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A clear blue sea with several sailboats anchored. 1
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees. 2
A group of people on a white boat with a clear blue sea and other boats in the background. 3
A group of people floating on a raft in clear turquoise water, with a boat docked nearby. 4
A buffet line with various food options under a thatched roof. 5
By La EX Tours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $79 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Live the Dominican experience at the country's most popular attraction
    • Enjoy a buffet lunch on the island
    • Relax on the white sandy beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters
    • Stop at a natural pool in the middle of the ocean to cool off
    • Explore the island's natural beauty and take a walk along the beach

Activity location

    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • F4F8+98V, C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, República Dominicana | Parque Colón, right in front of Pizzarelli
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

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Santo Domingo

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Please be at your meeting point at the stated time and allow 15 minutes for delays. This tour is conducted bilingually in English and Spanish by a third-party operator associated with La EX Tours. Island time is normal, so please be patient.

Starting time: 6:00AM
Price details
$79.37 x 2 Adults$158.74
Total
Price is $158.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transportation from meet up points
  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch on the island
  • Inclusions
    Unlimited drinks (water, soda and rum)
  • Inclusions
    Chairs on the beach
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast
  • Exclusions
    Insurance

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Looking for things to do in Dominican Republic? You must go to Isla Saona. This is the most popular attraction of the whole country.
    LGBTQ+ friendly experience

    We depart at 6:10am from the meet up point in Zona Colonial, then we drive for 2.5 to 3 hours to Bayahibe, to board a catamaran that will take you to Isla Saona.

    We board the party catamaran (after pre-boarding another boat) for 2 hours towards Saona Island. There's a 30 minute stop in the natural pool. Then we stay in Saona Island for 3 hours relaxing. Lunch is on the island. Drinks included during the boat ride and on the island (water, soda & rum). 7 hours of activity
    After landing, we change clothes and drive back to Santo Domingo. Arrive by 7:00-8:00pm

    What's Included

    • Transportation from meet up points in Santo Domingo, Boca Chica and Juan Dolio
    • Buffet lunch on the island
    • Unlimited drinks (water, soda & rum)
    • Chairs on the island

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Travel insurance not included.

    The meet up point is at Parque Colon, right in front of Pizzarelli. That's at the intersection of El Conde Street and Isabel La Católica Street.

    Departure time is at 6:10am.
    Please be a few minutes before. The guide will come and ask for the name on the booking.

    What To Bring:

    • Bring your best swimsuit
    • Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
    • Be ready to take the hot Dominican sun
    • Sandals or water shoes are the best option since you'll board the catamaran barefoot.
    • Dry clothes/footwear to change afterwards (Dressing room is limited and crowded, be ready to change by the bus)
    • A towel
    • A plastic bag to put your wet clothes
    • You won´t have lunch until 12-1pm. It´s recommended to bring a snack. You will barely have time to buy things on the way
    • Good vibes!

    This tour is run by a third party operator associated to La EX Tours. It´s normal in Dominican Republic to work on ´island time´. Please be patient with timing

Location

Activity location

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    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • F4F8+98V, C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, República Dominicana | Parque Colón, right in front of Pizzarelli
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic