Waterfall And Island, 13 Hours

Samana Bay: Bacardi Island and Limon Waterfall

★ 3.5 from 4 reviews

13 hours, hotel pickup listed, lunch: Rice, Chicken,Pastas, Green Salads and Tropical Fruits included.

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Duration: 13 hours
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Dominican Tours Punta Cana

Overview

This 13-hour day trip from Punta Cana combines two of the Samana area's sights into one long shared outing: El Salto del Limon waterfall and Cayo Levantado, the island in Samana Bay also called Bacardi Island. Run by Dominican Tours Punta Cana, it moves a large group by safari truck, catamaran and horseback over the course of a very full day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included in the base price.

The shape of the day matters more than most people expect. A reviewer describes an early start with multiple passenger pickups, then a drive of more than two hours broken by a bathroom and snack stop, before a boat leg, a bus leg and finally the horses. At the waterfall itself, travellers choose to ride or walk up, and the horse cost is already in the tour price. Lunch is included: rice, chicken, pasta, green salad and tropical fruit, with water, rum and Coca-Cola served on the safari boat and truck.

It suits travellers who want to see both a waterfall and an island in a single day and who are comfortable with a shared bus, a big group and an early, long schedule. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and asks for at least a moderate level of fitness. Anyone based in Cap Cana or Veron Pueblo Bavaro should know pickup there carries an extra charge.

What's Included

Included

Round trip transport
Professional guide
Catamarán
Lunch: Rice, Chicken,Pastas, Green Salads and Tropical Fruits
Drinks like water, Rum and Coca-Cola, only on the Safari-style boat and truck!
Safari Truck
The tour is shared with other people
The pick up is collective
The transport is shared with other people
This is not a private tour
Horses are included in the price of the tours

Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lobster, Shrimp
Tips are not mandatory on this tour
This tour does not include pickups in Cap Cana, additional cost. (US$25.00 per booking)
This tour does not include pickups in Veron Pueblo Bavaro, additional cost (US$25.00 per booking)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupCollective pickup from area hotels, shared with other travellers. Pickup in Cap Cana or Veron Pueblo Bavaro is not included and carries an additional cost of US$25 per booking.
Sabana de la MarThe first listed stop lasts 2 hours, with free admission. The drive there is long, and a reviewer mentions a bathroom and snack break along the way.
El Salto del LimonOne hour at the waterfall, with the admission ticket included. Travellers reach it on horseback or on foot; the horse is included in the tour price.
Samana ProvinceA one-hour stop with free admission. The listing gives no further detail on what happens at this stop.
Cayo LevantadoTwo hours on the island, also known as Bacardi Island, with free admission. Reached by the included catamaran.
Return transferShared transport back to the original pickup points, closing out the 13-hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A shared, high-volume day trip with several transport changes, so what you bring and how you pace yourself matters.

Eat before pickup. One reviewer notes the day starts early with a long stretch of pickups and a drive of over two hours before a quick bread, water and Coke stop. Their advice: bring snacks or eat before you set out.
Horse or walk. To reach Cascada Limon you ride a horse or walk, your choice, and the horse's cost is already covered by the tour price. After the ride there is still a walk of roughly ten minutes to the waterfall, according to a reviewer.
Shared everything. The listing is blunt about this: transport is shared, pickup is collective, and the tour mixes your group with others, up to a maximum of 50 travellers. Expect a bus-and-boat rhythm set by the group, not by you.
Food and drink. Lunch covers rice, chicken, pasta, green salad and tropical fruit. Water, rum and Coca-Cola flow only on the safari-style boat and truck. Lobster and shrimp cost extra, and souvenir photos are sold separately.
Fitness and limits. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and excludes wheelchair users. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, and the minimum drinking age is 18.
Weather and refunds. The operator requires good weather and can cancel the tour if conditions are poor, in which case travellers are offered a different date or a full refund. Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before the start time, based on local time.

Common issues. The honest limits: this is a shared tour with up to 50 travellers, collective pickup and a very early, very long day, so expect the pace to be set by the group. Pickup in Cap Cana or Veron Pueblo Bavaro is excluded and costs an extra US$25 per booking. Lobster, shrimp and souvenir photos are not included. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers and requires moderate fitness, and one reviewer warns the horseback leg is not for the weak. Weather matters too: the operator can cancel for poor conditions, offering a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, round-trip transport and collective hotel pickup are included, shared with other travellers. However, pickup in Cap Cana and in Veron Pueblo Bavaro is not included and carries an additional cost of US$25 per booking.

How Long Is The Tour And What Does It Cover?

The tour lasts 13 hours and combines El Salto del Limon waterfall with Cayo Levantado, the Bacardi Island in Samana Bay. Transport is by safari truck, catamaran and horseback, all of which are included.

Is The Horseback Ride To The Waterfall Extra?

No. Horses are included in the tour price, and travellers can also choose to walk to Cascada Limon instead. The waterfall admission ticket is included as well.

What Food And Drinks Are Included?

Lunch is included: rice, chicken, pasta, green salad and tropical fruit. Water, rum and Coca-Cola are served, but only on the safari-style boat and truck. Lobster and shrimp are not included, and souvenir photos can be purchased separately.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions. A moderate level of physical fitness is required, and the minimum drinking age is 18. Anyone with mobility concerns should also weigh the horseback or walking access to the waterfall.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.