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Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana

Name: Monkeyland and Plantation Safari Tour from Punta Cana
Brand: Runners Adventures
SKU: 7096MONKEY
Price: 95.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (2827 reviews)

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6 hours
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Observe squirrel monkeys on this trip to Monkey land, deep in the Dominican Republic's jungle. On this half-day tour through local coffee and cacao plantations, then visit the monkey sanctuary and its botanical gardens. Learn about the local farmers' organic farming methods, sample local coffee or hot chocolate, and see and feed 20 monkeys that have been raised to be comfortable around people. Round-trip transportation from Bavaro and Punta Cana hotels is included.

Observe squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat offering stunning mountain views
Get to know the island’s colorful native plants and flowers at the habitat's botanical garden
Visit a local coffee plantation, mingle with the farmers, and sample local coffee or hot chocolate
Round-trip transport from most Punta Cana and Bavaro hotels included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water

Gratuities
Food
Lockers fee

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Monkeyland
6980833, -68.67011111111111, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic

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End point

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Pickup details

We can arrange meeting points for almost anywhere in the area. If you do not see your hotel on the list and you are staying at Bavaro, Punta Cana, Macao, Uvero Alto, Cortecito, Cabeza de Toro or its surroundings, we can arrange a close meeting point to pick you up.

What To Expect

This tour starts with an early morning pick up at your Bavaro or Punta Cana hotel. Get to know your local guide on the way to a typical Dominican country plantation.

Meet the local famers and hear about their organic farming methods, used to cultivate cinnamon, cacao, coffee, and vanilla. Taste coffee or hot chocolate, and take advantage of the opportunity to purchase some of these straight-from-the-source products to take home.

Climb back in your vehicle and ascend a mountain road deep into the jungle. Arrive at Monkeyland, a 5-acre (2-hectare) squirrel monkey habitat managed by a dedicated couple. Follow your guide on a guided tour of the sanctuary, where you have the chance to watch and feed the monkeys. Visit the botanical garden, featuring native trees, plants and flowers, before boarding your vehicle for transport back to your hotel at the end of your tour.

Runners Adventures

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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.

Not wheelchair accessible
This park is not wheelchair accesible.
Most travelers can participate
Tour is no refundable less than 24 hours before
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Tricia_T

My husband and I highly recommend this tour! We had a great time feeding and visiting with the adorable monkeys, and learning about coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut oil, and Mamajuana. Oh the Mamajuana was good stuff! Melvin was our tour guide and he was THE BEST! He made the experience so much more informative and fun!

Reviews

5.0

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Loved it!

Nyla_S, Apr 2024

The monkeys were all worth it. It took a while to actually get to the monkeys because you do some tasting and demonstration for you to buy from the locals first, which I understand, that's how they make a living. When we finally got to the monkeys, it was Amazing. So small and cute and fun. They literally jump all over you. Bring a clean shirt and maybe a towel because they do poop and pee on whoever they please, but it's not alot. Our guide George wad great too.

Be prepared to hike and climb steep hills and steps

Joshua_L, Apr 2024

Could have done without the coffee and cocoa presentation. But the interaction with the monkeys was amazing! If you plan on going, MAKE SURE YOU CAN WALK UP STEEP STAIRS, AND UP AND DOWN STEEP INCLINES AND DECLINES. Not for those with bad knees or back.

Great

Destiny_M, Apr 2024

Amazing the tour people were so amazing the experience was amazing thank you so much I recommend to everyone !!!!!

Such a fun experience

Ceara_T, Apr 2024

This is worth the money. My kids LOVED it. The monkeys are adorable, the facility is clean, employees are friendly and the store was affordable! Would definitely recommend and go again.

Feeding the monkeys was...

angie_d, Apr 2024

Feeding the monkeys was worth it on its own. Would definitely recommend this experience to others. Kudos to the training staff.

Monkey Land and Plantation tour

Jessica_E, Apr 2024

This was the highlight of our trip to Dominican Republic. Ruddy our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge and was really funny. We watched cacao being made into chocolate and tasted it, saw how coffee was produced and the best part was the Monkey’s. We had a blast and would highly recommend. Runners Adventure the tour agency was spot on with all the details including pick up and drop off.

Worth your time!

Kenna_H, Apr 2024

This was so much fun!! Jose was our guide and he was sooooo amazing, very informative and helpful. The monkeys are so cute.

My fave experience!

