Lagoons, a cenote and Cap Cana on day 1, a boat day to Saona Island with Altos de Chavón on day 2, then Higüey, Macao beach and El Cortecito on day 3.
3 days, 15 stopsBalanced paceDec to AprApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Ojos Indígenas, Hoyo Azul and Cap Cana
Freshwater lagoons in a forest reserve, lunch at the marina, a swim in the Hoyo Azul cenote and a beach evening in Cap Cana.
1
9:00 AMOjos Indígenas Ecological ReserveJoin the guided Los Ojos Eco Journey and swim in one of the lagoons open for it. Allow about 2 hours. Book ahead.About 2 hours 30 min here
US$[fee]
Taxi or transfer, about 10 min
2
11:45 AMMarina Cap CanaHave lunch at the marina, then head to the park. Cap Cana is about 15 min from the airport.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Taxi or transfer, about 15 min
3
1:15 PMHoyo Azul at Scape ParkOpen 9 AM to 5 PM, with attractions closing at 4:30 PM. Allow about 2.5 hours to cross the suspension bridge and swim in Hoyo Azul.About 2 hours 30 min here
US$[fee]
Taxi or transfer, about 15 min
4
4:00 PMOptionalPlaya JuanilloSwim off the white sand or kayak, and pick a beachfront bar for a drink. The park is about 5 km away.About 2 hours here
Pay for food and loungers
Taxi or transfer, about 5 min
5
6:00 PMMarina Cap CanaEnd the day with dinner at the marina, within easy reach of Cap Cana hotels and the airport.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Choose your base wellThe airport is 15 min from Cap Cana, 30 min from Bávaro and 45 min from Macao. Distances between areas are long.
Book transfers aheadTaxis are easy to find at hotels, but a booked transfer or rental car saves time. Avoid driving at night.
Start Saona earlySaona trips leave from Bayahíbe by speedboat or catamaran. Pick a morning departure that fits the drive from your hotel.
Protect against the sunThe sun is strong even on cloudy days. Wear sunscreen and bring mosquito repellent for sunset beaches and trails.
Drink bottled waterTap water is not safe to drink, and hotels often give a few free bottles a day.
Tip on top of serviceRestaurant bills already include a 10% service charge. Leaving an extra 10% is customary.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in Bávaro or Cap Cana: Cap Cana is about 15 min from the airport and Bávaro about 30 min, with beaches, restaurants and tour pickups close by.
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