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Punta Cana · La Altagracia · Dominican Republic
Guided Full Day Samana Experience From Punta Cana With Lunch
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the natural beauty of the Samana Peninsula in just one day on a sightseeing tour from Punta Cana, ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time. Learn about Dominican culture and enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation as you travel through the countryside with ease, and ride a safari truck and go on horseback to Limon Waterfall. A Dominican lunch is also included.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Sail through Samana Bay, home of the Humpback whales
- Experience the impressive and magnificent Limon Waterfall
- Discover the beautiful paradise of Cayo Levantado
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
After an early pick up from your hotel in Punta Cana (from 6:30 till 7:30 am depending on the hotel) and a convenient stop in a meeting point to organize the transportation, we’ll move on a brand-new bus to the small village of Las Canitas, close to Sabana de la Mar. The ride takes around 1.5 hours and on the way, you’ll have the chance the enjoy great views of the Dominican countryside and the East Coast while the guide will give information about the life and local customs of the Dominicans. After reaching Las Canitas, you will be welcomed by the local people and you will have the chance to enjoy a healthy meal if you had no chance or time to do it at your hotel. Let the adventure begin! Once our breakfast has finished and we feel relaxed it’s time to get on board our boat to ride through the beautiful Samana Bay, home of the Humpback Whale a few months per year, till reaching the small town of Samana, called Santa Barbara. From the dock, we’ll get on a truck and we’ll make our way to the most magnificent waterfall in the country, El Salto de Limon (Limon Waterfall)! We’ll reach a ranch located in the mountain and be taken into the tropical forest, for a short horseback riding tour along with the River Arroyo Chico. The dense vegetation will captivate your senses and leave you with a real taste of adventure. Ultimately, the trail leads to the picturesque Limon Waterfall: an impressive 170-foot drop of fresh water, right in the middle of the jungle. Splash yourself in the refreshing waters of the lagoons at the base of the waterfall. And don’t forget to take the perfect picture of your family and yourself in this memorable place! While the morning has been dedicated to the adventure, the afternoon will be focused on relaxing. We’ll climb again into our open-air truck and head down to the dock to take a short boat trip to the gorgeous Cayo Levantado, also known as “Bacardi Island”. You will be impressed by the beautiful landscapes of the peninsula. Once on the island, prepare to experience the white sandy beaches and the warm turquoise water of this unique and relaxing place. There, you can explore the island, swim, snorkel or simply relax and enjoy a good cocktail on the beach of this lost paradise. After around 1.5 hours spent at the island, from here we’ll start to make our way back to Punta Cana, where you’ll have plenty of time to recall this wonderful experience.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Punta Cana
Eco Tour at El Salto del Limon.
Continued
Punta Cana
Horseback Riding.
Continued
Punta Cana
Leisure at Cayo Levantado.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round Trip transportation Authorized multi-language guide Boat ride Horseback riding activity Entrance fee Salto de Limon Park Visit Cayo Levantado
Not Included
Photos Tips (optional)
What to Bring
Swimming suit Towel Sunglasses Solar cream Insect repellent Snacks for the day Camera Money for shopping and tips
Restrictions
- Order of the places to be visited may change. (If the waterfall is too crowded in the morning, you will visit this place in the afternoon). - Pregnant women and people with back problems can't participate in this tour. - The path to reach the waterfall includes a steep and pretty narrow stairway, so you have to be in good physical conditions. - During the horseback activity to reach the waterfall you will be guided by volunteers. They are not paid, so please tip them at the end of the activity if you have a chance. - The trail has been improved recently and now you have also the option to reach the waterfall hiking. Bear in mind is around 20-25 minutes walk. - The trail to reach the waterfall is usually very muddy. You will have to wear rain boots provided by the ranch. Bring long sockes if you think you'll need it. - Children under 3 year old don't pay.
Meeting & Pickup
Round-trip transportation from all the main hotels in the Punta Cana area (including Cap Cana).
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-02-01
5.00 / 5
Nathan was very funny and the professional photographer was awesome Thank you.
2021-08-17
4.00 / 5
Feedback from my client: Samaná was BEAUTIFUL. We loved all of the things we did and the new places we got to see while on the excursion, however the transportation and overall communication while on the excursion was subpar and inefficient. We knew that it was going to be a very long day, and that was okay. We were told we would be picked up at 6:30am and that the tour would be 12 hours in duration. We were picked up at 6:45a (no big deal, 15 minutes late is okay), and taken to our first stop where we were to check-in and have “breakfast” that we were told would be a quick 10 minute stop. Breakfast consisted of a 3 oz cup of coffee and mini muffins, which they ran out of before we made it to the front of the line. In hindsight, we should have gotten something from the buffet at the resort and brought with us however, the buffet didn’t open until 7am so we would have had to grab something the night before. Our 10 minute stop ended up being about 45 minutes while we waited for more people to be dropped off for us to finally begin the tour. The bus ride was quite scenic as we traveled north. It was a nice way to see a different part of the island that we otherwise would have had no idea existed being within the walls of the resort. After about a 30 minute restroom/snack-for-purchase break, we were back on the road to the boat. We then loaded onto the boat for the next stop at “Bacardi Island”. Here we had a prepared hot lunch while also enjoying the beautiful beach and clear blue water of the Samana Bay. The food here was actually quite good. After about an hour and a half on the island we loaded back on the boat and headed to Samana for the jeep ride to the ranch. Arriving at the ranch was overwhelming. There was absolutely no organization or direction on what we needed to do in order to get our horse to get to the waterfall, however once we were in our saddles, the experience alone was unbelievable. Riding through the forest/jungle, seeing the plant life and waterfall was like nothing I had done before. I imagine the water runs pretty heavily regardless, but we had some heavy rain come through a day or two prior to our tour so the waterfall was flowing at full force. We could swim at the falls, which was a great relief from the heat and humidity. Upon arriving back at the ranch, we eventually loaded back onto the Jeeps so that we could leave, or thats what we thought. Apparently one of the 3 jeeps we took to the ranch had left so we then had to wait another 30-40 minutes for a new jeep to transfer our entire group. Again, just another example of inefficient and poor communication. Finally we headed back down the mountain to the boat, and eventually to the bus for transfer back to our hotel. Overall, we waited a total of about 3 additional hours than we expected to just because of people not knowing whats going on. We anticipated being back to the hotel around 6:30pm, but ended up not arriving back to the hotel until 9:15pm.
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