Santo Domingo Day Trip

Pass through the Santo Domingo colonial area on this tour, where you'll discover the legacy of the Columbus family and the main monuments of the oldest city in America.

Santo Domingo Day Trip

Between 7 and 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana and set off for Santo Domingo.

Our first stop will be the Los Tres Ojos grotto to see the freshwater lakes and cave. Then we'll see the outside of the Columbus Lighthouse, said to hold the explorer's remains.

Next, we'll stop outside the Presidential Palace to observe its neoclassical architecture, before continuing through the historic center, Ciudad Colonial. We'll visit Cathedral Primada de America and Calle de Las Damas, where the first stone house was built in the new world. The tour includes a visit to the National Pantheon.

We'll also visit Plaza de España, with views of the Ozama River, and the Alcázar de Colón. Afterward, you can shop at a souvenir store featuring Larimar.

There will be some free time for coffee and a stroll along Calle El Conde, followed by a buffet lunch with typical dishes. The tour concludes with a visit to the Malecón and a return to your hotel between 6 and 7:30 pm.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes hotel pickup in: Bávaro, Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Úvero Alto, Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana, Juan Dolió, and Boca Chica.

Temporary closures

The Alcazar de Colon will be closed on Mondays. On those days, we will take a panoramic tour of its exterior. The Alcazar de Colon will also be closed for remodeling. During this time, we will substitute it with a tour of the Museum of the Royal Houses.

Santo Domingo Plane Ride

For a quick trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana in under 35 minutes, consider the Santo Domingo Airplane Tour.