Whala Bávaro
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Whala Bávaro
Whala Bávaro
whala!bávaro is an all-inclusive hotel with 212 rooms, a few metres from Bávaro Beach. It suits couples and families, and as a Bávaro hotel it keeps most park outings to a short ride. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Whala Bávaro.
Top Excursions From Whala Bávaro
Saona Island Day Trip from Whala Bávaro: Shared or Private
From Whala Bávaro, the departure port for Saona Island is about 1 h 45 min away. That makes it a full-day tour, and pickup is at your hotel.
Hoyo Azul & Scape Park Adventure Day from Whala Bávaro
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Whala Bávaro. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Whala Bávaro: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Whala Bávaro, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Whala Bávaro: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Whala Bávaro to the ScubaDoo port takes about 15 minutes. Count that ride on top of the time in the water.
Party Boat and Snorkeling Cruise from Whala Bávaro: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Whala Bávaro, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Whala Bávaro
Rooms are 22 or 30 square metres, each with a balcony or terrace. Three pools, two pool bars and a beach bar cover the day, and a kids’ club takes ages 4 to 12.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
The long Bávaro Beach runs right outside, with restaurants and beach clubs along it. Cocotal Golf and Country Club and the Cortecito shops are a short drive away. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Whala Bávaro
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Whala Bávaro and bring you back, and the round-trip transfer is free. You are never required to buy anything.
- Bella Mare: Best if you want jewelry: amber and larimar pieces, plus a clothing outlet.
- Worldmart: Best if you want a wide selection of souvenirs and local products to take home.
Bella Mare Shopping Tour
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Free amber and larimar jewelry shopping with complimentary coffee, rum, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings — plus a clothing ...
1.5 hours + transfer
1.5 hours + transfer
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Worldmart Shopping Tour
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Free souvenir shopping with complimentary coffee, rum, chocolate, and mamajuana tastings. Round-trip transportation included, no obligation to ...
1.5 hours + transfer
1.5 hours + transfer
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Whala Bávaro Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Whala Bávaro?
No. ScubaDoo uses a personal underwater scooter, so you do not need to be a certified diver. The tour leaves from a port about 15 minutes from Whala Bávaro.
Is Scape Park close to Whala Bávaro?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Whala Bávaro. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Whala Bávaro?
Yes. The tours listed here include hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup times vary by tour and are shown on each tour page.
How do I get from the airport to Whala Bávaro?
The guide explains the ride time and the taxi fare, and compares both with a private transfer: How to get from Punta Cana Airport to Whala Bávaro
How long do the excursions from Whala Bávaro take?
The buggy and ScubaDoo tours last about 2.5 hours plus transfer, and the party boat about 3 hours.
Scape Park takes around 7 hours and Saona Island about 8.
From Whala Bávaro, the ride to the buggy ranch is about 25 minutes and to the party boat port about 15 minutes.
Can I book a private excursion from Whala Bávaro?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Whala Bávaro. They are priced per group: up to 4 people for Saona and up to 10 for the catamaran.
Airport Transfer to Whala Bávaro
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Whala Bávaro takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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