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7-DAY ITINERARY · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

7 days in Punta Cana

📅 7 days · 6 nights💵 ≈ US$2,304 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026💑 Couples🗓 Best: Dec–Apr
💵 About US$2,304 per person with flights from Toronto (US$4,608 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Enjoy a week of sun, sand, and relaxation in Punta Cana, with a mix of beach time and exciting excursions.

DAY 1Fly to Punta Cana≈ US$755 pp
14:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

15:30⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Punta Cana

Lands at 21:30

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≈ US$459 pp
22:15🚆

Pre-arranged shuttle service

About 30 min from the airport

US$14 pp
22:45🛏

Check-in at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa (6 nights)

6 nights in Punta Cana · ~US$247 per night · Check in and settle · Bavaro

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US$741 pp
DAY 2Beach Relaxation≈ US$92 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Local taxi for dinner outing

For getting around today

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US$7 pp
09:15⭐

Relax on Bavaro Beach

Enjoy the sun and soft sands at this beautiful beach.

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at Jellyfish Beach Restaurant

A beachfront dining experience with delicious seafood.

US$28 pp
14:00📍

Visit the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park

Explore nature trails and freshwater lagoons.

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US$14 pp
16:30⭐

Relax at the Resort Pool

Unwind at the resort's pool with a drink.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at La Yola Restaurant

Enjoy a romantic dinner with ocean views.

US$42 pp
DAY 3Saona Island Excursion≈ US$81 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Local taxi for dinner outing

For getting around today

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US$7 pp
09:15📍

Snorkeling at Coral Gardens

Experience vibrant marine life in clear waters.

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US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at El Pescador

Enjoy fresh seafood with ocean views.

US$21 pp
14:15⭐

Free afternoon in Punta Cana

Wander, shop or rest — ask us for ideas

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at La Casa del Pescador

Savor local Caribbean dishes in a cozy setting.

US$25 pp
DAY 4Snorkeling Adventure≈ US$166 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Local taxi for dinner outing

For getting around today

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US$7 pp
09:15⭐

Snorkeling at Playa de Juanillo

Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life.

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US$42 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at La Palapa by Eden Roc

Enjoy fresh seafood with ocean views.

US$35 pp
14:00📍

Visit to Hoyo Azul

Swim in a stunning turquoise lagoon.

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US$28 pp
17:00📍

Dinner at a local restaurant

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
19:30🍽

Dinner at Restaurante La Yola

Dine on delicious local dishes by the sea.

US$53 pp
DAY 5Explore Local Cuisine≈ US$67 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Local taxi for dinner outing

For getting around today

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US$7 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Punta Cana

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:00⭐

Free time to explore Punta Cana

Wander a neighbourhood, shop or rest — ask us for ideas

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Punta Cana

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 6Day trip to Saona Island Catamaran≈ US$191 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Local taxi for dinner outing

For getting around today

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US$7 pp
09:15📍

Saona Island Catamaran Day Trip

Enjoy stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters.

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US$56 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Playa Palmilla

Delicious seafood with a beach view.

US$28 pp
14:00⭐

Explore Saona Island

Relax and explore the island's natural beauty.

Free
17:00🚆

Return Catamaran to Punta Cana

Enjoy the sunset on your way back.

US$56 pp
19:30🍽

Dinner at La Yola

Savor local cuisine with a waterfront view.

US$42 pp
DAY 7Fly home≈ US$35 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

11:15⭐

Check-out from Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa

Check out

Free
11:30🚆

Shuttle to Punta Cana Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$14 pp
13:00🍽

Lunch at the airport

After check-in and security

US$21 pp
15:00✈️

Flight from Punta Cana to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$459 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 7-day trip to Punta Cana cost?

About US$2,304 per person (US$4,608 for 2 adults) for this 7-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$917) and 6 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$1,387 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Punta Cana?

December to April is dry and breezy; it is the most popular time to escape the Canadian winter.

How many days do you need in Punta Cana?

7 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Beach Relaxation; Saona Island Excursion; Snorkeling Adventure; Explore Local Cuisine. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Punta Cana?

This plan uses bus, taxi and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$120 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Punta Cana?

This plan uses Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa (Royalton Bavaro Resort & Spa, Punta Cana) (or similar), 6 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$741 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.