8 Days Adventures in Samaná from Santo Domingo
8 Days Adventures in Samaná from Santo Domingo
At 1,400 square kilometers, the Samaná Peninsula is even larger than most of the small islands in the Caribbean. This ecological paradise offers you the possibility to actively explore the country in a totally different way.
We have created a tour in which you can visit beaches and take part in some adventure activities. A perfect setting to enjoy with all the senses. Crystal clear beaches, Caribbean sun, adventure, nature, joy, the warmth of the local people together with an exotic cuisine full of flavors will make your vacation an unforgettable experience.
- The transfer of the first day from the Santo Domingo airport to your hotel is included in your package and will be according to the arrival of your flight.
- The departure from your hotel on the second day will be at 9.00am. You will be picked up by your private guide at the reception to start your tour.
After welcoming you to the Santo Domingo airport we will take you to the Colonial Zone. The capital of the Dominican Republic is not only a strategic point of our company, but it is also here where we welcome our clients and take the time to answer their questions before beginning their adventure. Upon arrival at your hotel you will have the rest of the day free. If you want us to recommend something, do not hesitate to ask, we will be happy to help you.
- None
- Transfer with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet in the vehicle at your disposal
accommodation
- Hotel Villa Colonial *** o equvalente, Santo Domingo (Standard Room)
- Santo Domingo airport to hotel in Santo Domingo / 30km / 30min
Enjoy your breakfast. Around 9:00 am your local tour guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel and later you will visit the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo during a walk. You will return to the hotel after this tour to leave for the next point of your trip. You will know the first European city in America where the first cathedral was built, the first bishop resided and the first hospital was opened. A UNESCO World Heritage site. After this walk you will be hungry, so we will invite you to eat a typical Dominican lunch after checking out at the hotel and before heading north. At the end of lunch the vehicle will be waiting for us to leave for the Samaná Peninsula. The goal is Las Terrenas, an old fishing village.
Meals included- Breakfast and lunch
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet in the vehicle at your disposal
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
- Walk through the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo / 2hrs / 30min
- Santo Domingo Hotel - Hotel in Las Terrenas / 160km / 2hrs30min
Meals included
- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Tickets and buggies
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
- Las Terrenas - Las Galeras / 50km / 1hrs30min (one way)
Enjoy your breakfast. Around 9:00 am your local tour guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel and later you will visit the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo during a walk. You will return to the hotel after this tour to leave for the next point of your trip. You will know the first European city in America where the first cathedral was built, the first bishop resided and the first hospital was opened. A UNESCO World Heritage site. After this walk you will be hungry, so we will invite you to eat a typical Dominican lunch after checking out at the hotel and before heading north. At the end of lunch the vehicle will be waiting for us to leave for the Samaná Peninsula. The goal is Las Terrenas, an old fishing village.
- Breakfast
- Local tour guide
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Entrance to the Lemon waterfall
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
Distances
- Hotel in Las Terrenas to El Limón / 20km / 25min
- Hike to the Limón waterfall / 60min (one way)
Today we will have a bike tour. This tour includes some challenging walks around Las Terrenas. We will climb some steep hills that will take us to the famous Coffee Route. Crossing the mountains of Las Terrenas we will be able to taste honey, coffee, cocoa and mamajuana. In the right season you will also notice the smell of coffee flowers. The tour ends with a nice downhill trail through the jungle. In the afternoon you will have free time to relax on the beach. At night there are many bars and clubs to immerse yourself in the nightlife of the town.
Meals included- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transfer with Spanish speaking driver to the bicycle station and vice versa
- Bicycle and helmet
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
Cycling distances
- 35km and 250 meters height difference
Experience speed at a height of about 120 meters. A total of 13 platforms and 12 different trails will take you through a grove of the beautiful Samana Peninsula. After transportation from your hotel in Las Terrenas to the region called "El Valle" you will receive all the necessary information to participate in this adventure. Float through the jungle and enjoy the panoramic views before reaching a small waterfall where you can take a refreshing swim after an adrenaline cocktail. Afterwards, we will spend some time on one of the region's beaches before your transfer takes you back to your hotel.
Meals included- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transfer with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet in the vehicle at your disposal
- Zipline tickets, specialized guide and equipment
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
- Las Terrenas - El Valle / 50km / 1h15min
Today's adventure is on horseback. The ranch is located at the end of the paradisiacal Samaná peninsula, in the small fishing village Las Galeras, surrounded by coconut trees and turquoise blue sea. On this beautiful journey, you will discover a whole range of fruit trees such as bananas, mangoes, avocados, coconut trees and much more. You will pass by an impressive Spanish-style castle and from the "El Cabito" restaurant, located on the top of the cliff, you will be able to admire one of the best views of the sea. It is a wonderful experience that we invite you to share with us.
- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet in the vehicle at your disposal
- Horse
accommodation
- Hotel Playa Colibri *** o quivalente, Las Terrenas (Apartment type B)
Distances
- Las Terrenas - Las Galeras / 50km / 1hrs30min (one way)
Take your time for breakfast and enjoy this last day. Departure from the hotel will depend on your program. If you go to the Santo Domingo airport your transfer will be included and we will take care of it. If you want to extend your vacation in a sun and beach hotel, in a place of your preference or you want to book another trip with us, do not hesitate to inform us.
Meals included- Breakfast
Included services
- Local tour guide
- Transportation with Spanish speaking driver
- Water, soft drinks and local drinks during your transfer
- Internet in the vehicle at your disposal
- Depending on your itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels
- Meals as described
- Local tour guide
- All entrance fees for excursions and visits mentioned above
- Tips for driver and local tour guide
- Additional food and drinks not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Guided visits (included)
- The tour will be in a group of maximum 16 participants.
- On the last day, departure from the hotel will depend on your needs.
- If you go to the Santo Domingo airport, your transfer is part of the package and we will take care of it.
- If you want to extend your vacation either in a sun and beach hotel, taking part in another of our tours or in another place of your choice, simply inform us and we will see how we can help you.
- Children are not allowed on this tour.
- Service is provided in shared mode.
- Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather (rain, huaycos, overflows, etc.), strikes and / or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
- In such case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour.
- The Itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety.
- If you decide to leave before the end of the service, no refund applies either.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered "Done" without claims, delays or returns.
- Seats in the transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first come / first served basis.
Transport
- Operator's Own
- Modern transport with permission from the Ministry of Tourism for National tourist transfer.
- Villa Colonial Hotel *** / Standard Room / Santo Domingo / 1 night
- An Art Deco house from 1920 which was restored and enabled keeping its extraordinary period floors, in a space reserved for those seeking comfort and tranquility in the very center of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo.
- Alisei Hotel *** / Apartment type B / Las Terrenas / 6 nights
- One of the fashion establishments in Las Terrenas; a beautiful and central hotel with modern and comfortably furnished apartments.