Saona Island Full-Day Small Group Tour with Breakfast, Lunch, Snorkeling, and Open Bar
by Visita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$330Overview
This full-day small group tour to Saona Island lasts about 9 hours and accommodates up to 14 people per group, with a limit of two groups in total. The tour begins with a speedboat trip to Mano Juan, the only inhabited community on the island. There, guests meet a local leader who runs the turtle conservation area and spend time learning about turtles and their environmental importance. Breakfast is served in Mano Juan and includes sandwiches with cheese, tomatoes, and turkey ham. Afterward, the group visits Mano Juan Beach before heading to Abanico Beach, known for its white sand. At Abanico Beach, guests have reserved chairs, access to an open bar, and enjoy a private buffet lunch featuring Dominican dishes. Following lunch, the tour continues with a stop at the mangrove protected area within Cotubanama East National Park, where the guide explains the role of mangroves in the ecosystem. Next is Palmilla Beach, a secret location ideal for snorkeling and spotting starfish in natural sandbar pools. The day ends with snorkeling at Bayahibe Reef to observe a variety of fish and marine life in the national park. Included in the price are breakfast, lunch, use of snorkeling gear, bottled water, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, and air-conditioned transportation.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Isla Saona
At Abanico Beach on Saona Island, the group spends about 3 hours. This stop includes lunch served as a private buffet featuring Dominican food, reserved beach chairs, and access to an open bar.
180 min
Parque Nacional del Este
Palmilla Beach is a secret location where guests spend about 30 minutes snorkeling to see starfish and enjoy the natural sandbar pools. This stop offers time for relaxation and observation of the water’s colors.
30 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The group visits Mano Juan Town on Saona Island for about 1 hour. Here, breakfast is served, and guests meet the local leader known as 'Negro', founder of the turtle conservation area. A 10 to 15-minute walk through the town is included.
60 min
Parque Nacional del Este
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the mangrove protected area within Cotubanama East National Park. The guide explains the importance of mangroves for the ecosystem.
15 min
Parque Nacional del Este
At Bayahibe Beach Reef, guests snorkel for about 15 minutes to observe the diverse fish and marine fauna within the national park.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Saona Island Full-Day Small Group Tour with Breakfast, Lunch, Snorkeling, and Open Bar
by Visita Republica Dominicana Tour Operator
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$330Overview
This full-day small group tour to Saona Island lasts about 9 hours and accommodates up to 14 people per group, with a limit of two groups in total. The tour begins with a speedboat trip to Mano Juan, the only inhabited community on the island. There, guests meet a local leader who runs the turtle conservation area and spend time learning about turtles and their environmental importance. Breakfast is served in Mano Juan and includes sandwiches with cheese, tomatoes, and turkey ham. Afterward, the group visits Mano Juan Beach before heading to Abanico Beach, known for its white sand. At Abanico Beach, guests have reserved chairs, access to an open bar, and enjoy a private buffet lunch featuring Dominican dishes. Following lunch, the tour continues with a stop at the mangrove protected area within Cotubanama East National Park, where the guide explains the role of mangroves in the ecosystem. Next is Palmilla Beach, a secret location ideal for snorkeling and spotting starfish in natural sandbar pools. The day ends with snorkeling at Bayahibe Reef to observe a variety of fish and marine life in the national park. Included in the price are breakfast, lunch, use of snorkeling gear, bottled water, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, and air-conditioned transportation.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Isla Saona
At Abanico Beach on Saona Island, the group spends about 3 hours. This stop includes lunch served as a private buffet featuring Dominican food, reserved beach chairs, and access to an open bar.
180 min
Parque Nacional del Este
Palmilla Beach is a secret location where guests spend about 30 minutes snorkeling to see starfish and enjoy the natural sandbar pools. This stop offers time for relaxation and observation of the water’s colors.
30 min
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
The group visits Mano Juan Town on Saona Island for about 1 hour. Here, breakfast is served, and guests meet the local leader known as 'Negro', founder of the turtle conservation area. A 10 to 15-minute walk through the town is included.
60 min
Parque Nacional del Este
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at the mangrove protected area within Cotubanama East National Park. The guide explains the importance of mangroves for the ecosystem.
15 min
Parque Nacional del Este
At Bayahibe Beach Reef, guests snorkel for about 15 minutes to observe the diverse fish and marine fauna within the national park.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.