What to do in Punta Cana in 5 days
Prices checked in October 2026
Punta Cana means Caribbean beaches and all-inclusive resorts, but it's worth heading out: Saona Island, a blue sinkhole and a stone village above a river round out five perfect days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bávaro beach
- Arrival and an afternoon on Bávaro beach.
- Dinner in Los Corales, by the sea.
Day 2: Saona Island
- Catamaran and speedboat trip to Saona Island.
- Stop at the natural pool with starfish.
Day 3: Hoyo Azul
- Swim in Hoyo Azul, a turquoise sinkhole.
- Ziplines and caves in the park.
Day 4: Altos de Chavón
- Altos de Chavón, a replica Mediterranean village above the Chavón river.
- A stroll through La Romana.
Day 5: Macao and Juanillo
- Macao beach, with waves and no huge resorts.
- Juanillo beach in Cap Cana, then home.
Approximate prices
- Saona Island trip with lunch≈ US$80–130
- Hoyo Azul park≈ US$90–150
- Taxi airport–Bávaro≈ US$30–40
- Dominican dish of the day / restaurant dinnerUS$8–12 / US$25–50
- Guesthouse / all-inclusive resort (night, per person)US$35–60 / US$120–250
Prices change: confirm on the official website before paying. Those marked ≈ are approximate.
Budget per person
Lodging, food, transport and tickets for 5 days, excluding flights.
Budget
Whole trip
US$ 350–US$ 550
Per day: US$ 70–US$ 110
Balanced
Whole trip
US$ 900–US$ 1,300
Per day: US$ 180–US$ 260
Premium
Whole trip
US$ 2,000–US$ 3,250
Per day: US$ 400–US$ 650
Tips
- An all-inclusive resort is usually cheaper than paying for meals and drinks separately.
- Agree on the taxi fare before getting in: they don't use meters.
- You can pay in Dominican pesos or dollars; small US dollar bills make everything easier.
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