La Romana Tour: Monkeyland and Plantation Safari for Authentic Dominican Culture Experience
4.6
54 Ratings
Punta Cana

A guided tour that allows you to see in close proximity to squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland and visit a typical Dominican house where you will learn more about our culture and way of living.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Target Tours - Have a one-of-a-kind adventure on the Dominican Republic with a guided tour of Monkeyland, with time to interact with our beautiful and playful squirrel monkeys, as well as a cultural tour of the Dominican way of life.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lockers fee
Additional Information
  • Tour not available for cruise line passengers
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • People with a cold or infections of the upper airways cannot participate in this tour
  • Do not use sunscreen or bug repellent as they are harmful to monkeys.
Location
Target Tours
Carretera
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(54 Ratings)
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Northstar65223573834
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing Tour!!! - Gary and Peter were amazing hosts. My wife and I had so much fun getting to see Dominican Republic on this tour. The zip line was incredible, the monkeys were so lovable. And the food was amazing! Highly recommended!
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Cristy_s
Feb 18, 2024
Must do with the family! - Monkeyland was amazing! We had a wonderful time and it was a great memory we will cherish forever. The monkey's were adorable! Not only that, the guide there was awesome-super informative and gave us great insight and information to the Dominican culture and life. Thank you again!
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Benjamin_m
Aug 25, 2023
Monkey land is awesome!!!! - It was a great experience. Tour guides we’re great. We will definitely be back next time. Thank you!
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Jvcroe
Aug 11, 2023
Kids’ expressions were priceless - The kids’ interaction and enthusiasm with the monkeys. Oh and the beautiful views. Great for young and old.
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Sarah_h
Jun 27, 2023
Loved it! Would do it again. - Tour Guide and Driver were excellent. Enjoyed all aspects. Gift shop with snacks on site. Nice restrooms. Monkeys live in a natural environment. Tour guide gave lots of information on the culture of the Dominican Republic during the bus ride.
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Shayna94
May 3, 2023
The Monkeys are so cute!! - We decided to rent a car for our trip to Monkeyland, which was approximately an hour and twenty minutes away from our resort. We chose not to include transportation in our package, as we preferred not to spend the entire day there. The experience was definitely worth the expense, as the monkeys were incredibly cute, and we were able to take some amazing photos. Overall, this was the most memorable part of our trip.
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Samantha
Apr 10, 2024
Overall great excursion - Amando was a great guide! He gave a lot of information on the hour trip to see the monkeys. He gave a lot of information on life in DR and also the different places and things we were passing. He made the long trip go by quickly. The interaction with the monkeys was good. My kids really enjoyed this part and all of the awesome pictures we got. Aris was who helped us inside the monkeys and he was very funny and made the monkeys even more enjoyable. The coffee and hot chocolate was good but there were so many people and it was hot. This part would’ve probably been more enjoyable if it wasn’t the end of the trip. We were all hot and just ready to leave. The hour trip back to the ship was long but Amando did his best to keep it entertaining as well!
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Phillyman2
Apr 24, 2023
Great visiting Monkeyland - Transportation from La Romana was a Piece of Junk - I enjoyed the time spent at Monkeyland. It's a very beautiful area in the mountains near the city of Higüey. The plantation is actually a talk about cocoa, and coffee which was interesting, held at an adjacent area to Monkeyland. So it's basically in the same place. The transportation from La Romana was unacceptable. They basically took an old school bus took the roof out and painted it with a jungle motif. As a former member of 542 operating engineers (heavy equipment union) I can hear when there is a bad clutch and the gears are grinding (constantly) The brakes were constantly squeaking. I did not feel safe either for me or my girl friend. These people are running a big operation. They get hundreds of visitors daily. Trying to get away with using this piece of junk is unacceptable. It took over 2 hrs. riding in this uncomfortable piece of junk. So i quess this bus was inspected. Right!!!!!! I know that these owners care about the monkeys. The question is - do they care about the visitors? Or are they just suckers.
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Zaria
Mar 24, 2024
Don’t waste your time! - This excursion i will say was NOT the WORST but just wasn’t worth $90. Also, you are ONLY with the monkeys for 25-30mins. This is really a monkey photoshoot LOL. Literally you go and they put food on you JUST so you can take pictures. You don’t get to interact with the monkeys.. can’t pet them.. can’t do anything but take pictures with them. I went with my boyfriend and AGAIN was not a TERRIBLE excursion but honestly was not worth the money nor the time. You are better off just staying at your resort!! Transportation took up most of this excursion and also was a hassle. Please do not waste your money or time!
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121pepa
Dec 16, 2023
Very well sold by tour operators to avoid - It all starts with an open van type Q! For 1h30 in the rain (all soaked) Very brief 15 minutes maximum with the monkeys who only pass over you because they follow the guide with the food. A waste of time explaining to us all the products they sell, there are the same ones in any small store 2 to 3 times cheaper...a good tourist trap to avoid..
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