Quisqueya “Dominican Republic & Haiti” is an island with a highly diverse avifauna of more than 300 species. In addition to 32 endemic bird species, the country hosts an impressive assemblage of permanent resident species, overwintering migrants, and other transient species that stop to rest and refuel in route to more southerly wintering or northern breeding areas. The island of Hispaniola’s high level of endemism and its contribution to global biodiversity have earned it the highest ranking of biological importance in a worldwide assessment of bird protection priorities. During this experience, we will get to oversee the Samana area.
Samana Área
The town of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, better known simply as Samaná, is the hub of activity in the beautiful Samaná Peninsula. The Samaná Peninsula is full of palm-shaded white sand beaches and offers a combination of busy tourist towns and “off the beaten path” isolated beaches. But Samana also has places like El Valle, El limón and many more with a beautiful forest where we can see different species of birds that includes petrels and shearwaters, Brown Booby, Brown Pelican, Snowy Egrets, Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Reddish Egret and Osprey, Palmchat, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Hispaniolan Parakeet, Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo, Black-crowned Palm-Tanager, Hispaniolan Mango and many more.
El Limon Waterfall
El Limón waterfall is a National Park that takes you on an adventure of about 4 kilometers hiking down lush hilly terrain while spotting flora and fauna along the way. Native plants grow abundantly here in the wild, like the royal palm tree, and pineapples. Birds are also ubiquitous, like the palmchat–the DR’s national bird–the Hispaniolan woodpecker, and the Broad-billed tody.
Once at the falls, marvel at the beauty of El Limón’s tumbling cascade–dropping 40 meters (130 feet) from the top of Sierra de Samaná. Cool off from the journey in the freshwater emerald pool beneath the falls, and take in the surrounding wild, jungle landscape and gushing sounds of El Limón.
What To Expect?
Get your ticket for Searching For The Samana: Bird Watching & Limon Waterfall, this experience will allow you to see most of the biodiversity of the island.
This activity will start from your pick up from your accommodation in any of these areas:
Samana
Las Terrenas
Las Galeras
Sanchez
When you arrive we will settle you in your room find you a place to eat dinner and go over your itinerary for the seven days, after dinner your guide will take you back to your place. At your place, you will have AC, Wifi, and Water Bottles in your room, Balcony, Kitchen, and common area to work.
Schedule
Overnight: Hotel in Samana
El Limon Waterfall and Samana Mangrove Area
This morning will be spent exploring the Limon Waterfall National Park searching for some of the species we have in the area, in the afternoon we will drive to the coast to see seabirds. Your guide will lead you through the lush forests, spotting birds, butterflies, and blooms along the way! Keep your eyes peeled to spot the endangered Antillean Piculet, the Hispaniolan Woodpecker, and the Hispaniolan Emerald.
After lunch, we will head to the coast to search for the Brown Booby, Brown Pelican, Snowy Egret, Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Reddish Egret Osprey, and other species in the mangrove area of the Samana Peninsula.
Species of the area are: Palmchat, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Hispaniolan Parakeet, Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo, Black-crowned Palm-Tanager, Hispaniolan Mango
For this day we take you back to your original location or drop you off at the airport on your scheduled flight.
Itinerary days and activities are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances or events. See full terms and conditions for more information.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Officials Ecologist tour guides English/Spanish
Local Transportation
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodation in Samana
Exclusions
Gratuities
Alcoholic Drinks
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour.
Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/Excursion departure time, we can arrangements hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local Tour guide to organize pick-up arrangements
What you should bring?
Camera
Repellent buds
Suncream
Hat
Comfortable pants (long)
Long sleeved shirt
Hiking Shoes
Sandals to the beach
Swimming wear
Cash for Souvenirs
Additional Info Confirmation
Tickets are the Receipt after paying this Tour. You can show the payment on your phone.
Meeting Point Will be received After the Reservation Process.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Per Adult pricing is $170 USD and per kid pricing is $136 USD
Samana, Dominican Republic
Reviews
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Abigail
★★★★★
What a way to spend the day. This tour showed me parts of the region I would never have known about and the guide was a real expert in their field.
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Isla
★★★★★
This tour made our holiday! Everyone should go on this tour. We cant stop talking about how good it was.
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Isaiah
★★★★★
Just had the fun day with what team all new is great cheers. To look what we are and what to thanks with great job thanks cheer great effort.
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Vincent
★★★★★
The trip was well worth the value! We saw sights and things we could never have seen on our own.
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Peter
★★★★★
What a fantastic tour! The staff were all incredibly helpful and made us feel welcome. Highly recommended!
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Cecilia
★★★★★
What a price for one of the best tours that we have been on! We were so surprised and grateful, it was well worth it.
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Samuel
★★★★★
If you have never been to the region before, this tour is a must! We definitely recommend and were so happy!
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Nicholas
★★★★★
The lunch was fantastic. You couldn't ask for more! I've booked a few tours and always book the food. This was delicious!
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Scarlett
★★★★★
We could have never made a better trip ourselves. There was something to see around every corner, it was outstanding.
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Gemma
★★★★★
I had no idea a tour like this existed, if more people knew about it everyone would do it! So fun.
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Theodore
★★★★★
Great job for all 5 days of our great tours thanks you every one made it great. What a trip worth the money just the best all round team cheers.
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Norbert
★★★★★
The value was insane! We could not believe what we got for the price, very fair. 5 stars.
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Gabriela
★★★★★
Absolutely loved this activity. Saona Island is a must!
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Finley
★★★★★
Highly recommended for a memorable and unique experience. Our guide made it so much fun. Make sure you have this on your trip.
AB
Abigail
★★★★★
One to note down with the best in local service. Local team and awesome spots, what a tour can do, we'll be back.
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Brenda
★★★★★
This trip was a great value. A perfect tour for groups of friends. Would use again if there's an opportunity.
WA
Walter
★★★★★
One of the highlights of our visit, an exciting trip. We tried to cram in so much into the week and were glad to have booked this tour.
BA
Barrett
★★★★★
This day was well made from this tour and we just can say we can. It has been fun and the tour was so very good well well done team good.
CA
Calistru
★★★★★
A lovely time, music, dancing, and paradise island!
GE
Georgios
★★★★★
Saona is the best attraction in Punta Cana!
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Rachel
★★★★★
I loved this tour! Our guide provided us with many recommendations for places to visit after the tour! It was a must see!
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Cherry
★★★★★
Beautiful and interesting places!
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Imogen
★★★★★
The guide was lovely and gave everyone the time of day! The tour had a lovely energy, this has to be one of my top trips.
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Benicio
★★★★★
The perfect way to see and explore an area. This day trip has to be the best thing on offer in the region.
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Quinn
★★★★★
Can't believe the things we saw on this tour, a wonderful day. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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