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Good
Great overall experience, but pickup can be a bit far
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $88 / person
- Location
- Dominican Republic
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 70
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Leny Tours
Description
What sets our Saona Island Full-Day Tour from Santo Domingo apart is the perfect combination of natural beauty, adventure, and convenience, all in one unforgettable day. Unlike typical tours, we offer a seamless experience with meeting point pickup and drop-off, making it easy to enjoy the breathtaking paradise of Saona Island without any hassle. On this exclusive tour, you’ll travel in comfort, enjoying a scenic boat ride to the island where you’ll be greeted by crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush tropical landscapes. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the island’s beauty, snorkel among vibrant marine life, and relax on the beach in one of the most stunning locations in the Dominican Republic.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Santo Domingo
You will be picked up from our meeting point in Santo Domingo. A comfortable, air-conditioned bus will be used for transportation. The journey from Santo Domingo to Bayahibe will take you through the beautiful Dominican countryside, passing small towns, sugar cane fields, and coastal views. Enjoy the scenic drive before reaching the port where you'll board the boat to Saona Island.
Bayahibe
Once you arrive at the port in Bayahibe, you will board a speedboat for a scenic ride to the natural pool. During the ride, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and may even spot dolphins or other marine life.
Upon reaching the crystal-clear waters, you’ll stop at the famous Natural Pools. This shallow area is perfect for swimming and taking photos in the turquoise water. You may also see starfish and other marine life here.
Punta Cana Excursions & Tours
You will arrive at the beach on Isla Saona, where you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Typically, the meal includes local dishes such as fish, chicken, rice, salads, and tropical fruits. After lunch, you will have free time to explore the island at your own pace. You can walk along the beach, relax under the palm trees, or participate in optional activities like snorkeling, playing beach volleyball, or simply enjoying the clear waters.
La Romana
The boat ride will take you back. Along the way, you’ll be able to admire the marine landscape and enjoy the Caribbean breeze. Some tours offer live music or drinks on board to make the journey more enjoyable.
Santo Domingo
You’ll be dropped off at our meeting point in Santo Domingo, concluding your incredible day trip to Saona Island.
What's included
Included
Catamaran Party
Open Bar
Buffet Lunch
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
13 reviews
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo take?
Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo cost?
Prices start at $88 per person for this Dominican Republic experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 70 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Saona Island Tour from Santo Domingo worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Leny Tours.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Amazing experience
The tour was great and above our expectations. Everything followed the programm that was written in the site. We traveled from Santo Domingo and the bus was clean and in good condition. Our tour guide Victor was amazing. He spoke English, Spanish and Italian. The boat we were taken with was also good the staff there were friendly and made good vibes with music, dances and drinks. Saona is impressive and we had nice lunch there, drinks and enough time for everything we wanted. Definitely recommend this activity.
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Packed Sardine Ride
The pick-up was fine, friendly and puntual, however we were all packed tight like sardines with other groups of people of ALL sizes in a 2 hour drive. As a tour company, it’s important to consider the security and comfort of your customers. There was much to do in the beach other than sit around, enjoy the small lunch. Not a buffet as advertised
J
Amazing
My family and I enjoyed ourselves, it was su ha a great experience to have victor as a tour guide , thank you for being patience with us , thank you to the whole boat crew who danced really well and kept good energy,
J
Long day but it was a fun...
Long day but it was a fun experience. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and fun! Definitely a great excursion.
P
VERY Beautiful and Worthy Tour !!
AMAZING. Clear turquoise waters like in the movies…but in real life. The staff were supportive and kind, taking professional photos in the natural pool, serving good drinks and lunch providing awesome music on the good vibes boat ride from Saona back to the drop off point. Pepe was funny and welcoming of all on the boat ride and made sure all felt included. HIGHLY recommend this tour to all!
K
Improper treatment of tourists
From transportation to customer service... nothing was suitable for a tourist paying to visit Santo Domingo
C
My family and I had a...
My family and I had a great time! Everything was taken care of and we did not have to think about anything. I recommend this activity.
S
Beautiful Beach but it’s a looooong day!!
The beach was amazing with calm beautiful waters! The day was just extremely long with a 6:15am pickup time and a 7:30pm drop off time. It took 1 bus and 3 boats to get us to the island and 3 boats and 1 bus to return back to Santo Domingo. All the transferring between boats is quite annoying but we did enjoy the actual catamaran ride. The buffet lunch was delicious and the drinks (rum and coke or sprite) kept flowing.
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Saona DR2025
Great service!!! Really nice boat. Our guide was very attentive. The food was great and the island was very clean.
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