VIP Saona Island Excursion: 4 Beaches
VIP Saona Island Excursion: 4 Beaches
Duration
Full day (approx. 9 hrs)
Meals
Buffet lunch, water, soft drinks and Barceló rum
Transport
Speedboat, small group
What makes this tour special
Speedboat
Small group, no crowds.
Four stops
About five hours on the island.
Mano Juan
Fishing village and the turtle sanctuary area.
Tour Description
This is the version of Saona Island I recommend when someone tells me “I want to see the island but without being squeezed in with a hundred other people”. On this tour we work with small groups, on a speedboat, and instead of staying at a single beach spot you’ll get to know four different places on the island.
We leave from Bayahíbe on a speedboat and, unlike the classic tour, you’ll have close to five full hours on the island, spread over four stops.
Stop 1: Natural Pool at Palmilla
A sandbank in the middle of the sea, with crystal-clear waist-deep water and starfish on the bottom. Look at them and photograph them, but leave them in the water: they can’t survive long outside it.
Stop 2: El Canto Beach
White sand and total calm. The ideal spot to swim, walk along the shore or sit in the shade of a palm tree with nobody rushing you.
Stop 3: Mano Juan, the village almost nobody knows
A small fishing village on the island, with colorful little houses and people who still live off the sea. You’re near the sea turtle sanctuary and see a Saona far more authentic than the postcards.
Stop 4: Flamenco / El Toro Beach
White sand surrounded by vegetation and a postcard-turquoise sea. Perfect for the last photos of the day before sitting down to lunch.
The food
A buffet of typical Dominican food at a seaside restaurant facing the Caribbean, with water, soft drinks and Barceló rum. You sit down and eat calmly.
VIP or classic? Which suits you best
If you’ve never been to Saona Island and just want the classic beach day with open bar, at Punta Cana in Travel we also have that option. But if you already know it, or you prefer a smaller group, four stops instead of one, and getting to know Mano Juan from the inside, this VIP version is the one that will leave you wanting to come back.
Is your bag packed? Message me on WhatsApp at +1 (829) 395-7036 and I’ll reserve your spot with Punta Cana in Travel.
Tours Relacionados
Everything included
- check_circle Fast boat from Bayahíbe, small group
- check_circle About 5 hours on the island, spread over 4 stops
- check_circle Natural Pool at Palmilla, with starfish watching
- check_circle El Canto Beach
- check_circle Visit to Mano Juan and the sea turtle sanctuary area
- check_circle Flamenco / El Toro Beach
- check_circle Typical Dominican buffet lunch by the sea
- check_circle Water, soft drinks and Barceló rum
- check_circle Entrance to Del Este National Park / environmental fee
- check_circle Official national guide from the Ministry of Tourism
Not included
- cancelTips (voluntary)
How your day unfolds
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6:00 a.m.
Pickup at your hotel
We pick you up according to your zone.
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7:30 a.m.
Departure from Bayahíbe
By speedboat.
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9:00 a.m.
Natural Pool at Palmilla
Starfish on the bottom.
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10:15 a.m.
El Canto Beach
Time in the water.
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11:30 a.m.
Mano Juan
Fishing village and turtles.
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1:00 p.m.
Buffet lunch
Seaside restaurant.
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2:15 p.m.
Flamenco / El Toro Beach
Last photos of the day.
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3:30 p.m.
Return to Bayahíbe
By speedboat.
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4:15 p.m.
Transfer to your hotel
End of the tour.
Approximate times. They may vary depending on the day and the weather.
directions_busPickup time at your hotel
- Uvero Alto5:30 a.m.
- Macao5:45 a.m.
- Bávaro / Los Corales6:00 a.m.
- Cabeza de Toro / Punta Cana Village6:15 a.m.
- Cap Cana6:30 a.m.
These are approximate times. The day before, we confirm the exact time for your hotel on WhatsApp.
What to bring
- backpackSwimsuit (wearing it under your clothes saves time)
- backpackTowel
- backpackSunscreen
- backpackSunglasses and something to cover your head
- backpackCash, in case you want to buy a souvenir or leave a tip
Frequently asked questions
How many people are in each group? expand_more
We work with small groups, unlike mass tours, precisely so the experience feels more personal and you don't end up queuing for everything.
Is visiting the turtle sanctuary mandatory? expand_more
It's included in the tour at Mano Juan, but the time you spend there is flexible.
Need a ride to or from the airport?
Book your private transfer at a fixed price per zone.
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