Saona, Mano Juan, Canto de la playa away from the tourist crowds

Embark on a small-group adventure to Saona Island with Authentic Trips. Discover exclusive and authentic itineraries, away from the crowds of big tour operators and hotels. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Park of the East - The tour will start from Bayahibe village

Saona Island is part of the Nationa Park of Cotubanama, let’s go! A short stop in front of the Penon where our guide will give you explanations about this cliff and the Taino natives.
To continue we will stop at the mangroves.

  • Mano Juan - Next stop will be at Mano Juan, a fishermen village where you will see the way of life.
    A visit at the turtles nursery is also at the program: if you are lucky you will be able to see baby turtles!
    After the visit we will have a drink before a typical Dominican lunch served in a restaurant, on the beach.
  • Playa Canto de la Playa - After lunch, let’s take the boat to get to Canto de la Playa for snorkeling and relaxing time (1h30)
  • Natural Pool - To top it off, we’ll stop at the famous natural pool to see the huge starfish, have an aperitif in the turquoise Caribbean water and enjoy a wonderful moment together.

Return to the port of Bayahibe with beautiful memories.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Transport from Bayahibe and Dominicus Area
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Lobster add $25.USD per person
  • Personal expenses, Photo, souvenirs…
  • TRANSPORTATION FROM LA ROMANA/ BOCA CHICA/ JUAN DOLIO :: ADD $30.USD PER PERSON
  • TRANSPORTATION FROM PUNTA CANA/ BAVARO/ CAP CANA/ UVERO ALTO :: ADD $25.USD PER PERSON
Additional Information

Small groups Excursions:
Perfect for people who want to do activities other than those offered by the big tour operators and hotels.
We offer excursions in small groups of 27 people maximum.

Exclusive and authentic trips:
We focus on the quality of our excursions as well as the exclusivity of the itineraries. We like to take you to the most secluded places and organize group excursions, in which people like you participate, eager to make authentic excursions.

