Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.
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Saona Island, memorable all-inclusive experience, from Santo Domingo.
By Sunset Caribbean
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Sunset Caribbean offers the best personalized service in Santo Domingo, our guides are trained to provide memorable experiences through good service, smile and kindness; and our office staff will assist you at all times and make you feel special.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 4-100, max of 100 per group
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bubet lunch
- Open bar for alcoholic beverages in Catamaran, natural pool and on Saona Island. Drinks list: Rum.
- Soft drinks and water.
- Life jackets in experience Speedboats.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Souvenirs
- Massage
- Coco Loco
- Photographs
- handicrafts
- Pina Colada
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Columbus Park, F4F8+C99, C. Isabel La Católica, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican RepublicIn front of Pizzarelli located in Parque Colon on the corner of Calle el Conde in the Colonial Zone, near the Cathedral of Santo Domingo. Excursion ends at the same meeting point for the beginning of it.
Pickup details- We pick up clients at all Airbnbs in the city of Santo Domingo in the National District. Excursion ends at the same meeting point for the start of it.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Las Américas International Airport, Ruta 66 Salida Del Aeropuerto Las Americas, Santo Domingo 11336, Dominican Republic
- La Isabela International Airport, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Santo Domingo Port, F498+GJX, Santo Domingo 10210, Dominican Republic
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 248365P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 248365P1
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Itinerary
- 1By reserving your experience with Sunset Caribbean you will live unforgettable moments enjoying the trip from the moment of departure knowing the route to the city of Bayahibe in La Romana, upon arrival at the port you can take off your shoes and enjoy walking barefoot on the fine white sand and From the beach with crystalline waters, going to the island is done in speedboats or catamarans and the return is done in reverse; Before arriving, a stop is made at the natural pool and you can enjoy getting to know the mangroves in the area, the school of fish, among other interesting experiences. When you arrive on the island you can play in the sand, practice sports, buy souvenirs or simply dance to the rhythm of the best Dominican music; the excursion includes buffet lunch and open bar.
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- angiemartell10 contributionsBest day ever!!!Alex was amazing. I was only in Dominican Republic for 4 days for a conference but I wanted to get a real sense of the island and he delivered and more. From pick up at hotel, to seeing an amazing cave, horseback riding, purchasing amber jewelry a detailed history about it, to swimming in the Caribbean and cacao shopping and authentic lunch I had the most amazing day. Very grateful that I chose this tour. Alex was super knowledgeable and historical aspect of the entire trip. I highly recommend it.Written 26 September 2024
- M6104SGsamanthac0 contributionsLovely people, delicious food, interesting tour..The tour was educational. Francisco, our guide was incredibly informative not only about the locations but about navigating the pitfalls of being a tourist in a town that is full of hawkers selling their wares. The Colonial zone is a beautiful place. I would love to take an entire day just to explore. Our driver, Robert, was also helpful and a pleasure to converse with. He had a very nurturing aura. The lunch included was delicious local fare. My extremely picky daughter finished the entire plate of beans and rice! Definitely recommend this tour.Written 6 June 2024
- ARB9530 contributionsNATURAL & ANCIENT WONDERS GALOREDO YOURSELF A FAVOR...GO! For me the treat started with conversations while riding with thoroughly English-proficient & BILINGUAL Alex, who I learned lived in the states from his pre-adolescence till a decade ago. Kind, considerate, charming and friendly he is knowledgeable and willing to engage one's wonderings and interests. His talk is informative as well as entertaining. That's just the guide! THE CAVERN Experience is magnificent and on its walls are mysterious and intriguing pictographs left by the indigenous Tainos... whose fascinating culture is explored later in the trip at a local archaeological museum ...the subterranean lake is a thing of beauty. The guide THERE is versed in geology and the lore of the Tainos. He later takes one above passing gorgeous plant life and the fascinating wildlife sanctuary featuring free-roaming rhinoceros IGUANAS. Horseback trail is optional (I opted not to). Later we went to lunch with typical Dominican cuisine (which mightve been a bit more typical as it was sorely missing beans for the rice!) BUT ALEX ASSURES this place might not be on their itinerary next time. Cannot deny it was VERY TASTY. LATER we visited a beautifully designed cultural center set on the palisades along the Chavon River. There we visited the Archaelogy museum.with Taino artifacts. DO NOT GO ON A SUNDAY if you looked forward to cultural center's artisan demonstrations (it was closed) I wasn't heartbroken because the grounds around the closed buildings were gorgeous especially the plant life and a Greco-Roman style amphitheater. Riding past the posh country club homes of the Elite who call CASA DE CAMPO home (seasonally) we go to the exclusive beach. Clean, quiet and serene... with lots of amenities, and swimming pools... the Caribbean beach sand powdery & the water calm, crystaline and tepid.... made a perfect CHERRY ON TOP for a great day!Written 13 May 2024
- 596kyg0 contributionsDo it!Alex our guide was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed ever second. The caves are amazing. The whole tour was exactly what we wanted. I would do it again and highly recommend to anyone who wants a mixed bag of a day. Ending up with a final relax on the beach.Written 17 March 2024
