Overview
? Enjoy a full-day escape from your hotel in Barahona to the remote paradise of Bahía de las Águilas. After a scenic coastal drive and a short boat ride, you’ll arrive at an 8-kilometre stretch of pristine white sand and turquoise waters. Relax, swim, snorkel, and soak up nature away from the crowds.
Highlights
✨ Drive along the coastline passing the river-island of Los Patos and the charming fishing village of Cabo Rojo.
✨ 15-minute boat ride across crystal-clear waters to Bahía de las Águilas.
✨ Spend time on one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled beaches — 8 km of white sand in a protected national park.
✨ Swim and snorkel in water shades of turquoise and opal-blue, and explore a natural, untouched setting.
✨ Typical lunch served on the beach or at a local restaurant in the area.
Full Description
Start your day with convenient pick-up from your accommodation in Barahona. Your guide welcomes you and you set off on a scenic drive along the coast, with sweeping views of Los Patos and the dramatic shoreline. At Cabo Rojo you board a boat for a 15-minute cruise across the water to Bahía de las Águilas, nestled in a national park and framed by rugged desert-style terrain and cactus-dotted land. On arrival you’ll discover an 8-km-long beach of powdery white sand and calm, translucent water. Here you’ll have free time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or simply relax in an environment rarely touched by mass tourism. A delicious, typical Dominican-style lunch is included, allowing you to refuel while enjoying the picturesque surroundings. At the end of your unforgettable beach day you’ll return by boat and vehicle to Barahona and be dropped off at your accommodation.
What’s Included
✔ Pick-up from your Barahona-area hotel.
✔ Transportation by road and boat.
✔ Entrance fees to the national park.
✔ Professional local guide.
✔ Typical lunch.
✔ Boat ride across to the beach.
What to Bring
? Swimsuit, towel, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
? Camera, water-resistant bag.
? Insect repellent.
? Sandals or comfortable shoes for short walks.
? Light cover-up or shirt for sun protection.
Duration
Approximately 8–10 hours (early morning start, return in the late afternoon).
Price
From approx US $266 per person (depending on date, group size, etc.).
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up in Barahona (specific location will be confirmed upon booking).
Why Travelers Love It
Travellers rave about the sheer beauty and remoteness of Bahía de las Águilas — incredibly clear water, expansive white beach, minimal crowds, and the feeling of discovering a hidden gem. The combination of land-scenic drive, short boat journey and pure beach time makes this a memorable one-day escape.