Andrea_F, Apr 2024

This was my favorite experience! It was wonderful. The coffee making stuff was cool, and yeah sure they sold stuff there but they were not at all pushy. But my fave was the monkeys! They were sooooo cute and clearly well taken care of. They jump all over you and while some people hated it, I LOVED IT! Who wouldn’t want an adorable monkey crawling on you?! I could not have been happier unless I could have brought one home LOL Our guide, Sammy, was funny and knowledgeable. Great experience! The bus ride is long, sure, but it’s much better than having to pay extra for a taxi or something. Definitely recommend!

100000/10

Symone_D, Apr 2024

Amazing . The tour guides were sweet and educated us on the monkeys who were so adorable . Jorge was the best driver ! BOOK IT NOWWW

Incredible!

Jennifer_B, Apr 2024

Totally worth it. We got a great overview of the local sites from the best guide George, not to mention a great driver Nelson. Very enlightening. The Monkeyland experience was great! No they don’t steal your stuff. You just feed them and they climb all over. So cute. We all enjoyed it. Sadly you can’t pet them BUT I get that. Second part is awesome in learning about coffee, cocoa etc. highly recommend. There is some up and down walking.

Laughter and fun- long van ride.

Emily_D, Apr 2024

The monkey tour made for some great photos and family memories. The lengthy but comfortable van ride offered a chance to see the real DR, which was important to us. once you arrive, you get a brief instruction session and then go in groups into the enclosure, where you spend about an hour at two spots feeding the monkeys who climb on you and run all over. Couldn’t stop smiling. Coffee and cocoa demo after was nice and again, more learning about the authentic DR. Overall, I would recommend.

Highly Recommend!

Tricia_T, Apr 2024

Monkeys Everywhere

Kathleen_W, Apr 2024

We had a terrific tour guide. He was very good with the crowd. Seeing and interacting with the Monkeys was a delight. It was an experience I will not forget. I am thankful for the great care they take to keep their monkeys safe. I also enjoyed the demonstration of the coffee, cocoa, and coconuts. Thank you for the delightful experience.

Monkeys were so cute

Essence_U, Apr 2024

It was amazing. The little monkeys were so cute and well behaved! They made it seem a lot more unnerving than it actually was. Most of the rules are to protect the animals because they are so little.

Tour guide was funny and...

James_V, Mar 2024

Tour guide was funny and enjoyable thought tour of monkeys would be a little better than just two spots for photos

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Traveler, Thank you very much for your review of your recent experience with us. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every visit. We apologize for not exceeding your expectations in some aspects of your visit. We hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you again and give you the experience you deserve.

Excellent

tajariellington, Mar 2024

This experience was the highlight of my trip to Dominica Republic and I loved every minute of it, I got picked up on time from my hotel and I was updated on everything

A must!

Linda_N, Mar 2024

What a fantastic adventure!! I was initially hesitant to do this because I thought it was silly to pay that much money to see some monkeys but it was so much more than that! Our guide Sammy was amazing and so much fun! He provided some history, local culture, tips and tricks, and so much laughter! Part of this included a small lesson in coffee and chocolate making and it was so delicious! Bring money to purchase these delicious items! The coffee was not bitter at all and so sweet— a must for coffee lovers! We then spent time with the monkeys and we got so many chances for pictures and to see them. There is no touching for safety purposes but the monkeys will still be all over you so be prepared! Their little feet felt like a mini massage on my skin. There’s also a gift shop there with a variety of things from coffee, mamajuana, snacks, souvenirs and toys! They also offer picture packages! Thanks to Rafael and Felipe from Monkey Land for such an interactive experience! I loved every minute of it!!

Fun

Sheri_G, Mar 2024

This was a great time and definitely suggest you try it. The spider monkeys are so cool and it was also neat to learn about how coffee and cocoa is made. Our guide, Young Boy and driver, Nelson we’re wonderful!

A MUST DO

Aiko_C, Mar 2024

Young boy, Perez, and Arias were all wonderful! We had a great immersive experience and would definitely reccomend.

Monkeys and Mamajuana

Adam_L, Mar 2024

Start out with a ride to the plantation area. During the ride, your guide (ours was Darius) explains many things of line in the Dominican. From work life to home life and all about the different plants, fruits and things made on the island. He was very informative and knowledgeable. You get to the bus zone where they let you off and take you straight to demonstrating how coffee and cacao is produced there. Then shortly after they take you to a nearby hut where they try to sell you the items they just showed you and allow you to taste. The driver (ours was Reme) doubles as a helper to pass out things to try as well as a few workers there. Everyone was nice and it did not take long for things to move along. After that, they take yo to prepare for the monkey enclosure. The area they are in is large and they monkeys roam free. As you walk through there are new handlers that help you interact with the monkeys by putting food in dishes in your hands or even on your head. They take a lot of pictures for you to choose from if you would like to purchase at the end of the tour. Everyone was helpful and nice.

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