Hotel Riu Bambu
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Hotel Riu Bambu
Hotel Riu Bambu
Hotel Riu Bambu is an all-inclusive family resort in Punta Cana, described as RIU’s most family-friendly hotel there. Most park outings are quick rides, and Saona Island is the day that needs planning. Every tour below picks you up at the hotel, so you can leave the transport to us. The travel times below are counted from Hotel Riu Bambu.
Top Excursions From Hotel Riu Bambu
Saona Island Day Trip from Hotel Riu Bambu: Shared or Private
From Hotel Riu Bambu, 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 Hotel Riu Bambu
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Hotel Riu Bambu. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Hotel Riu Bambu: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Hotel Riu Bambu, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Hotel Riu Bambu: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Hotel Riu Bambu 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 Hotel Riu Bambu: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Hotel Riu Bambu, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Hotel Riu Bambu
Guests have free access to the Splash Water World water park. After the 2017 overhaul the resort has five pools and two swim-up bars, a gym next to the beach and seven restaurants including Spanish and Italian. The Riu4U club was added for young guests.
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 Hotel Riu Bambu
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Hotel Riu Bambu 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
Hotel Riu Bambu Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Hotel Riu Bambu?
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 Hotel Riu Bambu.
Is Scape Park close to Hotel Riu Bambu?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Hotel Riu Bambu. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Hotel Riu Bambu?
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 Hotel Riu Bambu?
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 Hotel Riu Bambu
How long do the excursions from Hotel Riu Bambu 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 Hotel Riu Bambu, 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 Hotel Riu Bambu?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Hotel Riu Bambu. 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 Hotel Riu Bambu
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Hotel Riu Bambu takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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