About this experience
Isla Saona is not only a beautiful natural place, but it also has a very interesting history. For the Taínos, indigenous inhabitants of the island, it was called Adamanay. It was later, with the arrival of Christopher Columbus, when the island was renamed Bella Savonesa in honor of Michele da Cuneo, a native of the city of Savona, in Italy.
Here you can also find the famous Cotubanamá cave, in which the Taino chief who bore this name was executed. Today it is another of the island's tourist centers.
Saona is a movie island, and in the literal sense of the word. Some scenes from the film Pirates of the Caribbean were shot here. But if a movie forever marked Isla Saona, that was Blue Lagoon, El Lago Azul in Spanish. Thanks to the fact that it was filmed in these landscapes, thousands of people discovered Saona Island through the big screen.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
The Honest Saona Island Day Trip Guide
Catamaran versus speedboat, what's actually included, and the small choices that make this the best day of most Punta Cana trips.
Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana
Curious which Saona Island day trip from Punta Cana delivers the best beaches, boat ride, and natural pool without wasting your day?
Where to Eat (and Drink) in Punta Cana Beyond the Resort Buffet
Beach grills in Los Corales, the Cap Cana marina at sunset, and the Dominican plates worth leaving the all-inclusive for.
What is included
- Roundtrip transfer from uvero alto hotels , cap cana, cortecito, bavaro punta cana, Cabeza de toro
- Transfer from the hotel to the small town of Bayahibe.
- catamaran from Bayahibe to Isla Saona, with local drink and entertainment and leisure group.
- Lunch with typical Dominican food.
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up at your hotel once collected you will go up to a bus where it will take you to bayahibe to take the boat and go to the island halfway to the island we will stop at the natural pool where you can enjoy and bathe in the Swimming pool there you will last around 1 hour, once the hour has passed we will go to Saona Island where you will spend around 3 to 4 hours, on Saona Island there will be a buffet where you can eat for free
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mercatrip
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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