Location
Dominican Attitude Excursions
Calle Roma
On front of the local market Fororo, a few step after the bus station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Collinsm586
Aug 1, 2024
Great time! - Awesome full day. We had a great time with our tour guides who spoke French, Spanish and English. Saw some beautiful beaches. Be advised this is more of a boat/beach trip rather than 'real' snorkeling.
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J2035lsmariaj
Jul 16, 2024
Super Tour Operator - Recommended - - We chose this tour company because of positive reviews from other travelers, and we were not disappointed. The team speaks several languages, including French, which is a great advantage. The contact, whether online or on site, was impeccable. They are there to advise you and especially to help you. For example, if you need a taxi, do not hesitate to ask them; they will take care of it without any problem. Know that the boat for this excursion, is a motor catamaran, which allows to go into the waters closer to the sand and avoid quite a stir. There is obviously Rum Coke on board and music. Not to mention the super friendly crew. Know also that this exclusion is planned to take care of your hotel until the end of the day upon return to your hotel. The excursion we chose was the "Saona Attitude". The price was reasonable and the crew extremely friendly, with a dedicated photographer on site (with also a nice price). What is really appreciable is that we do not follow the same routes as the big tourist boats and we do not land in the same places. This allows you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more personal experience. Also I must add that the excursion does it in small committee, everything depends on the day. We could see the mangroves (even if we would have liked to cross one or two, it would have been perfect). We landed on the island of the Doctor or visited Mano Juan on the island of Saona, where we discovered the village and turtle nursery. We also enjoyed a good meal in the company of the crew and especially a magnificent view. Then we took the direction of the natural pool to observe turtles and starfish; unfortunately we did not see starfish and only briefly saw turtles through the water. But it was still a great experience. We then took a swim break before returning to Bayahibe by motor catamaran accompanied by music. In summary, this tour was great and we highly recommend it for those looking for a more intimate and well organized experience. Many thanks to all the crews , but also to Nadine , Marina , Christian for all the explanations , Manuel for his joy and his superb photos , Pin because without him the boat will not reach its destination , Gregory the youngest of the team who is super funny.
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960aymanem
May 11, 2024
A pleasant trip with nice people - What an excursion! We were welcomed as soon as we arrived at the agency. Once there, we were guided to the port of Bayahibe where we boarded the boat which would take us to the different expected destinations. A short hour's journey full of alcohol (for those who drink it), good music and dancing to reach the first destination: Canto de la playa. Beaches with scarlet water await you, with snacks and drinks if you fancy them. A good opportunity also to do a little snorkeling and observe the different sea creatures. During this trip, Vicky, the photographer will be able to take your photos, just ask her with a smile. Next direction: lunch on the beaches of the village of Mano Juan. Expect good, varied dishes suitable for all tastes, but not only that... Right after, Andy, the guide will explain the history of the island and guide you to the turtle incubators (if you have If you're lucky, you'll see little baby turtles). After a short swim, you will head next to Isla Catalinita to see turtles and then to the natural swimming pool, where you will have the opportunity to see starfish and other types of sea creatures. On the way back (and throughout the trip for that matter), Gregory, the sailor and Andy, will serve you snacks and drinks and you will finish your excursion by dancing to good music if you wish. Thanks to Jean-Charles, the captain, Andy, Vicky, Gregory, and Marina for their friendliness, their welcome and their kindness throughout this excursion.
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Curiosity07457534448
May 8, 2024
ABSOLUTELY MUST-DO! - This tour was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband and I went to the DR for our honeymoon and this was the first excursion we did. The crew on this tour was absolutely awesome (shoutout Christian, Congolito, & El Capitan!!) There was no shortage of rum & coke, good music, and good vibes on the boat ride. Upon arriving to Saona, we were given enough time to snorkel and enjoy a delicious lunch. Then we saw some starfish towards the end of our tour and overall just had such a blast. I would make sure to do this tour again if we ever find ourselves back in the DR.
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Nicolas_p926
May 5, 2024
Great discovery with an agency to recommend - Superb excursion with Christian, Vickie and the whole team. A beautiful day with French-speaking people, for wonderful landscapes, lots of vitamins, unforgettable memories in small groups. The organization is impeccable from your pick-up at your hotel until your return in the evening, you don't have to do anything, they take care of everything. No forced sales, no stress, only smiles and good humor during this outing.
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Maria
May 4, 2024
To do !! Wonderful place to discover - The activity went perfectly, the day was very well supervised by our wonderful French-speaking guide Christian who was able to explain everything to us. The transfer from the hotel to and from the hotel was punctual. We had a very pleasant time.
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Humoristix
Apr 28, 2024
Unequivocal 5 stars. - The visit was definitely worth it. We had a lot of fun with a good group of all ages. Christian and his team did a remarkable job. The pre-tour service is also excellent; quick responses by email. We much prefer to see the fishing village, the turtles, the starfish, swim in the natural swimming pool, enjoy an almost private beach for a couple of hours while snorkeling than to spend 6-7 hours on the beach.
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Emiadc_13
Apr 24, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience - It was amazing! We even saw dolphins on the trip to Saona. The guides in the office were so nice and respectful! We originally booked a trip for Monday, but I felt a little bit sick, and they allowed me to reschedule for another day when I feel better. They also helped me and recommended some medicine. I did not pay anything until we went on the tour. Then a few days later, we went on the tour and saw dolphins. The stops were amazing, and the guides were really entertaining, looking after all customers. They also offered so much food and drinks. I've been on a lot of tours, but this was one of the best experiences until now. Thank you so much! Don't hesitate to book the tour.
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Froilanm248
Apr 8, 2024
Paradise excursion - A very professional and friendly team headed by Marina. They organized a superb day trip to Saona for us. We were delighted and were amazed by the stars🤩
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Mannion51
Apr 6, 2024
1st trip 1st dream excursion THANK YOU DOMINICAN ATTITUDE - An oh-so-top excursion 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Magnificent landscapes 🤩 A really awesome crazy team 😁🇩🇴. Recommend+++😁👍🏻
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