Tours

Visitors to Punta Cana have a plethora of excursions to choose from, with many tour companies offering similar packages. Clients traveling on a tour-company package tend to book excursions with the same company, or through the company affiliated with their resort (e.g., Vacaciones Barceló). Amstar is well managed and reliable, and is associated with Apple Vacations. Go Golf has services tailored to clients seeking to make golf part of their getaway—whether it's the primary focus or just a one-time outing; the company will help arrange tee times, golf instruction, and transport to courses.

Contacts

Amstar DMC-Apple Vacations. Amstar is well-managed and reliable, and it is associated with Apple Vacations, a major player that packages all-inclusive vacations in the D.R., particularly in Punta Cana. Carretera Bávaro, Bávaro. 809/221-6626. www.amstardmc.com.

Colonial Tours & Travel (Plaza Brisas de Bávaro, Bávaro. 809/687-2203. www.colonialtours.com.do.)

Go Golf Tours (GGT. Go Golf has services tailored to clients seeking to make golf part of their getaway—whether it's the primary focus or just a one-time outing; the company will help arrange tee times, golf instruction, and transport to courses in Punta Cana or Casa de Campo by private driver at costs that are usually considerably less than those in a private taxi. Cocotal Golf & Country Club, Bávaro. 809/687-4653; 855/374-4653 toll free in U.S.; 809/200-9556 toll free in D.R. www.golfreservationcenter.com.

VIP Travel Services (Plaza Cueva Taina, Carretera Bávaro-Arena Gorda, Bávaro. 809/566-7737 or 809/466-1001. www.viptravelservices.com.)

Dominican Shuttles (Las Américas. 809/738-3014 or 809/481-0707. www.dominicanshuttles.com.)