Punta Cana: Underground River and Cenote Cave Swim Adventure

“Park was clean and the staff were very helpful with directions. The sacred river and waterfall pool were lovely. Dominican lunch was delicious. ”

“A Perfect Combination of Nature, Adventure & Relaxation in Punta Cana This excursion ended up being one of the highlights of our family trip to Punta Cana. We went with our daughter Sophia and my partner Yigit, and it offered a wonderful mix of nature, wildlife, relaxation, and adventure. Our day started with hotel pickup right on time at 8:20 AM, arriving at the Punta Cana Ecological Reserve (Los Ojos Indígenas) around 8:55 AM. The organization throughout the day was excellent, and everything ran according to schedule. The guided walk through the reserve was fascinating. We learned about the local flora and fauna while seeing rhinoceros iguanas, birds of prey (including falcons), native bees, and many tropical plants. Our guide was knowledgeable, answered questions, and shared interesting facts without making the tour feel rushed. After a short 5–8 minute walk, we reached the famous Los Ojos Indígenas. We spent about an hour and a half (10:00–11:30 AM) swimming in the crystal-clear freshwater cenotes. The water is incredibly clear, refreshing, and surrounded by lush vegetation, making it one of the most beautiful natural swimming spots we’ve visited. It was peaceful, uncrowded, and felt like a hidden paradise. We were then transported to the marina, where we enjoyed lunch at Noah Restaurant in Bibijagua before boarding the snorkeling catamaran. The snorkeling portion was equally enjoyable. The crew was friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable in the water. The reef had colorful tropical fish, and although the sea was a little choppy that day, the experience was still fantastic. We also appreciated the snacks, fresh guacamole, salsa, chips, and drinks served onboard while enjoying the beautiful Caribbean views. What really stood out about this excursion was the variety. In a single day, we experienced: * Wildlife and ecological education. * Swimming in breathtaking freshwater cenotes. * A delicious beachfront lunch. * Catamaran sailing. * Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. It never felt rushed, and each activity flowed naturally into the next. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to allow a little more free time at Los Ojos Indígenas because it’s such a beautiful place that you simply don’t want to leave. Overall, this was an excellent excursion for couples, families, and anyone wanting to experience more than just the beaches of Punta Cana. It gave us memories we’ll always cherish, and Sophia absolutely loved seeing the iguanas and swimming in the cenotes. Highly recommended — 10/10! We’d happily book this excursion again on our next visit.”

“This was a really fun experience. There's so much to do in one place. We did the Sacred River. The water was cool and it was fun to swim in a cave and see waterfalls. We also di the Jungle River which was a great lazy river. The waterfall cenote was a relaxing way to end the day. For the more adventurous they had zip lining, dune buggies and horseback riding. We also had an amazing Dominican lunch which was delicious.”

“It was a relaxing day. Travelers should know that some of the activities are a fair distance walk from each other and should be prepared. The Dominican village was about 3/4 of a mile down a trail. The attractions were nice, although not historically original. Nice forested environment. ”

“A super unique, fun day in the water. The Sacred River was beautiful and unlike anything we had done before. The food at the restaurant on site was delicious. We will do this again when we return.”