Samaná

Samaná — 3 Days / 2 Nights

Paradise beaches, jungle waterfalls, ATV thrills, and cozy nightlife under the stars.

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Quick Facts

Duration: 3D / 2N
From: Santo Domingo
Level: Easy–Moderate
Best For: Beaches • Nature • Nightlife

History teaser: Samaná blends Taino roots, coconut-era plantations, and a 19th-century community of freed African-American settlers—today reflected in music, food, and architecture.

What’s Included

  • Private transfers • 2 hotel nights with breakfast
  • Guided visit to Cascadas de Colores
  • Playa Rincón beach time
  • ATV/4-wheel tour (gear included)
  • Bilingual guide • 24/7 assistance • Insurance
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Playa Rincón shoreline Cascadas de Colores ATV jungle track

Full Itinerary & Time Guide

Day 1 — Waterfalls & Town Rhythms
06:30 • Departure (5h incl. stop)
Coastal road stories: coconut trade, fishing villages, and how the bay sheltered privateers in colonial times.
12:00 • Check-in & Lunch (1.5h)
Seafood and coconut rice—signature flavors of Samaná.
14:00 • Cascadas de Colores (3h)
Mineral-tinted falls; learn about Taino water rituals and endemic plants. Swim time included.
20:00 • Samaná Town Nightlife (3h)
Open-air bars, bachata history lesson, stargazing by the pier.
Day 2 — Playa Rincón & ATV Adventure
08:00 • Breakfast (1h)
Fresh fruit & Dominican coffee.
09:30 • Playa Rincón (4.5h)
Top-ranked beach; mangrove ecology talk; optional horseback ride along the coast.
15:00 • ATV/4-Wheel (2.5h)
Jungle trails and river crossings used by remote communities before highways; helmets & briefing included.
20:00 • Las Terrenas by Night (4h)
European cafés meet Caribbean clubs—bonfires, DJs, live merengue bands.
Day 3 — Farewell Drive
09:00 • Scenic Return
Photo stops: coconut groves, coastal viewpoints, and craft stalls.
Mangrove channel Las Terrenas nightlife Horseback on the beach

Highlights in Depth

Playa Rincón • 4.5 hrs
Powdery sand, calm turquoise water, and mangroves that protect the lagoon—great for swimming and snorkeling.
Cascadas de Colores • 3 hrs
Colorful mineral layers and cool pools; learn sustainable spring etiquette.
ATV Adventure • 2.5 hrs
Guided pace, photo stops at sea cliffs and jungle lookouts; helmets & goggles provided.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Bachata • Merengue • Beach Bars

Low-key and atmospheric—bonfires on sand, live trios, and welcoming locals. Perfect for couples and friends.


Good to Know

  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen & water shoes.
  • Small cash for beach vendors.
  • All venues vetted for safety.
Pier at dusk Tropical fruit market Coastal road viewpoint