Horseback Ride And Island Day

Excursion to Samaná and Cayo Levantado from Punta Cana

★ 5.0 from 3 reviews

8 hours, hotel pickup listed, lunch Typical Dominican Food included.

from $120 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Best Way Transfer Punta Cana

Overview

This full day out from Punta Cana packs several stops into eight hours: Samaná Province, El Limón and Cayo Levantado. A hotel pickup starts things off, then the route runs through Samaná Province by bus and safari truck, with a catamaran crossing to Cayo Levantado described by one reviewer, who called standing in the water watching fish swim around her a highlight. Lunch is typical Dominican food and a professional guide travels with the group throughout.

The shape of the day comes straight from the listing. Roughly two hours go to Samaná Province, two hours to El Limón, and four hours to Cayo Levantado. One reviewer described a horseback ride down to El Limón waterfall as magical, though the listing itself names the stop without stating how it is reached.

It suits people with moderate fitness who are happy to be on the move through a long and varied day. Groups run to a maximum of 40 travellers, so it is a shared, busy outing rather than a quiet one. It is not the right pick for wheelchair users, travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, per the listing's own guidance.

What's Included

Included

Lunch Typical Dominican Food
Professional Tourist Guide
Transportation (Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel)
Safari tour (Samanà)
Visit Cayo Levantado

Not Included

Photos

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, with the exact pickup point confirmed at booking.
Samaná Province, 2 hoursTwo hours in Samaná Province, including a safari tour. Admission is free at this stop.
El Limón, 2 hoursTwo hours at El Limón. Admission is free. One reviewer described a horseback ride to the waterfall here as magical.
Cayo Levantado, 4 hoursFour hours on the island. Admission is free. A lunch of typical Dominican food is included in the day, per the listing.
Return and drop-offTransport back to your hotel is included, closing out the eight-hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and recent traveller reviews will help you arrive prepared for a long, varied day.

Footwear. One reviewer advised going with appropriate footwear in case of rain. The day involves multiple stops and transfers, so plan shoes accordingly.
Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and advises against the tour for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Expect a long day with several transfers between stops.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 40 travellers, so it is a shared group experience. One reviewer described the bus, safari truck and catamaran transport as very good.
Food and drink. Lunch of typical Dominican food is included, served during the day. Photos are the one item on the listing's exclusion list, so the listing does not cover them.
Weather dependency. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor weather, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.
Kids and infants. Infants must sit on laps, per the listing. Families with small children should weigh that against the length of the day and the multiple transfers involved.

Common issues. The listing rules out wheelchair access and does not recommend the tour for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and the 40-traveller cap means a large shared group. Photos are not included. Weather can cancel the day, with a different date or a full refund offered in that case. Cancellations by travellers inside 24 hours of the start time are not refunded, and no changes are accepted within that window either.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Transportation with pickup and drop-off from your hotel is included, with the pickup point detailed at booking. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Is Lunch Included, And Are There Extra Costs?

Lunch of typical Dominican food is included, along with the guide, transport and the safari tour. Photos are listed as not included.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs eight hours. Two hours go to Samaná Province, two to El Limón and four to Cayo Levantado.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible and does not recommend it for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Infants must sit on laps, and a moderate level of physical fitness is expected.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and no changes are accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Reviewers recommend appropriate footwear in case of rain. Bring a phone or camera if you want your own pictures, since photos are not included, and plan for a long day with several transfers.