AtDos Bananaswe organize private tours, elopements and transportation in Punta Cana for people who share our love forlaid-backandcomfy travels.
Together with Dos Bananas you'll see the best spots and have a great time with your close ones. We carefully selected the routes from tons of options and packed them the most comfortable and intriguing way. Check them out!
Our private tours in Punta Cana
We want to offer you unique private tours that you will not find elsewhere. All of our tours are lively, entertaining and comfortable. During private tours, you are the captain of the ship. Travel at your own pace or make a stop in an unplanned place. We only work with affable guides, who will tell you about the country in an relaxed manner and will not rush you! Private tours are possible for small groups, as well as for large companies.
No rush/sharp timing
Take your time, just let your guide know when you are ready to move on
No strangers
Enjoy your company, no one will ruin your privacy; all attention to your group
No boring wikipedia narrative
Only exciting and true facts from the local guides
No fixed itinerary
You are the captain, make a stop anywhere you like, skip any part of the route
You can choose spots and attractions to personalize the tour that will meet all the wishes of your group.
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Santo Domingo private tour
A comfortable transportation will take you from the hotel and we will embark on our journey (drive time is 2 hours).
Our first stop will be the Three Eyes cave. This cave got its name thanks to three crystal clear lakes located at a depth of 15 meters. However, in 1916, the fourth lake was discovered, which is considered to be the most spectacular. And we will definitely visit it!
Our next stop will be the colonial city. Here we can plunge into the atmosphere of authenticity and feel the spirit of the Spanish conquerors. You will enjoy an exciting walk along the first street of the New World, a visit to the house of Diego Columbus, a fort of the 16th century and the first temple of the New World, where the ashes of Christopher Columbus were found.
At the end, you will have lunch with a gorgeous view of the colonial square.
Next, we will go to the eastern part of the city, where we will visit the Columbus Lighthouse. Furthermore, we will be still passing through the streets of the city to show the activity of the capital and the life of the Dominicans.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: 1-2 persons – $650 USD 3-4 persons – $720 USD 5-6 persons – $840 USD Please contact us for pricing for larger groups (up to 50 guests)
Days of the tour – everyday, except Monday and Sunday.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, all entrance tickets, professional guide, water. Lunch is not included and is paid extra. You will have option to choose one of the restaurants upon your wishes.
What to take with you: sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes for walking around the city, cash for souvenirs.
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650
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Peninsula Samana and National Park Los Haitises
You will participate in a fascinating adventure in one of the most picturesque corners of the country - the Samana Peninsula. The Samana Peninsula is a real paradise: turquoise bays, dazzling snow-white beaches, waterfalls, mountains and rivers.
In the morning we will pick you up from the reception of your hotel (around 6 am) and bring you on a comfortable bus ride (the average travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes). Our journey starts with a light breakfast (juice, coffee and sandwiches). First, we will take a stroll through the Los Áitises Park, where you can see mangroves, "flying" islands, caves with paintings of Indians, tropical birds and picturesque peaks.
On the catamaran, we will go to the beautiful island of Cayo Levantado, the birthplace of Bacardi rum commercial. Here you can find starfish, relax in the shade of palm trees, swim and have lunch (chicken, fish, vegetables, fruit, and pasta).
We will visit the El Limon waterfall. We want to draw your attention to the fact that riding a horse might seem unsafe or extreme to some. This tour has been held for many years and all agencies and tour operators use the same horses and the same route to the waterfall and there were no accidents! Do not worry, take this as an adventure. After riding the horse, you will have to walk down to the waterfall. We will spend around 30 minutes near the waterfall, bathe, refresh ourselves, take pictures and go back on foot to your horse back.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: 1-8 persons (catamaran) – $1850 USD Please contact us for pricing for larger groups (up to 50 guests)
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, private motor boat or catamaran, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch (buffet), snorkeling masks.
