What to see and do

Of all the regions in Dominican Republic the Samana Peninsula is without a doubt the most spectacular. Classed as world heritage by UNESCO , many people reckon it is the most beautiful region of the island, if not the entire Caribbean, and we invite you to come and joins us.

Below you´ll find a sample of excursions available to you during your visit to Las Terrenas. Dont´forget, you can contact us for any questions about your coming trip to Las Terrenas !

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WHALE WATHCING

Join Kim Bedall and her team, renowned for her dedication to the protection of the humpback whale, her many years of experience in the field and her valuable scientific contributions on the subject. You will be brought by boat to the sanctuary where these magnificent creatures come each year , from January through March travelling from the cold Northern Atlantic waters to mate and give birth. An exhibition you´ll never forget.

LOS HAITISES NATIONAL PARK

The San Lorenzo Bay and the mouth of the Caño Hondo River are reached by launch where the trip continues upriver, through dense mangroves. You will visit caves where the native Tainos left their mark in the form of hieroglyphs and petroglyphs, a moving reminder of ancient times. Navigating through the park, past bird island. and between the Mogotes (karstic region composed of lime stone islets) you will reach the mouth of the underground River del Naranjito.

DE LIMON WATERFALL

A really pretty trek on foot or on horse back. Incredible hill-crest panoramas. Taking the small tracks running though the tropical forest you will come across El Limon Waterfall , sparkling away amid the lush vegetation. A refreshing dip is most welcome ! And on the way back, it´s lunch at Santi´s , a small comedor (restaurant) serving tasty local dishes and a founding member of the local association for the development of fair and sustainable tourism.

KITESURF, WINDSURF, SURF & ATV

Discover another side to the beauty of the Samana Peninsula from the sea or off the beaten track by ATV. Whether you take to the seas surfing, windsurfing or kite-surfing or decide to follow the many dirt tracks crisscrossing the peninsula on an ATV, Azul Inmo Caribe´s partner Pura Vida, not only supply you with the necessary equipment but also pass on some “insider” tips. A truly original team of young dynamic professionals will take you to the best spots. They offer courses for all levels as well as equipment rental.

THE COFFEE TRAIL

ATV or Jeep Safari. The expedition starts off by heading into the hills and taking in the spectacular clear panorama of one of Natures treasures. You´ll follow trails winding through the lush vegetation and across rivers. Visit one of the last remaining traditional rubber factories and then stop off at a family owned plantation for coffee and cocoa tasting as well as other tropical fruits and vegetables. Then it´s on to Moron beach if you´re on a quad or Rincon beach (via Samana) if you´re travelling by jeep.

DISCOVER THE UNTAMED BEAUTY OF THE COASTLINE BY SEA

Prepare for a whole day at sea. Accessible only from the sea, you will land on magnificentJackson beach. Snorkel and swim in the crystal clears waters and marvel at the coral seabed. BBQ on the beach àunder the shade of the coconut trees ! You can do some deep sea fishing too.

SNORKELLING AND SCUBA DIVING

Supervised by fully qualified dive masters discover the fascination of the Samana seabed take this chance to see amultitude of tropical species surgeon fish, angel fish, trumpet fish, coffer fish, diodons, barracudas, moray eels, turtles etc.). The underwater flora is just as enchanting. Las Terrenas has some idea dive sites for beginners. Las Terreans dive site ideal for beginners. Las Galeras on the other hand boasts excellent sites for the more experienced diver.

TENNIS

Whether you´re a regular or just a Sundays sportsman, Bibou and his team of professionals offer tennis lessons for all levels. Improvement courses for adults and children, individual lessons, tennis summer camp, courts for rent. The hard courts, hard court and clay court, are floodlit. Please do no t hesitate to contact us for further information or reservations

And then there´s … JARABACOA

At the heart of the country in the “Dominican Alps” Jarabacoa is a delightful little mountain village and the ideal environment for sporting adventures. Canyoning, rafting, paragliding, trekking, ATV, horse riding. It is also the starting point for the trek to the summit of Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean measuring 3,175 meters above sea level.