Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Presented by Preview World

From £70.00

Get to know the Dominican countryside aboard a safari-style vehicle on this guided day trip from Punta Cana. Up in the Anamuya mountains, visit an old sugar plantation to see different methods of harvesting sugar and Master craftsmen will show you the proper way of rolling a cigar. Learn how this blessed land has produced the best tobacco. buffet lunch and a visit to a Dominican home to meet a local family are all part of this off-the-beaten-track tour. visit the largest and most important church, on the road you will see schools and famous ’’colmado’’. Gallop in the outskirts of a lush, tropical countryside paradise

8 hours (approx)

Instant Confirmation

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance

Group Size: 15

  • Food and drink samples at a local home
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Paseo a caballo
  • Lunch
  • Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

We can arrange meeting points for almost anywhere in the area. If you do not see your hotel on the list and you are staying at Bavaro, Punta Cana, Macao, Uvero Alto, Cortecito, Cabeza de Toro or its surroundings, we can definitely arrange a meeting point to pick you up.

End point

No end description available

Bavaro Beach

6 hours 0 mins

3 hours 0 mins

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.


Reviews

4.8

445 Reviews

5 star
401
4 stars
25
3 stars
9
2 stars
3
1 stars
7

4.0 True Dominican experience

alfonso7777, June 2026

Sammy was very good. He was knowledgeable and interactive and helpful the whole trip. Her driver Rafael was obviously good at what he did.

5.0 Vacay

yvette-berrios, June 2026

Excellent experience all good things

5.0 Memory for life

Passport40154411379, June 2026

A memory that lasts a lifetime. We experienced Dominican culture from a completely different perspective; a huge thank you to Baldy and Dencil, who made the tour unique with their humor!

5.0 The best experience

arquimidesa2026, June 2026

Amado and Ramon were an amazing guide during the tour. They gave us a lot of information. They are very professional

5.0 DR Runners Adventures w/ Angel & Olsvani

U4166IIjessr, June 2026

Our tour guide Angel and driver Olvani provided an amazing experience and tour. Angel was very knowledgeable, welcoming, and has a great sense of humor. We would definitely book again!!

5.0 Cultural Tour

crisgS549LS, June 2026

Angel was awesome! Very knowledgeable, respectful and fun! His love for his country is amazing! Our driver Olvaney was also awesome! Very helpful and respectful

4.0 Dominican Republic Safari Style

rkwike5, May 2026

We enjoyed our county and city safari tour in Dominican Republic. We got to learn about some of the culture in the Dominican Republic. Our tour guide, Rudy, was very entertaining and friendly. He knew a great deal about his country and natives. We got to see some interesting things in the open air truck. It was big warm when stopped but even the car was moving it was comfortable. Learning how coffee and chocolate was made was most interesting. Lunch was nice with a selection of warm foods. My feedback would be to avoid the sales pitch of the goods at the plantation. They really can sale themselves through samples. That could have been 45 min for another stop.

5.0 Magnificent Experience!

conradoz2023, May 2026

Our experience was great from the beginning. Our tour guide and our driver, Angel and Adolfo respectively, were attentive, respectful, and very informative. They really did a great job on the presentation of the Dominican Culture. The Admission fee is very much worth.

5.0 Great Tour and Excellent Guides!

359sethe, May 2026

The best part of traveling is enjoying the culture. This tour definitely checks that box. However, Angel (guide) and Adolfo (driver) really made this tour shine. Driving here is pretty intense and Adolfo made it seem easy and got us everywhere on time. Angel was very knowledgeable of our surroundings and made the trip that much more enjoyable. His jokes and laughter kept the group entertained and we would highly recommend them and this tour. Definite five star rating!

5.0 Monkey Land

482xavierf, May 2026

This was the best experience ever!! Sammy and Perez were the best duo.

5.0 Bavaro Day Adventure

pa826, May 2026

It was a fun filled day. Horseback riding, Bascilica, local towns, lunch, beach, and more. Very nice day out! Carlos is an amazing guide! Made the day very enjoyable! Definitely recommend!

