From Punta Cana: Saona Island Tour and Cruise with Lunch

From Punta Cana: Saona Island Tour and Cruise with Lunch

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Visit the southern part of Saona Island on a cruise through Cotubanama National Park. Discover Canto de la Playa, enjoy lunch at the colorful fishing village of Mano Juan, and swim in a natural pool.

Highlights

Discover the Penon Cliff and mangroves
Have a Typical Dominican lunch in a restaurant at Mano Juan Village
Explore the village of Mano Juan and visit the turtles nursery
Enjoy the Natural Pool and have a drink while enjoying crystal clear and shallow waters and giant starfish

Description

Start with pickup and drive to Bayahibe, the starting point of the excursion, where you will embark on the fast boat to Cotubanama National Park A short stop in front of the Penon where an English-speaking guide will give you explanations about this cliff and the Taino natives, the first inhabitants of the island. You will also make a stop at the mangroves, which are trees growing directly in the seawater. First stop on the island of Saona, at the beach of Canto de la playa where you will spend 2h30 on this magic white sand beach surrounded by coconut trees. There you will have time to relax or to snorkel. Hop back on the fast boat to go to the village of Mano Juan for a Dominican lunch. Once done with lunch, let's take a cap and sun cream to visit the village of Mano Juan with your guide and get a glimpse of the local life (wooden house, anecdotes, local shops, national sports). Visit the typical turtle nursery, a project maintained by a local family. With the means at hand, they take care of the incubation of the eggs during the laying period and the release of the baby turtles into the sea. It is not 100% guaranteed to see hatchlings, it will depend on the season and the hatching cycle. Once the visit is over you will have a little time to take a nap at the water's edge or test your bargaining skills in the small local shops. To top it off, you will stop at the famous natural pool where you will be able to see the huge starfish and have an aperitif in the turquoise Caribbean water. Come back to Bayahibe with beautiful memories.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop off from Bayahibe and Dominicus area Hotel pickup and drop off from Punta Cana, Juan Dolio and Boca Chica available in extra Speed boat English speaking guide Captain and crew Snorkels and masks 2 hours ½ at Canto de la Playa 2 hours at Mano Juan 45 minutes at the Natural Pool Complete Dominican lunch in a restaurant on the beach Drinks at the beach: sprite, coca cola, rum, beer and water Snacks