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Spend a private day from Bayahibe through Cotubanamá National Park to Saona Island—snorkel coral gardens, swim at a natural sandbank, and eat beachside on Catuano. This tour blends marine life, river history, and relaxed island time.
Spend a private day from Bayahibe through Cotubanamá National Park to Saona Island—snorkel coral gardens, swim at a natural sandbank, and eat beachside on Catuano. This tour blends marine life, river history, and relaxed island time.
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Operated by Sofunrdtours · Bayahibe, La Romana Province
A low-slung motorboat parts the glassy Caribbean as the morning sun pries color into the reef—this is the rhythm of a private full-day from Bayahibe to Saona. Guests step from resort pickup to Casa de Campo’s manicured terraces, then downriver where the Río Chavón pushes its muddy, storied current toward the sea.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for people in average fitness; requires basic mobility for beach walks, short boat ramps and snorkeling.
Tours often provide basic snorkeling equipment, but many travelers prefer their own mask for comfort—confirm with your operator.
Yes—many stops have shallow lagoon areas and flotation aids, but basic comfort in water is recommended for snorkeling portions.
Yes; the private tour includes a beachside lunch at Catuano with drinks, typically local chicken, fish, rice and salads.
Boat time varies by exact route and sea conditions but plan on 45–90 minutes each way from Bayahibe on a typical excursion.
The area was inhabited by the Taíno and later used for colonial timber transport; Altos de Chavón was recreated in the 1970s as a cultural village inspired by Mediterranean architecture.
Cotubanamá National Park protects sensitive reef and mangrove habitats—visitors should avoid touching reefs or starfish and use reef‑safe products.
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