- RageKing0 contributionsDefinitely get my recommendationI have been working with Jacinto, Breidy, and Alex for this tour. This is for 27 Waterfalls Charcos de Damajagua. The waterfalls are great, but I also suggest doing the zip lines as well. Beware if you do the zip lines the hike is a challenge, and probably not a good idea for elderly during the summer. Also you will need crocs for the waterfalls. Everyone has been an amazing help. Plus they tend to answer correspondence late into the evening, and early in the morning. Alex is an excellent driver and very knowledgeable about the island. Plus they offer custom tours. I definitely recommend Sunset Caribbean.Written 18 January 2024
- iouliam9190 contributionsExceptional service!Alex from Sunset Caribbean provided an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the hotel pick-up to guiding us through the islands, caves, and Caribbean Sea, he ensured our excursion was memorable. The ambience, boat ride, and breathtaking sights like luscious palm trees and turquoise waters created an unforgettable adventure. Thanks to Alex and the fun atmosphere, we truly enjoyed every moment of this amazing nature-filled journey.Highly recommend!Written 15 January 2024
- 702tanakam0 contributions10/10 ExperienceAlex was a fantastic guide! He was friendly and full of knowledge and good relevant information! I would recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to exploreWritten 30 December 2023
- franciscomp20230 contributionsAwesome ExperienceAlex from Sunset Caribbean was amazing. He took care of us with everything that we needed. He is so knowledgeable and very passionate of Dominican Republic. I would greatly recommend Alex and I would definitely inquire his services in the future. Thank you so much Alex.Written 27 December 2023
- Rea_rae1230 contributionsAmazing All Day ExperienceTruly A wonderful experience with our tour guide Alex! He was super friendly and personable from the very beginning. We went through amazing caves, saw beautiful country side views, ate delicious food ( we tried rabbit for the first time), and ended the day learning about the culture and watching the beautiful sunset in the Caribbean Sea. Truly an experience my husband and I will not forget. Alex you were a great tour guide and we will be sure to request you when we plan our trip to Haiti. Recommendation: my only recommendation would be to update the guidelines telling tourist to select one entrée during lunch so that the cost does not become too much. Or have a preset menu of what can be chosen so the restaurant staff knows as well.Written 26 December 2023
- 706jeanettan0 contributionsUnforgettable ExperienceAlex was a wonderful tour guide. He is friendly and informative. We had a jam packed day from start to finish, but he allowed us to go at our own pace. Unforgettable experience!Written 23 December 2023
- Skyhigh-Dave0 contributionsBacardi Island was stunning...This was an all day trip, pick up was directly from our hotel (06.30) in a full size coach that was full. 1st stop was to swap into off road trucks then taken to the top of a mountain where they were amazing 360 views and swings, zip lines (extra cost) and coffee/tea/wc huts. Next stop was a small fishing town where we boarded a speed boat to Bacardi island (around 45 mins). We stayed on Bacardi island (Cayo Levantado) for around 2hrs (we would have liked longer). lunch was delicious and everything well organized. We then took a boat to the mangroves and caves. Then back on the boat to the port and onto the coach home. Our guide was very informative and friendly. All in all this was a great trip and I high recomend it.Written 19 December 2023
- Rachel G0 contributionsGreat even on a rainy dayAlex was very friendly, knowledgeable, a great driver and guide. It was a rainy day and we were afraid the tour would be not as good but Alex knew what to do and where to go.Written 15 December 2023
- elisah8710 contributionsViewThe experience was wonderful. Everyone was kind and helpful. The guide provided detailed information on every place we stopped at. There were many places we went to see. All of them were truly gorgeous!Written 8 November 2023
- 443elektrad0 contributionsAmazing day with AlexThis was an amazing experience. Traveling solo sometimes can be difficult but the travel guide, Alex made sure I soaked in and appreciated every moment of this activity. Very informative, very patient with my many questions, and very supportive. The views of the cave, the country club and the stories behind these treasures were nothing short of mind blowing. I highly recommend!!!!Written 3 November 2023
- keighlab20190 contributionsPlus sized girl review: Everything was stunning, host was fantastic, suitable for most travelers!Thank you Alex for an amazing experience and Sunset Caribbean for creating an amazing experience! Alex is by far one of the best hosts I’ve had on an excursion. We started with hotel pick up, Alex was really easy to communicate with that morning. Even assuring us we could pick up sunscreen or anything else we might need at a little shop before the Cave. At the cave, we took a short less than 5 minute walk to the entrance. BE ADVISED, there are a lot of stairs (122 I believe), so take your time. We were able to walk around the cave (more stairs inside), see the old cave paintings, and beautiful features. Alex was an absolute sweetheart with climbing back up and taking out time. Then you get to see the iguanas! Next, we went to lunch! We both got salads (chicken and steak) and they were delicious! Full of lettuce, avocado, and chicken. Then on to Alto de Chavón. The views were stunning! It a beautiful place with gorgeous architecture and a wonderful small history museum. A quick tour of the Marian had us all pretending to claim a yacht. Finally, we spent hours at the most beautiful, stunning beach! Tequila shots (we paid for) with everyone and then floating in the Caribbean Sea. 💕Written 8 October 2023
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Cristina A
1 contribution
Mar 2022
Great experience. After I contacted the staff to make sure that the trip was not cancelled because I had bad experiences with other companies in the past, Sunset Caribbean took it upon themselves to make my experience memorable. Fully personalized pick up from my hotel directly with the very kind Jacinto. Drive to the boat and from there on, open bar going through some of the best views on the Caribbean. Unforgettable experience that I would totally recommend to book with them.
