Another great video from Mr. Lu, showing you how to do Samana real cheap for a weekend away.
Video and complete breakdown of costs below.
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With good planning and a good eye you can spend a great time in Samana. Mr. Lu, T-Money and a few friends packed together in Money's Rav-4, split the costs and had a great time. Cheap travel is possible, if you know what to do.
On this trip:
Tolls:
Fees for Samana Highway (These costs are paid each way)
Toll I Marbella : RD$43
Toll II Guaraguao: RD$165
Toll III Naranjal: RD$139
Gas: For a fuel efficient vehicle, a group of 6 put in RD$600 each (estimate), which was enough to get us to Samana and back
Hotel: Hotel Fata Morgana, in Las Terrenas, was US$10 per night. (Prices may vary). A few minutes from the center of town, on the road to Playa Coson. A great hotel. Clean, close, quiet, calm and a great home base for your trip. Only negative, is that there is no hot water, but there is kitchen to cook your food in.
Food: Depends on you. Mr. Lu spent most of his money, during a three day period, on food. Buy stuff at the super market, like snacks. Plus there are plenty of cheap food stands where you can spend RD$200 per night for a full meal. Remember this is for those who travel on the cheap.
Also a plate of fried fish will cost around RD$290 at the beaches.
Alcohol: Bring your own. A cooler in the back of the truck and a few bottle of what yo want. This is if you are partying on the CHEAP......
Extras: RD$30 to go to Salto Limon (On foot) and RD$300 (If you pay for the horse tour, which is not necessary)
There is a small hut on the top of the mountain, before the descent to the Salto where you can purchase sodas and water. They might sell "empanadas" but that is not guaranteed. The hike to the Salto is about 35 minutes, depending on your speed.
It is quite rigorous, but a great walk. Taking the horse takes away from the views. Plus you can't hand out in the rivers....
Anyways, cheap travel is possible, just plan it properly.
Enjoy!
Video and complete breakdown of costs below.
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With good planning and a good eye you can spend a great time in Samana. Mr. Lu, T-Money and a few friends packed together in Money's Rav-4, split the costs and had a great time. Cheap travel is possible, if you know what to do.
On this trip:
Tolls:
Fees for Samana Highway (These costs are paid each way)
Toll I Marbella : RD$43
Toll II Guaraguao: RD$165
Toll III Naranjal: RD$139
Gas: For a fuel efficient vehicle, a group of 6 put in RD$600 each (estimate), which was enough to get us to Samana and back
Hotel: Hotel Fata Morgana, in Las Terrenas, was US$10 per night. (Prices may vary). A few minutes from the center of town, on the road to Playa Coson. A great hotel. Clean, close, quiet, calm and a great home base for your trip. Only negative, is that there is no hot water, but there is kitchen to cook your food in.
Food: Depends on you. Mr. Lu spent most of his money, during a three day period, on food. Buy stuff at the super market, like snacks. Plus there are plenty of cheap food stands where you can spend RD$200 per night for a full meal. Remember this is for those who travel on the cheap.
Also a plate of fried fish will cost around RD$290 at the beaches.
Alcohol: Bring your own. A cooler in the back of the truck and a few bottle of what yo want. This is if you are partying on the CHEAP......
Extras: RD$30 to go to Salto Limon (On foot) and RD$300 (If you pay for the horse tour, which is not necessary)
There is a small hut on the top of the mountain, before the descent to the Salto where you can purchase sodas and water. They might sell "empanadas" but that is not guaranteed. The hike to the Salto is about 35 minutes, depending on your speed.
It is quite rigorous, but a great walk. Taking the horse takes away from the views. Plus you can't hand out in the rivers....
Anyways, cheap travel is possible, just plan it properly.
Enjoy!