Saona is the largest island of the Dominican Republic, which is located in South-Eastern part of the national reserve. Flora and fauna of this island are protected by the government, so a trip there will not leave anyone indifferent.
Most of the island is uninhabited: there are only three small fishing villages. Tourist infrastructure and expensive hotels are located far away from this cosy place. This means that the crowds of tourists will not prevent you from fully enjoying the white sandy beach, palm groves, lagoons and clear turquoise waters.
A tour to the island of Saona is a great solution for privacy lovers and harmony seekers. One of the attractions is the scheme-the border that separates the Caribbean sea from the Atlantic ocean, as well as a small and long-sunken sandy island.
Although in Saona there are no luxurious apartments and gorgeous leisure facilities, there is a lot of entertainment there. For example, you get an opportunity to dive into the depths in search of a starfish. Local residents, fishermen and tour-guides will show you where the largest number of them could be found. There is also an opportunity to do classic diving. While diving, tourists get to see other sea animals: moray fish, parrot fish, hedgehog fish, groupers, stingrays and others. The coral reefs surrounding the island are also extremely beautiful.
Moreover, tours to Saona get extremely positive reviews from tourists. Most tourists are amazed by the caves of the island, where many treasures of the Taino Indian tribe can be found.
Besides, experienced travelers note that this tour is worth the money. The tour include many additional offers: tour-guide support, delicious snacks and drinks, traditional meals, etc. Duration of this tour could be from few hours to a whole day.