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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Fifty kilometres of coconut-palm beach.

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Vacation Packages to Punta Cana

Seven-night Punta Cana packages with flights, transfers and resort in one price. Filter by all-inclusive, adults-only or family and compare from your departure city.

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Reserva Real By Harper
Room Only

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Reserva Real By Harper

4.54.5 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Jan 19
  • 7 nights
  • Run Of The House
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,139/ person · incl taxes & fees
Vik Hotel Arena Blanca
Save 67%All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Vik Hotel Arena Blanca

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Dec 8
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room Gardenview
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,228/ person · incl taxes & fees
Whala Bavaro
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Whala Bavaro

44 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Thu, Dec 10
  • 7 nights
  • Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,301/ person · incl taxes & fees
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Sunscape Coco Punta Cana

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Nov 16
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Pool View King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,379/ person · incl taxes & fees
Vista Sol Punta Cana
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Vista Sol Punta Cana

44 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Fri, Nov 6
  • 7 nights
  • Comfort Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,417/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hm Bavaro Beach
Room Only

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Hm Bavaro Beach

44 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Thu, Nov 26
  • 7 nights
  • Pool View Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,465/ person · incl taxes & fees
Riu Republica
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Riu Republica

55 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Fri, Nov 6
  • 7 nights
  • Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,504/ person · incl taxes & fees
Riu Bambu
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Riu Bambu

55 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Dec 2
  • 7 nights
  • Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,514/ person · incl taxes & fees
Impressive Punta Cana
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Impressive Punta Cana

44 star hotel
STCSTC · Direct flight
Departs Fri, Apr 30
  • 8 nights
  • Room Tropical View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,528/ person · incl taxes & fees
Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa And Casino
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa And Casino

4.54.5 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 4
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite Gardenview
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,532/ person · incl taxes & fees
Occidental Caribe
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Occidental Caribe

44 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Nov 28
  • 7 nights
  • Double Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,548/ person · incl taxes & fees
Occidental Punta Cana
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Occidental Punta Cana

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 4
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,552/ person · incl taxes & fees
Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 3
  • 7 nights
  • Suite Family
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,562/ person · incl taxes & fees
Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf And Casino
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Catalonia Bavaro Beach Golf And Casino

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 3
  • 7 nights
  • Premium Junior Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,569/ person · incl taxes & fees
Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Bahia Principe Explore Turquesa

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 3
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,579/ person · incl taxes & fees
Serenade Punta Cana Beach And Spa Resort
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Serenade Punta Cana Beach And Spa Resort

4.54.5 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Thu, Nov 19
  • 7 nights
  • Luxury Tropical Gardenview
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,592/ person · incl taxes & fees
Bakour Punta Cana Suites
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Bakour Punta Cana Suites

44 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Thu, Jan 14
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite No Balcony
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,601/ person · incl taxes & fees
Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana
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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 4
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Junior Suite Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,601/ person · incl taxes & fees
Ocean El Faro
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Ocean El Faro

4.54.5 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Nov 16
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite Nature View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,619/ person · incl taxes & fees
El Beso Adults Only At Ocean El Faro
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

El Beso Adults Only At Ocean El Faro

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Nov 16
  • 7 nights
  • El Beso Junior Suite Pool View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,619/ person · incl taxes & fees
Vik Hotel Cayena Beach
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Vik Hotel Cayena Beach

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Nov 30
  • 7 nights
  • Cayena Deluxe Junior Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,621/ person · incl taxes & fees
Melia Caribe Beach Resort
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Melia Caribe Beach Resort

4.54.5 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 17
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,621/ person · incl taxes & fees
Punta Cana Princess
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Punta Cana Princess

4.54.5 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 4
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,639/ person · incl taxes & fees
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Barcelo Bavaro Palace

55 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Nov 16
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,650/ person · incl taxes & fees
Impressive Premium Punta Cana
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Impressive Premium Punta Cana

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 18
  • 7 nights
  • Premium Junior Suite Tropical View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,650/ person · incl taxes & fees
Iberostar Waves Dominicana
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Iberostar Waves Dominicana

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 4
  • 7 nights
  • Premium Room Tropical View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,650/ person · incl taxes & fees
Catalonia Royal Bavaro
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Catalonia Royal Bavaro