Written 27 March 2022
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Amy S
9 contributions
From the moment our driver Breidy Solano picked us up until the time he dropped us off at our hotel, our trip was amazing. Breidy was hospitable had fresh fruit and water for us when we got in the car. He stopped for a bathroom break and coffee! We were staying in Santo Domingo, and the tour is in Bayhibe about an hour and a half to two hour drive. I’m not sure exactly how long because Breidy was funny and very knowledgeable about the areas we were driving through. He handed us off to “La Crema” one of the tour guides for the boat ride to Saona. Le Crema was entertaining and the photos that he took were fantastic! Very professional. He knew all of the right poses and lighting to get photos to perfection! And Air dropped them right to my phone. The entire crew was attentive. We always had a drink in our hand and a smile on our faces! Hands down the BEST trip! And the crew spoke three languages fluently. French, English, and Spanish. When we were done Breidy was waiting for us at the shore to take us back to the hotel. I highly recommend this experience to anyone that visits the DR.
Written 13 April 2022
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Doris P
Brunico, Italy19 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The garden is very beautiful and well-kept. Spacious rooms and although the complex is made up of 1400 rooms divided into 2 complexes (famify and only adults) there were always free places both in the various swimming pools and on the private beach. Even in restaurants you can easily find a place.
Very nice is the fact that you can go to any restaurant without having to book in advance. The food varied and good.
By the pool there is a really excellent pizza kiosk. Possibility of having fresh fruit all day at all hours. A truly complete all inclusive. Fridge in the room replenished every day.
I was a little disappointed by the beach.
Very small if you think of being in the Caribbean. Limited possibility of swimming in the sea, the buoys delimit a very limited space due to the boats that leave from the nearby port for the various excursions.
Very beautiful excursion to the island of Soana, here you can see the postcard Caribbean.
As for the Hilton hotel, I advise you to book in the family room, it costs less, than the only adults, and you can use, if you don't have children, all the rooms of the only adults even the various restaurants. The only negative note, for me, is that smoking is not allowed. No smoking hotel. Which is not specified anywhere.
Hotel with international guests, very few Italians, poor evening entertainment. If you are looking for a quiet and restful holiday it is ok. If you want a little more life and evening entertainment, I don't recommend it.
I confirm truly excellent food and good service. Overall a nice holiday.
Very nice is the fact that you can go to any restaurant without having to book in advance. The food varied and good.
By the pool there is a really excellent pizza kiosk. Possibility of having fresh fruit all day at all hours. A truly complete all inclusive. Fridge in the room replenished every day.
I was a little disappointed by the beach.
Very small if you think of being in the Caribbean. Limited possibility of swimming in the sea, the buoys delimit a very limited space due to the boats that leave from the nearby port for the various excursions.
Very beautiful excursion to the island of Soana, here you can see the postcard Caribbean.
As for the Hilton hotel, I advise you to book in the family room, it costs less, than the only adults, and you can use, if you don't have children, all the rooms of the only adults even the various restaurants. The only negative note, for me, is that smoking is not allowed. No smoking hotel. Which is not specified anywhere.
Hotel with international guests, very few Italians, poor evening entertainment. If you are looking for a quiet and restful holiday it is ok. If you want a little more life and evening entertainment, I don't recommend it.
I confirm truly excellent food and good service. Overall a nice holiday.
