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.
Tenemos una localización céntrica, perfecta para salir de cualquier excursión a explorar Samaná.
Puedes caminar hasta el colmado más cercano al final de nuestra calle (Colmado Nene) y allí te recoge la compañía de tours. Podemos ayudarte a coordinarlo todo.
Puedes caminar hasta el colmado más cercano al final de nuestra calle (Colmado Nene) y allí te recoge la compañía de tours. Podemos ayudarte a coordinarlo todo.
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.
Aventúrate a explorar las colinas y la belleza Dominicana. El guía habla español y te muestra todas las plantas y sus usos medicinales. Conoce sobre las aves y numerosos árboles frutales. Esta caminata es un gran ejercicio y requiere zapatos resistentes. Por un costo adicional, puede realizar el viaje a caballo.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $15 dollars up to five people.
- 4 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people.
Aventúrate a explorar las colinas y la belleza Dominicana. El guía habla español y te muestra todas las plantas y sus usos medicinales. Conoce sobre las aves y numerosos árboles frutales. Esta caminata es un gran ejercicio y requiere zapatos resistentes. Por un costo adicional, puede realizar el viaje a caballo.
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.
Las Cascadas del Limón son una gran opción por su ubicación y precios. La caminata desde Monte Plácido es sólo 15 minutos luego de Rancho Ismael.
Si vas a pie el único costo es la entrada al parque por al rededor de RD$50 pesos o un dólar por persona. Puedes tomar un caballo con un ranchero local por no más de RD$500 ($10 dólares) más el precio de la entrada. Los operadores de tour ofrecen la excursión en la mañana.
Si vas por tu cuenta, sugerimos que lo hagas en la tarde, cuando hay menos cúmulo de personas.
Si vas a pie el único costo es la entrada al parque por al rededor de RD$50 pesos o un dólar por persona. Puedes tomar un caballo con un ranchero local por no más de RD$500 ($10 dólares) más el precio de la entrada. Los operadores de tour ofrecen la excursión en la mañana.
Si vas por tu cuenta, sugerimos que lo hagas en la tarde, cuando hay menos cúmulo de personas.
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.
Cada año durante el invierno y hasta finales de Marzo, miles de ballenas Jorobadas visitan la Bahía de Samaná. Puedes ir en tu auto al puerto de Samaná y por unos US$64 dólares puedes contratar un guía especializado. Las compañías de Tours, usualmente cobran entre $75 y $80 dólares, te recogen en la mañana y te traen de vuelta a Monte Plácido. Otra opción es ir directamente y tomar el tour de la tarde a partir de la 1:30PM.
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.
Una excursión excitante para los que les gustan los retos. Una atracción eco turística para todas las edades, volando encima del bosque, nadando en cascadas y almorzando en Playa El Valle. La compañía se llama Samana Zipline. Puede visitar el lugar por tu cuenta a cualquier hora y hacer el recorrido básico por unos $60 dólares (no incluye almuerzo).
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.)
Famoso por sus formaciones rocosas, cuevas y grutas, esta magnífica locación está repleta de jeroglíficos dejados por los taínos y de hermosas vistas, aves costeras y mucho por ver y admirar en este increíble regalo de la naturaleza. Este lugar sólo se puede visitar en tour de bote por las mañanas, no es permitido el acceso independiente. Un tour cuesta al rededor de $85 dólares incluyendo la exploración a varias cuevas.
Recomendamos Flora Tours (809 240 5482) para un tour completo (8:30AM a 5:30PM aprox.) que combina la excursión a Los Haitises con un almuerzo en Caño Hondo.
Recomendamos Flora Tours (809 240 5482) para un tour completo (8:30AM a 5:30PM aprox.) que combina la excursión a Los Haitises con un almuerzo en Caño Hondo.
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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/ |
Yoga Ecuestre con Rancho Playa. Cercano a Monte Plácido en la villa La Barbacoa, este lugar ofrece excursiones a caballo a varias atracciones y playas de la zona. Para más información visite su web www.ranchoplayalt.com
