ZEL Punta Cana
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from ZEL Punta Cana
ZEL Punta Cana
ZEL Punta Cana is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort on Playa Bávaro with 190 rooms, 19 km from the airport. It is steps from Palma Real Shopping Village. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from ZEL Punta Cana.
Top Excursions From ZEL Punta Cana
Saona Island Day Trip from ZEL Punta Cana: Shared or Private
From ZEL 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 ZEL Punta Cana
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from ZEL Punta Cana. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from ZEL Punta Cana: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from ZEL Punta Cana, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from ZEL Punta Cana: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from ZEL 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 ZEL Punta Cana: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from ZEL Punta Cana, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around ZEL Punta Cana
Most suites have a terrace with a whirlpool tub, and swim-up suites open to the pool. The resort has five restaurants, including Nokyo for Japanese and Volcan Asador for steaks. Guests get free, unlimited access to Fun Republic at Palma Real Plaza.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
Palma Real Shopping Village is 450 metres away, and Los Corales Beach 2.5 km. Cocotal Golf and Country Club is listed at 2.7 km. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from ZEL Punta Cana
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at ZEL 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
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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
ZEL Punta Cana Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from ZEL 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 ZEL Punta Cana.
Is Scape Park close to ZEL Punta Cana?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from ZEL Punta Cana. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at ZEL 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 ZEL 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 ZEL Punta Cana
How long do the excursions from ZEL 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 ZEL 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 ZEL Punta Cana?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at ZEL Punta Cana. 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 ZEL Punta Cana
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to ZEL Punta Cana takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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