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
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1850
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! This is the most popular and unusual excursion! Instead of empty postcard views, this tour focuses on the atmosphere of wild and bewitching Dominican republic!
We leave hotel around the 8 am. We will meet you at your hotel reception in a comfortable vehicle with your personal guide. We will acquaint you with the history of pirates in the Caribbean region, and we will also talk about tradition and customs of pirates.
On the way to the pirate village we will make a stop at a sugar cane plantation where you will give a try handling a machete. The drive from your hotel to the pirate village will take about an hour.
Our first stop is the house of the Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon where the weapons and furniture of the 16th century remain.
Then we will go to a huge cave where the well-known pirate Roberto Cofresi once hid. Here we will take a fascinating walk through cave labyrinths which ends with a beautiful forest oasis.
After that we will visit a beautiful lagoon in the Caribbean Sea. Here a tremendous view of rocks opens. And daredevils will be able to jump from the rocks. Then you will choose one of numerous restaurants where they will prepare fresh seafood for you.
Then we will make a river walk on the fishing boat. In the untouched and rich nature you will meet a large variety of rare birds and plants. You will also see the model of an ancient pirate schooner and you will visit a small grotto where, as the legend says, treasures of pirates are hidden.
Our river excursion comes to an end, and now we are headed over to the Caribbean Sea. The wild beach will be the last stop. Take pleasure in the real wild nature where the hand of five-stars resorts has not yet reached.
There will be a small picnic waiting for you on the beach and yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Here you will spend as much time as you want.
On the way back we can make a stop by a supermarket where you can buy rum, coffee and other gifts of the Dominican Republic.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: 1-2 persons – $420 USD 3-4 persons – $460 USD 5-6 persons – $510 USD Please contact us for pricing for larger groups (up to 20 guests)
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, private motor boat, all entrance tickets, professional guide, drinks (including bottle of premium Rum, water, soda). Lunch is not included and paid extra. You will have option to choose one of the restaurants upon your wishes.
What to take with you: sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes for walking around the city, cash for souvenirs and lunch.
Price
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420
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Motor yacht Bayliner 34 charter (Catalina Island tour)
We offer you an unforgettable trip on a comfortable motor yacht Bayliner 34 (2008). We will sail across the Caribbean Sea to the island of Catalina.
The yacht comfortably accommodates 6-8 guests and 2 crew members. It offers personal service and an exciting route through the Caribbean. On the yacht there are: three cabins, a kitchen with everything you need, a toilet, a shower. The size of the yacht is 34 feet.
At a convenient time for you (usually around 7-8 in the morning) we will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to the port (travel time is approximately 1.5 hours). Then, we will embark on the yacht and go sailing through the Caribbean Sea.
On the yacht, you will be served lunch with fresh seafood and fish soup. We buy the freshest seafood from the fisherman on the island.
On Catalina we visit a very picturesque beach, which is spacious , without large groups of tourists. You can swim, sunbathe and just enjoy the colors of the Caribbean.
We will also be able to provide a fishing rod and stop for a fascinating swim over a coral reef with a mask and snorkel. The island of Catalina has one of the most beautiful reefs and a lot of fish!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: $1500 USD - up to 8 persons
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, private yacht charter, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch.
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
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1500
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Motor yacht Monterey (Catalina Island tour)
We offer you a trip in the Caribbean Sea on a comfortable motor yacht Monterey. As part of the tour, you will visit the island of Catalina, swim in a natural pool with starfish, ride a fun water pillow and have a great time with friends! The maximum number of guests is 6 people. On the board there is music, a grill, a hookah, fishing rods for trolling, snorkeling masks and life jackets for children and adults. All entertainment is already included in the price!
At your convenience (usually around 8 a.m.), the driver will pick you up from your hotel reception. Drive time to the port is approximately 1.5 hours.
