Illustrated aerial view of the turquoise water and palm-lined coast of Saona Island

Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, beyond the resort.

Sail out to Saona, ride a buggy along country tracks or walk through Santo Domingo. Pick by how much time you have and which language your guide speaks.

Three ways to plan your day

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A day at sea

Make the trip part of the plan

If you want to sail and swim, give the day to Saona. The beach tour splits the time across several stops. For a stretch on a catamaran, see how it combines with the speedboat.

See the Saona options
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A few free hours

Adventure with time to get back to the resort

The buggy listing says about three hours. Confirm where the ride starts and leave a margin for pickup if you have other plans.

See the buggy ride
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A day on land

The capital on foot

Put Santo Domingo first if you want to stroll through the Colonial City. Factor in the road trip when you plan your return.

See the Santo Domingo tour
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Saona Island

Catamaran or speedboat?

The difference is in how you spend the day. Compare a shared crossing with a speedboat for your own group.

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Schematic map of the east coast

Route chart

From Punta Cana

Follow the coast to Saona or head inland. Pick a stop to see how it fits into your day.

Boat + beach

Saona Island

Road transfer to Bayahíbe, then a boat crossing. Plan for a full day.

See the plan

Before you go

Which excursion should I pick if I only have one free day?

Choose Saona if you fancy a day of boats and beach. If you would rather walk around a historic city, save that day for Santo Domingo. The buggy ride is a shorter outing of about three hours.

How do I know which language the guide speaks?

Each listing states the language of the visit. If it says "multilingual guide", the explanations may switch between several languages. Check the details on Civitatis when you pick a date.

Do the trips leave from the hotel?

Many excursions include pickup in certain areas of Punta Cana. Private options or departures straight from Bayahíbe may use a different meeting point. Confirm the address and time in your booking.

Written by Saonaday