The wind whipping your hair, the exhilaration as you fly above the canopy, rich green foliage laid out below you. This is the adventure of a lifetime.
If you’ve never considered zip lining in Punta Cana, now is the time to start. With more than 5600 plant species and more than 300 bird species, the Dominican Republic is the ideal getaway for nature lovers.
Nothing can prepare you for the sense of adventure you’ll get with Caribbean zip lining, but we’ll do our best. Read on for the highlights as well as some other thrilling excursions.
Is It Safe?
Before we get to the fun stuff, let’s discuss some common questions and worries tourists have. Specifically, we often hear tourists and adventure seekers asking whether Punta Cana and the Caribbean are safe to visit.
The answer is a completely confident yes! Punta Cana is one of the safest places to go in the Caribbean. Hotels have excellent security, and the police even have a special group devoted completely to tourist safety.
Now that we’ve put your mind at ease, let’s move on to exploring your perfect vacation.
What Are the Hotels Like?
Resorts are typically divided up into “Adult Only” and “Family” resorts.
“Adult Only” resorts have specific policies excluding young children from staying at the facility. This means adult guests have more time to themselves and can focus on relaxing and enjoying their stay.
The Hotel Riu Palace Macao is in a group of resorts along with Riu Palace Punta Cana, Hotel Riu Bambu, Hotel Riu Naiboa, and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. As with many resorts, it’s all-inclusive and located right on the beach. Punta Cana is filled with enjoyable activities, but if you want to stay at the resort, you’ll find table tennis, water polo, volleyball, sailing, and bodyboarding, among others.
Adventure Awaits
The Caribbean is a magical place, and you’ve got more than enough choices when you visit Punta Cana. There are so many fun things to do in the area that you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Some of the most popular adventures in the area include:
- Catamaran Sailing
- Swimming with Dolphins
- Zip Lining in Punta Cana
- Night Life
- Saona Island by Helicopter
Feel free to mix and match the adventures you want to experience. Your local guides will be more than willing to talk to you about weather conditions and ideas during your stay.
Catamaran Sailing
Explore the Punta Cana coast on a luxury catamaran with serious VIP treatment. The tour takes around half a day and includes access to snorkel equipment and access to the Underwater Museum and Ojos Indigenous eco-reserve.
When you’re ready, enjoy traditional cuisine on the sparkling beaches at a traditional restaurant with unlimited drinks at an open bar. At a maximum of 25 guests per trip, you’ll love the intimate setting.
Swimming With Dolphins
Dolphins are among the most fantastic sea creatures you will ever have the pleasure of encountering. Imagine swimming with them and building memories you’ll never forget.
The Punta Cana dolphin water park is open to all ages, although children should always be accompanied by an adult when going on a dolphin adventure. Packages range from half an hour to a full hour with the dolphins.
Zip Lining in Punta Cana
With more than 1.3 million hectares of rainforest, if you’re going to do a canopy tour anywhere, it should be in the Dominican Republic. A four-hour tour across the beautiful landscapes will thrill you as nothing else can.
You’ll move from platform to platform and can choose to go solo or side-by-side with a partner. The zip lining tours in Punta Cana tend to leave pretty early in the morning (around 7-8 AM), so be prepared.
You’ll need to bring comfortable clothes and a camera, but most everything else is included.
Night Life
Punta Cana has a thriving nightlife. After all, not everything is about lying in the sun all day. So prepare to enjoy yourself every night of your trip in one of our many discos and clubs.
Party at the Cave
Millions of years ago, the sea carved out a system of caves. Cavernous and dark, they seem like the perfect place for an adventure.
Imagine Night Club was created in these cave systems. You’ll love exploring each of the three caves, with live DJs and Open Bars. Each cave has its own personal look and feel, so you can find the space that works for you.
There’s no dress code, but we recommend comfortable shoes – you’ll be dancing away the night!
Coco Bongo
This is so much more than a nightclub. Coco Bongo is an experience in itself. Dance music thumps in the background as you interact with acrobats, gymnasts, and other dancers.
Coco Bongo has utterly unique experiences and breathtaking performances. You’ll be dazzled by shows put on against a mixture of music and iconic movie scenes.
The very best actors, musicians, and artists can be found on the floor at Coco Bongo. They all come together to bring you a performance that CNN, MTV, and Rolling Stone Magazine all loved.
Saona Island by Helicopter
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a true VIP, a trip to Saona Island by helicopter is for you. Cruising along the east coast of the Dominican Republic, the helicopter tour shows you all the beauty that the coastline offers.
From colorful seas and rich foliage to tall palm trees, everything along Saona Island is beautiful. The 30-minute trip will give you a great view of all the features of one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Settle down for a luxurious lunch with grilled chicken, lobster, fresh fish, and even an all-you-can-eat buffet. Done with lunch? Take some time to rest under the trees or enjoy the pristine white sand on the beach.
Ready to Start?
You know what they say, there’s no time like the present. So now that you’ve had a tantalizing glimpse of the wonders that await you in the Dominican Republic, it’s time to start planning.
Of course, you could try to do it yourself, but life is always much easier with a professional helping you. So grab a free travel assessment now and book adventures from zip lining in Punta Cana to a spectacular stay on Saona Island.