Private: Saona Island Premium & Mano Juan Day Escape
ID: GYG1095142-1681663
Category:
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover Saona Island on a full-day tour from Bayahíbe. Swim in the Natural Pool, relax on Canto de la Playa, explore Mano Juan, and enjoy a Dominican lunch with drinks.
Start your adventure with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Bayahíbe. Head to the port and board a speedboat to cross to Saona Island. Your first stop is the captivating Natural Pool—a shallow, crystal-clear lagoon where you can wade among starfish and enjoy warm, waist-deep turquoise water.
From there, cruise alongside mangrove forests, learning about their ecological importance, until you reach Canto de la Playa: a secluded stretch of white sand, framed by untouched scenery and tranquil waters. Relax here, swim, sunbathe, or simply let the peace soak in.
Later, visit Mano Juan, a fisherman’s hamlet where time moves slowly and the local way of life is laid bare. Engage with the inhabitants, explore the quiet paths, and observe how fishing, boat-building, and island livelihoods are carried out.
Lunchtime brings a flavorful Dominican grilling of fresh meats, complemented by crisp salads and traditional sides—prepared for you by local cooks. After lunch, your return journey is via catamaran, where music sets the mood, dancing is optional, and drinks flow freely.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a speedboat ride to Saona Island
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Natural Pool
- Relax on the secluded beach of Canto de la Playa
- Explore the charming fishing village of Mano Juan
- Enjoy a delicious Dominican lunch with drinks included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Engage with local inhabitants at Mano Juan
Observe fishing and boat-building activities
Lunch includes fresh meats, salads, and traditional sides
Dancing on catamaran is optional
Drinks flow freely on catamaran
In Bayahíbe, at / near your lodging (hotel pick-up included)
INCLUDED
- Transfer from accommodation in Bayahíbe
- Speedboat ride to Saona Island
- Visit to Natural Pool
- Cruise alongside mangrove forests
- Visit to Canto de la Playa
- Visit to Mano Juan
- Dominican lunch
- Return journey via catamaran
- Music and dancing on catamaran
- Drinks on catamaran
NOT INCLUDED
- Snorkeling gear
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.