VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan

4.6 (20 Reviews)
Isla Saona, Dominican Republic
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About this tour

🌴 SAONA ISLAND: 4-BEACH TOUR 🚤🌊

Discover the most idyllic Caribbean beaches on an unforgettable adventure!


✨ Tour Highlights

🏖️ Canto de la Playa (Pristine Beach)

  • Cruise by speedboat to one of the most stunning virgin beaches in the Dominican Republic.

  • Swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish.

  • Relax under swaying coconut palms and enjoy the untouched natural paradise.

🛖 Mano Juan Fishing Village

  • Wander through a charming seaside village famous for its colorful wooden houses.

  • Visit the Sea Turtle Protection & Conservation Center.

  • Meet friendly local artisans and fishermen.

  • Savor a delicious, authentic Dominican Buffet Lunch (grilled lobster upgrade available for an additional fee).

⭐ The Natural Swimming Pools

  • Take a dip in famous shallow sandbars in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.

  • Spot giant starfish in their natural habitat.

  • Toast with authentic Dominican rum right in waist-deep turquoise waters!

🎁 …and many more surprises throughout the day!


📋 What’s Included?

  • 🚌 Round-Trip Transportation: Air-conditioned bus pickup & drop-off from your hotel (inquire about pickup times).

  • 🚤 Speedboat Ride: Covered speedboat equipped with safety life jackets.

  • 🎟️ Park Fees: Official entrance fee to Cotubanamá National Park.

  • 🧑‍🌾 Certified Guide: National tour guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism.

  • 🍽️ Dominican Buffet Lunch:

    • Fried or grilled fish & Dominican stewed chicken.

    • Rice with pigeon peas & coconut, white rice, and stewed beans.

    • Tomato pasta, bell pepper potatoes, and fresh garden salad.

    • Fresh tropical fruits, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • 🍹 Drinks & Tastings:

    • Authentic Dominican rum tasting.

    • Mineral water, soft drinks, and rum at the Natural Pool.


⚠️ Important Notice & Safety Restrictions

  • 🚫 Not permitted for pregnant women.

  • ⚠️ Not recommended for travelers with back or neck conditions.


ℹ️ Booking Details & Pricing

  • 📍 Departure Points: Punta Cana & Bávaro.

  • 💵 Price: $169 USD per person.

  • ➕ Available Add-ons: Cold beer at the buffet, snorkeling gear rental, and grilled lobster.

 

 

 

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Boat and catamaran ride. On the catamaran there is animation and open bar of water, Sprite, Coca-Cola and rum.
  • Stay of 3 hours approx. on Saona Island: with a 30 min. stop at the Natural Pool and about 2 hours stay at Playa Abanico.
  • Exclusive area in Playa Abanico and sun loungers in front of the sea.
  • Buffet with grilled meat and fish and drinks.
  • Accompaniment of a tour guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism.
  • Gratuities

Tour Length

10 Hours

Group Size

2

Tour's Location

Isla Saona, Dominican Republic

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VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Ivette R.
08/20/2026

Muy entretenido

Todo muy bien organizado. El día es largo, salimos temprano y regresamos casi a las 6, pero se disfruta cada parte. Lleven protector solar biodegradable.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Ramon D.
08/07/2026

Lo mejor del viaje

Fuimos en familia con niños de 6 y 9 años y la pasaron increíble. El catamarán de regreso con la música fue la parte favorita de ellos.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Dan K.
07/19/2026

Nice trip overall

Everything ran on time and the crew was excellent. Only note is that the open bar is mostly rum and cola, so if you want something else bring cash for the beach bar.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Brandon Donnelly
07/04/2026

Solid experience

Great tour. The drive to the marina takes a while and they make a souvenir stop on the way that nobody really wanted. Once you are on the water it is perfect.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Patricia Arrieta
07/02/2026

Nuestra excursión favorita

El almuerzo en la isla estuvo buenísimo, pescado fresco y ensaladas. Y la playa de Mano Juan vale la parada sola.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Danielle Whitaker
06/27/2026
Speedboat out, catamaran back was the right call. The boat ride over is fast and bumpy but the catamaran on the way home with the music and the rum is where the day really turns into a party.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Patricia Castaños
06/20/2026

Cumple, sin más

La isla es preciosa pero hay bastante gente al mediodía. El tour en sí bien manejado, solo que uno se imagina algo más privado de lo que realmente es.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Olivia Hendry
06/15/2026

Highlight of our vacation

Took my parents who are in their seventies and the crew helped them on and off the boat every single time without being asked. That mattered a lot to us.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Chloe Hendry
06/13/2026

Best day of our trip

Snorkelling stop, natural pool, beach time, lunch, and a party boat home. For the price this is a ridiculous amount packed into one day.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Derek Nunn
04/23/2026
We paid for the VIP because of the smaller group and it was worth the difference. While the big tours were packed onto one strip of sand we had space and shade further down the beach.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Ashley Kirkland
04/21/2026

Absolutely worth it

Water in Saona is a colour I did not think was real. Photos do not do it justice. Easily the best day of our week in Punta Cana.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Gregory P.
04/09/2026

Ten out of ten

Buffet lunch on the island was better than I expected for a beach setup. Grilled chicken, fish, rice, salads. Plenty for everyone and they kept refilling.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Brandon Croft
04/03/2026

Better than we expected

Booked directly through them instead of the hotel desk and paid noticeably less for the same tour. Communication over WhatsApp before the trip was quick and clear.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Emilio R.
04/02/2026
Contratamos por WhatsApp y nos recogieron puntual en el hotel. Sin sorpresas ni cobros extras, tal cual lo acordado.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Dan Leblanc
03/28/2026

Absolutely worth it

We celebrated our anniversary and the crew found out somehow and made a whole thing of it on the catamaran. Small touch that we are still talking about.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Brianne M.
02/20/2026

Good value

Long day, pickup at 7am and we were back around 5:30. Absolutely worth it but do not plan anything for that evening. Bring a hat, there is not much natural shade on the beach.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Chris Thornton
01/14/2026

Do it, seriously

Our guide Jose kept the whole boat laughing the entire trip and still managed to explain everything about the island and the marine park. Great energy without being obnoxious about it.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Steve Thornton
01/08/2026

Okay experience

The island itself is stunning, no argument. But by midday there were a lot of boats and the beach got crowded. Go in knowing it is a popular tour and you will enjoy it more.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Ivette V.
11/14/2025
La piscina natural es lo que vende este tour y con razón. Estás parado en medio del mar con el agua por la cintura y las estrellas de mar alrededor. Impresionante.
VIP Saona Island Tour | Canto de la Playa & Mano Juan
Laura Caldwell
10/05/2025

Amazing from start to finish

The natural pool stop was the part everyone talks about and it lives up to it. Waist deep water in the middle of the ocean and starfish everywhere. Our guide told us not to lift them out of the water, which I appreciated.

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