Samana Excursions
MONTE PLACIDO is the perfect launching spot for any excursion in the Samana area.
Simply make your reservation and walk down our hill to the main road until you reach the local store at the bottom. From there a tour bus will meet you out in front of Colmado Nene. You can book your excursion through a tour operator or drive there on your own schedule.
Most tours leave at 8:00 am, returning around 2:00 pm and often include lunch.
Check the tour operator web page for details and the updated prices. Keep tour times in mind when planning your Retreat Classes and also choosing your Meals . Retreat organizers can include a tour in the package or have guests sign up individually. The tours can fill up in high season so reservations should be made in advance.
Simply make your reservation and walk down our hill to the main road until you reach the local store at the bottom. From there a tour bus will meet you out in front of Colmado Nene. You can book your excursion through a tour operator or drive there on your own schedule.
Most tours leave at 8:00 am, returning around 2:00 pm and often include lunch.
Check the tour operator web page for details and the updated prices. Keep tour times in mind when planning your Retreat Classes and also choosing your Meals . Retreat organizers can include a tour in the package or have guests sign up individually. The tours can fill up in high season so reservations should be made in advance.
Hiking in the Hills
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Ready for an adventure? Hire a guide to take you hiking in the hills and find the true beauty in the heart of the Dominican Republic. Spanish speaking guide knows the Dominican names and medicinal uses of plants which he will point out along the way. He is knowledgeable of the birds and numerous fruit trees. The hike is great exercise and requires durable footwear. You can travel on horseback at an additional cost. |
PRICES
- 2 1/2 hour hike $15 dollars up to five people.
- 4 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $15 dollars up to five people.
- 4 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people.
THE EL LIMON WATERFALLS
These breathtaking waterfalls are a great option for location and pricing.
The walking trail is about fifteen minutes from Monte Placido right after Rancho Ismael.
Going on foot the only cost is the Park entrance fee of 50 pesos or approx. 1 US dollar per person.
Taking a horse with a local Rancher should cost no more than $500 pesos (about 10 dollars) plus Park entry fee.
Tour operators offer the excursion in the morning.
If you go on your own, we suggest to do it in the afternoon, to avoid crowds.
These breathtaking waterfalls are a great option for location and pricing.
The walking trail is about fifteen minutes from Monte Placido right after Rancho Ismael.
Going on foot the only cost is the Park entrance fee of 50 pesos or approx. 1 US dollar per person.
Taking a horse with a local Rancher should cost no more than $500 pesos (about 10 dollars) plus Park entry fee.
Tour operators offer the excursion in the morning.
If you go on your own, we suggest to do it in the afternoon, to avoid crowds.
WHALE WATCHING IN SAMANA.
Every year thousands of Humpback Whales start their journey from the cold waters in the North Atlantic to the Caribbean.
More than 1,500 of them visit the Bay of Samana each winter so at any given time during the season (mid January to late March ), there are about 300 Humpback Whales in the Bay.
Drive to the dock in Samana and Kim Beddall, a Marine Mammal Specialist, will be your guide for about $64 dollars. Contact her at 1-809- 538 -2494 or visit www.whalesamana.com
You can also book through a tour operator: www.flora-tours.net/excursion-us/index.php
They will include transportation for about $75 - $80 dollars and usually pick-up and drop off at Monte Placido. Tours will leave in the morning.
If you drive to the dock directly you will be able to get an afternoon tour at 1:30 pm from the beginning of Feb.-mid Mar.
Every year thousands of Humpback Whales start their journey from the cold waters in the North Atlantic to the Caribbean.
More than 1,500 of them visit the Bay of Samana each winter so at any given time during the season (mid January to late March ), there are about 300 Humpback Whales in the Bay.
Drive to the dock in Samana and Kim Beddall, a Marine Mammal Specialist, will be your guide for about $64 dollars. Contact her at 1-809- 538 -2494 or visit www.whalesamana.com
You can also book through a tour operator: www.flora-tours.net/excursion-us/index.php
They will include transportation for about $75 - $80 dollars and usually pick-up and drop off at Monte Placido. Tours will leave in the morning.
If you drive to the dock directly you will be able to get an afternoon tour at 1:30 pm from the beginning of Feb.-mid Mar.
WALK THE PLANK ZIPLINE TOUR
An excellent and exciting excursion for thrill-seekers and nature lovers!
This eco-tourism attraction for all ages will have you flying through the forest, swimming in cascades and having lunch at the great "El Valle" beach.
The main company in Samana is called "Samana Zipline."
You can visit independently at any time of day and take the basic tour (not including lunch) for about $60 dollars.
Visit www.samanatreetopzipline.com for more info.
Tour Operators leave early in the morning and transportation is provided for about $105 dollars.
An excellent and exciting excursion for thrill-seekers and nature lovers!
This eco-tourism attraction for all ages will have you flying through the forest, swimming in cascades and having lunch at the great "El Valle" beach.
The main company in Samana is called "Samana Zipline."
You can visit independently at any time of day and take the basic tour (not including lunch) for about $60 dollars.
Visit www.samanatreetopzipline.com for more info.
Tour Operators leave early in the morning and transportation is provided for about $105 dollars.
LOS HAITESIS
Famous for its limestone rock formations, caves, and grottos, this magnificent location is filled with pictographs and petroglyphs left by indigenous Taíno Indians.
You cannot visit this site independently as it is only accessible through early morning departure by boat.
On this tour you will sail past dozens of intricate rock islands and spectacular cliff faces.
Swirling above are hundreds of beautiful coastal birds in this unmatched tropical setting.
A tour costs about $85 dollars and includes tours of various caverns.
We recommend Flora Tours (809 240 5482) www.flora-tours.net/excursion-us/index.php for a complete tour that combines the Las Haitesis excursion with lunch at Cano Hondo. The tour runs from from 8am-5:30pm (approx.)
Famous for its limestone rock formations, caves, and grottos, this magnificent location is filled with pictographs and petroglyphs left by indigenous Taíno Indians.
You cannot visit this site independently as it is only accessible through early morning departure by boat.
On this tour you will sail past dozens of intricate rock islands and spectacular cliff faces.
Swirling above are hundreds of beautiful coastal birds in this unmatched tropical setting.
A tour costs about $85 dollars and includes tours of various caverns.
We recommend Flora Tours (809 240 5482) www.flora-tours.net/excursion-us/index.php for a complete tour that combines the Las Haitesis excursion with lunch at Cano Hondo. The tour runs from from 8am-5:30pm (approx.)
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RANCHO PLAYA "Equestrian Yoga"
Located in the nearby village of La Barbacoa about five minutes from Monte Placido. They have horseback riding excursions to the beach and other interesting destinations. For more info visit their website: ranchoplayalt.com/ |
