Riu Palace Bavaro
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Riu Palace Bavaro
Riu Palace Bavaro
Riu Palace Bavaro is an all-inclusive resort with close to 1,000 rooms in the Riu complex at Arena Gorda, about 15 miles and 25 minutes from the airport. It was completely renovated in 2024. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Riu Palace Bavaro.
Top Excursions From Riu Palace Bavaro
Saona Island Day Trip from Riu Palace Bavaro: Shared or Private
From Riu Palace Bavaro, 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 Riu Palace Bavaro
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Bavaro. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Riu Palace Bavaro: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Riu Palace Bavaro, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Riu Palace Bavaro: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Riu Palace Bavaro 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 Riu Palace Bavaro: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Riu Palace Bavaro, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Riu Palace Bavaro
The beach is about 950 feet long and up to 200 feet wide, with fine near-white sand and hundreds of palm trees. The resort has seven pools, a food court with eight outlets and a kids’ club with a water park for smaller children. Guests can use some facilities at the neighbouring Riu resorts.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
Little is within walking distance outside the complex. Riu República is about 2 miles away, and the beaches can be walked for a couple of miles in both directions. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Riu Palace Bavaro
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Riu Palace Bavaro 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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Riu Palace Bavaro Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Riu Palace Bavaro?
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 Riu Palace Bavaro.
Is Scape Park close to Riu Palace Bavaro?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Bavaro. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Riu Palace Bavaro?
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 Riu Palace Bavaro?
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 Riu Palace Bavaro
How long do the excursions from Riu Palace Bavaro 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 Riu Palace Bavaro, 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 Riu Palace Bavaro?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Riu Palace Bavaro. 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 Riu Palace Bavaro
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Riu Palace Bavaro takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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