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The 15 Best Countryside Safari Tours in the Dominican Republic

37 tours  ·  from $34

Open-sided trucks, a school, a cacao farm and lunch in a village. These 15 are the days that leave the resort strip properly behind, priced, timed and clear about how much of it is road.

Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Reaching Monkeyland in the mountain jungle
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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

1.Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · from $80Our pick

Travel from Punta Cana or Bavaro to a Dominican plantation and Monkeyland sanctuary. Sample coffee, cacao, hot chocolate, and local products, then spend about 45 to 60 minutes with squirrel monkeys in a 5-acre habitat. Guides such as Juan Cruz and Nathaniel add local insight along the way.

“Lots of fun feeding the monkeys, however I got bit by one that mistook my finger for food. The staff said that the monkeys are all vaccinated twice a year. However, I'm not taking any chances and and started my rabies shots protocol. I would suggest wearing strong gloves for anyone doing this excursion.”

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Jungle Buggies + Ziplines Adventures - The buggy ride: mud, roads, and a possible river stop
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Jungle Buggies + Ziplines Adventures

2.Jungle Buggies + Ziplines Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,352 reviews

Spend about seven hours riding a four-person jungle buggy, stopping for local coffee, chocolate, coconut products, and possibly a river swim, then tackle 12 zip lines across 18 platforms. Guides such as PJ, Nacho, and Johnny Dynamite keep the day lively, but long pickup routes can add hours.

“The buggies were so awesome!! Loved getting muddy and tooling around. Stopped at a beautiful river/waterfall got to swim. Then we were treated to a quick lunch before heading out to zipline. Ziplining was great, a few flights of stairs to climb but it was beautiful scenery. Only negative was that we had to wait over an hour to come home because another group wasn’t finished with their excursion.”

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Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation - Casa del Coco, coffee, cacao, and fruit tasting
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Punta Cana: Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

3.Monkey Land Half-Day Safari and Plantation

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

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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Buggy Ride Into the jungle with cave coffee & chocolate tasting - The buggy ride: mud, dust, and a lot of stopping
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Buggy Ride Into the jungle with cave coffee & chocolate tasting

4.Buggy Ride Into the jungle with cave coffee & chocolate tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $53

Spend about four hours driving a buggy through Punta Cana’s rural backroads, with stops for a cave swim, Macao Beach, and coffee, cocoa, and cigar demonstrations. Guides such as Coca Cola and Mr. Panda are praised for their energy. Expect dust, mud, crowds, and strong souvenir sales.

“Pick up was easy, communication as well. Crew was good, gave us some tips and tricks. Driving a buggy was fun, lots of mud so prepare yourself with glasses and mouth cover. Traditional Dominican house does not exist, or does if its sales outside covered space, they show you beans of coffee, cocoa and leafs of tobacco. You can see how they roll cigars. No show of how to grind beans, just tools. Took 4 minutes max and then they are presenting products, to taste and see and to buy. Point is to take you there and spend money. This is really disappointing since we been in Egypt, Tunisia, Marakesh…”

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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana - Lunch with Dominican food and mountain views
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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

5.Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $90

Spend about eight hours in an open-air safari truck with guides such as Ruddy, Sammy, Mimi, or Angel. Visit the Anamuya Mountains, learn about cigars, coffee, cocoa, and sugar cane, eat Dominican food, meet a local family, ride a horse, and stop at the beach.

“The tour was amazing. The tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. The tour guide and the bus driver Junior were great. They made the cultural experience come alive. I highly recommend this tour .”

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Bayahibe: ATV Buggy Adventure through Jungle & Caves - Starting in Los Melones and getting set up
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Bayahibe: ATV Buggy Adventure through Jungle & Caves

6.ATV Buggy Adventure through Jungle & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Drive a muddy off-road buggy through Bayahibe’s countryside with English or Spanish-speaking guides such as Luigi and Anderson. Expect jungle trails, river crossings, a cave and Virgin Beach stop, sugar cane, local snacks, and Chavón River views. Bring clothes and shoes you can ruin.

“This was a great tour. Small group so I could go fast. crew was hilarious. one of the best things I've done as an excursion. Good local food and information. Luigi is the best.”

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Jungle Buggies and Monkeyland from Punta Cana - The buggy route through town and countryside
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Jungle Buggies and Monkeyland from Punta Cana

7.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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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks - The early pickup and safari-style ride
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Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

8.Punta Cana Half-Day Cultural Safari with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $74

Travel from Punta Cana to Higüey and Macao Beach with a guide such as Robinson or Franklin. Visit the basilica, market, cigar maker, Dominican home, coffee and cocoa workshop, ranch, and beach. Lunch, drinks, horseback riding, and hotel pickup are included, though the day may run well beyond six hours.

“The guide Robinson was amazing and very knowledgeable and accommodating! It was hot though so be prepared!”

