0 excursions and activities with free lobby pickup from hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro.
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 hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro.
Airport transfer
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport? Book a private, flat-rate transfer to your Bávaro hotel, with flight tracking, free cancellation, and a driver waiting at arrivals.
Private airport transfers to Bávaro hotels →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 a double tour - Saona island the first day and buggy ridding the second. Saona island was a loooong day. We were picked up by one bus, met at a gas station to be transported to another bus, drove about an hour to get to Bayahibe beach where we transferred into a speed boat. We stopped and hung out for a bit…”
“This was a cool experience for either a couple or family. I went with my family and it was effortless. We did the scape park 2 day package of scape park and buggy/cenote trail. Such an amazing time seeing the animals, riding through the mud and everything was extremely organized. They pick you up from your hotel, yo…”
“We booked the Off-Road Dune Buggies & Cenote Cave tour and the Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding tour, and both experiences were absolutely amazing! Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the staff was friendly, professional, and made us feel safe throughout the excursions. The dune buggy adventure…”
Punta Cana Adventures operates 0 curated excursions with free lobby pickup from hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro, 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 hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro about 10 minutes before the scheduled time so we don't miss you.
Yes. All our hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro 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 hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro, 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 hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro.
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 hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro, we pick up from most resorts and hotels across 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. hôtel Riu Palace Bavaro guests who book excursions through us rate the experience 4.6/5 on Google, 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.
Enter your email and we'll keep your list ready for your trip
Saving holds no spot. Reserve to lock it in.
