Discovery Package Saona Island & Buggies From Punta Cana

SAONA ISLAND TOUR

Isla Saona is a 42 square kilometer Caribbean oasis off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally named "Adamanay" by the Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus, during his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The name, "Saona", commemorated his friend Michele da Cuneo, from Savona, Italy.

You will be raced you out to the island in a speed boat that includes a stop in a waist deep natural swimming pool of transparent waters. If you're lucky you'll see some starfish! At Isla Saona, you'll have many choices: wade in the turquoise waters, visit the open bar, take a nap on a beach lounge chair, play volleyball, indulge in a typical Dominican lunch of chicken, pork, rice, beans, salad and fruit, or walk the coastline. Take your time and do it all!

BUGGIES TOUR

Experience a day full of adventure with this self-driving, off-road tour over dune buggies, on a specially designed route that takes the participants to see Punta Cana’s interior, natural lush beauty, and lovely, humble people.

The fun ride, crossing narrow trails through exotic landscapes and small villages, leads to impressive cave El Hoyo. There, bathe in its cool, underground river; to continue the adventure, drive to superb Macao Beach and enjoy the crystal clear water, or just relax under the palm trees’ shade.

To finalize this great Caribbean escapade, visit the interesting Tours Point Ranch where local farmers will share a taste of the most typical products of the Dominican agriculture: coffee, cacao, and tobacco.

During school season, you can also visit a rural elementary school which is sponsored by this unique tour.