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.

Day Trip Details

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. Then we'll see the exterior of the Columbus Lighthouse, where the explorer's remains are said to be located.

We'll make a stop outside the Presidential Palace before continuing to the historic center of the city, Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial. The route includes the Cathedral Primada de America, the oldest cathedral on the continent, and we will walk along Calle de Las Damas, the first stone street in the New World. We will also visit the National Pantheon.

Next is Plaza de España, known for views of the Ozama River and the Alcázar de Colón, the Admiral's former residence. Following this, we will visit a souvenir store to see Larimar, a semi-precious stone native to the Dominican Republic.

Free time will be given for a coffee and a stroll along Calle El Conde. Lunch includes a buffet with typical dishes and non-alcoholic beverages. After lunch, we'll head to the Malecón for views of the Caribbean Sea before returning to your hotel between 6 and 7:30 pm.

Hotel Pickup

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

Temporary Closures

The Alcázar de Colón will be closed on Mondays. On that day, we will take a panoramic tour of its exterior. The Alcázar de Colón is also closed for remodeling works; we will substitute this with a tour of the Museum of the Royal Houses.

Santo Domingo Plane Ride

If you wish to travel to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana in less than 35 minutes, consider the Santo Domingo Airplane Tour.