Visit Los Haitises National Park. This mangrove swamp is one of the largest reserves in the Caribbean. Birds fill this area of mangrove swamps and untamed plants. You will also get to enjoy astonishing caves.
Just a 20-minute drive east from the town of Sánchez, this course offers the unique opportunity to zipline inside the protected Los Haitises National Park. You’ll glide over the emerald pools of the Jibales River gushing through the resort.
Catamaran Crossing & Snorkeling
Catamaran, diving excursion with snorkeling in the bay of Samaná. The catamaran anchors at Cayo Farola, well known for its diverse and colorful wildlife. Upon arrival at Cayo Levantado, there is time to swim in the turquoise waters off the beach and buy crafts from the gift shops.
Caves, Mangroves & Rainforests
Visit Los Haitises National Park. This mangrove swamp is one of the largest reserves in the Caribbean. Birds fill this area of mangrove swamps and untamed plants. You will also get to enjoy astonishing caves.
The small, picturesque island of Cayo Levantado sits just five kilometers (three miles) from Samaná Bay, and boasts brilliant white sand and palm-fringed beaches. Spend the day swimming, sunbathing, kayaking or paddle boarding, and enjoying fresh fish.
More than 50,000 people visit Samaná each year to watch the humpback whales during their mating season between 15 January and 30 March.
Hop in all-terrain vehicles to drive your way to Playa Rincón, or Playa El Valle, while passing through rural communities along the way, stopping for local snacks and drinks, lunch on the beach, and even a waterfall swim.
Reaching El Limón waterfall is an adventure that takes you on a 2.5-kilometer (1.5-mile) journey through thick forest, on horseback or on foot down lush hilly terrain, while spotting flora and fauna along the way. You can also go canyoning through El Limón river to reach the falls.
The longest zipline run in DR is also its most adrenaline pumping, towering over the lush hills of El Valle. Its integrated brake system lets you glide in pairs, and flip upside down at 122 meters (400 feet) high, with speeds reaching up to 64 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour).
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