On the Catalina Island you will find a delicious lunch and a pleasant stay. We can also provide you with trolling fishing rods (included in the price). During the tour you can swim over a coral reef with a mask and snorkel. Return to the hotel around 18:00.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: $1100 USD - up to 6 persons
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, private yacht charter, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch.
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
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1100
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Yacht charter Bavaria 50 (private tour to the Catalina Island)
We are glad to offer you an unforgettable trip on a sailing yacht across the Caribbean Sea. Our yachts has fulfilled all the conditions designed for a celebration of a significant event and to spend magnificent day in a circle of close people.
We leave the hotel around 8 am. We will arrive at your hotel reception in comfortable transport with your driver and your personal guide.
On the way to the port we will make the first stop at a sugar cane plantation. Here we will tell you about its origin and teach a small master class on work with a machete. You even will be able to taste the sugar cane!
We enter the sea from the Cumayasa river. Time under sails to the island of Catalina will be one hour. At your service: a minibar with soft drinks, three cabins for rest, a saloon, a full kitchen, a stereo system, shower booths and a toilet. And of course all with a personal touch!
Having landed on the bank of the island Catalina, you will be able to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the snow-white sand, wild palm trees and magnificent color of the Caribbean Sea. Then a traditional lunch awaits on the yacht (chicken, a garnish, salad and fruits) and Caribbean cocktails with rum. After food you will be able to swim and snorkel among a great number of multi-colored fishes and to get big cockleshells from a bottom. Starfishes which will look perfect in your photos live here too!
On the way back tasty cocktails with rum and incendiary music await. At 17:30 we come back to the port and return to the hotel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: $1700 USD - up to 10 persons
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, private yacht charter, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch.
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
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1700
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Saona Island + Altos de Chavon
We offer you a comfortable tour to the island of Saona - the largest island in the Dominican Republic. You will visit the snow-white island of Saona, which is also called the Pearl of the Caribbean. A delicious lunch and refreshments await you on the island of Saona. We will reach the island by speed boat.
The time spent on the island is 3 hours! We will provide you with sun beds and a separate area for lunch and relaxation (without large tourist groups). For the last hour you will be alone on the island!
On the way to the island of Saona, you will stop at the natural pool, where starfish live! Here you will be equipped with a table right in the water with fruits and drinks. In addition, you will visit the city of artists Altos de Chavon. It is a small town with features of Spanish and Italian medieval architecture. We will walk through its streets, visit the "Greek" amphitheater, on the stage of which world stars have been performing. Also, we will stop by one the main sights - the Church of St. Stanislav, where Michael Jackson and Lisa Maria Presley were married.
A trip to the island of Saona begins from Punta Cana/Bavaro. If your hotel is located in another resort, this will require surcharges for the transfer.
Please note that since October 2017 the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic has forbidden to get starfish from the water to prevent their extinction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: 1-2 persons – $740 USD 3-4 persons – $890 USD 5-6 persons – $1040 USD Please contact us for pricing for larger groups (up to 50 guests)
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch (buffet)
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
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740
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Banana Paradise - our unique private tour
How do ordinary people live in a banana paradise? We will show you the Dominican flavor and the most photogenic places in the Punta Cana area! You will take that famous photo on a swing, ride on a steel cable with a jump into a freshwater lagoon, visit the real outback of the Dominican Republic and take a swim on the Macao beach. And all this is only for you and your loved ones!
The first stop is the famous hot-spot Montana Redonda, which offers stunning views! On the mountain you can take cult photos on a swing and in a hammock.
Then we go to the hinterland of the country, to a mountain ranch by the river, where you will get acquainted with the local flora: cocoa and coffee, pineapples and papaya, vanilla and oranges. You will have a tasting and master classes, as well as a demonstration of cockfighting.
The next stop is a visit to a water park with natural lakes (water from fresh underground sources). Here you will find extreme entertainment - zip lines with a fall directly into the water! A delicious lunch with a view of the lakes will also be served for you.
