Occidental Caribe
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Occidental Caribe
Occidental Caribe
Occidental Caribe is a family and couples resort on Playa Arena Gorda, in front of the sea on the east coast of Punta Cana, with 798 rooms and suites. The airport is 28.4 km away. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Occidental Caribe.
Top Excursions From Occidental Caribe
Saona Island Day Trip from Occidental Caribe: Shared or Private
From Occidental Caribe, 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 Occidental Caribe
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Occidental Caribe. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Occidental Caribe: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Occidental Caribe, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Occidental Caribe: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Occidental Caribe 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 Occidental Caribe: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Occidental Caribe, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Occidental Caribe
Arena Gorda Beach is considered one of the best in the Dominican Republic, and the hotel lists a Blue Flag beach. It has two large lagoon-style pools, seven themed restaurants and a theatre for 800 people. The Barcy Club takes children aged 4 to 12.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
Macao Beach is listed 14.3 km away. El Punta Blanca golf is about 5 minutes away, White Sands about 10 and El Cocotal about 20. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Occidental Caribe
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Occidental Caribe 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
Shopping Tours
Occidental Caribe Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Occidental Caribe?
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 Occidental Caribe.
Is Scape Park close to Occidental Caribe?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Occidental Caribe. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Occidental Caribe?
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 Occidental Caribe?
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 Occidental Caribe
How long do the excursions from Occidental Caribe 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 Occidental Caribe, 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 Occidental Caribe?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Occidental Caribe. They are priced per group: up to 4 people for Saona and up to 10 for the catamaran.
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Airport Transfer to Occidental Caribe
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Occidental Caribe takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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