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Half-Day Excursions in Punta Cana

If you only have half a day, the shortest excursions are parasailing, the buggy, the quad, horseback riding and Macao. With a little more time you can fit snorkeling, the underwater scooter, the party catamaran, Higüey and Monkeyland.

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Up to about 3 hours

These are the shortest outings: a parasailing flight, three plans on land or by the beach and a horseback ride. The exact duration is on each booking card.

Adventure 7.2/10

Punta Cana buggy

1,191 reviews
3 h Guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese

Dirt tracks and stops around Punta Cana.

From€31.64
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Adventure 7.0/10

Punta Cana Parasailing

112 reviews
1 h 30 min–2 h 40 min Guide in English

A parasailing flight over the sea after a speedboat ride.

From€63.28per person
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Culture 9.2/10

Macao Guided Tour

90 reviews
3 h Guide in English

The village of Macao: coffee, cacao, the beach and a crafts market.

From€58.76per person
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Adventure 7.7/10

ATV Adventure in Punta Cana

42 reviews
3 h Guide in English

A 4x4 quad ride along rural tracks, with a stop at the beach.

From€71.41per person
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Adventure 7.7/10

Horseback Riding in Punta Cana

19 reviews
3 h Guide in English

A horseback ride along a beach in eastern Punta Cana.

From€54.24per person
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Between 3 and 5 hours

Longer outings, with more water than land: snorkeling, catamaran and underwater scooter, plus Higüey and Monkeyland. Confirm the duration on each card.

Islands 7.7/10

Punta Cana Scuba Doo

261 reviews
3 h 30 min Guide in English

An underwater scooter at shallow depth, no experience needed.

From€40.68per person
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Culture 8.5/10

Higüey Day Trip

113 reviews
4 h Guide in English

Higüey: the basilica, a tobacco plantation and a horseback ride.

From€54.24per person
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Adventure 8.5/10

Monkeyland Trip

87 reviews
5 h Guide in English

Squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland and a tasting of local products.

From€85.88per person
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Islands 8.8/10

Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise

50 reviews
3 h 30 min Guide in English

A glass-bottom catamaran and snorkeling at Marinarium.

From€103.96per person
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Islands 8.7/10

Punta Cana Party Boat

20 reviews
4 h Guide in English

A catamaran with music, snorkeling and an open bar on board.

From€45.20per person
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Islands 8.8/10

Reef Explorer Day Trip

18 reviews
3 h 30 min Guide in English

A floating island by the reef, with snorkeling and water activities to choose from.

From€134.70per person
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Duration, language, ratings and reference prices come from the Civitatis listings checked on . Check the price for your date when you book. Illustrative images.

Civitatis listings

Water or land

Parasailing, Reef Explorer, Marinarium, the underwater scooter and the party catamaran are sea plans. Buggy, quad, horseback riding, Macao, Higüey and Monkeyland are on land. Choose based on what you feel like that day.

Check the minimum age

The listings ask for different ages depending on the plan, from no age stated up to 18 on the party catamaran. If you travel with children, see the list by age.

If you want a full day

These outings leave part of the day free. For a full day, look at Saona Island, Catalina Island or the truck safari.

Before you go

Which excursion is the shortest?

According to the listings, the shortest are parasailing, the buggy, the quad, horseback riding and Macao. Each card shows the exact duration.

Do the durations include the transfer?

It depends on each listing. Check the booking card and the description of the plan you choose.

Which ones are on the water?

Parasailing, Reef Explorer, Marinarium, the underwater scooter and the party catamaran.