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title: "Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Punta Cana
country: Caribbean
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 1559
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [de, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Saona, small group?
rank_in_category: 1 of 11 (Saona Island Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/small-group-saona-island-full-day-tour/
---

# Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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 1559 reviews at €150 per person for 9h.

**Saona, small group?:** Fourteen by speedboat at €150 per person for 9h: Mano Juan and its turtle project, beach, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear; no under sixes. 4.92 from 1559. Trade-off: No children under six; not for pregnant guests. (last checked September 20, 2026)

In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Saona Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 66 pickup points
- Starts 06:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Breakfast
- Children from €147: ages 4 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 66 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €150 per person
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 1559 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Visita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Spanish
- Start times: 06:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.92 from 1559 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1532 of 1559.

- 5 stars: 1496 (96%)
- 4 stars: 36 (2%)
- 3 stars: 9 (1%)
- 2 stars: 7 (0%)
- 1 star: 11 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides and beach time before the crowds; rough speedboat crossings are the recurring caveat.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who explain local history and turtle conservation
- Early arrivals allow quiet beach time before the larger tour groups
- Small groups make the outing feel relaxed and personal
- Turtle sanctuary visits, wildlife sightings and snorkelling stops
- Good beach lunches and plentiful drinks

**Complaints:**
- Rough speedboat crossings can feel uncomfortable or frightening
- Rocky areas underfoot when landing and walking on the beach
- Some report smooth pickups, while others missed the tour over pickup time or location confusion

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-17 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Itinerary

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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:00
- 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: 66

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Saona Island Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 11** | €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 |
| [Saona Island Premium Discovery Tour from Punta Cana or Bayahíbe](/caribbean/punta-cana/tours/saona-island-premium-discovery-tour-from-punta-cana-or-bayah-be/?format=md) | €109 | 10h | 4.93 (46) | shared |

Ranked #1 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.

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