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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana
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Runners Adventures takes you into the Anamuya mountains by open safari truck to learn about sugar production. The 8 hours cost from $90 per adult. You leave daily at 8 a.m. with hotel pickup. A buffet lunch breaks up the countryside visits. It's a full day with cigar rolling demonstrations and time at a rural home.
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Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana at a glance
| Type | Open safari truck |
| Stops | Sugar plantation and a rural home |
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Price | from $90 per adult |
| Departs | Daily at 8 a.m. |
| Pickup | Hotel pickup or an arranged nearby meeting point |
| Group | Up to 22 travelers |
| Food | Buffet lunch and drinks |
| Main trade-off | A full day away from your hotel |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Food and drink samples at a local home
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Paseo a caballo
- Lunch
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The single safari option covers a day in the mountains with lunch. It runs daily at 8 a.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic Countryside Safari Tour from Punta Cana | 8 a.m., daily |
The catch: The safari takes 8 hours, so it won't fit a short morning outing.
Route
How does the day work?
The safari links producer visits in the Anamuya mountains with a final stop at Macao Beach before your hotel return.
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1. Anamuya mountains
The truck takes you into the Anamuya mountains for sugar cane juice and cigar rolling. You visit a family home, and lunch is at a mountain restaurant.
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2. Macao Beach
Macao Beach is the last stop before your hotel transfer. The operator gives no set time there.
Plan 8 hours for the full safari. The stop times don't provide a reliable running order or beach duration. Macao Beach comes last, followed by your hotel transfer.
Pickup and meeting point
- Collection area: Hotel collection covers Bávaro and Punta Cana. Meeting points can also be arranged in Uvero Alto or Cabeza de Toro.
- Hotel timing: Pickup begins 30 minutes before the start. Your hotel's time arrives by email, so there's no need to call again.
- Clothes and swimming: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the safari. A swimsuit and towel are recommended for time by the water.
- Personal items: Cash is useful for souvenir purchases during the stops. A camera is also recommended if you want photos of the countryside.
Before you book
- Check your hotel pickup time before departure. The 8 a.m. start doesn't mean every hotel has the same collection time.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 8 hour safari suits you if sugar production warrants a full day away from your hotel. You travel in an open truck. Lunch and drinks are covered, so you don't need a separate meal plan. The group can reach 22 travelers.
Naranja's countryside tour fits lunch and a horse ride into 4 hours, from $60 per adult. Discover Dominican Life adds cigar rolling and coconut oil production, from $115 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers with less than 8 hours free
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with heart or mobility conditions
- Travelers with spinal injuries
Good to know
Know before you go
Your ticket is supplied for use on a phone. One booking holds 1 to 15 travelers and must include an adult. The safari can carry 22 people across the whole departure.
Children ages 3 to 11 pay less than adults. Ages 0 to 2 have free tickets, and the adult band starts at 12. Your child's age determines the ticket category for this full day.
Pregnant travelers and people with heart or mobility conditions can't join this safari. Spinal injuries also make it a poor fit. The trip lasts 8 hours, with travel in an open safari truck.
Bring a swimsuit and towel for the waterside part of the outing. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Cash is useful if you want souvenirs, while tips aren't included in the price.
Your hotel's collection time arrives by email. Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure, with the hotel determining your own time. You don't need to call again after receiving the collection details.
Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure earns a full refund. After that cutoff, your cancellation isn't refundable. Free rescheduling is available for sickness or a mishap, which is a separate arrangement from a refund.
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People also ask
- What does the Runners Adventures countryside safari cost?
The safari costs from $90 per adult for an 8 hour day. Lunch and drinks are part of the price. You also get guided visits with food samples at a rural home. Tips remain a separate expense if you choose to leave them.
- Does the Runners Adventures safari run every day?
Yes, the 8 a.m. departure runs daily. Plan a full day for the 8 hour outing. There's one bookable safari option. The route focuses on the countryside and sugar production, with lunch during the trip.
- Can Runners Adventures collect from a hotel outside Bávaro?
Yes, collection can be arranged in Punta Cana and beyond. The pickup window starts 30 minutes before the tour. Uvero Alto and Cabeza de Toro are among the covered areas. A meeting point can be arranged if your hotel isn't a listed choice.
- Is lunch included in the Runners Adventures safari?
Yes, a buffet lunch is included in the 8 hour safari. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks come with the trip. You also taste local foods at a countryside home.
- Does the Runners Adventures safari include a horse ride?
Yes, a horse ride is among the inclusions for the 8 hour outing. You also watch craftsmen roll cigars. The countryside visits include an old sugar plantation and a rural home.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.