5.0 Country side tour in DR

jjggd, May 2026

Did horse back riding. Went to the church in Higuey. Had lunch and went to Maria's house. We ended our tour by going to the beach. Adodo was very knowledgeable. He shared insight on the history and demonstrated some of apparatus used to extract the juice from the sugar cane and to make coffee, coconut oil and coco beans.

5.0 Punta Cana Countryside Tour

R8072NNisabellam, May 2026

Sexy papi 6 (Cris) was a very good tour guide. He was funny and answered all the questions we had. The driver Alfonso was also great. Very great experience! The food was delicious and Marias house was very authentic

3.0 Countryside Safari tour

Seaside43982326137, May 2026

Everyone in the group was told something different about the tour. Sexy Papi 6 was a very good guide.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Visitor, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for any confusion regarding the tour information, as this is not the experience we aim to provide. We will be reviewing this internally to ensure clearer and more consistent communication moving forward. We’re very happy to hear that you had a great experience with Sexy Papi 6 we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!

5.0 Sexy Papi 6.

Y4600LXvictorb, May 2026

Excellent tour; we saw how they make chocolate and coffee. We had typical food for lunch. The guide Sexy Papi 6 was very good.

5.0 Fun and Educational

helendS1190LQ, May 2026

Amado was our guide. He was excellent! I learned so much and had a great time!! Request Amado if you are booking the safari!

5.0 Guide

A733GBsarat, May 2026

Excellent, it is worth it; the guide is super friendly and explains very well.

5.0 Extraordinary

Karinelarose, May 2026

Superb experience with the best guide, Emilio! We learned a lot about the lifestyle of the Republicans! Very enriching excursion! Horseback riding, visiting the cathedral, learning how to make quality cigars, visiting Maria's house (coffee, cocoa), and stopping at the beautiful Macao beach! Definitely worth doing again!

5.0 Monkey land

Jose L, May 2026

Had a great experience nacho and Rene were great can’t wait to come back

5.0 Lots of goodies and things to try

T70LKmichellel, May 2026

Reasonable Price for everything you get! I got transportation to and from my hotel I got to try lots of things with baldy! I got a free cigar, Got to try raw sugar cane juice cocoa beans. So many things I dont think id get the opportunity to try and learned lots of history and fun facts I look forward to going home and telling my family about. As a solo traveler im also glad they offered to photograph alot of my experience since it can be difficult to document on your own sometimes. Thanks baldy for make my first time to punta cana memorable

5.0 Gary’s the Best!!!!

665dustina, May 2026

Our friend Gary was the best guide we could have asked for!!!! So much fun, so much knowledge. Each spot we visited brought its own unique experience. From the Cathedral to Maria’s and everything in between! And…Prospero rolls the best cigars in all of the Dominican! 10/10 recommend for everyone!

5.0 ask for Angel!

H9718KHmichellef, May 2026

Our guide Angel and driver Pedro were top notch. I learned a lot about the island and enjoyed it so much! Awesome!

5.0 Fun, interesting and informative

FrequentFlier813217, May 2026

Angel was amazing, funny, spoke perfect English and very passionate about his beautiful county.

5.0 Great trip!

Stay676359, May 2026

Angel and Pedro were great!!!

5.0 Amazing Experience with Angel and Pedro

157cristall, May 2026

We had our tour on May 2, 2026 with Angel the guide and Pedro as our driver. We had an amazing trip and a truly authentic experience. I enthusiastically recommend this tour for those seeking a culturally immersive experience.

5.0 Beautiful experience

elem44444, May 2026

The tour was amazing! They took us to know the Dominican culture in the best way, between food, cocoa; we tasted the typical drinks which care, mamajuana, pineapple wine. Nothing would have been the same without our guide Angel and Leo, they made our day amazing. I recommend everyone this tour, with them. Thanks for the experience and making everything fantastic.

4.0 Beautiful

kevindI5163SR, April 2026

Amado was very helpful on the tour

5.0 Monkeying around

N972VQtinas, April 2026

It was amazing and a wonderful experience

5.0 Great and enjoyble experience

Wander28487357275, April 2026

Absolutely very nice to experience the authentic domenican republic. People were very friendly and you learn a lot about them, definitely recommend if you want to.explore more the country.

5.0 Highly, highly recommend!

Go24005374218, April 2026

An absolutely phenomenal experience. Baldy and Raymond were great and so informative, caring and hospitable. Would recommend this trip, absolutely! A great way to experience the authentic culture and food of this beautiful country.

