Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This unique experience to Saona Island offering for small groups of 14 pax. Limited 2 Groups. We will visit places not visited by the masses, we will go by Speedboat to the town of Mano Juan, the only places inside the Saona island with a local community. Here we will know a community leader who run the turtle conservation area, we will have the time for learn about Turtle and how important they are for the planet. In Mano Juan, we will serve you a breakfast: sandwiches cheese tomatoes & turkey ham. After Mano Juan Beach, We will be visiting Abanico Beach the most beautiful and famous white sands beaches, perfect beach for jump in the water and enjoy the Caribbean Sea of Dominican Republic. Beach chairs and open bar. In Abanico Beach we will enjoy a private self service Buffet Lunch with Dominican Food. After lunch, we will go to see the Mangrove and explain their roll. After, we go to Palmilla Beach, snorkeling to See Star Fish. Ending at Bayahibe Reef doing Snorkeling for see fish.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
0-5 not allow
Pregnant not allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Isla Saona
Abanico Beach, Saona Island. Here we stay around 3 Hours. Having Lunch and Enjoying The Beach. Reserved Beach Chairs, Open Bar Included, Buffet Lunch Included.
Parque Nacional del Este
Palmilla Beach Secret Location For See Star Fish, Relax time, Snorkeling Time, Enjoy the nature colors of the water. Here we will stop to see star fish and do snorkeling and learn about the star fish in a Secret Location Beach Time to relax and enjoy the naturals pools create by Sands Bars available by the nature of La Palmilla Beach.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
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Small Group: Saona Island Full Day Tour
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Reviews
1,336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Kayla V,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely best experience you will have. Amazing beaches, snorkeling and loved seeing all the sea life. Best tour guides. Made it feel like family. Must try excursion.
Give It A Go!
Amber S,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a little bit of different things. It was a fun beach day. Not really what I expected, island is kind of crowded. It’s a busy schedule more go, go than I thought. But a good time. Stopping to sea and learn about sea turtles was the best part in my opinion.
Amazing Family Friendly trip to Saona Island
Simon M,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of 4 with a 6 and a 9 year old loved our visit to Saona Island, and found it was worth getting up early in the morning for! A quick summary of our trip: - picked up at our hotel gate at 6:25am (we were the last pickup, fortunately) - an hour+ drive to the port in Bayahibe, where Melvin gave us some great history of the DR/Hispaniola and the Caribbean - a 35 minute speedboat ride to our first stop on Saona Island where we visited Manos Juan and the turtle sanctuary. My kids enjoyed the incredible speed and seeing flying fish from the boat. - before visiting the turtle sanctuary a breakfast of grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit was provided, my son said the sandwiches were his favorite food of the vacation. - from Manos Juan it was a short boat ride back to the primary beach where we hung out for a few hours - we ate a good bbq lunch at the beach, and had drinks. - we then visited the mangroves where we spotted turtles from the boat, and watched one surface - we stopped by another shallow area of water where we held the starfish and enjoyed swimming - finally another 15 minute or so ride back to close to bayahibe where we snorkeled with lots of fish. - all the while Melvin took amazing pictures of the whole family and trip. Truly an amazing day.
Horrible communication and incorrect information given
Cristina O,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Talked to 3 employees on different dates who all gave me the wrong time and meeting spot which made me miss this tour. I never got picked up. Tour says it starts at 6am. They told me they would pick me up at the lobby at 5am. Another employee gave me the pick up time at 6:45am and that it would be at the meeting point which my hotel had two different meeting points and they did not answer when I asked them which one. I missed my tour which was over $300
Ideal day in Saona
anthony r,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I confirm the opinions that can be read. For a few more tickets than by spending with other companies, Melvin guarantees you to arrive first on the various beaches visited. Small groups of 2x12 people. The beaches were all ours before the hordes of tourists arrived. Ideal if like me you are looking for calm.
A great experience!!
jblchristel,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All comments are true, this tour is really amazing! Against the tide of the other overloaded boats, you arrive first on the most beautiful spots and leave when the crowd arrives. Really feels like a VIP. Melvin explains his island very seriously, and his team is also very friendly. You will not regret getting up early!!
Perfect excursion!
890aureliat,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to see dolphins and turtles in addition to a very well organized excursion! We recommend this tour!
a wonderful day in Saône Island
damien S,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day on Saône Island. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. Absolutely fantastic. Melvin's explanations were clear and interesting. The crew was friendly, attentive and really did their best to make our day go smoothly. The places were idyllic; we were lucky enough to see dolphins, turtles, starfish and many fish while snorkeling. The perfect combination of Dominican warmth, quality service, relaxation, culture and responsible tourism. I highly recommend it. The French family
Staff, information and...
Jacquie H,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff, information and experiences were 10/10 Gas station stop is fine but pricey… recommend packing some snacks instead from all inclusive (breakfast served 9 am and lunch 12:15 approx) Wonderful day!
We were always early to...
Avinya P,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were always early to every destinations before the crowds and actually got to enjoy the beach there, not to mention just a smaller group helps so much! Some were like 60 plus and left before us even though we arrived before them haha! Was amazing honestly got to see turtles all sorts and melvin really cares about his history he’s very knowledgeable and open to different takes!
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