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 18
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Junior Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,650/ person · incl taxes & fees
Caribe Deluxe Princess
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Caribe Deluxe Princess

55 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Apr 5
  • 7 nights
  • Caribe Deluxe Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,659/ person · incl taxes & fees
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort And Spa
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort And Spa

4.54.5 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 3
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Gardenview Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,675/ person · incl taxes & fees
Barcelo Bavaro Beach
All-Inclusive

Punta Cana

Dominican Republic

Barcelo Bavaro Beach

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, Nov 6
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,679/ person · incl taxes & fees

Handpicked · Verified reviews

Hotels in Punta Cana

The coast’s most-booked resorts, family and adults-only.

Reserva Real By Harper
Breakfast Included

Reserva Real By Harper

4
Punta Cana
1 night
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
FromCA $144/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Four Points By Sheraton Puntacana Village

Four Points By Sheraton Puntacana Village

4
Punta Cana
1 night
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Golf
FromCA $226/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Karimar Beach Condo Hotel

Karimar Beach Condo Hotel

4
Punta Cana
1 night
  • WiFi
  • Room Service
  • Laundry
  • Parking
FromCA $275/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Melia Punta Cana Beach - Adults Only
All-Inclusive

Melia Punta Cana Beach - Adults Only

5
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
FromCA $469/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Relax Studios Deluxe Pool Wifi Beach

Relax Studios Deluxe Pool Wifi Beach

4
Bavaro
1 night
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
  • Spa
FromCA $472/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
All-Inclusive

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana

5
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $479/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Zel Punta Cana - All Suites
All-Inclusive

Zel Punta Cana - All Suites

4.8
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $540/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites
All-Inclusive

Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites

4.8
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $543/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
All-Inclusive

Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive

4.6
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $623/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only- All Inclusive
All-Inclusive

Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa - Adults Only- All Inclusive

5
Punta Cana
1 night
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $636/ night · incl taxes & fees
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At a glance

Everything you need to know about Punta Cana

Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts line 50 kilometres of coconut-palm beach on the Dominican Republic’s easternmost tip, one of the most-booked all-inclusive coasts in the Caribbean. The scale is the point: more resorts, more choice and more competition on price than almost anywhere else in the region, from giant family complexes to adults-only hideaways. Bavaro beach is the long, palm-backed centre, with calmer Cap Cana to the south and Uvero Alto to the north. Beyond the sand, Saona Island catamarans and Hoyo Azul cenote are the classic excursions. It is the Caribbean’s easiest, best-value beach week.

Punta Cana, DRClimate

Climate

26–31°C year-round

JanDec
PeakShoulderAvoid

Tropical. Dry season Dec–Apr, hurricane season Aug–Oct.

Currency

Dominican Peso

1 CAD ≈ 43 DOP · USD widely accepted

Entry

Visa-free

Tourist card included in airfare

Top Experiences in Punta Cana

Saona Island
Full-day boat trip

Saona Island

A catamaran day to a palm-fringed sandbar in a marine park.

Hoyo Azul Cenote
30 min away

Hoyo Azul Cenote

A vivid blue cenote at the foot of a cliff in Scape Park.

Bávaro Beach & Snorkeling
Right at your resort

Bávaro Beach & Snorkeling

Party boats and reef snorkelling along the coast.

Essential info for Canadian travellers

  • Passport: A valid Canadian passport is all you need — no visa required for tourist stays up to 30 days.

  • Tourist card: The DR tourist card is now bundled into almost all airfares — no separate fee to pay on arrival.

  • Travel insurance: Provincial health plans do not cover medical care in the DR. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential.

  • Power & plugs: The DR uses 110V/60Hz with Type A/B plugs — the same as Canada. No adapter needed.

  • Time zone: Punta Cana runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) year-round — one hour ahead of Toronto in winter.

Best time to visit Punta Cana

Dec – AprPeak season

Dry, sunny, 26–29°C. Busiest and priciest; book early.

May – JulShoulder season

Warm with brief showers. Great value before the storm season.

Aug – OctHurricane season peak

Highest storm risk and humidity. Travel insurance mandatory.

NovShoulder season

Storm risk fades and prices stay low before the holidays.

