Bahía de Las Águilas day tour: Boat to pristine beach, 8 km bay

Swim and snorkel in an 8 km bay of turquoise water, far from crowds

A full-day tour to Bahía de Las Águilas in Jaragua National Park combines a drive through Cabo Rojo, a 15-minute boat ride from Las Cuevas, and hours on a pristine beach where the bay stretches 8 kilometers across. You swim and snorkel in clear water, then return with lunch included and park entry covered. The tour runs 8 hours with an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Spanish, and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beach day at Bahía de Las Águilas

• Drive along scenic road to Cabo Rojo
• Board boat at Las Cuevas
• Boat ride to Bahía de Las Águilas
• Swim and snorkel in crystal waters
• Relax on pristine beach
• Enjoy typical lunch on return

The experience

The day starts with a drive through Jaragua National Park along a coastal road that passes the fishing village of Cabo Rojo. From Las Cuevas, you board a boat for a 15-minute crossing to Bahía de Las Águilas itself: a natural beach that sits untouched by development. The bay spans 8 kilometers, and the water shifts between turquoise and opal-blue depending on the depth and light.

Once there, the time is yours to swim, snorkel, or simply rest on the sand. The beach has no facilities or vendors, which is the point: this is what the area looked like before tourism reshaped it. A typical lunch waits on the return journey, and bottled water and soda travel with you throughout the day. The whole outing takes 8 hours door to door.

Children from age 5 can join, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the boat crossing and beach time do require basic comfort in water and sun exposure. Park entrance is included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle and the guide who speaks English or Spanish.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• park entrance fee.
• 15-minute boat ride to the beach.
• lunch on the return.
• bottled water and soda throughout the day.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ecotour Barahona

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your language. The 8-hour day is full but not rushed, and the beach itself has no crowds or vendors: what you get is quiet water and sand, not a social scene.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the boat ride to Bahía de Las Águilas?

The boat crossing from Las Cuevas takes 15 minutes each way, so you spend most of the 8-hour tour on the beach itself rather than traveling.

What can I do at Bahía de Las Águilas once I arrive?

You can swim and snorkel in the bay, which covers 8 kilometers and has clear water in shades of turquoise to opal-blue. The beach has no shops or restaurants, so it remains undeveloped.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Snorkeling equipment is not included with the tour, so you'll need to bring your own or arrange rental separately if you plan to snorkel.

What meals and drinks are included?

A typical lunch is served on the return journey. Bottled water and soda are provided throughout the day.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour.