Samana: El Limón Zipline Adventure & Cayo Levantado Views

Summary

Ziplining above Samana’s wild hills with island views and laughter

You’ll start your day in Samana with hotel pickup and meet locals who’ll get you geared up for ziplining over Juana Vicenta’s lush hillsides. Feel wind on your face as you cross ten lines—including a 450-meter stretch—with glimpses of Cayo Levantado below. Enjoy laughs with your guide and cool drinks after landing back on solid ground.

What’s the experience like?

We were still laughing about my attempt at Spanish when our driver pulled up in Juana Vicenta. The air smelled like wet leaves—kind of sharp and sweet at the same time. Our guide, José, handed out harnesses and checked every buckle twice. He grinned at me and said, “Ready to fly?” I wasn’t sure if I was or not. There was this group of local kids watching from the road, waving as we started walking up toward the first platform. One of them shouted something about “vuela alto!” and everyone cracked up (I think it means fly high?).

The first zipline took me by surprise. I thought I’d be nervous but honestly, once you’re off the platform there’s no going back—you just hear the zip of the cable and feel wind on your face, nothing else for a few seconds. The view opens up crazy fast: green everywhere, then suddenly you spot Cayo Levantado floating out there in the blue. José pointed out different trees—he called one “limoncillo” and let us smell its leaves (citrusy but earthy). We did ten ziplines total; some were quick hops, others felt long enough to forget where you started. The longest one was wild—450 meters is farther than it sounds when you’re hanging above the treetops.

I didn’t expect to enjoy just standing on those platforms between runs. You could hear birds calling somewhere below and sometimes catch a whiff of someone’s cologne mixed with all that green air. At one stop José told us how his uncle helped build some of these lines—he seemed proud but also kind of shy about it. After we finished, they gave us cold drinks back at the base (I picked chinola juice), and my hands were still shaking a bit from adrenaline or maybe just excitement. I keep thinking about that moment right before letting go each time—you know it’s safe but your heart doesn’t care.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure over Juana Vicente

• Attach climbing gear securely
• Zipline across 10 cables
• Descend through 20 platforms
• Enjoy views of Cayo Levantado Isle
• View Haitises National Park and tropical vegetation

Top questions

How long is the longest zipline at El Limón?

The longest zipline is 450 meters.

Is hotel pickup included for this Samana zipline tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

How many ziplines are there in total?

You’ll ride 10 ziplines across 20 platforms.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Beverages are included after the activity.

What is the minimum age for this zipline adventure?

The minimum age allowed is 6 years old.

Is there a weight limit for participants?

The maximum weight allowed is 250 pounds (113 kg).

Can children join this tour?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Is special equipment provided for ziplining?

All necessary equipment is provided as part of the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Samana, all climbing gear needed for every zipline run, guidance from a local expert throughout the adventure, plus cold beverages waiting for you after landing back at base.