Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar
Overview
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9 hours
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Explore the remarkable Altos de Chavon and dig your toes in the sand of Saona Island during this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, available every Wednesday and Saturday.
Walk through Altos de Chavon, a recreation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavon River and frequently used as a film set. Travel to Saona island aboard a catamaran to relax on the white sand beach fringed with coconut palm trees. Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar.
Availability: Wednesday and Saturday only
Altos de Chavon: Explore the recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village.
Saona Island: Travel via catamaran to relax on white sand beaches.
Dining: Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar.
Transport: Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Note that: this tour starts in The Est National Park, La Romana. It thakes one hour by bus from any of the Punta Cana Hotels.
Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bayahibe
Bayahibe is the port where we take you to take the speed boats or catamaran depending on the daily schedule, but you will definitely will do both on the same day
Saona Island
This is what we call The Natural Swimming pool, in between Saona Island and Dominican Republic, this is a spot where you will have a stop for drinks, photos and enjoying the amazing spot a few miles from the shore with a clear water about 3 feets deep, adults and kids can enjoy this
What‘s Included
Beer, rum and soft drinks (open bar)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks
3-hours at the Saona Island
30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
DVD (available to purchase)
Lobster (Available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
SPECIAL OFFER
Duration: 8 hours
LUNCH AND OPEN BAR INCLUDED
Pickup included
All Inclusive Experience
Visit Saona Island cruise by catamaran/speedboat,swim in the Natural Pool. Includes BBQ buffet, open bar,transportation
Pickup included
Reviews
2,817 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a good time!...
Dawn T,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a good time! Expect a very long day tho, alot of traveling to and from the island. I will say the trip was well organized. A huge shout out to Christian our tour guide! He kept us well informed and he has a great sense of humor! The food was ok, the island is beautiful. Expect the locals to be pushy at trying to sell you things. Saying that I did buy a bracelet, anklet, and necklace. I didn't appreciate the ladies who were offering massages, she started to rub my ankles after being told we weren't interested this happened right after I purchased the jewelry. As an American invading my space I didn't appreciate that. The photographers during the excursion were great, we did purchase a package of 44 pictures for 100 dollars. Probably wasn't worth it since they transfer the pictures right to your phone! All in all we had a good time, just a really long day.
Would 100% recommend
Ceirra r,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun day at the beach!!!! Food was great, booze served like water, and great relaxing vibe!!!!
Sauna Islam
579driellys,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Alex and mortorista Juan, great walk.
Amazing excursion
Cindy M,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris and Mickey Mouse were amazing. The trip was worth every penny. Food was good. Transportation was good. They had a flat tire but they made the time back up and the trip stayed on schedule. Photographer took great pictures
Good excursion
735alondrar,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a great tour guy. Did amazing job informing us through out the excursion.
Nice tour
Sasha N,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time and met new people. The tour guide Alex was really nice and knowledgeable. The food was good and they make sure you are aware of what to do .
Saona Island in 1 day
emsav98,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Super nice activity, very well organized and safe. The only point to improve is that we were told that we will spend 3hrs on the beach of Saona, but we were there for 2hrs only. In comparison there is a total of 6hrs of bus and boat travel in the day... It would be nice if the transportation time was shorter and the time to the island longer.
Alex & Micky were great! ...
George K,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex & Micky were great! This is a long full day trip so pack water and a change of clothes. 7am-7pm from pick up to drop off. Bring bug spray and sun screen. Great time, decent food, and beautiful weather and experience.
Scho schee
PeterBec6,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Put on your swimwear. 1. Stop for swimming and taking pictures. Cuba libre is drunk 1:1... the level rises. Beach and food okay. Return trip was on catamaran with music and dancing. Yeah fits already and somehow it's already nice.,,, drift,,,,
Best tour on are hondymoon
F9038BRjamieb,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Danny Boy. He was a wonderful leader and very kind. He made sure that we were taking care of and made sure we got to do the things we wanted. He went above and beyond to make this day wonderful for me and my husband on our honeymoon. He made sure we would not be taken advantage of when we walked through the streets and kept us moving. We give him a 100⭐ review. Danny Boy Familia highly recommended
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