Riu Palace Macao
Excursions & Things to Do
Tours with hotel pickup, and the travel time to each one from Riu Palace Macao
Riu Palace Macao
Riu Palace Macao is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the Riu Punta Cana complex at Arena Gorda, with 476 rooms renovated in 2023. The airport is about 15 miles, or 25 minutes, 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 Riu Palace Macao.
Top Excursions From Riu Palace Macao
Saona Island Day Trip from Riu Palace Macao: Shared or Private
From Riu Palace Macao, 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 Macao
Scape Park is in Cap Cana, about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Macao. Keep that ride in mind, both ways, when you plan the rest of your day.
Dune Buggy Tour from Riu Palace Macao: Drive Your Own Through the Countryside
Allow about 25 minutes to reach the buggy ranch from Riu Palace Macao, on top of the tour time shown on the card.
ScubaDoo Underwater Scooter Tour from Riu Palace Macao: No Diving Experience Needed
Getting from Riu Palace Macao 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 Macao: Open Bar and Natural Pool
Boarding is at a port about 15 minutes from Riu Palace Macao, so plan that ride in addition to the time on board.
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Around Riu Palace Macao
The lobby is just over 400 feet from the beach, and every room is within about 450 feet. The sand is part of Arena Gorda Beach, with a palm-lined section more than 300 feet wide and a watersports center. Guests can have lunch and drinks at the neighbouring Riu hotels and visit the shared Pacha disco.
A Short Taxi Ride Away
A small area of local shops and food stalls lies about 800 yards past the Riu main entrance. Riu República is roughly 2 miles away. Ask the front desk to arrange a taxi and agree on the return fare before you go.
Free Shopping Tour from Riu Palace Macao
Looking for something relaxed between bigger tours? These shopping visits pick you up at Riu Palace Macao 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 Macao Excursions: Common Questions
Do I need diving experience for the ScubaDoo tour from Riu Palace Macao?
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 Macao.
Is Scape Park close to Riu Palace Macao?
Scape Park is about 40 minutes from Riu Palace Macao. It is a full-day visit of around 7 hours.
Do the excursions pick me up at Riu Palace Macao?
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 Macao?
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 Macao
How long do the excursions from Riu Palace Macao 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 Macao, 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 Macao?
Yes. Private Saona Island and Private Catamaran tours are available, with private hotel pickup at Riu Palace Macao. 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 Macao
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport?
Our guide explains how long the ride to Riu Palace Macao takes and what a taxi costs. It also shows how a private transfer compares.
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