5.0 Runners Adventures

Compass32875942211, April 2026

Angel the tour guide was amazing. Highly recommended. He was attentive and very informative. Shout out to Adolfo the driver. This duo is highly-qualified and recommended

5.0 The Best Tour Guide

Y5793APvalm, April 2026

A thoroughly enjoyable excursion with plenty of opportunity to find out more about the history and the culture of the island. Corporal, our driver was very courteous and our tour was led by Amado. He was very welcoming and entertaining, sharing lots of facts about the island. Very happy to recommend!

5.0 Dominican culture

Roving67690702970, April 2026

Beautiful visit lots of information given by our guide

5.0 Amazing Cultural Experience

klcossitt, April 2026

Amado and Cobarn were amazing tour guides. Very welcoming and personable as well as informative. The tour included a lot of cultural experiences including hands on education and a really delicious Dominican lunch. I would recommend to anyone looking to get off the beach and into the Dominican culture.

5.0 Haif day, Donmican House, Cigars and Lunch

Becky M, April 2026

Brilliant tour. Our guide Amado and drive Corperal we fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. Amado was really personalable and made the tour such fun whilst at the same time being very informative. Totally recommend. Thank you

5.0 You must book this if you’re visiting.

Gaynor P, April 2026

A must do when in Dominican Republic, we’ve taken away so much knowledge and enjoyed a fantastic experience. An immersive cultural tour in a stunning environment. Ask to have Amado as your guide!

5.0 Wonderful

naquans2026, April 2026

Loved the monkeys amazing food

5.0 Unbelievable

manuelmV7005BY, April 2026

One of the Greatest Adventures we have been Angel & Felix outstanding people.

5.0 The best experience! Highly recommend!

scelsae, April 2026

It was the best tour we’ve ever participated in! Our guide and driver, George and Angel, were the most amazing people on this island! They were super kind, funny and thoughtful. We recommend this tour to everyone to see the real coutry outside of the resorts walls. It’s completely safe, all food and bevarages are included and the experiences were unique. You’ll have the opportunity to buy souvenirs from local farmers. It’s best to support the locals this way, as everything purchased within the resort walls go to the resort owners (who are NOT Domenican!). Your guides will make your day truly unforgettable! Special thanks again to George and Angel! :)

5.0 The real Dominican Republic

PEQUITA H, April 2026

Alex and Felix were the best. They made sure we were comfortable. They told us and showed us a lot of real D. R. History. It was a great experience!!

5.0 A must do experience! Something for everyone!

HalpsnAbi, April 2026

Runners Adventure is well established family run business with activities all over the Dominican Republic. They offer good value for money well organised trips and ours was no exception. We booked the trip online via their website on the morning of our visit, you can be collected by bus or drive yourself there, which we did. It’s easy to find and the Safari park is clean and tidy, the staff are great, friendly and welcoming and cater for all needs. There’s lockers available to store your belongings but they do charge for a padlock around $5 so you could bring your own lock to help with this. You can’t take any bags or having any food, medication or creams on you when entering the monkey enclosure as they will take it. Phones and sunglasses are fine. The monkeys are adorable, they climb all over you whilst the staff feed them and hand out cut up fruit. You are also given a dish with food to feed them yourself. This is a great photo opportunity as they sit on your head and shoulders. The monkeys are well kept and well loved. They currently have around 69 monkeys which have all been successfully bread within the safari program. After the hour with the monkeys we were given a buffet style lunch, the food on offer was great from pasta, salad, chicken both fried and curried and hot and old drinks on tap. We had no complaints the food was well presented and tasted lovely. It’s also a nice time to meet other fellow travellers. Once lunch was finished we made our way down to the Buggy ATV area for a quick safety brief and where then all assigned a buggy. The Buggies are brilliant and you head off on a tour around the park and local village before venturing into the woods off road. This was great fun and a real highlight of our holiday. When you return you have a trip to the shop to see all the local produce and products made at the safari, you can taste the coffee and chocolate and have the chance to purchase some of them. Overall a great experience and a full day trip, highly recommended.

