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No minimum or maximum age. We have a 22 person max on the tour; minimum of 8.

Schedule:

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Time-Table:

08:30: departure from Bayahibe
09:15: Rocks of Penon
09:30: Piscina Natural
10:15: Mangroves
10:30: Mano Juan
11:00: Island Safari (optional)
12:00: Lunch
13:45: Canto de la Playa
17:00: Return in Bayahibe

The time table can change based on weather and circumstances.
What is included:

* transport from hotel to bayahibe
* guide services
* all drinks during the day *
* snacks
* lunch, with lobster
* snorkeling gear


* no beer on the boat, but beer is for sale in Mano Juan

Please bring:

* sunscreen lotion
* towel
* shoes for the beach
* a T-shirt for sun protection
* camera

We supply snorkeling gear, but if you have your own, please bring it...

Pricing (per person):

 Adult  < 12yr < 3yr
$80 $40 free

Special discount for groups > 8 (email us). Please note: a transport surcharge might be applicable for guests from resorts not located in Dominicus or Bayahibe. Click here to open the full price list.


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Saona Crusoe VIP

"Canto de la Playa" - Eco-Adventure

A guided tour to the far end of Isla Saona

This tour is available for guests of the Bayahibe, Dominicus, La Romana and Punta Cana hotels and resorts. If you are looking for a different excursion without crowded beaches, this is the right one for you. We bring you to the places of interest away from the thousands of tourists that populate the catamaran beaches of Saona Island every day. Our expedition is all about nature; with the feeling of a real adventure tour. We operate our own motorboat and have our own unique “barbecue museum” in the small and vibrant village of Mano Juan (along the south coast of Isla Saona). A quality excursion and personal attention are guaranteed. All of our tours are led by multi-lingual and knowledgeable guides. We leave early (ahead of the crowds) and come back late for a very full day! Click here to open the slide show.


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Itinerary:

We meet at our restaurant on the Bayahibe beach from where we board the motorboat and the adventure begins. After leaving Bayahibe we proceed along the coastline of the Parque Nacional del Este (National Park of the East) until we get to the rocks of Penón, once home to the aboriginal Tainos. When lucky, we see iguanas in their rocky playground which can be 2 feet long.

Saona per speedboat Rocks of Penon Guide explains the history of the dominican republic

On the way to the Catuano Channel we stop at the "Piscina Natural", the famous natural swimming pool. This large sand bank is well-known for the indigenous starfish which really do live there! We are the first boat to arrive in the Piscina so you feel alone in the middle of the ocean and can see the starfish in their natural habitat among the grasses. The water is shallow -even far from the shore it will never be more than waist deep- and the colors of the water are incredible turquoise and blue.

Visit the Piscina Natural on our way to Saona The starfish in the Piscina Natural Piscina Natural - sandbank near Bayahibe

The boat then goes along and through the Mangroves into the channel that separates Saona Island and the mainland. The mangroves are the nursery of the ocean through the protection and food they provide. We will see a lot of baby fish, more starfish and, on occasion, nurse sharks and big stingrays in a very serene environment. You will be able to observe frigate birds and pelicans nesting in the mangroves and soaring overhead.

Cruising the mangroves near Saona Frigate birds in the mangroves Mangrove channel on our Saona tour

Next stop is Mano Juan, the picturesque fishing village on Saona Island with 300 inhabitants; no cars and only solar electricity. You have time to explore the village or swim from the beautiful beach. One of our guides takes you on an Island Safari walking tour (available in 6 languages) and shows you how the people live with very limited resources. We enjoy a barbecue on the beach or in our private museum (!), with freshly grilled lobster (½ lb.) and meat, salads, rice, French bread and beverages, including wine.

Mano Juan: fisherman village on Saona Mano Juan: pictoresque village on our tour Mano Juan: the traditional Dominican Republic

BBQ on beach on our Saona Tour Lunch on beach on our Saona Tour Great snorkeling on our Saona Tour

The last stop is the highlight of the excursion: the untouched Caribbean beach "Canto de la Playa". This stop is all white sand and crystal clear water in its most beautiful colors. You will have the entire afternoon for relaxing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling in the coral gardens. The bay is protected by the reef barrier and the water is no more than 5 feet deep, making it ideal for beginning snorkelers. Since this is the most remote corner of Isla Saona you have the chance to see some remarkable sea life (sea horses, puffer fish, trumpetfish, turtles, cuttlefish, butterfly fish, flounder, tangs and stingrays to mention but a few!). The healthy coral gardens of Canto de la Playa are a work of art by Mother Nature: formed by the currents to create unusual and very colourful sculptures. Experienced snorkelers and confident swimmers can also try the area beyond the reef barrier where the fish are bigger. The number of participants on this tour is limited to 24 persons to keep the flair of “Canto de la Playa”.

In the late afternoon, the boat returns to Bayahibe, a 45 minute thrill-ride away!

Arrival Canto de la Playa on our Saona tour Canto de la Playa on our Saona tour Canto de la Playa - 30 miles from Bayahibe

Arrival Canto de la Playa holiday destination for the rich in the Dominican Republic Canto de la Playa the best snorkeling of Saona Canto de la Playa snorkeling from the beach of Saona

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