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Saona Island Full Experience – Three Beaches & Natural Pool
12 hours · Lobby pickup
From $129 per person
Excursions from Excellence El Carmen
12 excursions and activities with free lobby pickup from Excellence El Carmen, starting at $65.
Most booked: Whale Watching Tour (Half-Day), Cayo Levantado Tour from Punta Cana, and Saona Island Full Experience – Three Beaches & Natural Pool. Reserve today, pay later, cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Lobby pickup: driver meets you at the main entrance
- Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours before pickup time
- Reserve now, pay later: no upfront charge
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Top rated
Monkeyland tour from Punta Cana
5 hours · Lobby pickup
From $95 per person
Best for groups
Party Boat and Snorkeling in Punta Cana
5 hours · Lobby pickup
From $65 per person
Scape Park and Blue Hole Full Day Admission
8+ hours · Lobby pickup
From $129 per person
Off-Road Dune Buggies & Cenote Cave
5 hours · Lobby pickup
From $69 per person
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar
12 hours · Lobby pickup
From $85 per person
Whale Watching Tour (Half-Day)
6 hours · Lobby pickup
From $120 per person
Scape Park & Can-Am 4×4 Off-Road Adventure (Daily)
8+ hours · Lobby pickup
From $169 per person
Combo: Monkeyland & Jungle Buggies
8 hours · Lobby pickup
From $179 per person
Catalina Island Snorkeling tour From Punta Cana (w/ Lunch)
12 hours · Lobby pickup
From $89 per person
Cayo Levantado Tour from Punta Cana
10 hours · Lobby pickup
From $159 per person
Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour
12 hours · Lobby pickup
From $89 per person
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Island day trips, adventure rides, sunset sails, and city tours, all with free lobby pickup from Excellence El Carmen.
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Lobby pickup from Excellence El Carmen
A branded vehicle with your name on a sign picks you up directly from the main lobby. No transfers, no taxis, no hassle. Just walk out and go.
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Book online
Choose your tour and date. Reserve now, pay later.
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Get your pickup time
We email exact lobby pickup time the day before.
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Meet us in the lobby
A driver with your name on a sign. Ten minutes early is plenty.
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★★★★★
“The rum tasting portion of this activity was really fun and informative, the presenter was great. Customer service of the company getting us transportation was also excellent. Our group of 6 really enjoyed the event. When you first get dropped off, it's at a retail store, the rum tasting education classroom is in…”
★★★★★
“We booked a day trip to Saona Beach for our family, and it was a very enjoyable experience. The team arrived right on time to pick us up from the hotel lobby, and the entire process was smooth and well organized. The island was beautiful, and we especially loved swimming in the clear, shallow water, it was truly fa…”
★★★★★
“The Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado tour was incredible! We were able to consistently see a baby whale jumping along with a few occasional surfaces from the mom and dad. An experience my family and I will remember for a long long time. The island was also very pretty with the white sand beaches and clear water, b…”
Excellence El Carmen excursions FAQ
Punta Cana Adventures operates 12 curated excursions with free lobby pickup from Excellence El Carmen, from $65 to $179 per person. Most booked: Whale Watching Tour (Half-Day), Cayo Levantado Tour from Punta Cana, and Saona Island Full Experience – Three Beaches & Natural Pool. All include bilingual guides, reserve-now-pay-later, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Pickup times vary by tour, but most excursions leave the hotel lobby in one of these windows:
- Morning tours: roughly 7:00–8:30 AM
- Late morning tours: around 10:00–11:30 AM
- Afternoon tours: about 1:00–2:00 PM
- Evening tours: typically 4:00–4:30 PM
Your exact pickup time will be emailed to you after booking. Please be in the lobby at Excellence El Carmen about 10 minutes before the scheduled time so we don't miss you.
Yes. All our Excellence El Carmen excursions include complimentary lobby pickup as part of your booking. The price on each tour is the total, with no hidden transportation fees and no tipping required for the driver.
Yes. Many of our tours are available with "Reserve now, pay later," so you can lock in your date and time without paying upfront. You don't have to pay today; payment is due about three days before your tour, and you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before pickup.
While each tour is different, a good rule of thumb is to bring:
- A towel
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- A change of clothes
- Cash or card for tips, photos, and any extra purchases
Check your specific tour description for any special gear or clothing suggestions.
Most Punta Cana hotels are 20 to 60 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). For an exact drive time and transfer price from Excellence El Carmen, visit our Punta Cana Airport Transfers page for an instant quote, or message us on WhatsApp.
Yes, we do. We offer Punta Cana airport transfers between the airport and your hotel or resort all day, every day, including to Excellence El Carmen.
You can learn more and request a quote here: Punta Cana Airport Transfers.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for popular tours like Monkey Land and Saona Island; they tend to sell out quickly. If you book ahead, your spot is reserved and you won't be left waiting. With our "Reserve now, pay later" option, you don't have to pay today; payment is due about three days before your tour.
Yes. In addition to Excellence El Carmen, we serve other Excellence properties such as Excellence El Carmen, as well as several nearby resorts in the Punta Cana area. Check your preferred hotel's page on our site to see exactly which tours pick up there.
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Yes. Excellence El Carmen guests who book excursions through us consistently rate the experience 4.9/5, with Saona Island and Monkeyland ranking as the top-rated all-inclusive-friendly day trips. If you'd rather stay at the resort for a day or two, our free-cancellation policy lets you reserve early without commitment.
For first-time visitors, Saona Island Day Trip (catamaran + speedboat to a Caribbean island with lunch and open bar) is the most popular choice. For adventure, Scape Park and Off-Road Dune Buggies rank highest. For a nature-plus-culture day, Monkeyland combined with a jungle buggy ride is a strong pick.
Pick a tour above, choose a date and number of guests, then click Reserve. You can pay now or choose reserve-now-pay-later (payment due 3 days before pickup). Once confirmed, we'll email your exact lobby pickup time the day before your excursion.