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Saona Island Full Experience – Three Beaches & Natural Pool
12 hours · Lobby pickup
From $129 per person
Excursions from Grand Palladium Punta Cana
12 excursions and activities with free lobby pickup from Grand Palladium Punta Cana, 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
All 12 excursions and activities from Grand Palladium Punta Cana
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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 Grand Palladium Punta Cana.
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Lobby pickup from Grand Palladium Punta Cana
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.
What guests say about our excursions
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★★★★★
“I really enjoyed the trip to Saona Island —everything was very well organized, and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for the great service!”
★★★★★
“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…”
★★★★★
“The chocolate making was a great experience!!! My kids (4, 7 and 10) had a ton of fun and learned how to make chocolate. The teacher was amazing and made sure the kids had a great time. We have a ton of chocolate to take home and it tastes amazing! Just make sure your 4yo doesn’t eat too much during the class or be…”
Grand Palladium Punta Cana excursions FAQ
Punta Cana Adventures operates 12 curated excursions with free lobby pickup from Grand Palladium Punta Cana, 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 Grand Palladium Punta Cana about 10 minutes before the scheduled time so we don't miss you.
Yes. All our Grand Palladium Punta Cana 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 Grand Palladium Punta Cana, 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 Grand Palladium Punta Cana.
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 Grand Palladium Punta Cana, 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. Grand Palladium Punta Cana 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.