Led by Dario — Ex-Italian Military • Explorer • Wildlife Seeker
This is not your typical Saona tour.
This is the Saona Island experience most travelers will never see.
Join Dario — a former Italian military man who spent 15+ years mastering navigation, survival, and leadership — now using those same skills to uncover the wild side of the Dominican Republic. Adventurous, sharp-eyed, and endlessly charismatic, he guides you through secret corners of Saona that big group tours don’t even know exist.
The Adventure Begins
Your expedition kicks off at 8:30 AM from Bayahibe. From the moment you step onto the boat, you’re heading off the standard tourist route and into Dario’s world — a world of hidden natural pools, untouched mangroves, and wildlife encounters.
Highlights of This Exclusive Expedition
⭐ Hidden Natural Pool
Your first stop is a quiet, crystal-clear natural pool far from the usual traffic. Slip on a mask and let the morning sky, soft light, and calm waters set the tone for the day. It’s peaceful, surreal, and something most visitors never experience.
🌿 Mangrove Exploration & Wildlife Tracking
Dario guides you deep into the mangroves — an ecosystem full of secrets.
Most tours pass by.
You go in.
You’ll learn about the trees, the tides, and the animals that live here. Often, this is where we spot turtles, stingrays, and other marine life in their untouched habitat.
🐢 Turtle-Spotting in Remote Waters
Dario knows exactly where to go. His years on the water have given him a sixth sense for finding wildlife. He’ll take you to areas where turtles feed and surface — places other captains overlook entirely.
🏖 Saona Paradise — Far From the Crowds
While other excursions unload dozens of people at the same beaches, you’ll arrive at Saona Paradise, a quieter, more exclusive stretch of sand.
Here you’ll enjoy:
This is the Saona visitors dream of, not the one they usually get.
🌊 Palmilla — The Legendary Natural Pool
Around 2:30–3:00 PM, the adventure continues to Palmilla, a calm, impossibly blue natural pool where you can float, snorkel, and enjoy one of the most stunning seascapes in the Caribbean.
⛵ Return to Bayahibe at Sunset
You’ll be back around 5:00 PM, usually just as the sky starts to glow gold — a perfect ending to a day of real exploration.
Why Adventurers Choose This Tour
Secret routes & hidden spots most tours never visit
Wildlife-focused navigation (turtles, mangroves, and more)
Small groups or private expeditions only
Avoids the crowds at every stop
Guided by Dario, whose military precision, local knowledge, and adventurous energy set this experience apart
This is Saona for explorers —
raw, real, and unforgettable.
