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Combine a full-day 4x4 jungle-buggy ride with a river stop, a working coconut house, and up-close time with squirrel monkeys near Punta Cana. This accessible, eight-hour excursion mixes off-road thrills with cultural insights and a classic Dominican lunch.
Combine a full-day 4x4 jungle-buggy ride with a river stop, a working coconut house, and up-close time with squirrel monkeys near Punta Cana. This accessible, eight-hour excursion mixes off-road thrills with cultural insights and a classic Dominican lunch.
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Operated by Runners Adventures · Punta Cana, La Altagracia
Dust kicks up as the convoy peels off the paved road and into a pulse of green — the buggy’s engine a steady companion while the Anamuya River waits ahead, daring you to cool off. Riders lean into corners on a route of rutted tracks and hard-packed dirt, punctuated by palms and low karst outcrops that shape this eastern Dominican landscape.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended — able to transfer in/out of buggies and handle short walks on uneven ground
The full excursion runs about eight hours, including transfers, buggy time, river stop, Casa del Coco, Monkeyland visit, and lunch.
Drivers must be at least 18, carry a valid driving license, and have over one year of driving experience; the operator enforces this for safety.
Monkeyland offers supervised, close-proximity encounters with trained staff present; interactions occur in a controlled setting to protect visitors and animals.
No — the operator advises against participation for travelers with spinal, cardiovascular issues, or pregnancy due to bumpy terrain and physical demands.
The eastern Dominican coast developed around small-scale agriculture and coastal transport; coconut production and river use shaped local livelihoods for generations.
Operators increasingly emphasize responsible interaction with captive primates and recommend no-feeding rules. Stay on designated paths and avoid single-use plastics to reduce river and trail impact.
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