Riu Palace Punta Cana
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana
Riu Palace Punta Cana is an all-inclusive beachfront resort on Playa de Arena Gorda with 676 rooms and six outdoor pools. Its listing gives a 45-minute airport transfer. 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 Punta Cana.
Top Excursions From Riu Palace Punta Cana
Saona Island Day Trip from Riu Palace Punta Cana: Shared or Private
From Riu Palace Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Punta Cana. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Riu Palace Punta Cana: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Riu Palace Punta Cana, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Riu Palace Punta Cana: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Riu Palace Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Riu Palace Punta Cana, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
Browse Riu Palace Punta Cana Excursions by Category
Choose a type of tour and see what picks up at Riu Palace Punta Cana
Things to do near Riu Palace Punta Cana
Around Riu Palace Punta Cana
The white-sand beach has towels and loungers, and guests can use Riu Bambu for windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling. A daytime programme for ages 4 to 12 runs at RiuLand, and seven restaurants and seven bars include a 24-hour sports bar. Elite Club rooms have their own lounge and pool.
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 Riu Palace Punta Cana
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Riu Palace Punta Cana 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
5
(1 Review)
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
Shopping Tours
Worldmart Shopping Tour
0
(Book Now, Pay Later)
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
Riu Palace Punta Cana Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Riu Palace Punta Cana?
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 Punta Cana.
Is Scape Park close to Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Punta Cana. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Riu Palace Punta Cana?
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 Punta Cana?
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 Punta Cana
How long do the excursions from Riu Palace Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Riu Palace Punta Cana. They are priced per group: up to 4 people for Saona and up to 10 for the catamaran.
Â
Airport Transfer to Riu Palace Punta Cana
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Riu Palace Punta Cana takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
Excursions from Other Hotels in Bavaro
Ready to Book Your Excursions from Riu Palace Punta Cana?
Browse every tour with hotel pickup, or message us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.