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Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks

4.9 · 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Punta Cana Operated by Xcape Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers · private option available
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 166 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A Saona day that starts with a speedboat run up the Chavón river before the island, with a domestic open bar, a buffet lunch in a reserved beach area and snacks, in a shared tier or a private tier for up to twelve.

Hotels in Cap Cana, Uvero Alto and Verón pay a cash pickup surcharge. 4.88 from 33 reviews at €123 per person.

In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Saona Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Regular Shared TourThe page priceGroup Tour Shared Service: In this option, you will share the experience with other customers to save money with departures on Mondays and Fridays Domestic Open Bar-Lunch-Snacks Motomaran Pickup included€122
Up to 12 People Private TourPrivate Tour Upgrade: Book this option to go to Saona Island with your group of 12 people max. You get private transportation, boat, and guide. Tropical Drinks: You get one Pineapple Pina Colada which is valued at USD 10 as well as caipirinha cocktails in addition to the open bar. Pickup included€904 for 2+ people

Children from €62 (ages 5 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Domestic Open Bar (Bottled Water, Rum, Beer, Soft Drinks)
  • Buffet Style Lunch in a Private Area
  • Private Beach Areas Reserved for our Tour
  • Light Snacks
  • Customers Who Book The Private Tour Option Get One Pineapple Pina Colada Per Person a Value of $10
  • Hotels in Cap Cana & Uvero alto have an extra cost of 15 USD per person payable in cash upon pickup
  • Hotels in Veron have an extra cost of 10 USD per person payable in cash the day of the tour
  • If your hotel is outside our pick up area we will provide a nearby meeting point

Reviews

4.9
33 ratings
Tripadvisor 31 · Viator 2

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 33 of 33

Star breakdown of all 33 ratings

5 stars
29 · 88%
4 stars
4 · 12%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 166 pickup points (166 pickup points listed by the operator, 166 of them hotels)
Operator
Xcape Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pregnant travelers can’t participate in this excursion

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years old and infants are not allowed

Good to know

  • Food included Buffet Style Lunch in a Private Area,…
  • Children from €62 ages 5 to 10

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Saona Island Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 11€12312h4.88 (33)shared, max 12
Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour€1509h4.92 (1559)shared
Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches€1258h4.94 (171)shared
Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana€2180 per group8h5.0 (54)private

Ranked #6 of 11 in Saona Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €71 to €150, median €109; typical length 9h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Saona Island Tours

From €123 per adult · Regular Shared Tour