Samaná Peninsula Day Trip from Puerto Plata

After pickup at your hotel in Puerto Plata, learn the details about the day ahead from your informative guide. Start with a light continental breakfast aboard the comfortable coach, and relax on the approx. 3-hour drive to Samaná.

On arrival, transfer to a safari-style truck and journey to Rancho Aventuras, where you'll hop on a horse. After a safety briefing, traverse through the tropical setting of El Limón National Park to hidden waterfalls, including El Limón, which spits out water from 165 feet (50 meters) above. Feel free to jump in the lagoon where the water splashes down!

Returning by safari truck to Santa Bárbara de Samaná, the main town, see landmarks and learn from your guide about the fascinating history of the area. Following your city tour, head to lunch at El Timon restaurant and feast on a Dominican buffet as well as the panoramic view of Samaná Bay.

Then hop on a boat for Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) and keep your eyes open for whales (especially January to March) because this is one of the best whale-watching spots on the planet. Located just 4 miles (7 km) from the main town on the Samaná Peninsula,Cayo Levantado is a tropical paradise and a must-see locale.

Sip an included beer and soft drinks at the beach bar (tropical cocktails such as piña coladas, banana mamas and coco locos are available for purchase), enjoy leisurely time on the sugar-white sands of Bacardi Beach, or go swimming in the sea.

Returning to the Samaná pier at the end of the day, you're provided a light snack and transported back to your hotel having just experienced a slice of paradise.