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Saona Island, Mano Juan & Canto de la Playa Away from Crowds
(155) Reviews
Bayahíbe
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. 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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour offers a more authentic way to discover Saona Island, away from crowded tourist routes. Travelers enjoy a carefully designed itinerary including Mano Juan village, Canto de la Playa, the Natural Pool, and protected natural areas rarely highlighted on standard excursions. With a maximum of 30 travelers, the atmosphere remains comfortable and relaxed while allowing access to quieter beaches and preserved natural spots.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (rum, beer, soft drinks, water)
Snacks during the day (pineapple, nachos, cakes)
Snorkeling equipment
Certified local guide throughout the excursion
Entrance fees to the National Park
Dominican lunch served on the island
Hotel and residence pickup in Dominicus (if required)
Lobster option (available from July 1st to February 29th only): $25 USD per person
Professional photos (optional purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
Dominican Attitude Excursions
• 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
Itinerary
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Bayahibe
Meet 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.
30 minutes
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Mano Juan
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.
3 hours
3
Playa Canto de la Playa
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.
2 hours
4
Cotubanamá National Park
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.
1 hour
5
Natural Pool
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.
1 hour
Saona Island, Mano Juan & Canto de la Playa Away from Crowds
(155) Reviews
Bayahíbe
About
This tour offers a more authentic way to discover Saona Island, away from crowded tourist routes. Travelers enjoy a carefully designed itinerary including Mano Juan village, Canto de la Playa, the Natural Pool, and protected natural areas rarely highlighted on standard excursions. With a maximum of 30 travelers, the atmosphere remains comfortable and relaxed while allowing access to quieter beaches and preserved natural spots.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (rum, beer, soft drinks, water)
Snacks during the day (pineapple, nachos, cakes)
Snorkeling equipment
Certified local guide throughout the excursion
Entrance fees to the National Park
Dominican lunch served on the island
Hotel and residence pickup in Dominicus (if required)
Lobster option (available from July 1st to February 29th only): $25 USD per person
Professional photos (optional purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
Dominican Attitude Excursions
• 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.