5.0 Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

monikagT2601HD, April 2026

Excellent walk, great Darius and Pineapple!

5.0 If you want to do a single activity - do this one

Lungu T, April 2026

Great cultural experience, get to know the real DR. Felyx the driver and our guide Angel were amazing.

5.0 Wonderful cultural experience!

drager00, April 2026

This is an excellent way to see the real Dominican Republic. There is a wide variety of activities that we did. I especially enjoyed the church and the horses. Our tour guide Amond was one of the best guides we have ever had along with a really good driver Edison. Highly recommend.

5.0 A must do - fantastic day out

447diandral, April 2026

The most fantastic tour. From start to finish, the tour was packed with fun and I learned so much about the Dominican Republic in one day. Amado our tour guide was delightful, full of knowledge, very caring and attentive to all attendees, and overall gave us a great day out. I have done a lot of tours in different countries and this is one of the best I’ve done. I couldn’t recommend this enough!

5.0 Get away trip

marilyntH7373LW, April 2026

Sever was nice, Angel was the best. I would recommend.

3.0 Fast Paced Tour - Maybe Too Long From Cap Cana

brandonbZ6922KW, April 2026

There was actually a lot to like about this tour. The staff were incredible and really care about giving you a quality experience. A couple of things to note. Taking this tour from Cap Cana resulted in an additional 2 hours of travel to participate. Amstar framed this as an 8 hour tour with 1.5 hours of vehicle time. Leaving the relaxing comfort of our resort, we embarked on a 10 hour mad dash with most of it being in the vehicle. By the time we returned, we were hot, tired, anxious, and unhappy with the experience. All of the stops were pretty great, the interp was good, they were just trying to fit way too much into the day. We could’ve done without the 20 minute horseback loop and the 25 minute stop at a trash covered beach where overpriced chotchskis, exotic animal photos, and alcohol were pushed on us. Driving around and seeing the culture and the way DR people live was incredible. The food served at lunch was delicious and a welcome reprieve from the activity/gift shop hustles in the rest of the itinerary. If they cut this tour in half and focused just on food and culture, it would be a home run. Last thing. I see they advertise infants participate for free on this tour. Do not bring your infant on this experience. The roads are chaos.

Response from Host, April 2026

Dear Visitor, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience. We’re truly pleased to know that you enjoyed several aspects of the tour, especially the quality of the food, the cultural insights, and the dedication of our staff. As this is a cultural tour, our goal is to offer visitors the widest possible range of experiences in a single day, allowing them to connect with different aspects of the destination. Your kind words about the team mean a lot, as they genuinely strive to create memorable experiences for every guest. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you encountered. We understand how the extended travel time from Cap Cana and the overall duration of the tour could feel exhausting and impact your enjoyment. Regarding your comment about the itinerary, as this is a cultural tour, we aim for our visitors to experience as much as possible, and we rarely receive complaints in this regard. We also regret that some stops did not meet your expectations, especially the beach visit and certain activities that felt rushed or unnecessary. Our goal is always to provide a balanced and enjoyable experience, and comments like yours help us identify where adjustments are needed. Regarding your note about traveling with infants, we appreciate you highlighting this concern. Safety and comfort are extremely important to us, and we will take this into consideration when reviewing how we communicate tour conditions to our guests. Once again, we apologize for the aspects that affected your experience and truly appreciate your constructive feedback. It helps us continue improving and delivering better experiences in the future.

5.0 Awesome tour!!

yoshios509, April 2026

Great experience, Great food, and great staff.

5.0 Nothing short of amazing

Andy C, March 2026

This was the most fabulous trip. Very well educated tour guides. The country side here is beautiful. Nothing short of amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better day !! We got to see how a “typical” Dominican lived, and their beautiful landscapes on our journey. It was a full 8 hr day, and worth every second of it. Drove through the city (sorry, can’t remember names of places) but the whole tour was just FANTASTIC. Highly recommend this !!

5.0 Very informative .. a cultural experience

Sylkey, March 2026

Angel was the best! He was well spoken and knowledgeable. The tour exceed my expectations and changed how I looked at the culture. Fried chicken at lunch was delicious and reminded me of home. There is some walking up mountain angles some that in mind.

a Tripadvisor company

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Cookie Policy