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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

4.9 Excellent 1545 reviews
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9h
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German, English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
1545 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Saona, small group? in our Day Trips comparison. Fourteen by speedboat at €146 per person for 9h: Mano Juan and its turtle project, beach, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear; no under sixes. 4.92 from 1,545.

Trade-off: No children under six; not for pregnant guests.

Last checked: September 20, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Saona in a group of fourteen by speedboat: breakfast in the fishing village of Mano Juan and its turtle conservation project, then the beach, lunch, drinks and snorkel gear, with air conditioned transport. Children under six are not taken and pregnant guests cannot join. 4.92 from 1,545 reviews at €146 per person for 9h.

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 06:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 06:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 20, 2026.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast

Itinerary

Isla Saona Stop 1
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.
3h
Parque Nacional del Este Stop 2
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.
30 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours Stop 3
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.
1h
Parque Nacional del Este Stop 4
Mangroves Protected Area Observation and Explanation about the importance of the Mangroves for the ecosystem inside the National Park Cotubanama, East Natinal Park.
15 min
Parque Nacional del Este Stop 5
Bayahibe Beach Reef. Snorkeling Time for Observation of Diversity of Fish and Fauna of Bayahibe Beach and National Park Cotubanama, East National Park.
15 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

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

Additional 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

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 146 / person