Safari, El Limon And Bacardi

Samaná Safari, El Limón and Bacardi Island from Punta Cana

★ 5.0 from 5 reviews

1 day, hotel pickup listed, lunch included.

from $145 per person

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Duration: 1 day
Meeting point: Bávaro and Punta Cana (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Sther Travels & Tours

Overview

This is a long day out from Punta Cana that packs several very different experiences into one trip: a catamaran crossing to Bacardi island, beach time and a traditional Dominican lunch, then overland travel in Samana for horseback riding through the forest and a hike to a waterfall. A reviewer who took the tour described pickup before dawn and a return after nightfall, so anyone booking should treat it as a full-day commitment rather than a half-day excursion.

The operator, Sther Travels & Tours, runs the day with a guide and handles round-trip transportation from area hotels. Lunch, the horseback riding, all fees and taxes, and guiding are bundled into the price, which removes most of the small payments that usually pile up on multi-stop day trips. Tips and personal gear such as sunscreen, beachwear and a hat are on the traveller.

It suits reasonably fit travellers who want variety and do not mind an early start and a big day. The listing caps the group at 30 people and says a moderate level of physical fitness is needed. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and infants under 5 are not accepted. Wheelchair users are catered for, with accessible transport and surfaces noted on the listing.

What's Included

Included

Lunch (Traditional Dominican Lunch)
Round-trip transportation (hotel pick-up & drop-off)
Horseback riding experience
All fees and taxes
Guide

Not Included

Tips
Sunscreen, Beachwear, Hat

Itinerary

Hotel pickupA reviewer reported being collected around 6:20 am, so expect a very early start to the day.
Travel toward SamanaRound-trip transportation from your hotel is included, and a reviewer described the return leg by bus or van.
Catamaran to Bacardi islandA reviewer described the boat leg to the island, with beach time and lunch there.
Traditional Dominican lunchLunch is included in the tour price.
Horseback ride through forestA horseback riding experience is included, and a reviewer described riding through the forest toward the waterfall.
Hike to waterfallThe listing classifies this as a hiking tour, and a reviewer mentioned the hike to the waterfall before riding back.
Return to hotelA reviewer reported getting back after 8 pm, with drop-off at the hotel included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day go more smoothly, based on the listing and on what travellers have reported.

Very long day. One reviewer described a pickup at 6:20 am and a return after 8 pm. Plan for nothing else that day and expect to be tired by the end.
Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and does not recommend the tour for people with back problems or pregnant travellers. The day mixes riding, hiking and beach time in sequence.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 30 travellers. A reviewer described the guide switching between 4 languages to accommodate everyone on board.
What to bring. Sunscreen, beachwear and a hat are listed as not included, so bring your own. Tips are also excluded from the price.
Food covered. A traditional Dominican lunch is included, along with all fees and taxes. You will not need to pay separately for the horseback riding or the guide.
Accessibility and age. The listing states the transport and surfaces are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed. Children under 5 cannot join.

Common issues. The honest headline is the length: one reviewer called the day exhausting, even while enjoying it, with a pickup before dawn and a return well into the evening. The listing excludes tips and sun protection, so budget a little extra. It also flags the tour as unsuitable for pregnant travellers, people with back or heart problems, and infants under 5. With up to 30 travellers, the day is a group experience rather than an intimate one.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a traditional Dominican lunch, round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, the horseback riding experience, all fees and taxes, and a guide. Tips are not included, and neither are personal items like sunscreen, beachwear or a hat.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included. A reviewer reported a pickup at 6:20 am. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listing gives the duration as one full day. A reviewer described being collected at 6:20 am and returned after 8 pm, so clear the whole day.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or Wheelchair Users?

Infants under 5 are not accepted. Wheelchair users are accommodated, with the listing noting accessible transport and surfaces. Service animals are allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancel or request changes inside that 24 hour window and no refund or change is accepted. Cut-off times follow local time.

Do I Need To Be Fit For This Tour?

Yes, moderately. The listing requires a moderate physical fitness level and advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The day combines horseback riding, a hike to a waterfall, and beach time.