The best excursions to gift your wedding party

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It’s common practice for wedding couples to give their bridesmaids or groomsmen a token of their appreciation for standing by their side on their big day. Instead of the traditional cuff links or personalized robes, why not gift your squad a memorable excursion while you’re in destination? To help you get inspired, we put together some of our favourite excursion ideas to gift your wedding party.

Visit an animal sanctuary in Costa Rica

Spend the day interacting with adorable sloths, friendly monkeys, majestic pumas and more at Guanacaste Adventure Park’s Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica. You and your bridesmaids and groomsmen can tour the park’s serene gardens that are home to plenty of exotic species like iguanas, bats and toucans, in addition to a special Butterfly Sanctuary. It’s a must for any couple tying the knot in this Central American oasis!

Ride dune buggies along the coast in Punta Cana

If your wedding party loves adventure and has a need for speed, this is the excursion for you. Head out on off-road dune buggies through Punta Cana’s beautiful countryside. You’ll ride your dune buggies along narrow trails to El Hoyo Cave, where you can swim in the cave’s mystical underground river. Afterwards, you’ll hop back on the buggies and head to Macao Beach for a refreshing dip before finishing off the tour at a local ranch to sample some famous Dominican products.

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Swim in the waters of the Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica

Your group will love this unique excursion to the world’s largest bioluminescent lagoon – one of just four on the planet! Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica is inhabited by millions of bioluminescent organisms that light up the water when it’s disturbed, giving off an enchanting glow as you swim. Not only is it an activity that your wedding party will love, but it’s also an extremely romantic excursion for you and your future hubby or wife!

Tour ancient Mayan ruins and pyramids in Cancun

Check one of the Seven Wonders of the New World off your bucket list with a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá outside of Cancun. Learn all about the fascinating Mayan civilization as you tour the site’s beautiful pyramids and temples before grabbing lunch at a local restaurant where you can sample authentic dishes. Finish off the tour with a visit to the Ik Kil cenote, where you and your group can swim in the crystal-clear waters and grab the ultimate Instagram pic together.

Cruise past El Arco at sunset in Los Cabos

Open bar on a luxury boat at sunset? Yes please! Hop on board a sunset cruise along the iconic rocky coastline of Los Cabos. Grab a frosty margarita or your favourite drink from the open bar and enjoy tasty snacks as you sail past El Arco, Lover’s Beach and Pelican Rock. If you want the boat all to yourselves, your destination wedding consultants can help organize a private cruise for you and your guests – it also makes for a unique rehearsal dinner idea.