0 excursions and activities with free lobby pickup from Hotel Riu Republica.
Island day trips, reef snorkeling, off-road adventures, and sunset sails, all with lobby pickup, bilingual guides, and free cancellation.
30+ excursions across Punta Cana
Island day trips, adventure rides, sunset sails, and city tours, all with free lobby pickup from Hotel Riu Republica.
Hotel pickup
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.
Book online
Choose your tour and date. Reserve now, pay later.
Get your pickup time
We email exact lobby pickup time the day before.
Meet us in the lobby
A driver with your name on a sign. Ten minutes early is plenty.
“We did the Saona Island Day Trip and loved it!! The staff did a great job of making sure we got to the sand bar and Saona Island before so many other groups by taking a speed boat there so it was awesome for taking pictures before it got crowded. They bring a photographer on board with you and then you have the opti…”
“Customer service is top notch! They go above and beyond! The number 1 driver in the DR is highly entertaining and makes the shuttle ride an entertainment piece all to itself!”
“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…”
Punta Cana Adventures operates 0 curated excursions with free lobby pickup from Hotel Riu Republica, with competitive pricing. Most booked: Saona Island, Monkeyland, and off-road buggies. 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:
Your exact pickup time will be emailed to you after booking. Please be in the lobby at Hotel Riu Republica about 10 minutes before the scheduled time so we don't miss you.
Yes. All our Hotel Riu Republica 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:
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 Hotel Riu Republica, 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 Hotel Riu Republica.
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 Hotel Riu Republica, 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. Hotel Riu Republica 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.