Los Melones Trip Overview
Discover with us the beauty of Saona island placed in Cotubanama National Park – Natural Pools in Playa Palmilla, the village of Mano Juan, and the most beautiful beach in the whole Dominican Republic – Canto de La Playa. We’ll go there on an exciting speed boat. We gonna see a turtle nursery for the chance to see hatchlings, eat a delicious lunch and breakfast in a restaurant placed directly on the beach. Also, we’ll prepare for you a magical bonfire with supper directly on the beach. You will spend the night in the beautiful beachfront villa that can easily accommodate 8 people in 3 different rooms.
You can be sure that you’ll experience unforgettable moments with us. We’re specializing in happiness!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Los Melones, Dominican Republic
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Los Melones, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Discover with us the beauty of Saona island placed in Cotubanama National Park – Natural Pools in Playa Palmilla, the village of Mano Juan, and the most beautiful beach in the whole Dominican Republic – Canto de La Playa. We’ll go there on an exciting speed boat. We gonna see a turtle nursery for the chance to see hatchlings, eat a delicious lunch and breakfast in a restaurant placed directly on the beach. Also, we’ll prepare for you a magical bonfire with supper directly on the beach. You will spend the night in the beautiful beachfront villa that can easily accommodate 8 people in 3 different rooms.
You can be sure that you’ll experience unforgettable moments with us. We’re specializing in happiness!
Itinerary
Day 1: Bayahibe – El Peñon – Playa Palmilla / Natural pools – Mangrove – Canto de la Playa – Mano Juan
Pass By: Saona Island, Cotubanamá National Park Dominican Republic
Day 1
9:00 – meeting at dock collecting guests, handing out bracelets to tourists
9:30 – boarding speedboat
10:00 – Penon cliffs in Cotubanama park (5-10 minutes for photos)
10:15 – stop for ~30min in natural pools next to Playa Palmilla , photos with starfishes in water, drinks&snacks
11:00 – cruise near to playgrounds of “Exatlon/Survivor” (tv show)
11:15 – sightseeing of mangrove forest
11:30 – spotting sea turtles in canal between land and Saona (99% chance to spot at least one)
12:15 – relaxing on most beautiful Dominican beach „Canto de la Playa”
14:00 – lunch on Mano Juan beach (fresh fishes, chicken stew, salad, fresh coconout, lobster or other exclusive sea food with additional cost)
15:00 – sightseeing of Mano Juan – visiting local stores, baseball court, police station and of course sanctuary of sea turtles where we will have possibility to see hatchlings)
15:30 – free time
18:00 – supper, bunfire on beach, music, dance – unlimited time for fun 🙂
Ticket to park included
Pass By: Cotubanama National Park, 23000, Dominican Republic
Sailing along the paradise beaches of Dominicus, we will cross the border of the Cotubanama National Park where you can start looking for sea turtles, manatees, mantas, dolphins and corals, pelicans and many more. The first point of the trip will be the rocks of El Peñon, from where we will go straight to the paradise natural pools by the Palmilla beach. Then we will sail along the playgrounds of the popular TV show “Exatlon / Survivor” from where we will get to the mangrove forests. We will also look for sea turtles and manta rays there – usually we manage to see at least one of them
Stop At: Playa Palmilla, 23000, Dominican Republic
Iconic water pools close to Playa Palmilla. A great place for photos with starfish (there are plenty of them there!) And relax in the water with drinks and snacks
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Canto De La Playa, Dominican Republic
Saona’s most beautiful beach! Heavenly views of palm trees and crystal water. Amazing communing with nature. A great place for stunning photos. Additionally necessary sea and sun baths, snacks and drinks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mano Juan 23000, Dominican Republic
After an exciting morning, a delicious lunch awaits us on the beach in Mano Juan, consisting of fresh fish and a local version of chicken stew. Also available on request for seafood and langoustines! Then we will take a leisurely walk to Mano Juan – we will see the turtle sanctuary (cross your fingers to see the little turtles!) And local life. Then you have free time until the evening – from your house on the beach it is 20m to the sea;) About 6pm we will prepare dinner and a bonfire that will last until late at night.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch on beach (fresh fishes, chicken stew, salad, coconout, lobster or other exclusive sea food with additional cost)
• Dinner: Magical dinner with bunfire on beach! Fish or chicken + potatoes directly from fire and local dessert at the end
Accommodation included: Overnight in lovely front beach view villa (20m to the sea).
Day 2: Mano Juan – Playa Joshibaldo – Catuano – Bayahibe
Pass By: Saona Island, Cotubanamá National Park Dominican Republic
Day 2
8:00-10:00 – breakfast on beach
10:30 – 3h free time in Mano Juan
13:30 – boarding speedboat
14:00 – relaxing on Playa Joshibaldo
15:00 – snorkeling in Catuano
16:15 – comeback to Bayahibe
Stop At: Mano Juan 23000, Dominican Republic
Morning in paradise! You can get up at 6:00 and admire the sunrise. At 8-10 am we will serve you a local breakfast, after which we will have free time until 1 pm.
Duration: 13 hours
Stop At: Playa El Torro, 46RW+C97, Mano Juan, Dominican Republic
We will stop at this paradise beach to swim in the crystal water, snap beautiful photos and drink some pirate vitamin or cold drinks;)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catuano 23000, Dominican Republic
Stop for a few minutes in the harbor of the Catuano village where we will feed the fish and for those willing – snorkel with them!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Bayahibe, Bayahibe, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
Return to Bayahibe immediately after which the magical sunset begins, which you can admire from the port or one of the nearby restaurants.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Classic dominican breakfast (mangu + fruits + coffea) on our miracle beach.
No accommodation included on this day.
