Horseback riding to El Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado
Ride to a waterfall, swim in its pool, then island-hop for lunch
A 4-hour tour combining horseback riding through forest to El Limón Waterfall with a swim at its base, followed by boat transport to Cayo Levantado for a typical Dominican lunch on the beach. A professional guide leads the ride and the day. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included. The waterfall sits at the end of a short forest trail after you leave the horses behind and walk the final stretch.
Step-by-step itinerary
Waterfall visit and island lunch
- Horseback ride to El Limón waterfall
- Cross El Limón river on foot
- Climb stairs to waterfall
- Swim in natural pool
- Travel to Cayo Levantado island
- Enjoy typical Dominican lunch
- El Limón Waterfall 2h
- Cayo Levantado 2h
What’s included
- Professional guide for the full day.
- round-trip hotel transport.
- horseback ride through the forest.
- lunch at Cayo Levantado.
- boat transport to and from the island.
Times
- Every day 08:30
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The experience
The ride starts in tropical forest on the way to El Limón Waterfall. The trail is short and the pace is built for riders of any experience level. Once you reach the end of the rideable path, you leave the horses and walk the remaining distance on foot, descending stairs to the base of the waterfall where the water pools deep enough to swim. The waterfall drops into a natural basin surrounded by forest, and the water is cold and clear.
After the waterfall, the day shifts to the water. You boat out to Cayo Levantado, a small island with white sand and turquoise shallows. Lunch is a typical Dominican meal served on the beach while you look out at the water. The island is small enough to walk around, and the afternoon gives you time to swim or rest before the return to your hotel.
The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so the commentary works for most groups. Children from age one travel with the group. Transport picks you up from your hotel and brings you back at the end of the day, so you do not arrange separate rides to the trailhead or the dock.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks five languages, so if you travel with a group that shares one of them, the commentary reaches everyone. Children from age one can join, making this a rare full-day option for families with very young kids.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the horseback ride itself?
The ride through the forest to El Limón Waterfall is short. Most of the 4-hour day covers the walk to the waterfall base, the swim, the boat ride to Cayo Levantado, and lunch on the island.
Can I swim at El Limón Waterfall?
Yes. The waterfall pools at its base and you swim there after the walk down. The water is cold and deep enough for diving.
What is Cayo Levantado like?
Cayo Levantado is a small tropical island with white sand beach and clear turquoise water. Lunch is served on the beach, and you have time to swim or rest before returning to the mainland.
Is this suitable for someone who has never ridden a horse?
Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and the forest ride is short. The guide works with riders of any experience.
Horseback riding to El Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado
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