Private: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks
ID: GYG1096814-1684320
Category:
Country: Dominican Republic
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Santo Domingo on a day trip from Punta Cana. Visit iconic sites, delve into the caves of “Three Eyes National Park,” and enjoy a traditional Dominican buffet lunch.
Begin your journey with a convenient hotel pickup, and travel in comfort toward Santo Domingo — the oldest European-settled city in the Americas. Your knowledgeable local guide will accompany you throughout the trip, unveiling over five centuries of colonial architecture and heritage.
Upon arrival, visit iconic sites including national museums, majestic cathedrals, and grand colonial plazas. Delve into the mysterious caves of “Three Eyes National Park,” walking through natural caverns and gardens this site preserves. As you explore, the guide will share stories from the time of Christopher Columbus, the colonial era, and the indigenous cultures.
Lunch is served in a local eatery, where you’ll taste a traditional Dominican buffet, offering regional specialties. After lunch, there'll be a stop at an artisan store, providing you the chance to browse and purchase handcrafted souvenirs at fair rates. The experience also includes sampling local beverages such as Dominican rum, tobacco, and Mamajuana.
Throughout the day, soft drinks and water are provided. At the conclusion of the tour, you’ll be transported back to your Punta Cana or Bávaro hotel. This immersive excursion blends culture, nature, history, and local flavors for a memorable Dominican adventure.
Highlights
- Discover the historic heart of the Dominican Republic on a day trip
- Explore Santo Domingo, the oldest European-settled city in the Americas
- Visit iconic sites, national museums, and grand colonial plazas
- Delve into the mysterious caves of “Three Eyes National Park”
- Enjoy a traditional Dominican buffet lunch and sample local beverages
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection
Cameras are allowed for personal use
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to Santo Domingo
- Live tour guide
- Entrance to national museums
- Visit to Three Eyes National Park
- Lunch at a local eatery
- Visit to an artisan store
- Sampling of local beverages
- Soft drinks and water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.