Then we will go to Macao beach, where you will have 1.5-2 hours of free time. On the beach we will give you bodyboards so you can ride the waves. These are small boards on which you lay down your body and catch the waves.
On the way, you will see local life, small villages and the life of the Dominicans.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Price: 1-2 persons – $350 USD 3 persons - $410 USD 4-5 persons – $615 USD 6-8 persons – $795 USD Please contact us for pricing for larger groups (up to 50 guests)
Days of the tour – upon request.
What's included: Roundtrip comfortable transportation, all entrance tickets, professional guide, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch (buffet)
What to take with you: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, camera, closed clothes (for protection against the sun), cash for souvenirs.
Price
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350
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What else can we offer?
Elopements and intimate weddings
If you want to organize a wedding elopement in Punta Cana, then our wedding team is ready to help you! We have a wedding elopement or vow renewal on the private beach Amor, which is located near the airport of Punta Cana. There are no hotels and outside observers. And you can be sure that your ceremony will be held in an intimate and romantic setting.
We can provide airport transfers by car, bus or even by helicopter. As well we can organize transportation for large groups for your special event such as wedding or teambuilding
We can provide airport transfers by car, bus or even by helicopter. As well we can organize transportation for large groups for your special event such as wedding or teambuilding. We cooperate with a licensed transport company. We regularly test our drivers for Covid-19. We carefully monitor all safety measures.
Meet our Banana team
At Dos Bananas we work well and rest well
About the founders of Dos Bananas company
Hi everyone! We are Max and Maria and we are the founders of Dos Bananas. Overall we have visited 30 countries in different parts of the world and can call ourselves experienced travellers. We know what's important while travelling to a new country especially with a child. We value comfort and genuine attitude. We are not backpackers although we travel with back packs. We don't look towards doing everything ourselves and discover uncharted routes. We don't have energy for that.
We are those who need comfort and who don't want to surf online for weeks trying to find relative info. We'll be happy if someone experienced and local shows us those "damn uncharted routes", finds a decent place for the night, shares travel tips - how to stay connected to the world, what food to try, where to go or not to go. We'll be happy to listen to exciting and true facts about the country and not some boring wikipedia stuff. Having all that in mind we founded Dos Bananas for people like us who share our love for laid-back and comfy travels.
People love us
Dos Bananas gave us an amazing experience during our Punta Cana visit. We visited a fresh water lagoon where we went swimming and relaxed, while they taught us about the history of the island and explained the recent growth in tourism in Punta Cana. We only wish we would have spent our entire vacation touring with Dos Bananas instead of spending time at the resort! We highly recommend them, don't think twice about booking, you will not regret it!!!
Jesus
We booked all our tours and transfers with Dos Bananas and the service was absolutely amazing! Great communication and perfect customer service. All the transfers were on time and the tours were well organized. All the guides were very professional and knowledgeable. Our favourite tour was Adventurous Dominican Republic where we visited Dominican countryside, beautiful cathedral and one of the best beaches I've ever seen. Have only great things to say about the company!
Mark
Booked two memorable tours with Dos Bananas during my stay in Punta Cana. First one was a Safari tour, we had a blast cruising around the villages and learning about local culture. We got an opportunity to ride horses and learn how to harvest cacao beans. I was impressed with old world traditional way of making cigars. The crew was very friendly, safe and fun! My second tour was Swimming with Dolphins, easy to book and get to the park! It was dream come true! Dolphins are truly amazing! Dos bananas are very knowledgeable host I would book with them again.
Nicky
Wonderful and reliable tour operator! I had a great experience on all three tours I took with them. I recommend them to anyone travelling in the Dominican Republic.
Cami
Thank you, Maxim for our awesome trip to this country. For interesting stories, guides and history of Dominican Republic! Maxim answered all our questions and we received a lot of positive emotions! We've been a lot of quiet, private places with perfect view, many lagoons and lakes. Max thanks for the tour and cool pictures! Next time we will take your tours again!