Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar
Overview
Explore the remarkable Altos de Chavon and dig your toes in the sand of Saona Island during this full-day excursion from Punta Cana, available every Wednesday and Saturday.
Walk through Altos de Chavon, a recreation of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavon River and frequently used as a film set. Travel to Saona island aboard a catamaran to relax on the white sand beach fringed with coconut palm trees. Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar.
Availability: Wednesday and Saturday only
Altos de Chavon: Explore the recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village.
Saona Island: Travel via catamaran to relax on white sand beaches.
Dining: Enjoy a barbecue lunch of typical Dominican fare and an open bar.
Transport: Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels is included.
Participants are organized into small groups to provide a smoother and more comfortable experience during the tour.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Beer, rum and soft drinks (open bar)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 3-hours at the Saona Island
- 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
- Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Lobster (Available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Note that: this tour starts in The Est National Park, La Romana. It thakes one hour by bus from any of the Punta Cana Hotels.
- Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Snacks.
- Beer, rum and soft drinks (open bar).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- 3-hours at the Saona Island.
- 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool.
- Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare).
- DVD (available to purchase).
- Lobster (Available to purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Saona Island Day Trip From Punta Cana with Lunch and Open Bar will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Beer, rum and soft drinks (open bar)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 3-hours at the Saona Island
- 30-minute stop at the biggest natural swimming pool
- Buffet lunch (BBQ, salad and typical Dominican fare)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Lobster (Available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Note that: this tour starts in The Est National Park, La Romana. It thakes one hour by bus from any of the Punta Cana Hotels.
- Pregnant travelers are not allowed to participate due to boat movement
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
