Activities in Punta Cana

From adrenaline-pumping adventures to relaxing nature experiences.

adventure

Off-road, dusty, and genuinely fun: the loop through countryside and Macao Beach that catamaran cruises can't compete with

⏱ 3-4 hours $$$$ 💪 Moderate

water sports

The most popular Punta Cana excursion: half-day sail with snorkeling, a natural pool stop, and an open bar

⏱ 4-5 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

water sports

Half-day or full-day private charters for marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, and wahoo in the deep water off the Punta Cana coast

⏱ 4-8 hours (half-day or full-day) $$$$ 💪 Easy

golf

Some of the best golf in the Caribbean: Punta Espada, Corales, La Cana, and the courses that make Punta Cana a real golf destination

⏱ 4-6 hours per round $$$$ 💪 Easy

adventure

A 1.5-hour ride along the sand and through coconut palm groves, accessible to riders of any experience level

⏱ 1.5-2 hours riding (3-4 hours including transport) $$$$ 💪 Easy

sports

The fastest-growing racquet sport in Punta Cana, with multiple clubs across Bávaro, Cap Cana, and Downtown

⏱ 60-90 minutes per session $$$$ 💪 Easy

water sports

Reef diving, wreck dives, and PADI training at multiple operators across Bávaro and Cap Cana

⏱ Half-day per dive trip $$$$ 💪 Easy

water sports

Dedicated snorkeling tours to the offshore reef system, beyond the casual snorkel stops that catamaran cruises offer

⏱ 3 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

adventure

Twelve zip lines through the Dominican forest, plus a freshwater cenote swim at the iconic Hoyo Azul

⏱ 4-6 hours full day $$$$ 💪 Moderate