--- title: Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks lang: en type: tour city: Punta Cana country: Caribbean price: 123 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Saona Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/saona-island-and-chavon-river-tour-with-lunch-and-drinks/ --- # Saona Island and Chavon River Tour with Lunch and Drinks **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 (table below). ## Overview This tour will take you to some of the most breathtaking places on Saona Island. You can also book our shared tour to save money. Your journey will begin with a speed boat ride on the renowned Chavón River, which has been featured in movies like Apocalypse Now, Rambo 2, and Torrente 5. The river flows into the Caribbean Sea and is famous for its rich tropical vegetation, which pirates once used to hide their treasures. Following the boat ride, you will have the opportunity to visit Marina Casa de Campo, one of the most exclusive complexes in the Caribbean, where famous celebrities like Shakira and Julio Iglesias have their villas. From there, you'll be taken to the Eastern National Park where you'll witness the spectacular natural pools. These are the world's largest pools with crystal-clear turquoise waters that create a paradise-like atmosphere. While at the natural pools, you'll have access to an open bar with Brugal and soft drinks, and our team will provide entertainment. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 166 pickup points - Max 12 people: small group - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet Style Lunch in a Private Area,… - Children from €62: ages 5 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 166 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €123 per person for the Regular Shared Tour option; other options up to €904 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Xcape Tours - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 4.88 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33. - 5 stars: 29 (88%) - 4 stars: 4 (12%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Regular Shared Tour | €122 / person | Spanish, English | Group 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 | | Up to 12 People Private Tour | €904 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Private 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 | ## What's 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 ## Not included - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 166 ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Hotels located in Cap Cana & Uvero Alto have an extra cost of 15 USD payable in cash the day of the tour - Hotels located in Veron have an extra cost of 10 USD payable in cash the day of the tour - The remaining hours between tour duration and itinerary are allotted for the travel time. wich is 9 hours - Minimum age to participate is 5 years old and infants are not allowed - Hotels located in Cap Cana have an extra cost of 15 USD payable in cash the day of the tour - The tour is multilingual English, Spanish, and other languages - Pregnant travelers can’t participate in this excursion - The whole tour is conducted on a speedboat ## Compared with other Saona Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 11** | €123 | 12h | 4.88 (33) | shared, max 12 | | [Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-saona-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 9h | 4.92 (1559) | shared | | [Public Paradise in Saona Relaxation and Adventure on Dream Beaches](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/public-paradise-in-saona-relaxation-and-adventure-on-dream-beaches/?format=md) | €125 | 8h | 4.94 (171) | shared | | [Private Full Day Charter to Saona Island from Punta Cana](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/private-full-day-charter-to-saona-island-from-punta-cana/?format=md) | €2180 per group | 8h | 5.0 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/saona-island-tours/?format=md ## More in Punta Cana - All Punta Cana tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/saona-island-and-chavon-river-tour-with-lunch-and-drinks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/?format=md