Mary, we had the best time when we were in Punta Cana recently. We took the Jeep tour. We had a good time, but I warn you it is a very long day. By the end I was so dirty, because you ride in the back of this large jeep with about 8 people to a jeep. It's totally open to the sun, the wind and the dirt. We visited some interesting places, we went horseback riding at a really nice ranch where we had a nice lunch and got to play volleybally and relax. We also visited a museum and a nice gift shop, where Charlie, our tour guide, got us some good bargains. We went to local farms and got to try the local fruits. You really get to see the countryside, which was surprisingly lush and tropical, unlike the areas near the resorts. It's worth seeing, just prepare yourself for a long, hot day. It cost about $160.00 for the two of us. None of the other tours really looked that great. Good luck and have a great time.
Liz Reilly