Where to stay

Punta Cana zones & neighbourhoods

"Punta Cana" covers a 50 km coastline of distinct beach areas, from the busy resort strip of Bávaro to the gated luxury of Cap Cana. Here's how to pick your base.

Bávaro Beach

Central strip

Most Popular

The heart of Punta Cana: the largest concentration of resorts, the longest beach, and easy access to shops, bars, and excursions.

Best for
  • First-timers
  • Families
  • Value

Cap Cana

South, gated

Quieter & Upscale

A gated marina community of luxury resorts, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and calm Juanillo Beach — refined and exclusive.

Best for
  • Couples
  • Luxury
  • Golf

Uvero Alto

North, 40 min

Secluded & Calm

A quieter stretch of wild beach north of the airport, home to adults-only and boutique resorts away from the crowds.

Best for
  • Couples
  • Relaxation
  • Privacy

Cabeza de Toro

Between Bávaro & airport

Calm Waters

A sheltered reef bay with calm, shallow water and a relaxed local marina — close to the airport but well away from the bustle.

Best for
  • Families
  • Calm swimming
  • Snorkelling

Arena Gorda

North Bávaro

Lively & Active

Wide golden sand backed by big-name family resorts and water parks — a livelier extension of the main Bávaro strip.

Best for
  • Families
  • Water parks
  • Value

Macao Beach

Far north

Wild & Scenic

A dramatic surf beach loved for buggy tours and a more natural setting, anchored by a handful of large resorts.

Best for
  • Adventure
  • Surfing
  • Scenery

Beyond the resort

Day trips & excursions from Punta Cana

Punta Cana is the launch point for the Dominican Republic's best beaches, islands, and natural wonders. Every excursion below can be done as a day trip from any Bávaro or Cap Cana resort and booked through shoptravel or your resort desk.

Saona Island
Island Day Trip

Saona Island

Full day · 8–9 hrs~70 km south · Bus + catamaran

Cruise to a protected national-park island of natural pools, starfish, and endless palm-backed sand. The DR's most famous excursion.

Insider tips
  • Book the catamaran-and-speedboat combo
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes
Scape Park & Hoyo Azul
Natural Wonder

Scape Park & Hoyo Azul

Half day · 4–5 hrsCap Cana · 30 min by car

Swim in the Hoyo Azul cenote, zipline over the jungle, and explore caves and lagoons in this eco-adventure park.

Insider tips
  • Go in the morning before tour buses arrive
  • Closed shoes recommended for the trails
Santo Domingo Colonial City
UNESCO World Heritage

Santo Domingo Colonial City

Full day · 10 hrs~200 km west · 2.5 hrs by bus

Walk the oldest European city in the Americas — cobbled streets, the first cathedral, and 500 years of Caribbean history.

Insider tips
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring cash for the Zona Colonial markets
Buggy Adventure & Macao Beach
Adventure

Buggy Adventure & Macao Beach

Half day · 4 hrsMacao · 40 min by car

Tear through countryside trails and sugarcane fields by dune buggy, stopping at a cenote and the wild surf of Macao Beach.

Insider tips
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy
  • Bring a bandana or sunglasses for dust
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Your Punta Cana escape awaits

All-inclusive packages with flights from Canada, starting at

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CA $1,059

CAD/person

Good to know

Punta Cana travel FAQ

Everything Canadian travellers ask before booking

Is Punta Cana good for families?

Very, with large family resorts, water parks, shallow beaches and big kids’ programs.

Is there sargassum in Punta Cana?

Some east-facing beaches see sargassum roughly April to August; resorts clean daily and conditions vary.

How far is the airport?

Punta Cana (PUJ) is a 15 to 40 minute transfer to most resorts.

Cap Cana, Bavaro or Uvero Alto?

Bavaro for the liveliest beach and most resorts, Cap Cana for upscale calm, Uvero Alto for seclusion.

What are the best all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana for families?

Barcelo Bavaro, Hard Rock and the water-park resorts lead for families, with shallow Bavaro beaches and big kids’ programs.

Do Canadian travellers need a visa for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic?

Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Dominican Republic, and a valid passport is required. A tourist card requirement is typically bundled into airfare. Entry requirements can change, so confirm current guidance on the Government of Canada travel advisory page for the Dominican Republic before you go.