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Immerse yourself in the environment and culture of the Samana Peninsula on this full-day tour from La Romana. Explore the tropical vegetation, waterfalls, coastline, and islands that make up one of the Dominican Republic's most diverse areas with your guide leading the way. Learn about the area's history and culture through guided commentary as you travel. This small-group tour means you'll get personalized attention and enjoy an intimate atmosphere.

Visit Los Haitises National Park, a rugged marine landscape of rainforest, caves, rock formations, and mangrove forests. The park is home to many species of birds including pelicans, frigate birds, herons, woodpeckers, and the endangered Ridgway’s Hawk. After the park tour, enjoy lunch at Playa Rincón and free time to swim or sunbathe.

Explore the rugged terrain of the Samana Peninsula on this guided all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) tour. You'll be able access parts of the land not typically visited on coach tours, including Rincon Beach and a Dominican family home. Learn about the land, history, and culture through guided commentary as you ride.

Ride into the jungle on horseback to reach the El Limon Waterfall, one of the area's must-see attractions, on this outdoor adventure. Take in the scenery and the local flora and fauna, learning about the environment through guided commentary. Visit a local family to witness typical Dominican country life and see how rubber is made.

Los Haitises National Park is one of the four national parks of the Dominican Republic. Of unparalleled beauty, it has a natural wealth unmatched in the entire Caribbean. On board a comfortable catamaran, well stocked with drinks, you can enjoy a walk along its shores populated with mangroves, where the magnificent vegetation that rises from the banks of the rivers that flow into the ocean will envelop you in magical shades of green and blue. In addition to closely observing the native flora and fauna, you will visit the caves of the park where the ancient inhabitants of the island, the Taino Indians, lived before the discovery of America. DURATION Half day RELEVANT OBSERVATIONS The half day excursion does not include food

Excursion for Whale watching in Samana bay starting from Samana port. Full day trip for whale watching in Samana bay and visiting the historical Island of Cayo Levantado plus Lunch on the beach. First, we meet in Our Office. Then the Excursion starts at 9:00 AM and Finishes at 5:00 PM. After boarding our Catamaran or Boat to visit the Whales in their own habitat. From 9:00 Am until 12:00-noon Whale watching in the Sanctuary observatory and After this Whale trip we will visit Bacardi Island / Cayo Levantado. In Bacardi Island, Lunch Buffet from a typical Dominican Style will be provided. When lunch is finished you are allowed to swim until 4:30 pm. The excursion will be finished at 5:00 pm at the same port from where it will start.

We’ll discover the main historical sites of Santo Domingo, a city founded in 1498 by the Spanish on their arrival in America. We’ll visit places such as Santa María la Menor (Primate Cathedral), the National Pantheon and the Alcázar de Colón, home of the first Governor of Santo Domingo Diego Columbus, and Las Casas Reales Museum, all found in the colonial district. We’ll shop at the Colonial Market, where the history of the New World began. Lunch will be at a restaurant in the prestigious Colonial District with its exquisite décor so typical of the region. Then we’ll visit the capital’s main government buildings. We can enjoy the experience of visiting the capital of the Dominican Republic with its historic Colonial City. RELEVANT OBSERVATIONS Entrance to the Cathedral is not allowed in shorts and / or sleeveless T-shirt. Please wear appropriate clothing. INCLUDES Buffet style lunch Water, refreshments & white or red wine (during lunch) Transportation Tour Guide (various languages)