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Tourists enjoying drinks from a floating tray in the crystal-clear shallow waters of the natural pool during the Mano San Juan excursion.

Natural Pool Excursion

A plate of grilled lobsters garnished with lime wedges and fresh parsley, part of a lunch during the excursion to Mano San Juan.

Grilled Lobster Lunch

Mano Juan Village

A wooden pier extends toward a sandy beach with colorful tropical houses, palm trees, and docked boats under a clear blue sky in Mano Juan, Saona Island.

Mano Juan Village

Several red and blue speedboats are lined up on the shallow shoreline of a tropical beach backed by palm trees, with crew members standing nearby.

Speedboats on Saona Island

A vibrant green and yellow wooden house with a blue-and-yellow porch railing stands along a sandy path in the colorful village of Mano Juan on Saona Island.

Mano Juan village house

Brightly painted wooden houses stand along the sandy path of the fishing village of Mano Juan on Saona Island.

Mano Juan Village

Speedboats docked on the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Mano Juan beach with palm trees and colorful buildings in the background.

Mano Juan Beach Boats

A breathtaking view of a pristine beach on Saona Island with white sand, turquoise water, and lush palm trees.

Natural Paradise Mano San Juan

Speedboats docked at the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Mano Juan beach on Saona Island.

Natural Paradise Mano San Juan

A close-up of numerous champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine on a table during the excursion.

Champagne glasses on table

A long dining table covered with a red tablecloth, surrounded by green wooden chairs under a thatched roof structure in Mano Juan.

Dining area Mano Juan

Two women in bikinis sitting on a wooden swing on a white sand beach, drinking from fresh coconuts with the turquoise sea in the background.

Beach Swing Relaxation

La Romana

Natural Paradise Mano San Juan

Saona Island: where natural paradise comes to life

Duration:6h 45min
Type:Family-friendly

Overview

About this excursion

Experience an unforgettable adventure on Saona Island, cruising by speedboat through the Catuano Canal mangroves to the picturesque fishing village of Mano Juan, where you'll learn traditional fishing techniques and discover the community's solar energy system and sea turtle conservation center. Enjoy an exquisite lobster and seafood grill lunch, with wine and drinks included, followed by free time to relax on the beach or indulge in a massage. The adventure concludes at the famous Natural Pool, a stunning area of shallow, crystal-clear waters perfect for photos, before heading back to your hotel.

Highlights

What you'll experience

Catuano Canal Mangroves

Informative tour through the mangroves and canal division

Playa Blanca Stop

Welcome coconut drink and time to relax

Panoramic View of Mano Juan

Photo stop overlooking the village and its turquoise waters

Coral Reef Area

Swim in shallow crystal-clear waters with drinks and snacks

Mano Juan Village Tour

Visit to the fishing village, solar energy and local life

Restaurant Lunch

Grilled lobster and seafood with drinks included

Free Time and Turtle Center

Optional massage, souvenirs and sea turtle conservation center

Natural Pool

Transfer and swim at the famous crystal-clear water pool

Itinerary

Your day, hour by hour

6:45 am

Hotel pickup

Transfers begin from the Bávaro and Bayahibe areas to the tourist dock.

9:30 am

Boarding in Bayahibe

Guests board fast speedboats to start the crossing to Saona Island.

10:15 am

Catuano Canal mangroves

Informative stop through the mangroves and canal division.

10:30 am

Playa Blanca stop

Welcome with a natural coconut drink, time to swim and relax on a white sand beach.

11:30 am

Panoramic view of Mano Juan

Photo stop overlooking the village's colorful houses and turquoise waters.

11:45 am

Coral reef area

Shallow, crystal-clear waters surrounded by coral and fish, drinks and snacks shared.

12:45 pm

Disembark at Mano Juan

Walk through the fishing village, learning about solar energy, fishing techniques, and local life.

1:15 pm

Lunch in Mano Juan

Grilled lobster and seafood lunch at a typical restaurant, with wine and drinks included.

2:15 pm

Free time / Turtle center

Optional massage, souvenir shopping, and visit to the sea turtle conservation center.

3:30 pm

Transfer to Natural Pool

Boat ride to one of Saona Island's most photographed spots.

3:50 pm

Natural Pool

Swim in shallow, crystal-clear waters, perfect for photos.

5:15 pm

Disembark in Bayahibe

End of the boat excursion.

6:45-7:00 pm

Return to hotels

Final transfer back to the guests' hotels.

Details

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and transfer (Bávaro and Bayahibe areas)
Speedboat transportation
Welcome natural coconut drink
Drinks and snacks at the reef/mangrove stop
Lunch with grilled lobster and seafood
Unlimited drinks onboard and during lunch (water, sodas, juices, rum, beer, wine, whisky, vodka, mixed cocktails)
Visit to Mano Juan village
Visit to the sea turtle conservation and reproduction center
Visit to the solar energy project
Free time at the Natural Pool
Return transfer to hotels

Not included

Gratuities
Souvenirs or personal purchases
Massage