Barceló Bávaro Palace
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Barceló Bávaro Palace
Barceló Bávaro Palace
Barceló Bávaro Palace is a family all-inclusive resort on Bávaro Beach, with a kids’ club for ages 4 to 12 and a free splash park. Park outings are short rides from here, with Saona Island the one long day. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Barceló Bávaro Palace.
Top Excursions From Barceló Bávaro Palace
Saona Island Day Trip from Barceló Bávaro Palace: Shared or Private
From Barceló Bávaro Palace, 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 Barceló Bávaro Palace
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Barceló Bávaro Palace. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Barceló Bávaro Palace: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Barceló Bávaro Palace, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Barceló Bávaro Palace: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Barceló Bávaro Palace 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 Barceló Bávaro Palace: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Barceló Bávaro Palace, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Barceló Bávaro Palace
The beach is described as clean and spacious, and there are no beach umbrellas, so shade comes from the palm trees. Large pools have shaded swim-up bars, and there is an adults-only area. An onsite mall has boutiques and duty-free shops, and golf, tennis and pickleball are on the grounds.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Barceló Bávaro Palace
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Barceló Bávaro Palace 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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Barceló Bávaro Palace Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Barceló Bávaro Palace?
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 Barceló Bávaro Palace.
Is Scape Park close to Barceló Bávaro Palace?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Barceló Bávaro Palace. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Barceló Bávaro Palace?
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 Barceló Bávaro Palace?
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 Barceló Bávaro Palace
How long do the excursions from Barceló Bávaro Palace 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 Barceló Bávaro Palace, 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 Barceló Bávaro Palace?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Barceló Bávaro Palace. They are priced per group: up to 4 people for Saona and up to 10 for the catamaran.
Airport Transfer to Barceló Bávaro Palace
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Barceló Bávaro Palace takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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