Samaná Full Day Tour: Waterfall, Horseback Riding, Cayo Levantado

You ride horses down to a waterfall tall enough to feel like its own world.

This full-day tour from Bayahibe crosses to the Samaná peninsula by boat, where you ride horses into the mountains and descend to El Limón Waterfall, swim in its pool, then return by horse to a dock lunch and time on Cayo Levantado. A bilingual guide leads the route. Transport, meals and all activities are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cayo Levantado3h
2. El Limón Waterfall2h · entry included

Explore Samaná and visit waterfalls

• Travel from Bayahibe to Miches area
• Pass through picturesque towns
• Take boat from La Cañita to Samaná peninsula
• Ride safari truck to mountain
• Horseback ride to El Limón Waterfall
• Swim and enjoy El Limón Waterfall
• Return horseback to safari truck
• Return to dock
• Enjoy typical buffet-style lunch
• Visit Cayo Levantado island
• Visit whales in Samaná Bay

The experience

The day starts early from Bayahibe and Bávaro, heading toward the Miches area through small towns before reaching La Cañita, where a boat carries you across to Samaná. Once there, a safari-style truck takes you up into the mountains to meet the horses. The ride down to El Limón Waterfall is the centerpiece: one of the highest waterfalls in the Caribbean, with a natural pool where you can swim or simply stand under the spray. After the descent, you ride back up and return by truck to the dock.

Lunch is a typical buffet served at the dock, giving you time to rest before heading out to Cayo Levantado, the island stop where the water is clear enough to see straight through. The boat ride back to La Cañita closes the day, and you return to Bayahibe by late afternoon. A bilingual guide (available in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language) stays with the group throughout, handling logistics and explaining what you're seeing along the way.

The full day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Breakfast and beverages are included alongside lunch, so you're fed for the whole stretch. Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. The waterfall pool and Cayo Levantado both reward time in the water.

What’s included

• Transportation from Bayahibe and Bávaro to Samaná and back.
• breakfast and lunch.
• beverages.
• guided horseback riding to and from El Limón Waterfall.
• a local bilingual guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• and access to Cayo Levantado.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 91

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Punta cana shhaic Travel tour

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, so the group moves together through each stop. Choose it if you want the full Samaná experience (whales, waterfall, horseback riding and island time) without arranging transport or activities separately, and if you're comfortable riding horses as the main way to reach the waterfall.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is El Limón Waterfall like when you get there?

El Limón Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the Caribbean, dropping into a natural pool where you can swim. You reach it by horseback after the truck takes you up into the mountains, then ride back down the same way.

Do I need to know how to ride horses before booking this tour?

No. The horseback riding is guided and suitable for all fitness levels. The route down to the waterfall and back up is the main riding component, and the guide manages the pace for the group.

What happens on Cayo Levantado?

Cayo Levantado is an island stop with clear waters where you can swim and relax after lunch. It's included as part of the full-day itinerary and gives you time to enjoy the beach before heading back to the mainland.

Will we see whales in Samaná Bay?

Whale watching is part of the day's itinerary in Samaná Bay. The likelihood and what you see depend on the season and conditions, but the tour includes this stop as part of the route.

What's included in the meals?

Breakfast and lunch are included, along with beverages throughout the day. Lunch is a typical buffet served at the dock after you return from the waterfall.