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   Ontario
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Posted on: 5:07 pm, February 16, 2005

I understand the excusions run about $75 US each. Are they really worth it? I'm not really interested in the island one because I will have the beach and snorkeling at the resort. But would there be a good one for the family to participate in for a one day change of pace?

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   Ontario
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adie
Posted on: 5:25 pm, February 16, 2005

The Outback Jungle Safari Jeep ride is AWESOME and well worth every penny....you get to see the country side, a dominican home/village, eat sugar cane, drink....swim on a private beach on the carribbean side of the island, and so much more...it's so fun and I've been on it two different times and would do it again!! I think it's around 80$ US.

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   bolton england
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angie
Posted on: 6:54 pm, February 17, 2005

went on the seonia island trip last july fantastic day , you go on a catamaran to island then on way back you get to go on speed boat , my kids loved it , also out back safari was brilliant . try seona island review forum and outbacksafari.com for details . we really enjoyed these trips and would recommend them . hope this helps .angiexxx

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   new york
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Posted on: 6:56 pm, February 17, 2005

how far are these excursions from punta cana??? also did anyone go the the ocean park which has the dolphin swims etc not the manitee park locally i believe this one is a bit further away thanks and enjoy your trip

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   Quebec
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Posted on: 12:14 pm, February 18, 2005

Angie's right. Saona Island was a great excursion. Mostly if it's a sunny day. However, be aware that it's a long drive to get there. From Ocean Cana it took us about 2 hours to get to the point where you take the catamaran (or speed boat). But you are in a comfortable bus and looking out is fun.

We also did the Bavaro Runner witch is the same trip as the Safari described by the fellow (sugar can field, visit in a local house, carabean beach, visit in a cigar manufacture). Alex, our guide, is apparently the best. He was very funny and interesting.

Yes, they are expensive but worth it. They are part of my good souvenirs. If I had to choose only one, it would be Saona.

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