Question 1

What does my eTOURS booking include?

Accepted Answer

For Saona Island and Catalina Island it includes free pickup in the authorized zones of the Polígono Central, Boca Chica and Juan Dolio, round-trip ground transport in an air-conditioned van seating up to eight passengers, the round-trip boat to the island, and lunch and drinks during the trip. For Samaná it includes pickup at your hotel, Airbnb or residence, round-trip transport from Santo Domingo, an air-conditioned executive van with up to eight passengers, water and non-alcoholic drinks, a welcome by Cayenas del Mar staff with escort to boarding, a visit to Los Haitises National Park with a national guide and park fees, drinks on the catamaran, buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado, a beach chair and beach time. For Baní it includes ground transport, a visit to the Dunes and Las Salinas, lunch, and a stop at Las Marías on the way back.

Question 2

What is not included?

Accepted Answer

On Saona Island and Catalina Island, alcoholic drinks, optional activities at the destination and personal expenses are not included. For Samaná, alcoholic drinks, whale watching (booked separately) and optional destination activities are not included. For Baní, alcoholic drinks and purchases at Las Marías are not included: the stop is included, the purchases are not.

Question 3

Can I choose how to spend my day on Saona Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The trip already covers transport, the boat and meals, so you arrive with nothing left to arrange. On the island you can add any optional activities you like, on your own.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Saona Island costs US$95 per person and includes round-trip ground transport from Santo Domingo, the round-trip boat to the island, and lunch and drinks. Catalina Island costs US$95 per person with the same package. Samaná costs US$160 per person and includes pickup at your hotel, Airbnb or residence, round-trip transport, water and non-alcoholic drinks, a boat tour through Los Haitises among mangroves, rock formations and caves with Taíno pictographs, and Cayo Levantado with a Dominican lunch and beach chairs; alcoholic drinks and whale watching are not included. Baní costs US$95 per person and includes ground transport, a visit to the Dunes and Las Salinas, lunch, and a stop at Las Marías. You can pay by card or PayPal right after the form, or request bank transfer details on WhatsApp.

Question 5

What time is pickup in Santo Domingo?

Accepted Answer

For Saona and Catalina, pickup is at 7:00 AM at your hotel, Airbnb or residence in Santo Domingo, departure from Santo Domingo at 8:00 AM and arrival at the boarding area at 10:00 AM. The return leaves at 4:00 PM and reaches Santo Domingo at 6:00 PM. For Samaná, pickup is at 5:00 AM, departure at 6:00 AM, arrival at 9:00 AM, return at 4:00 PM and arrival in Santo Domingo at 7:00 PM. For Baní, pickups start at 7:00 AM, departure is at 8:00 AM, arrival at the Dunes at 10:00 AM, the return leaves at 4:00 PM and you are back in Santo Domingo around 6:00 PM.

Question 6

How is this different from bus tours?

Accepted Answer

You travel in an air-conditioned van with up to eight passengers, and we pick you up at your accommodation within the authorised zones, with no meeting point. Pickups start from the time shown for each destination; your exact pickup time depends on your area and on the other pickups that day.

Question 7

Are children allowed?

Accepted Answer

This service is for guests aged 18 and over. This must be confirmed before requesting a booking.

Question 8

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

One person can book and travel: each departure runs from one paid passenger. Complete the form up to eight hours before departure; one carry-on bag per passenger is allowed. When you finish, you pay for your seat online with PayPal or card; if you prefer a bank transfer, ask for the details on WhatsApp. The booking is confirmed once the payment is verified.

Question 9

Where do you pick up?

Accepted Answer

Free pickup is in the authorized zones of the Polígono Central of Santo Domingo. On eastbound tours (Saona and Catalina) it also covers Boca Chica and Juan Dolio, at a hotel or central area. Outside those zones there is an extra charge and it cannot be booked online: message us on WhatsApp for a quote.

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