Monkeyland Plus 12-Cable Zipline

Punta Cana Monkeyland and Zipline Two Adventures in One Day

★ 4.8 1,227 reviews

8 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $130 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Group: max 90 travellers
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This day combines two of the Dominican Republic's most popular inland activities: a 12-cable zipline course and a visit to Monkeyland. Runners Adventures runs the whole thing as a single outing from Punta Cana, with hotel pickup from selected hotels in an open safari truck or coach bus, and the day runs about eight hours.

The drive out becomes an informal lesson in Dominican culture and history, with guides talking through local life along the route. The outing covers how cocoa and coffee are farmed and processed, with demonstrations and tastings, and reviewers describe the monkey interaction as a highlight, with monkeys that are friendly and happy to appear in photos. A Dominican lunch is included, and reviewers have called it a highlight of the day.

Reviewers repeatedly single out three things: the zipline staff, the monkeys, and the food. They also point out that the zipline towers involve plenty of stairs. It suits families with children aged six and up, reasonably fit travellers, and anyone combining two adventures in one outing. It does not suit pregnant travellers, wheelchair users, or people who dislike large groups.

What's Included

Included

Equipment
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport in open safari truck or coach bus
Lunch (Dominican typical lunch)
Monkeyland entrance
Ziplines equipment

Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from selected hotels starts around 07:00, and confirmation is received at the time of booking.
Drive to the parkTransport is by open safari truck or coach bus, with the guide giving commentary on Dominican culture and history along the way.
Zipline and MonkeylandBoth activities take place in one park. The listing does not give a fixed order for the day, so expect the schedule to be set by the operator on the day. Children aged 6 to 8 ride only the first 8 of the 12 cables.
Cocoa and coffee demonstrationA presentation on how cocoa and coffee are farmed and processed, with tastings, as described by several reviewers.
Dominican lunchA typical Dominican lunch is included.
Return transferThe tour ends back at the meeting point, with drop-off at the hotels.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day actually feels, from tower stairs to photo purchases.

Fitness and stairs. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level, and reviewers agree. Several mention that climbing the zipline towers in the heat is a real workout, with lots of stairs on the course.
Group size. The tour can carry up to 90 travellers, so expect a busy, efficiently run operation rather than a personal small-group outing. One reviewer felt a little rushed at the zipline stations, where workers hook you up quickly and detach you quickly.
Photos cost extra. Souvenir photos are available to purchase and are not included in the price. Budget for them if you want shots from the course, or bring your own camera for the rest of the day.
No repellent with monkeys. The listing warns that sunscreen and bug repellent are harmful to the monkeys. Apply nothing before the interaction section; save it for after you leave the monkey area.
It is a long day. The full tour runs about eight hours, so plan for a full day out rather than a quick morning excursion.
Weather and cancellation. The tour runs rain or shine, except in extreme weather such as hurricanes or tropical storms, when a reschedule or full refund is offered. Anyone needing to cancel must do so at least 24 hours before the start time to get their money back.

Common issues. This is not a small or intimate tour: it runs with up to 90 travellers, and one reviewer said the zipline felt impersonal because staff simply hook you up and send you off rather than guiding you personally. Another reviewer felt the group size kept the monkeys around each visitor only briefly. The day is long, and the towers involve substantial stair climbing in the heat. There are limits on who can take part: no pregnant travellers, no wheelchair access, a minimum age of 6, a minimum weight of 20 kilograms (44 lbs), a maximum weight of 127 kilograms (280 lbs), and a maximum waist size of 112 centimeters (44 inches). Children aged 6 to 8 ride only the first 8 cables. Pickup is limited to selected hotels. Refunds are not given for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start, and the operator can cancel if the minimum number of travellers is not met, though a new date or full refund is offered in that case.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, transport in an open safari truck or coach bus, the Monkeyland entrance, zipline equipment, a typical Dominican lunch, and bottled water. Souvenir photos and gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from selected hotels is included, with the tour starting around 07:00. Not every hotel is covered, so check the booking page for your specific accommodation before you book.

Can Children Do The Zipline?

Yes, from age 6, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 6 to 8 ride only the first 8 of the 12 cables. There are also weight limits: participants must weigh at least 20 kilograms (44 lbs) and no more than 127 kilograms (280 lbs), with a maximum waist size of 112 centimeters (44 inches).

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires a moderate level of physical fitness. Reviewers note there are lots of stairs on the zipline towers, and climbing them in the heat is demanding. It is also not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for extreme weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

Bring comfortable clothes and shoes you can climb stairs in, plus cash or a card if you want the souvenir photo package or to tip. Bottled water and lunch are provided. Do not apply sunscreen or bug repellent before the monkey interaction, as both are harmful to the monkeys.