Tour of Saona Island Beaches
Tour Details
Between 7 and 9 am, we'll pick you up and hit the road to Bayahibe, where we'll get on a boat to travel to Saona Island.
During the cruise there, we'll make a stop at Palmilla beach, a dreamy spot located in the middle of Cotubanamá National Park. Then, arriving at Saona Island, we'll check out the famous beaches of La Caleta and Mano Juan, where we'll take a swim and enjoy the immense rows of coconut trees until lunchtime.
Around lunchtime, we'll refuel with a delicious meal consisting of fish or chicken, accompanied by rice, meat, salad, pasta, and a non-alcoholic beverage. With our batteries recharged, we'll travel to the fishing town of Mano Juan to visit the sea turtle conservation center, where we'll get to learn about the incubation process and the care of these turtles.
Next up? Los Flamencos Beach, another stretch of sand with endemic vegetation bathed by the Caribbean Sea. But that's not all! We'll also get back on the boat to tour the black, button, white and red mangrove areas.
During the trip, you'll see schools of tropical fish and other marine species. You can even swim to see the area's starfish! Being very careful, of course, not to touch them or disturb their habitat.
To end the experience, we'll have a toast with a famous Dominican rum. Afterwards, we'll take you back to the meeting point and arrive sometime between 5 and 6:30 pm.
Pickup points
During the booking process, you can choose to be picked up at one of the three options:
- Bayahible Dock (Calle Bahía 2)
- Your hotel in Bayahibe
- Your hotel in La Romana
Please note that pick-ups are not included in the Playa Nueva Romana area (mainly composed of the Bahia Principe La Romana and Bouganville hotels) If you're staying outside of this area, we'll pick you up at the Total gas station in La Romana instead.
More Information
Duration
8h - 11h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
Transport by minibus & speedboat
English speaking guide
Water, soft drinks & rum on board
Dominican meal
Entry to Cotubanamá National Park
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (11:59 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Captain Coco Ecotours Rd
Corporate name: Habiel Dufort
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Is this activity suitable for pregnant women?
A - No, this activity is not recommended for pregnant women.
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Q - Will we be able to see turtles?
A - During the months of August and September, it is possible to see turtle hatchlings at the conservation center. During the rest of the year, sightings of these species are not guaranteed at the center nor during the boat ride.
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Q - Will we be able to see flamingos?
A - During the months of September and October it is possible to see flamingos during the boat trip. The rest of the year, sightings of these species are not guaranteed.
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Q - What is the boat trip like?
A - The ride depends on the tides and, as it is a motorboat, the trip may be a bit rough. For this reason, the activity is not recommended for people with back or neck problems. In any case, all seats have backrests and, from the back of the boat, you will feel less movement.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
