Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

From$95
5 hours
Commentary: Guide · en, fr, es
Higuey, Dominican Republic

About this activity

Experience an unforgettable adventure in Punta Cana's lush jungle, interacting with playful squirrel monkeys and learning about local agriculture in a scenic setting.

Highlights

  • Interact with friendly squirrel monkeys
  • Explore a 5-acre nature sanctuary
  • Learn about organic coffee and cocoa farming
  • Visit a traditional Dominican country house
  • Enjoy scenic views of the Anamuya Mountains

Full description

Most people know a theme park inspired by one famous mouse. But one dedicated to monkeys? At Monkeyland, a natural habitat located deep in the Dominican Republic’s jungle and home to squirrel monkeys. On this 5.5-hour guided tour where you'll also explore the habitat's on-site botanical garden, as well as a coffee and cacao plantation. Chat it up with local farmers, learn about their organic methods and taste tropical fruit just plucked from a tree. Hotel transport from Punta Cana and Bavaro is included.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Food
  • Lockers fee

Important information

Know before you book

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included; confirm your pick-up time upon booking.
  • The tour is suitable for all ages; however, children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking.
  • Bring a camera to capture moments with the monkeys and scenic views.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera and cash for souvenirs.
  • Participants with a cold or a flu will not be allowed to interact with monkeys.
  • We operate rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like hurricanes or tropical storm

Traveler reviews

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Be prepared to sit and wait a lot

I hate to leave a negative review but this was not worth the money! Almost $100 a person felt crazy after we went. We spent over an hour waiting to pick up and drop off other guests. The drive there was super slow and was supposed to take up time so we could enter at 9am when they opened. Got there around 8:45 and ended up waiting until past 9:30 before anyone told us what was going on. Then we got to see the monkeys which was AWESOME! but the shortest part of the whole excursion :(. After that we went and sat another half hour while everyone looked through their photos. We then went down for the demonstrations at the “typical house” that felt more like a tourist trap than anything. At one point they put coconut oil on our arms without clearly explaining it had almond oil in it which my husband is severely allergic to. We sat there for a very long time in the heat and it was definitely hard for the kids to sit still and quietly through. After that we headed back to our hotel. Throughout the 45 minuteish drive the driver continually asked for everyone to leave a review, passed around an ipad for reviews, and a qr code along with a long spiel about how important it is. He even went as far to talk about living conditions and how we are so lucky in the hotels and the least we can do is leave a review and tip. After leaving I continued to receive messages about leaving a review, which ultimately led me to leaving this one. This excursion unfortunately did not feel worth the money and left a lot to be desired. We sat for probably 3/4ths of the whole thing while they just talked. Overall we felt like there was a lack of communication of what was happening throughout the day. I hate to leave a negative review but wish I would have read one like this before booking!

hannahsL9807QOOct 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Monkeylamd

Excellent experience, highly recommend. Jose our driver on bus B38, he was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about the DR and a good singer. The monkeys were great everyone will enjoy it.

James_TOct 14, 2026VIATOR

Great day ,full of great experiences, thank you from uk visitors x

Thank you PJ,all the zip wire gang,GREAT DAY ,highly recommend it 👌 👍🏽 😀 Monkey land ,Sergio and Hamlet brilliant 👏🏽

davidpJ3507EXOct 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great day!

Rudy and Ramey were amazing! It was a great day and the monkeys were adorable!

Nd0627momOct 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

The entire experience was...

The entire experience was amazing. The group, from shuttle driver to the tour guides, were patient with the families and allowing time for photos.

Priyen_POct 13, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera and cash for souvenirs. Participants with a cold or a flu will not be allowed to interact with monkeys. We operate rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like hurricanes or tropical storm