Santo Domingo · Island day · 12 hours
Overview
The Dominican Republic's most famous island, with transport from the capital. Drive to Bayahibe, speedboat to Saona's palm-lined beaches, enjoy a Dominican buffet lunch with open bar, and return by catamaran with a stop at the natural pool full of starfish.
Most Saona trips start from east-coast resorts. This one picks you up in Santo Domingo, drives to Bayahibe and takes you to the island's palm beaches and the natural pool inside Parque Nacional del Este.
Beach lovers based in the capital who can handle an early start and a long, rewarding day.
Pickup is very early. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel and a dry bag. If you arrive the night before, book an airport transfer to your hotel so you are rested. Plan Santo Domingo and a separate beach stay as one connected trip.
06:00
Early start from Santo Domingo hotels.
08:30
Board the speedboat inside Cotubanamá National Park.
09:30
Beach time, swimming and a buffet lunch.
14:30
Music, drinks and a stop with the starfish.
18:30
Back at your Santo Domingo hotel.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour. Weather cancellations are fully refunded or rescheduled.
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