Written 10 March 2024
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Gerardo V
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The trip was very long, from Lopesan the tour transport picked us up at 8 am and we arrived in Saona at 1:30 in the afternoon, there were 5 transfers there and 5 back on the island, we only stayed for about 2 and a half hours
In reality, it wasn't worth it for us, the island was not as they had said.
It is a normal beach and there was a lot of seaweed and stone
What we did like was the 10 minutes they allowed us to be there. Natural pool that was beautiful.
This comment is from. The. Point of view of our experience.
The photos they took of us
The guys on the excursion cost 80 dollars for 8 digital photos
In reality, it wasn't worth it for us, the island was not as they had said.
It is a normal beach and there was a lot of seaweed and stone
What we did like was the 10 minutes they allowed us to be there. Natural pool that was beautiful.
This comment is from. The. Point of view of our experience.
The photos they took of us
The guys on the excursion cost 80 dollars for 8 digital photos
Written 14 September 2023
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Saludos estimad@.
Ha posteado en nuestra cuenta y usted no contrato con nosotros este servicio… nuestra propuesta es desde Santo Domingo y nuestra agencia Sunset Caribbean, agradeceremos que por favor retire el mismo ya que nos perjudica y gracias de antemano.
Lamentamos leer que tuvo mala experiencia en tan bello destino, somos tour operadores del destino y amamos el mismo.
Written 2 October 2023
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Geir G
Bergen, Norway4 contributions
Oct 2022
Had a great time on this trip! We were picked up outside our hotel and transported to the boat that took us to Saona Island where we spent the day. Everything was very professionally organized. I would especally highlight how personal the service was. After booking the trip I was contacted by travel coordinator Breidy to confirm the tour, the pickup point and a few tips for the trip. It was very nice to have a phone number to call/message when we had questions.
I can gladly recommend it to other travellers wanting to have a relaxive and fun day in the sun.
I can gladly recommend it to other travellers wanting to have a relaxive and fun day in the sun.
Written 18 October 2022
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lyallaston
Miami, FL8 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
What an amazing day!! The day started with door to door pick up, extremely polite, helpful and on time. Sunset Caribbean couldn’t have been more professional and they made the entire trip an absolute joy! I will be doing this as well as their other tours on my next trip. Highly recommend :)
Written 22 March 2022
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Sean C
12 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Great experience if you want a long day out of Santo Domingo. 6:30am pickup on the dot then a 2 hour car ride with a break halfway through that led us to a beautiful catamaran ride to Saona Island. Beach and fun. Pina coladas and massages available for purchase (massage not worth it). Took the speedboat back. Wonderful time. Great driver. Never felt unsafe. LGBT friendly experience.
Written 13 March 2022
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john c
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Good communication, easy pickup, friendly staff. Had a great day out in one of the most beautiful places. Beaches are amazing and the guides are great. It was very well organised.
You are slightly pushed to tip boat crew, pay extra for photos etc but really this is an amazing experience.
You are slightly pushed to tip boat crew, pay extra for photos etc but really this is an amazing experience.
Written 29 April 2022
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Kathryn
Dominican Republic5 contributions
My friend and I chose the VIP package. Alex picked us up from our hotel in Santo Domingo in the morning and let us know that he would be our “driver, tour guide and bodyguard” 😆 He was great at all three! We had an air conditioned ride in a new van all to ourselves. When we arrived at Bayahibe we took a small boat to a catamaran that turned into a big party! Alex was with us the entire time and was extremely attentive to our every need. When we arrived at Sanoa Island, an extensive lobster lunch and bottle of wine was waiting for us. We stayed for a few hours and hopped the cat back to Bayahibe. On the way back to Santo Domingo, Alex took us for snacks at a food truck park which was new, very clean and had great little photo opportunities. Honestly, it was an excellent day trip, made even better by Alex’s attention to detail, sense of humor and overall excellent customer service. Thank you, Alex!
Written 22 February 2024
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Future G
1 contribution
What an amazing experience. My gf and I did the VIP transport & were picked up from our hotel in Santo Domingo. Alex was our driver, and guide and WOW was he great! The experience is roughly 12 hours and Alex was supporting us from start to finish. He was so friendly, attentive, has great knowledge of the country , and overall he’s just a great human being. I would definitely recommend and will be doing another tour in Santo Domingo tomorrow with them.
Written 13 April 2024
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Buen dia, a qué hora empieza el tour a Isla Saona desde Santo Domingo? y qué hora termina? tienen varios horarios de salida?
Written 3 May 2022
Se puede ir desde el aeropuerto Las Americas y volver al mismo aeropuerto.
Written 10 March 2022
Hi, do you also offer this tour starting at Santo domingo cruise Terminal 26 December 08.00 a.m.?
Written 8 December 2021
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