Ziplining in Samana: 12 lines over Lulu Waterfalls

Walk the plank off a pirate ship, then swim in the falls below.

Zipline across 12 cables in Samana, starting with a 1000-foot run off a pirate ship platform 350 feet above Lulu Waterfalls. The course uses a three-cable safety system with integrated braking, so you control your speed without reaching for the line. Hotel pickup and a local guide are included, along with a cultural tasting of locally made chocolate, moonshine and fresh fruit at the end.

The experience

The first line launches you off a platform called the Pirate Ship at the mountain's peak. You're harnessed into a double harness with two cams that grip two overhead cables. The system is rated for 26,000 pounds, so even if you're nervous, you can ride tandem with an instructor. The integrated brake means you don't grab the cable to slow down. You just lean back and let the mechanism do the work. The first run alone stretches over 1000 feet, and it's the first of 12 total lines strung across the canopy.

Between zips, the landscape shifts from dense forest to open valley views. The course is built on a three-cable system that gives you redundancy: two cables support you while a third runs alongside for safety. If you want to flip upside down on any line, you can. If you don't, nothing forces it. The whole experience takes about four hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, which includes the time to walk between platforms and catch your breath between runs.

At the end, you can swim in Lulu Waterfalls if you bring a swimsuit under your clothes. After that comes the cultural tasting: locally produced chocolate, local moonshine, and fresh tropical fruit. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and handles all the logistics (transport, safety checks, and the tasting itself), so you show up and zip.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• all safety equipment and harnesses.
• integrated braking system.
• cultural tasting of locally made chocolate, moonshine and fresh fruit.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 27 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Tour Samana With Terry

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the full four-hour experience with swimming and cultural tasting included. The 12-line course and the Pirate Ship launch are what set this zipline apart from shorter canopy runs in the region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

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 many ziplines are there, and how long is the longest one?

The course has 12 ziplines total. The first line, which launches off the Pirate Ship platform, stretches over 1000 feet long.

What's the safety setup, and can I go if I'm nervous about heights?

You wear a double harness with two cams that grip two overhead cables simultaneously. The system is rated for 26,000 pounds. If heights worry you, you can ride tandem with an instructor on the same line, and the integrated braking system means you control your descent without having to grab anything.

Can I swim at Lulu Waterfalls, or is that just a view?

You can swim in Lulu Waterfalls at the end of the course if you bring a swimsuit under your clothes. Swimming is optional.

What's included in the cultural tasting?

The tasting includes locally produced chocolate, local moonshine, and fresh tropical fruit. It happens after the zipline course.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with your guide, all safety equipment, and the tasting.