Samana tour companies

[DJ Dale]

Anyone book tours outside the cruise ship for Samana?

 

I can't seem to find any tour companies.

[mpk218]

Anyone book tours outside the cruise ship for Samana?

 

I can't seem to find any tour companies.

 

I agree , there are none . I think its to new....

[destinationparadise]

One tour company (search this board for reviews):

 

> Thank you for your interest in Casa Dorado!! Below is

> the info on our excursions. All prices are based on

> up to 10 people, not per person. We don't currently

> have any reservations for May 22nd. Many cruise ship

> visitors have found additional people to share the

> excursions.

>

> Playa Rincon Excursion - Conde Nast Traveler ranked

> this beach as one of the world's 10 best. It's so

> splendid, in fact, that many Dominicans refer to it as

> the most beautiful on the island. Over three miles

> long, Playa Rincon is surrounded by coconut palms and

> almond trees, not to mention a 2,000 foot mountain on

> one end. The best way to get to this isolated beach is

> by boat; a ride that is definitely worth it.

> Round-trip boat ride from Las Galeras main beach to

> Playa Rincon is $140 for up to 10 people. There are

> several small restaurants on Playa Rincon, where you

> can order a fish, lobster or chicken lunch.

>

> Snorkeling at La Playita/Playa Rincon Excursion -

> Round-trip boat ride to la Playita to snorkel followed

> by swimming at Playa Rincon. We provide all snorkeling

> equipment and ice cold water. The price of the trip

> is $220 or up to 10 people. Lunch can be ordered in

> La Playita and cooked while you snorkel.

>

> We can reserve a taxi that will be waiting for you on

> the Samana boat Dock and will bring you straight to

> Las Galeras main beach and return you at your leisure.

> The taxi is $70/roundtrip for up to 8 people and

> $80/roundtrip for 9-10 people. The taxi is a large

> van/small bus that easily fits 10 passengers.

>

> Let me know if you have any questions.

>

> Catherine Guzman

> www.casadoradodr.com

[destinationparadise]

Also read something about a resort nearby (but not quite in Samana)... Casa Marina Bay....

 

http://www.amhsamarina.com/AmhsaIngles/OurHotel.aspx?hotelid=2&Opcion=1

 

...reviews and day pricing also buried somewhere in this forum.

[destinationparadise]

Quoted from another thread:

 

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I've also been looking for options to do on our own and sent out several emails yesterday to get information. I was able to get a couple of responses. I'll post them below. We are interested in the 1st tour operated by Bavaro Runners even though it says you get back to the ship at 5:30 and we leave at 6:00. After asking them about this, they said that they will adjust the return time to 4:30 or 5 to fit my comfort zone!!

 

Casa Dorado - r_guzman2@yahoo.com

 

Thank you for your interest in Casa Dorado!! Below is the info on our excursions. All prices are based on up to 10 people, not per person. The Limon waterfall is on the other side of Samana and we do not offer that trip. Unfortunately, the whale watching season ends March 15th.

 

Playa Rincon Excursion - Conde Nast Traveler ranked this beach as one of the world's 10 best. It's so splendid, in fact, that many Dominicans refer to it as the most beautiful on the island. Over three miles long, Playa Rincon is surrounded by coconut palms and almond trees, not to mention a 2,000 foot mountain on one end. The best way to get to this isolated beach is by boat; a ride that is definitely worth it.

 

Round-trip boat ride from Las Galeras main beach to Playa Rincon is $140 for up to 10 people. There are several small restaurants on Playa Rincon, where you can order a fish, lobster or chicken lunch.

 

Snorkeling at La Playita/Playa Rincon Excursion - Round-trip boat ride to la Playita to snorkel followed by swimming at Playa Rincon. We provide all snorkeling equipment and ice cold water. The price of the trip is $220 fpr up to 10 people. Lunch can be ordered in La Playita and cooked while you snorkel.

 

We can reserve a taxi that will be waiting for you on the Samana boat Dock and will bring you straight to Las Galeras main beach and return you at your leisure.

 

The taxi is $70/roundtrip for up to 8 people and $80/roundtrip for 9-10 people. The taxi is a large van/small bus that easily fits 10 passengers.

 

Bavaro Runners- fabiola@bavarorunners.com

 

These are the two options for Samana,

 

11:00 am..............Pick Up at Samana Dock

OPTION 1 : On board our Safari Trucks, take to the road towards Boca del Diablo,

Stop at Bahia de Las Flechas

Visit a local fishing village Los Cacaos

Have lunch at a local beach club Cayenas del Mar.

visit a typical home.

visit a small waterfall.

cigar demonstration.

Back to the docks by 5:30 pm

 

OPTION 2 : On boards our Safari Trucks, begin the tour with a visit to Rincon Beach visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, timeto relax and bathe, then have lunch. After the beach,

visit a typical home.

visit a small waterfall.

cigar demonstration.

Back to the docks by 5:30 pm

 

 

** Both options include: Beautiful scenery, Lunch, bottled water, sodas, beer and rum, guide.

Some hiking, 10 minutes. U$ 55 per person. 10 max minimum

 

 

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[petitecruisemom]

We just got back from our Jewel trip and I had to get on here and highly recommend Cat and Robert with Casa Dorado! We had the best time at playa rincon and it is absolutely beautiful!! Ask Robert to let you fish off the boat. My husband and son caught two fish!!! Also get the lobster on the beach!

 

Stephanie