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Small Group Exclusive 4x4 ATV Punta Cana: Jungle & Wild Beaches! - Pickup from Punta Cana, Cap Cana, and Bavaro
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Small Group Exclusive 4×4 ATV Punta Cana: Jungle & Wild Beaches!

9.Small Group Exclusive 4×4 ATV Punta Cana: Jungle & Wild Beaches!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $67

Ride with Marianna, Elkin, and their small team through villages, jungle trails, coconut groves, and coastal paths. Swim at Playa La Vacama, open a fresh coconut, visit Punta del Coco, and stop at a rural home for coffee and local culture. Pickup, helmets, drinks, and ATV use are included.

“We went as a family of 5, our family absolutely loved every second of it, 16 17 and 18 year old came back buzzing! We saw so many sites, nature, villages, rode through the rivers. The quad bikes at brand spanking new and extremely powerful! The only downside for us was a 2.15 hour journey even though it was only 50 minutes away.”

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Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes - From Los Melones to the national park
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Bayahibe: National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes

10.National Park Jungle Walk & Snorkeling in Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from Bayahibe into Cotubanamá National Park for a jungle walk and a swim in Chicho Cave’s clear, 25°C spring water. Gaëlle and Julien lead the small group, provide torches, explain the cave, and finish with a light aperitif.

“The excursion was excellent. We enjoyed the swim very much. I would recommend it if you like nature and new experiences.”

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Extreme Jungle, water Cave, and Beach Buggy-Atv Punta Cana - What the ATV and buggy ride is really like
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Extreme Jungle, water Cave, and Beach Buggy-Atv Punta Cana

11.Extreme Jungle, water Cave, and Beach Buggy-Atv Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $40

Ride an ATV or dune buggy through muddy rural tracks, swim in a freshwater cave, visit Macao Beach, and sample Dominican coffee, cacao, chocolate, Mamajuana, and cigars. Guides known as Panda, Papa Panda, and Mango may lead the outing. No driver’s license is required.

“Bus was about 20 mins late picking us up at the resorts. It was all super rushed, pretty chaotic 10 minutes at the cave where we got to jump in. Didnt learn anything about cigars. The sales people werr all super pushy. Did we have fun?..yes. would i chose another buggy tour other than this one...yes.”

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Punta Cana: Countryside and Macao Beach Half-Day Buggy Tour - What the buggy ride is really like
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Punta Cana: Countryside and Macao Beach Half-Day Buggy Tour

12.Countryside and Macao Beach Half-Day Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 140 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Ride a buggy from Punta Cana through forest roads and tropical gardens to a Dominican farm, a 25-foot water cave, and Macao Beach. Guides including Cocacola, Pesicola, and Felix provide instruction and lead the route. Hotel transfers and tastings are included, but buggy delays can affect the schedule.

“very long day out driving which makes it extremely worth every penny. Get prepared to get very muddy....”

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From Bayahibe: Half Day Monkeyland Safari - A Dominican country house before the monkeys
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From Bayahibe: Half Day Monkeyland Safari

13.Half Day Monkeyland Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 5h 30m · from $95

Travel from Bayahibe in an open-air safari vehicle to a Dominican country home, botanical garden, coffee plantation, and Monkeyland. You will spend about 45 minutes near squirrel monkeys, with guides in English, French, or Spanish. Chilet has earned praise for his lively guiding.

“Escursione perfetta, pulmino in orario, personale gentile e professionale. Da rifare”

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Dominican Republic ATV or Buggy Tour: Countryside & Beach - The country-home stop adds a human touch
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Dominican Republic ATV or Buggy Tour: Countryside & Beach

14.Dominican Republic ATV or Buggy Tour: Countryside & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $75

Ride an ATV or dune buggy through Puerto Plata’s countryside, stop at a Dominican home for coffee and local insight, then relax at Chukka Ocean Outpost’s private beach. Guides such as Anderson, Gabriel, Manuel, Mario, and Julie lead the ride, though the day’s order can change.

“I love everyone, everyone was so nice and handsome. it was a great experience and I will definitely do it again with my friends. We all had a great time and enjoyed our fun.”

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From Punta Cana: Countryside Off-Road Buggy Adventure - Getting ready at the Macao ranch
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From Punta Cana: Countryside Off-Road Buggy Adventure

15.Countryside Off-Road Buggy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $34Best value

Drive a solo, tandem, or family buggy from Macao through palm groves, farmland, and muddy country roads. Stop for cocoa, coffee, tobacco, and Mamajuana, swim in an underground cave, then unwind at Macao Beach. English and Spanish guides, including Philippe, lead the 4-hour outing.

“An experience full of emotion and a lot of adrenaline, I had never had an adventure like this before, the activity was thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.”

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ATV OR BUGGY Ride Into the jungle with cave coffee & chocolate - Riding through the forest and countryside
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