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Itinerary

Playa El Toro - Mano Juan con Tortuguero - Piscina natural

Who is this excursion suitable for?

Our Saona Exclusive tour is our most popular excursion. It's especially appreciated by families and couples seeking a more relaxed experience. At each stop, there's ample time to enjoy the natural surroundings and atmosphere. The tour is also very diverse, delving into the culture of Saona Island. In the fishing village of Mano Juan, we visit the turtle breeding center. Our tour guide will provide you with a wealth of information throughout the tour and will be available in several languages. We strive to keep the group size small to ensure a personalized experience.
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What exactly is the excursion like?

As with all our tours, hotel pickup is included. Once all participants have arrived, our tour guide will welcome you on the bus and provide general information about the tour and the Dominican Republic. On the way to Bayahibe, we always plan a brief restroom stop before boarding the boat.

Our boat will be waiting for us at Bayahibe beach. Here you will also receive the wristbands for entry to the national park, which are issued by the Ministry of Tourism. And off we go!

After about 30 minutes by boat, we arrive at Saona Island and see the first idyllic beaches. On the Saona Exclusive excursion, we plan to go against the grain of the large tourist crowds. Therefore, we leave all the other boats behind and make our first stop at Playa El Toro. This white-sand beach slopes gently down to meet the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. In this bay, the sea is usually very calm, and you can touch the bottom even further from the shore. The perfect beach for swimming and relaxing.

Around midday, we continued a little further and visited the fishing village of Mano Juan. On a short tour of the village, our guide showed us how the locals live and explained the history of Saona Island. We also visited El Negro and his turtle breeding station.

We enjoyed an exclusive Dominican buffet, prepared just for our group, on the tranquil beach of Mano Juan. There was a wide variety of dishes, including pasta, rice, beans, vegetables, salad, fish, meat, plantains, and yucca. In addition, there was a light, fruity sangria, soft drinks, and water. After lunch, of course, you can’t miss the small Dominican coffee.

In the afternoon, we return to Bayahibe and visit the island’s main attractions, which most tourists have already seen that morning. We make a brief stop to feed the fish, with the possibility of snorkeling if the waves permit. We show you the mangrove forest of the Catuano Channel. And finally, the popular natural swimming pool awaits us, where we’ll spend another hour in the water and see the large red starfish. With the water up to our knees and a Dominican rum in hand, we end the trip here.

As the sun sets, the bus takes us back to Bayahibe, where our driver will be waiting to take us back to the hotels.

What places are we going to visit?

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Playa El Toro
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Playa Mano Juan
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Piscina Natural

What does it include?

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Our goal is to offer you a unique experience! Therefore, our tour prices are all-inclusive and there are no hidden costs. You only need to bring some money if you want to tip the boat crew, the bus driver, or the tour guide, or if you want to buy souvenirs.

Traslados en autobús: Recogida en el hotel por la mañana y regreso por la tarde.
Guía turístico que habla su idioma
Entrada al parque nacional
Viajes en barco
Refrigerio en la Primera Playa
Bebidas (Agua, Refrescos y Ron) durante todo el día
Buffet Privado
Seguro

Rates

*Prices per person

$120

(Adults)

$90

(13 - 16 Years)

$60

(6 - 12 Years)

(0 - 5 Years)

Why book with Saona Island Stars?

We specialize in excursions to Saona! We are on Saona Island every day and have known the island and its conditions for many years. Our local captains are very familiar with the waters and weather. We travel in well-maintained, powerful boats and don’t cut corners by offering tours in small, underpowered vessels. Our buses are comfortable, modern, and air-conditioned. All our excursions are led by certified tour guides who are dedicated to your well-being and provide you with comprehensive information about the tour and Saona Island. You can also rest assured that all lunch is freshly prepared and cooked responsibly. We are also committed to environmental protection; we do not use disposable cups or plates on these excursions. Of course, we take our own trash with us.

Here are some more reasons to choose Saona Island Stars:

More than two decades creating unforgettable experiences in this Caribbean paradise.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in every moment of the excursion.
We perform periodic checks on our units to ensure your peace of mind.
We’ll be with you from booking to return so you can have the best experience.
Each excursion seeks to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible tourism.
Book quickly and securely: pay the 10% deposit, fill in your participant details, and confirm your excursion in minutes.
The outstanding amount can be paid by card, cash (euros, dollars, or pesos), or via PayPal to the guide.
Private Clients:
Customers can cancel free of charge before 12:00 the day before. After that, applicable charges apply.

Commercial Clients:
Each group or company booking has specific conditions, agreed upon beforehand.

Disease:
Cancellations due to illness are refunded if an official medical certificate is presented within 24 hours.

Saona Exclusive

$120

All inclusive 

$120

(Adults)

$90

(13 - 16 Years)

$60

(6 - 12 Years)

(0 - 5 Years)

Type: Full Day
Pick up: Pick up from all hotels in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro, La Romana and Bayahibe.
Day(s) of the Week: Mon - Tue - Wed: Spanish, English, French
Thu - Fri - Sat: German
Languages: Spanish, English, French and German
Objective: Relax | Beach | Culture

Advantages of Booking with Us

Small and personalized groups in Language

Spanish, English, German and French.

Exclusive excursions

No intermediaries or commissions.

Flexibility:

Possibility of cancellation or change of date.

All Inclusive Prices

So that you don't have any surprises or extra expenses.

Hotel Pickup Included

Pick up from all hotels in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro, La Romana and Bayahibe.

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Pickup included at all hotels in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto, Cabeza de Toro, La Romana and Bayahibe.

Exclusive Saona Excursion

$ 120 Per Person
  • Maximum 20 participants
  • Mon - Tue - Wed: Spanish, English, French // Thu - Fri - Sat: German
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  • Exclusive Buffet, Rum, Drinks and Water all day
  • Relax | Beach | Culture

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    Rum, Drinks and Water all day
  • Relax | Beach | Culture

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  • Maximum 20 participants
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  • Maximum 20 participants
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  • Exclusive Buffet, Rum, Drinks and Water all day
  • Relax | Beach | Culture

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  • Maximum 50 participants
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  • Party | Beach | Fun

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$ 700 2 People
  • Private
  • According to Agreement: Spanish, English, French or German
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  • Private Buffet, Rum, Drinks and Water all day
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