# 7 Days In Punta Cana: Saona, Hoyo Azul & Altos De Chavón

> A beach holiday in Punta Cana for two. You'll see Saona Island, the Hoyo Azul Cenote, Altos de Chavón and Macao Beach. You stay at Excellence Punta Cana.

- Destination: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Starts in: New York City, United States
- Region: [Caribbean](https://travelyfe.com/explore/caribbean)
- Length: 7 days, 41 stops
- Author: [Travelyfe](https://travelyfe.com/@travelyfe)
- Published: 1 Sep 2026
- Updated: 5 Oct 2026
- Web page: https://travelyfe.com/itineraries/50000000-0000-4000-8000-000000000124

## Day 1

1. **Breakfast At Starcafé** (09:00, Café, 45 min) — Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 10 min drive
2. **Uvero Alto Beach** (10:50, Beach, 3 h 30 min) — Playa Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3. **Lunch At The Beach Grill** (14:35, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4. **The Resort Pools And Swim-Up Bars** (16:20, Activity, 2 h 30 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5. **Dinner At La Marimba** (19:45, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

## Day 2

1. **Breakfast At Excellence Punta Cana** (06:45, Café, 45 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 71 min drive
2. **Drive To Bayahibe** (07:40, Transport, 1 h 45 min) — Bayahibe, 23000 La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 11 min drive
3. **Catamaran To Saona** (09:35, Activity, 2 h 30 min) — Bayahibe, 23000 La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
4. **Lunch On Saona** (13:00, Restaurant, 1 h) — Isla Saona, 23000 La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 24 min walk
5. **Saona Island And Playa Canto de la Playa** (14:30, Beach, 2 h 30 min) — Isla Saona, 23000 La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
6. **Dinner At Chez Maurice** (19:45, Restaurant, 1 h 45 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

## Day 3

1. **Breakfast At Cafe Bamba** (08:15, Restaurant, 45 min) — Avenida España, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 39 min drive
2. **Hoyo Azul** (09:55, Nature, 1 h 55 min) — Scape Park, Cap Cana, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 12 min walk
3. **Scape Park Zip Lines And Caves** (12:10, Activity, 2 h 30 min) — Scape Park, Cap Cana, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 10 min walk
4. **Lunch At Scape Park** (14:55, Restaurant, 1 h) — Scape Park, Cap Cana, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 28 min drive
5. **Juanillo Beach, Cap Cana** (16:30, Beach, 2 h 30 min) — Verón Punta Cana (D.M.), Higüey, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
6. **Dinner At Little John, Cap Cana** (19:45, Restaurant, 2 h) — Playa Juanillo, Cap Cana, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

## Day 4

1. **Breakfast At Aroma Bakery Y restaurante** (08:30, Café, 45 min) — Avenida España, Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 72 min drive
2. **Altos De Chavón** (10:40, Landmark, 2 h 25 min) — La Romana - Higüey, 22000 La Romana, República Dominicana
   - Next: 12 min drive
3. **Lunch At La Piazzetta** (13:25, Restaurant, 1 h 45 min) — Altos de Chavón, 22000 La Romana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 14 min drive
4. **The Chavón River** (15:30, Viewpoint, 1 h 30 min) — Boulevard Chavón, La Romana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 5 min drive
5. **Casa de Campo Marina** (17:25, Shopping, 1 h 30 min) — Marina Casa de Campo, 22000 La Romana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 9 min drive
6. **Dinner At Peperoni Marina** (20:25, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Calle Barloviento, La Romana, Dominican Republic

## Day 5

1. **Breakfast At Excellence Punta Cana** (07:00, Café, 45 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 83 min drive
2. **Boat To Catalina Island** (07:55, Transport, 2 h) — Bayahibe, 23000 La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
3. **The Catalina Wall** (10:05, Activity, 2 h 30 min) — Isla Catalina, 22000 La Romana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 6 min walk
4. **Lunch On Catalina Beach** (13:15, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Isla Catalina, 22000 La Romana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 6 min drive
5. **Catalina Beach** (15:00, Beach, 2 h) — Isla Catalina, La Romana, Dominican Republic
6. **Dinner At Excellence Punta Cana** (20:00, Restaurant, 2 h) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

## Day 6

1. **Breakfast At Cafe Lounge** (08:15, Café, 45 min) — Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 101 min drive
2. **Montaña Redonda** (10:45, Viewpoint, 1 h 45 min) — Montaña Redonda, Miches, 23000 El Seibo, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 31 min drive
3. **Lunch At A Miches Beach Shack** (13:10, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Playa Esmeralda, Miches, 23000 El Seibo, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 2 min walk
4. **Playa Esmeralda, Miches** (14:55, Beach, 1 h 55 min) — Playa Esmeralda, Miches, 23000 El Seibo, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 70 min drive
5. **Macao Beach** (18:10, Beach, 1 h 25 min) — Verón Punta Cana (D.M.) Higüey, La Altagracia, República Dominicana
   - Next: 3 min walk
6. **Dinner At Restaurante El Morro** (20:10, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — Verón Punta Cana (D.M.), Higüey, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

## Day 7

1. **Breakfast At Excellence Punta Cana** (09:00, Café, 1 h 30 min) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
2. **The Beach And The Palapas** (10:50, Beach, 3 h 30 min) — Playa Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 14 min drive
3. **Lunch At Kukua Beach Club & Restaurant** (14:40, Restaurant, 1 h) — Bávaro, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
   - Next: 21 min drive
4. **The Spa And The Hydrotherapy Circuit** (16:25, Activity, 2 h) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5. **Sunset Over The Lagoon** (18:40, Viewpoint, 1 h) — Playa Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
6. **Dinner At The Beach Club** (20:00, Restaurant, 2 h) — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

## Where To Stay

- Excellence Punta Cana — Carretera Uvero Alto, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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