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Saona Island, Mano Juan & Canto de la Playa Away from Crowds
Dominican Republic
$119
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Saona Island captivates with its untouched beauty, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of crowded tourist routes. This thoughtfully curated tour invites you to explore hidden gems like Mano Juan village, Canto de la Playa, and the breathtaking Natural Pool.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Enjoy an immersive 8-hour experience with a certified local guide, ensuring a rich understanding of the island's culture and natural wonders.
- 🚤 Comfortable Boat Ride: Depart from the picturesque fishing village of Bayahibe, boarding a cozy boat that takes you directly to Saona Island without lengthy road transfers.
- 🏖️ Discover Mano Juan, the island's charming village, where you can wander through colorful streets, visit a turtle nursery, and savor a delicious Dominican lunch served right on the beach.
- 🌊 Relax at Canto de la Playa, one of Saona's most stunning beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, and bask in the sun amidst crystal-clear turquoise waters.
- 🐢 Navigate through Cotubanamá National Park, a protected area teeming with marine life, where you may spot sea turtles and rays amidst the lush mangroves.
- 🌴 Unwind at the famous Natural Pool, a shallow turquoise oasis perfect for relaxing in waist-deep water while enjoying a refreshing drink and admiring giant starfish.
- 🍍 Savor complimentary snacks throughout the day, including fresh pineapple, nachos, and cakes, to keep your energy up as you explore.
- 🥤 Enjoy a selection of beverages, including rum, beer, soft drinks, and water, to keep you refreshed during your island adventure.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meeting point in Bayahibe
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Hotel and residence pickup in Dominicus (if required)
- Dominican lunch served on the island
- Entrance fees to the National Park
- Certified local guide throughout the excursion
- Snorkeling equipment
- Snacks during the day (pineapple, nachos, cakes)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (rum, beer, soft drinks, water)
- Professional photos (optional purchase)
- Lobster option (available from July 1st to February 29th only): $25 USD per person
Meeting point
• If you stay in Bayahibe, our office is within walking distance (max 5 min).
• Guests with a car may come directly.
• Optional transport from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and La Romana: select the correct pickup option when booking.
Return details
• If you stay in Bayahibe, our office is within walking distance (max 5 min).
• Guests with a car may come directly.
• Optional transport from Punta Cana, Bávaro, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and La Romana: select the correct pickup option when booking.
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BayahibeMeet at our office in the fishing village of Bayahibe, the only departure port to Saona Island. Guests staying in Bayahibe village are within walking distance. After a short welcome and briefing, board a comfortable boat and begin your Caribbean adventure directly from the coast, without long road transfers.
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Discover Mano Juan, the only village on Saona Island, known for its colorful houses and peaceful local atmosphere. Travelers will explore this authentic fishermen’s village, visit the turtle nursery, enjoy lunch served on the beach, and have free time to relax and swim in the calm waters of Mano Juan. Baby turtles can sometimes be seen depending on the season.
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Continue by boat to Canto de la Playa, one of the most beautiful beaches on Saona Island, far from crowded tourist areas. Here travelers enjoy free time for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing in crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by untouched nature.
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Navigate through Cotubanamá National Park, a protected area known for its rich marine biodiversity. The route crosses the Catuano Channel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, then continues through mangroves where red mangrove trees grow in seawater. This preserved environment often offers opportunities to spot adult sea turtles and, occasionally, rays.
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Finish the excursion at the famous Natural Pool, a shallow turquoise sandbank in the Caribbean Sea where travelers can relax in waist-deep water, enjoy a drink, and admire giant starfish in a unique tropical setting. Return to the port of Bayahibe with beautiful memories.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Saona Island, Mano Juan & Canto de la Playa Away from Crowds
Dominican Republic
$119
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!