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Saona & Altos: Punta Cana's Unforgettable Island & Art Escape

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Enjoy a boat trip to Saona Island where you will stop at a natural swimming pool for a dip into the refreshing and clear water.

Saona Island offers stunning palm-fringed beaches with warm, turquoise water perfect for a romantic getaway.

Lunch is served on the beach during a Saona Island trip and comes with fresh, local dishes.

Don’t forget your camera on a beach visit on Saona Island because the scenery is picture perfect.

Coconuts are a big hit on Saona Island and locals sell them as drinks or in form of coconut oil.

You can discover the beautiful beach of Saona Island with a private yacht or an organized day trip.

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Your adventure will start at your Punta Cana hotel where you will be picked up by your friendly and professional tour guide that will offer information about Dominican culture and history. The first stop will be at Altos de Chavon, a captivating, man-made village that is a marvel of epic proportions. The second stop will be at Saona Island where you can enjoy the sparsely populated island with white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. After three hours, head to the natural swimming pool for a relaxing end to the day.

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333stellaw, 10/5/2025 5:53:01 PM

A real good tour and experience , I love the tour guide and the boat rides. We all had a good time as a group. The tour guide made sure we all stayed together.

nkemrinimf, 10/3/2025 5:53:47 PM

Thank you Alex and yuan you were amazing. The communication was great and the music was good . The boat was lovely and we met great people.

CHRIS_C, 9/30/2025 5:08:22 PM

I didn’t find Sanoa island to be great of a place as described. Coral reef like and not as beautiful of a beach as described. The whole lunch thing is alright, but what a cluster f*** to get beach chairs unless your the first tour. El Chavon Mediterranean town was amazing and beautiful in every way and was not packed for end of September, which was a delight! Otherwise, everything else from our tour guides was great!

jaynelpar, 9/22/2025 5:08:49 PM

Our guide Alex was the best. He gave us a history of DR on the way to the island. Food and drink galore. Taking the catamaran home was a party in of itself. And Mickey (?) was a great driver.

williamge2025, 9/22/2025 5:07:19 PM

Amazing experience will be back with the whole family in December will add friends and co workers as well. Good and experience tour guide and bus driver

472simoni, 9/16/2025 5:58:46 PM

Amazing day and very good staff from the guide to the driver and everyone involved. Would definitely recommend this for the experience and value.

amali858, 9/16/2025 5:57:46 PM

Amazing trip I would highly recommend. Very kind and very helpful. All the staff where so kind and they where amazing over all 10/10 trip

christinewI7210SD, 9/5/2025 5:07:59 PM

Alex and Juan were amazing! Great hosts and very friendly. Picked us up efficiently and kept us safe all day. They are a great team

sebastianwP4825XY, 8/26/2025 5:10:47 PM

Tour guide Alex was amazing about the history of the Dominican Republic. Beaches at Saona Island also nice. Service on the boot as well great. Ok

Meander817902, 8/24/2025 10:58:45 PM

Alex and Mickey were excellent! Highly recommend this excursion! They did a great job at getting the team back together and also informative on local history. Some recommendations to be aware of: Go to the restroom before the first shuttle picks you up! There is a bathroom break but if you are coming from Punta Cana you are going a considerable distance before they stop for a bathroom, snack, and souvenir break. Bring a hat/ sunscreen, beach towel and water socks. Also bring a snorkel/ googles. You will see starfish and all kinds of sea animals! The food on the island was delicious! I’d definitely re-book again!

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

30-40 minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool

Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare) Also vegetarian options

Unlimited beer and soft drinks (open bar)

Animation during the trip

3-hours at Saona Island

Gratuities

DVD, Photos, and Souvenir ( Note that we are not responsible for any inconvenience with photos and souvenirs that you buy during the tour)

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Redemption

The Pickups are normally in most of the hotels lobbies. Except: Royalton, Melia And Catalonia; in these resorts the meeting point is at the main gate of the hotel complex, (outside). If you are staying at a bayahibe hotel you will be charged a $10us aditional for pick up If you are located in apartment or airbnb please contact us in order to provide a specified meeting point close to your hotel. Whatsapp available : 18298764711 You must call or text the day before to confirm the exact pick up time. • Must take with you beach things, like towels, sunblock,glasses, etc. • Cash for souvenirs & photos

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

24 hours before travel date - 100% refund

Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund