TOURS

 

Brothers here in Samana can meet Jehovah's witnesses visiting Samana on cruise ships at the dock to where they are tendered and give them a pre-arranged full day tour with the itinerary of their choice.  Since the cruise ships generally do not arrive until around 10 o'clock in the morning, and passengers are not tendered to to the dock until around 11 o'clock., it is only possible to do one of the following options due to the distance traveled and/or the time required for each tour.

 

ALL TOURS INCLUDE:

Being met at the dock by the brothers.

Taken to meet the many brothers and sisters in a nearby park who have a variety of island souvenirs, clothing, jewelry for sale (many are local pioneers and needgreaters).

A quick ride by the Samana Kingdom Hall.

Chauffeuring to one of the options below.

Return to the dock for tender to ship for departure.

 

OPTIONS:

PLAYA RINCON:

    
    
 

This is one of the most beautiful picturesque beaches in the world, with mountains as a backdrop.  On the way, one enjoys seeing the culture of the people, their houses, how they live and work.  This tour includes freshly caught fish on the beach with drink. 

Minimum: two persons.  
2-5 persons: $70 US per person; 
5-10 persons: $65 US; 
11-25 persons:  $60 US

HORSEBACK RIDING AT RANCHO TIPICO, El Valle, Samana

The Rancho Tipico is owned & operated by Domingo Balbuena, a brother in Samana' Congregation. Picturesque trail ride through the woods, along rivers and El Valle beach with tour of cave. Buffet luncheon on the beach included.  Minimum: 5 persons.  (Brothers  are most welcome to join other witnesses requesting this tour so as to complete the minimum of five. Best to email in advance to find out if others are requesting this tour)

$55 US per person.
(Group rates available for 11-25 persons)
 
  

BEAUTIFUL LAS GALERAS BEACH:

Scenic ride along the coast to the end of the Peninsula to Las Galeras.  Swimming. snorkeling all afternoon.  ( Gear NOT provided )

   

Typical Dominican meal of beans and rice, chicken or fish served on the beach.   

$55 US per person; minimum 2 persons.

EL LIMON WATERFALL ON HORSEBACK:

Beautiful ride through the woods with guide to waterfall; swim - return to beginning of trail to wonderful buffet (typical Dominican Meal)

 
 

The landscape surrounding the falls is picturesque.  Small houses are painted in vivid colors and made from locally available materials such as palm wood and thatch.  Home gardens and vegetable plots border plantations of bananas, cacao, and coconut.  Flora and fauna, agriculture can be seen along the trails.

$55 per person

 TROPICAL ISLAND WHALE WATCH
(January 18 through March 15 only)


Tropical Island Whale Watch is owned and operated by Eiiseo Dishmey, a brother in the Samana congregation.


 

Whale-watching excursions include not only whale watching, but a trip to Barcardi Island afterwards for swimming and a buffet luncheon (included). 

Thousands of humpback whales from the North Atlantic migrate to the waters of the Dominican Republic each winter to mate and give birth.  One of their most popular winter rendezvous places is Samana Bay.  More than 1500 humpbacks visit the bay, with as many as 300 present at any given time during the mating season. The World Wildlife Fund considers Samana Bay one of the best places in the world to watch whales.

1 to 10 persons:  $50 US per person
11-25 persons:  $50 US per person.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
 

Group Rates are available.

Payment is required in advance, and can be made through credit card or by mail deposit to a U.S. bank when there is sufficient time; information is e-mailed to ones requesting the tour.
 

The reason for advanced payment is that the brothers plan the tour for the set number of persons reserved, and a group rate is given based on this number of persons.  If for some reason brothers cancel at the last minute or do not show up, the brothers giving the tour will lose the entire day as they will have turned down other brothers who have requested a tour for this date.  To protect against this happening, advanced payment is required.
 

If there are brothers who, at the last minute would like to join the reserved group, and there is room, these can still come with the group and pay when they arrive.