Experience a morning of adventure and an afternoon of relaxation in Samana on a full-day guided bus trip from Punta Cana. A multilingual guide accompanies you throughout the tour to one of the most beautiful places in the Dominican Republic. Highlights include Samana Bay, home of humpback whales (seasonally); secluded Limon Waterfall; the tropical island of Cayo Levantado; horseback riding; and a traditional Dominican lunch (rice, beans, meat, salad, fresh fruit, and coffee).
Pick up provided from any hotel in the Punta Cana area. For customers not staying in a hotel (condos, apartments, villas) we will arrange a pick up point close to their location. Pick ups go from 6 to 7:30 am and each hotel has a different one, so this will be provided after receiving the reservation.
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 thanks to the new Miches highway 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 can have some time to relax after the bus ride. Let's the adventure begin! It's time to get on board our boat to ride thorugh the beautiful Samana Bay, home few months per year of the Humpback Whale season, 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 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 in 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, take pictures 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. Start dreaming! Book with us your Samana Explorer tour!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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