Discover the beauty of the wild beach of Canto de la Playa, the fishermen village of Mano Juan and the Cotunabama National Park aboard a catamaran. Visit the turtle nursery and get a chance to see hatchlings.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Pickup optional: The driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or condo. The driver will have a list with your name and will drive you to the departure point of the excursion where a representative will be waiting for you.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Hear about Tainos Natives at the Penon cliff and see the mangroves
Enjoy a spot of snorkeling and relaxing at Canto de la Playa
Eat a Dominican lunch at the village of Mano Juan in a restaurant on the beach
Explore Mano Juan village and discover the local way of life of the fishermen
Learn about the turtles at the nursery and see the hatchlings if they are ready
Stand in crystal clear shallow waters with a drink at the famous natural pool

Full description

Cruise to Cotubanama National Park and South Saona with this tour with options to leave from Bayahibe Village, Dominicus, Punta Cana, Bavaro, Uvero Alto, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica areas. Select the group or private option.

Stop at Cotubanama National Park and sail in front of El Penon where the English-speaking guide will give you some information about the history of this cliff and the indigenous Tainos, the first inhabitants of the island. Sail on to see the mangroves. Glide over to the sea to Saona Island to see the charming fishing village of Mano Juan. Walk through the colorful houses and shops in the village before going to the turtle nursery. Learn about the turtles, and see hatchings if they have left their shell.

Have an authentic Dominican meal in a restaurant with a splendid view of Saona beach. After lunch, leave for Canto de La Playa for two hours of relaxing and snorkeling. Finish, at a natural pool to see huge starfishes, swim, and sip rum.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop off
45 foot motorized catamaran
Small group of 27 people maximum
English-speaking guide
2 hours ½ at Canto de la Playa
2 hours at Mano Juan
45 minutes at the Natural Pool
Complete Dominican lunch
Drinks on the boat and at the beach: sprite, coca cola, rum, beer and water
Snacks including: chips, cake, and pineapple

Beach towels
Photograph service (available)
Lobster (available)
Tips/gratuities

Meeting point

The meeting point will be just in front of the Betty Blue restaurant. If you don't find your hosts at once, please ask for Marina and Nadine.

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Important information

What to bring

Towel
Sandals
Beachwear

Know before you go

The lobster is available for lunch in season (July 1 to February 29) at the additional price of $20 USD per person
Return to the port of Bayahibe with wonderful memories.
Departure of this excursion is scheduled around 9:00 a.m. for a return around 5:00 p.m. Maximum on board: 27 people

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4.3 /5

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A beautiful day with mixed weather but a fine crew! Small group ideal for this lively excursion. A nice trip on the water with stops to see the local village (far from the postcards of a deserted beach, quite a few other boats and tourists are joining us on the same spots.) We will see starfish and full of multicolored fish during stops. The picnic is very good and you won't die of thirst. The crew puts the atmosphere in local colors. In short, good value for money, always a little difficult at the end of feeling forced to give tips.

March 29, 2022

The boat trip was nice and the organizers from Dominican Attitude were great, however the trip was not quite as described. You only drive past the cliffs and the mangroves and can look at them briefly from a distance. Unfortunately, we didn't see a single one of the turtles. A catamaran ride was also not included. All in all the excursion was ok but definitely not worth the price.

March 20, 2022

wonderful trip! very professional and top notch team. I highly recommend

March 16, 2022

From Punta Cana: Saona, Canto de la Playa, Mano Juan Village

From Punta Cana: Saona, Canto de la Playa, Mano Juan Village

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