband & I had a blast .. lunch was great as well s/o to the photographers as well .. thank you all so much”

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6.Party Boat /View Dolphins / Snorkling /Free Drinks and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · from $57Best value

Join a four-hour Punta Cana party boat from a 2 p.m. start for snorkeling, a natural ocean pool, distant dolphin viewing, slides, music, dancing, and an open bar. Pickup is offered, but confirm transport carefully. The boat holds up to 100 people, with private use possible for groups over 30.

“Was never picked up waited at pick up point for 2 hours and never heard from the organizers. Reached out directly to Viator to find out what to do and were told the vendor was not responding to phone calls or voicemails. When we finally Read more”

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7.Dolphin Explorer Park Entry, Swim, or Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 128 reviews · 1 hour · from $140

At Dolphin Explorer Park near Punta Cana, choose a dolphin encounter, swim, or upgraded program. You can stand on a platform, receive a dolphin hug and handshake, or take part in foot pushes and dorsal tows. Your visit also includes sea lion and bird shows, Pirate Island, showers, changing rooms, and bathrooms.

“À faire sans hésiter. Les forfaits photos sont vraiment chers mais l’activité en elle même est super. Je recommande.”

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8.Monkey Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Travel from Punta Cana to the Bonao area for a four-hour monkey sanctuary visit, mountain views, and a local coffee, chocolate, and coconut-oil stop. Guides such as Sammy, Emilio, and Juan Cruz add local color, while staff help with photos and supervised monkey encounters.

“The guide Sammy and driver Luigi made a great team. Luigi got us to the destination safe and sound meanwhile Sammy kept us entertained with lots of bad jokes and stories about parties in carwashes. Overall super pleasant experience, the first stop at coconut house where we learnt about the manufacturing of coconut oil, coffee and chocolate was super interesting and really tasty experience. The monkeys were of course the highlight of the day, totally awesome experience and skilled photographers to take beautiful pictures of your family and the monkeys. 10/10 day.”

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9.Dolphin Interaction Experience & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours at a Punta Cana dolphin park with hotel pickup, a specialist guide, and a chosen dolphin program. You may greet a dolphin from a platform, hold its fins for a tow, or enjoy a two-dolphin foot push. Ray and shark viewing is included.

“Ha sido fantástico. Cómo un sueño! Lo único, me parece un poco caro y sobretodo las fotos...pero como todos queremos ese recuerdo y prohíben móviles....”

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10.Tour Monkey Adventure With Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Spend about two hours with capuchins, African green monkeys, and squirrel monkeys, including baby feeding and a fruit picnic. Hotel pickup, guides, and a local craft stop are included. Expect close contact, posed photos, and a separate photo package for purchase.

“Absolutely incredible experience. Was so personal and staff so friendly and welcoming. The monkeys were the cutest and so playful. All round an amazing experience, highly recommended. I got a kiss with Mia who was adorable and she stole my earring. Cheeky and playful monkeys. Very well kept and looked after. We had a picnic with the monkeys where we could feed them fruit.”

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11.Jungle Buggy Ride & Monkeyland Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 7h 30m

Leave Punta Cana for a full day of muddy tracks, a traditional Casa del Coco, and a 45-minute Monkeyland visit. You’ll learn to drive a 4x4 buggy, taste fresh coconut products, feed squirrel monkeys, and travel with a multilingual guide. Bring your driver’s license and sunglasses.

“We were in Punta Cana for six days and this was by far the best day of our trip. The guides were funny, knowledgeable, and knew several languages. They brought up tips a few times, but I never felt pressured. I learned a lot about the country and got up close and personal with over a dozen monkeys. The jungle buggy was also a blast- some of the vehicles were in rough shape, but the workers were right on top of it and would switch you out quickly. We got lunch halfway through and it was the best food we’ve had the whole trip. My husband and I are still…”

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12.Interactive Experience at Monkey House

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours at Monkey House near Punta Cana with a guide such as Monica, meeting four monkey species, bottle-feeding a baby, and watching them play. The visit includes a local crafts stop, hotel transport, and a small group capped at 10. Bring sunscreen and plan around the separate photo fees.

“Monica was very nice and the activity was awesome”

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13.Dolphin Park Entry and Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $140

Meet dolphins in a supervised water session, then watch a sea lion show at a park in La Altagracia. Your one-hour visit includes orientation, safety equipment, changing rooms, and showers. Hotel pickup is available from Punta Cana, but you must confirm the pickup time.

“Flawless! The entire DR experience was phenomenal!! Wr will be back”

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14.Monkey Adventure by Jhoraji With Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Ride from your Punta Cana hotel to a small-group monkey experience with English, Spanish, or French-speaking guides. Meet capuchins, African green monkeys, and squirrel monkeys, bottle-feed a baby, then browse handmade goods. Expect close contact, sticky fruit, and a strong focus on paid photography.

“I loved the monkeys but for $85 it wasnt worth it. My mother was really excited specifically the bottle feed a monkey which she had the chance to do for all of 30 seconds. You sat on a wooden bench with about 10 other people and had about 30 seconds of interaction with each type of monkey. The employees were literally swinging the monkeys by their tail and tossing them at your face. To entice the monkeys to jump all over you, they threw fruit at them to eat, which landed on you or if the monkey by chance caught it now they’re crawling all over you with sticky wet…”

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