Saona VIP Island One Day in Paradise Small Group

The best experience for Saona Island! The guide Eugenia very friendly and knows what would you like!

The trip is best of Dominican Republic. Amazing island,the paradise! The organisation from the beginning to the end was perfect and very enjoyable. I DO REALLY recommend the small group and enjoy all day. Amazing memories. Thank you so much 💓

If you get the right guide I’m sure it’s a lovely day in beautiful surroundings but sadly we didn’t!. The party of 15 people consisted of all lovely Ukrainian people and us (4 friends from Uk) from the start we felt very ostracised and left out as everyone was speaking Ukrainian … Specifically the host! He made little effort to speak English to us and we had to even rely on other passengers to translate the instructions he was giving even when they were safety instructions regarding our trip. He made little effort to speak English when telling our group about the area and eco surroundings.l and when he did attempt English it was very poor. To be perfectly honest it spoilt our day and we felt very left out. The return journey really didn’t need to consist of a shop stop over for 20 mins when we were all sat in wet clothes and swimwear. Even when the bus was almost empty he just made no effort to ask if we had had a good day he just continued to speak to the other passengers laughing and joking while we sat in silence in the back.

Our trip to Saona Island was honestly one of the best experiences we’ve ever had—especially traveling with kids. From start to finish, everything felt smooth, safe, and completely stress-free, which is exactly what you want when you’re with family. What really stood out was how private and exclusive the whole experience felt. It never felt crowded or chaotic, which made it so much easier to relax and actually enjoy the day. The kids had plenty of space to play, explore, and just be themselves without us worrying. The beach itself was absolutely breathtaking—crystal-clear turquoise water, soft white sand, and calm waves that were perfect for little ones. And the natural pool was such a highlight! Being able to walk out into shallow, warm water in the middle of the ocean was incredible, and the kids loved spotting starfish and splashing around safely. A special shoutout to our guide, Sergio—he was so patient, kind, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire trip. He made sure everyone was comfortable, answered all our questions, and truly went above and beyond to make the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it was the perfect mix of beauty, relaxation, and family-friendly fun. If you’re looking for a peaceful, private escape that still works beautifully with kids, Saona Island is 100% worth it.

The overall experience was fine, but we would have liked it if they specified that the whole tour would be in Ukranian, the guide knows Spanish, but most of the time they have been speaking in their language. But we usually had a good time.

We booked the experience but were contacted the evening before to say that they were already full for the day we chose and would not respond when we were trying to reschedule to another day.

Rusa was one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered. There was a total of 9 of us. It was just the right amount of people. Trip starts early for a reason. Its about 1.5 hr drive plus picking up the other people. Somehow we ended up with the whole group being from Ukraine. My wife Colombian and myself Mexican Americans. Rusa and the group made use feel welcome and apart of the group. Touring the different island was magical never once were we overwhelmed or felt rushed. Lunch was one of the best meals I have had in DR. Everything was timed accordingly and enjoyed every minute! If your lucky enough to get Rusa it will be well worth it. Don't try to cheap out on the other trips. Those were packed with people and hardly any sitting room on the boats. Thank you again for making it so magical for us!