Saona VIP Island One Day in Paradise Small Group

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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5+ bookings last month.

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

A typical Creole Dominican lunch includes side dishes (rice, pasta, potatoes), barbecue (chicken, meat), vegetables, salad, fruits, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day
Private transportation
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Entrance fee - Entrance fee
Bracelets to the national park

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You can be pick up at your hotel, apartment, condominium in the areas of Punta Cana, Bavaro. We pick up all clients from their hotel reception or designated meeting point. We pick up all clients from their hotel reception or designated meeting point. The driver and guide personally picks up all clients from the hotel at the reception. They will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name. He will have a list with the clients' information, and before boarding the minibus, each client verifies their details against the list.

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Saona Island

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saona Island (Pass By)

Parque Nacional del Este (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.3

based on 3 reviews

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Tim_J, Mar 2026

We booked the experience but were contacted the evening before to say that they were already full for the day we chose and would not respond when we were trying to reschedule to another day.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the situation. Unfortunately, at the time of your booking, there were no available spots left for the selected date. We offered an alternative date, however, the weather conditions on that day were unfavorable (heavy rain), which also affected the possibility of operating the tour. We truly regret that your experience was not satisfactory. We always strive to find the best solution for our guests and would be happy to assist you with booking on another day and provide you with a great experience. Kind regards, Team

Best Trip In DR

Anthony_M, Feb 2026

Rusa was one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered. There was a total of 9 of us. It was just the right amount of people. Trip starts early for a reason. Its about 1.5 hr drive plus picking up the other people. Somehow we ended up with the whole group being from Ukraine. My wife Colombian and myself Mexican Americans. Rusa and the group made use feel welcome and apart of the group. Touring the different island was magical never once were we overwhelmed or felt rushed. Lunch was one of the best meals I have had in DR. Everything was timed accordingly and enjoyed every minute! If your lucky enough to get Rusa it will be well worth it. Don't try to cheap out on the other trips. Those were packed with people and hardly any sitting room on the boats. Thank you again for making it so magical for us!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear guests, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Rusa made your day so special. We always aim to create a comfortable atmosphere with small groups so every guest feels welcome and enjoys the trip to the fullest. We are especially glad that you liked the lunch and the overall organization of the tour — it means a lot to us. We would love to welcome you again in the Dominican Republic! Kind regards, Team

The overall experience...

XiangKang_L, Apr 2026

The overall experience was fine, but we would have liked it if they specified that the whole tour would be in Ukranian, the guide knows Spanish, but most of the time they have been speaking in their language. But we usually had a good time.

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