Hotel guide · RIU República
Airport transfer to your hotel · RIU República
Private, on-time airport transfers between Punta Cana International (PUJ) and your hotel. Flight tracked, no waiting at the curb. Tailored for RIU República guests staying in Arena Gorda (adults-only) — pickup organised at your lobby, paid in cash or card on arrival. RIU República sits on the Arena Gorda coast — a adults-only party resort about 20 min from PUJ and 15 min from Cabeza de Toro, the marina we use for most boat departures. Adults-only RIU with three pools, an Arena Gorda beachfront and one of the most party-heavy buffets on the strip.
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Hotel Pickup & Transfer Times
Every excursion includes complimentary pickup directly from the lobby of RIU República. Your exact pickup time is confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before your tour. Simply wait in your hotel lobby and we'll take care of the rest.
- Party Boat & Catamaran10–20 min
- Dominican Adventure10–20 min
- Los Ojos Eco Journey10–20 min
- Horseback Riding10–20 min
- Taíno Night Journey10–20 min
- Private Yacht Charter10–20 min
- Private Catamaran Charter10–20 min
- Buggy Adventure10–25 min
- Samaná Adventure~1 h 20 min
- Saona Island~90 min
- Catalina Island Tour~90 min
- Santo Domingo City Tour2 h – 2 h 30 min
| Tour | Typical transfer from your hotel |
|---|---|
| Party Boat & Catamaran | 10–20 min |
| Dominican Adventure | 10–20 min |
| Los Ojos Eco Journey | 10–20 min |
| Horseback Riding | 10–20 min |
| Taíno Night Journey | 10–20 min |
| Private Yacht Charter | 10–20 min |
| Private Catamaran Charter | 10–20 min |
| Buggy Adventure | 10–25 min |
| Samaná Adventure | ~1 h 20 min |
| Saona Island | ~90 min |
| Catalina Island Tour | ~90 min |
| Santo Domingo City Tour | 2 h – 2 h 30 min |
All transfers are organized by Cana Tours. You don't need to arrange transportation or find the departure point yourself. Longer transfers are completely normal because some excursions depart from different regions of the Dominican Republic.
Where each tour departs from: Saona Island and Catalina Island tours depart from Bayahibe. Party Boat and Private Catamaran excursions depart from Bávaro. Horseback Riding and Los Ojos Eco Journey depart from Punta Cana Resort. Private Yacht Charters depart from Cap Cana Marina. Buggy Adventures, Taíno Night Journey and Dominican Adventure depart from Macao. Samaná Adventure departs from Miches with a catamaran.
What's included
Meet-and-greet at PUJ arrivals with a name sign, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, child seats on request, luggage assistance, and direct drop-off at the hotel lobby. Return pickups are scheduled around your departure flight. From RIU República specifically, the timing works because we already know the Arena Gorda (adults-only) lobby pattern and the 15-minute hop to Cabeza de Toro — that's the corridor every PUJ transfer on this page uses. Adults-only RIU with three pools, an Arena Gorda beachfront and one of the most party-heavy buffets on the strip.
Vehicles & prices
Sedan (up to 3 pax), SUV (up to 6), Sprinter van (up to 14), Mercedes V-Class for VIP. Flat rates, no surge pricing. We quote final price on WhatsApp before you book. For a RIU República stay, the day's anchor is the 20-minute window between PUJ and the Arena Gorda coast. We schedule each PUJ transfer around that buffer so couples and families staying in this adults-only party resort aren't waiting at the gate for someone else's pickup.
Booking from RIU República
When RIU República guests book a PUJ transfer with us, the day is built around two fixed timings: the 15-minute hop to Cabeza de Toro and the 20-minute window to PUJ. Because RIU República is a adults-only party resort, we pre-brief the guide on the lobby layout, the resort's wristband policy, and where to wait so security never asks twice. That's the difference between a smooth pickup and 20 lost minutes at the gate.
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp
Send your dates, group size and room number on WhatsApp. We confirm pickup time at the hotel lobby, the meeting guide's name, and the cash/card price — usually within minutes, 7am–11pm. Pickup is from the RIU República main lobby. We send a confirmation message with the driver's name and plate the evening before. Expect roughly 20 min between PUJ airport and the hotel. We're a Dominican team based in Bávaro. No call centre, no resort kick-back. Your concierge resells the same trips at +30–50% — we put you in touch with the small operators directly.
Our Selection
Curated excursions
Saona Island Premium 4 Beaches Tour
Premium speedboat tour to 4 of Saona's most beautiful beaches — all inclusive.
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Party Boat & Snorkeling
3 hours all-inclusive: all-you-can-drink open bar, snorkeling, dolphins and the legendary sandbar pool party.
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Macao Buggy & Cenote Adventure
Off-road buggy ride, private cenote swim & Dominican tastings in the Macao countryside.
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Catalina Island Tour
Snorkel the famous wall reef and unwind on a white-sand beach — All Inclusive with open bar & Dominican buffet.
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Private Yachts
Half-day, full-day or sunset charters with captain and crew.
Price on request tailored quote
Book on WhatsAppSamaná, Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall
Three of the Dominican Republic's most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable full day from Punta Cana.
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Santo Domingo City Tour: The First City of the Americas
A full day in the UNESCO Colonial Zone — the first European city of the New World, founded in 1498.
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Dominican Adventure Kingdom
Buggies, zipline, horseback, cenote, Taíno culture, Dominican lunch & carnival show — the ultimate all-in-one Punta Cana day.
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Los Ojos Eco Journey
Swim in crystal-clear cenotes inside Punta Cana's protected nature reserve.
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Horseback Beach Riding
Trot along untouched Caribbean shoreline at golden hour.
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Taíno Night Journey
Night buggy, Taíno culture, cenote cave party, Dominican dinner & carnival show — one unforgettable evening.
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FAQ
Common questions
Do you pick up at RIU República?+
Yes — drivers wait at the RIU República main lobby. PUJ airport is about 20 min away, which helps us time pickups precisely.
Which marina do boats leave from for RIU República guests?+
Cabeza de Toro — about 15 min from the RIU República lobby. We always pick the marina that saves drive time over chasing a slightly cheaper boat further away.
What if my flight is delayed?+
We track your flight in real time. The driver waits and adjusts at no extra cost. Specifically for RIU República guests: pickup is at your lobby, the driver is briefed on the Arena Gorda (adults-only) wristband policy, and the PUJ transfer runs on the schedule we agreed by WhatsApp.
Do you provide child seats?+
Yes — infant, toddler and booster seats are free. Just tell us ages when you book. From RIU República the operational detail is the 15-minute transfer to Cabeza de Toro and the 20-minute window to PUJ — both already built into the PUJ transfer price you see.
Why not just book at the hotel excursion desk?+
Resort desks resell the same trips with a 30–50% markup and usually push larger group operators. We connect you directly to the small Dominican operators we use for our own family.
Can I pay in cash on the day?+
Yes — USD or DOP, in cash, on pickup. Card and bank transfer also work. No deposit needed for most options.
What languages do guides speak?+
Group tours are bilingual EN/ES. German, French, Italian, Russian and Portuguese guides available on request for private trips.
Can it be private, just for our group?+
Yes — almost everything on this page has a private upgrade (own boat, own buggy, own driver). Ask us on WhatsApp.
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