Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
Description
This unique experience to Saona Island offering for small groups of 14 pax. Limited 2 Groups. We will visit places not visited by the masses, we will go by Speedboat to the town of Mano Juan, the only places inside the Saona island with a local community. Here we will know a community leader who run the turtle conservation area, we will have the time for learn about Turtle and how important they are for the planet. In Mano Juan, we will serve you a breakfast: sandwiches cheese tomatoes & turkey ham. After Mano Juan Beach, We will be visiting Abanico Beach the most beautiful and famous white sands beaches, perfect beach for jump in the water and enjoy the Caribbean Sea of Dominican Republic. Beach chairs and open bar. In Abanico Beach we will enjoy a private self service Buffet Lunch with Dominican Food. After lunch, we will go to see the Mangrove and explain their roll. After, we go to Palmilla Beach, snorkeling to See Star Fish. Ending at Bayahibe Reef doing Snorkeling for see fish.
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Itinerary
Abanico Beach, Saona Island. Here we stay around 3 Hours. Having Lunch and Enjoying The Beach. Reserved Beach Chairs, Open Bar Included, Buffet Lunch Included.
Palmilla Beach Secret Location For See Star Fish, Relax time, Snorkeling Time, Enjoy the nature colors of the water. Here we will stop to see star fish and do snorkeling and learn about the star fish in a Secret Location Beach Time to relax and enjoy the naturals pools create by Sands Bars available by the nature of La Palmilla Beach.
Mano Juan Town, Saona Island. Turtle Conservation Area. Breakfast at Mano Juan, Talk with Local Leader "Negro" founder Turtle Conservation Area. 10-15 minutes Walk in Mano Juan Town.
Mangroves Protected Area Observation and Explanation about the importance of the Mangroves for the ecosystem inside the National Park Cotubanama, East Natinal Park.
Bayahibe Beach Reef. Snorkeling Time for Observation of Diversity of Fish and Fauna of Bayahibe Beach and National Park Cotubanama, East National Park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Thanks for reserve our experience Please write to us: your full name your location name where do you need to be pick up We provided pick up and drop off from Punta Cana to Bayahibe Port and back to Punta Cana. The experience is for a small groups of 14 pax. Limited 2 groups. We develop the entire excursion over speed boat in Saona Island. Punta Cana to the Port of Bayahibe by Bus. Bring swimming suits, towels, sun block, bugs repellent, money. We provided breakfast and lunch if you have any food restrictions or you need information about the food we provided feel free to contact us. We served for breakfast sandwiches with cheese and tomatoes and cheese and turkey ham with do natural juiced and a fruit salad. For lunch with provided a buffet with traditional Dominican lunch( rice with vegetables, mash potatoes salad, green salad, fruits salad, bread, pasta in tomatoes sauce marinate with lobster, grilled chicken, grilled pork chops. We do one stop in a convenient store 10 minutes before the port where you can buy anything of your preference. You are free to bring to the trip drinks or food of your preference if you need it. Thanks again for reserve with me your experience to Saona Island. Best Regards Melvin Duran +18293707381
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 0-5 not allow
- Pregnant not allowed
Reviews(1,460)
Loved the speed boat. Crew was very friendly and even snorkelled to try and find sister’s glasses that fell off when a wave hit her. Fantastic info on turtle sanctuary as well as mangrove wildlife. Saw sea turtles in natural habitat as well as star fish and other fishes.
From start to finish this tour was exceptional. Melvin and his crew were attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the education of sea turtles, and wildlife conservation efforts. Both breakfast and traditional Dominica lunch was provided!! Drinks were included, and refreshing. Speedboat was the highlight of our trip! We left knowing more about DR, shared laughs, and met amazing people. Absolutely MUST book!
If you’re debating between this small-group tour and one of the larger, cheaper excursions, I highly recommend spending the extra money on this one you won’t regret it! One of the best parts of this experience was the small group size, with a maximum of just 14 people. It made the entire day feel much more relaxing, personal, and enjoyable compared to the crowded boats carrying well over 100 passengers. There was plenty of room to spread out, ask questions, and truly enjoy the beauty of Saona Island without feeling rushed. The tour guides were friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, sharing interesting information throughout the day. We even stopped to watch sea turtles swimming in their natural habitat and had the opportunity to get in the water with the famous starfish, which was such a memorable experience. A light breakfast with sandwiches was provided before departure, and while simple, it was fresh and satisfying. We also enjoyed a traditional Dominican buffet lunch on the beach, which was tasty and a nice addition to the day. From beginning to end, everything was well organized and exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a more intimate, relaxing, and high quality Saona Island experience, this is absolutely the tour to book. Highly recommended!
I am so incredibly happy to have ‘done my homework’ and chosen the best tour possible! We did not want to a party but a smaller tour experience and so very happy we chose the right path. This was great from beginning to end. We were picked up by a minivan type vehicle and taken to the speedboat then took off for the island. The ride was fun but hold on to your hats! lol once we arrived we had an even better time in those incredible waters! Lunch was great and plentiful as was breakfast. I would do this again in a heartbeat! We told so many people about this tour already and heard some crazy stories about others on the party versions.
Amazing experience !! Loved the small group vibes. Food and drinks were great too. Melvin is very informative. Thank you!
Our Saona Island excursion with Melvin and his crew was absolutely amazing! This was, without a doubt, the best excursion I’ve ever been on. Everything was incredibly well organized, and the experience felt very intimate rather than overcrowded. Melvin is exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the Dominican Republic, and he shared so many interesting facts throughout the day that made the trip even more meaningful. From breakfast and lunch on different beaches, a visit to a turtle sanctuary, the mangroves and the sand dunes, and focus on safety, the experience was A+. The entire crew treated us with first-class service from beginning to end. They were professional, friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone had an unforgettable experience. You could truly tell they cared about their guests. If you’re looking for an excursion that’s beautiful, educational, organized, and offers outstanding hospitality, I highly recommend booking with Melvin and his team. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll never forget!
The treatment from the entire team that accompanied us has been incredible. The experience was wonderful. Without a doubt, the best guided tour of the Island.
Such a fun and informative experience. Although it’s a very early start, it was a perfect way to have basically private moments at each stop before the party boats and their crowds show up. Nearly each time we were leaving a spot, you could hear the bigger boats arriving. We also really appreciated the tour involving and investing in the local community. We felt like we got to see and do so much on this tour!
Although it's an early AM departure, it was totally worth it! It's a long day, but plenty of time to relax, enjoy the sights and see some amazing marine life. Melvin was a great guide, offered quite a bit of history, and the tour company supports the turtle sancturary, which we loved. Being able to snorkel and see the starfish in the beautiful Caribbean Sea was amazing!
Great experience but you need to check when is good time to sea baby turtles. Fantastic beach and stuff
