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Spend a day trading Punta Cana’s resorts for Samaná’s wild edges: a jungle approach to a 40‑meter waterfall and a boat ride to Bacardí (Cayo Levantado)’s powder sand and turquoise water. This full‑day excursion mixes a moderate hike, a coastal safari, and relaxed beach time with local food and guided insight.
Spend a day trading Punta Cana’s resorts for Samaná’s wild edges: a jungle approach to a 40‑meter waterfall and a boat ride to Bacardí (Cayo Levantado)’s powder sand and turquoise water. This full‑day excursion mixes a moderate hike, a coastal safari, and relaxed beach time with local food and guided insight.
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Operated by Tour Bavaro · Samaná, Samaná
The motorcoach hums away from Punta Cana before dawn, hotels shrinking into a ribbon of palms. Hours later the bus dumps you at a rutted trailhead and the air changes—thick, green, humid—the kind that makes the jungle smell like rain even on a clear day. Horses clip-clop away; a handful of travelers set off on foot. The trail climbs through coppices of heliconia and ceiba, then narrows to a stair of slick roots and stone. When the trees open, you see it: Salto del Limón, a 40‑meter column of water punching into a clear plunge pool, steam and spray daring you to step closer.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended—able to walk uneven trails for 30–60 minutes and handle stairs; standing on a boat and swimming optional.
The full excursion runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop‑off; exact pickup times vary by hotel and are confirmed after booking.
Yes—lunch on Cayo Levantado is included and generally features local fish, rice, beans and fruit.
Yes—there’s typically an option for a horseback ride to Salto del Limón instead of hiking; basic riding confidence is required.
Swimming at the base is common but avoid strong currents and follow your guide’s instructions; water levels vary seasonally.
Some hotels in Cap Cana and Uvero Alto may charge an additional transport fee—select the appropriate pickup option during booking or confirm with the operator.
The hike to the waterfall includes uneven, steep sections and is not wheelchair accessible; the island and beaches have sand and boat access which can be difficult for limited mobility travelers.
The Samaná peninsula hosted 19th‑century settlements of free African Americans and English speakers, leaving visible cultural influences in music and cuisine.
Cayo Levantado and nearby reefs are vulnerable to overuse; choose reef‑safe products, avoid touching coral, and support operators that follow responsible waste and anchoring practices.
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