Samaná in Dominikanische Republik is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
A peninsula with palms, bays and rainforest: Samaná lies in the north-east of the Dominican Republic and feels like a different country from the beaches in the east. The coast is wild, the water clear, and the roads are not yet paved everywhere. Playa Punta Popy is a narrow beach with shallow water and coconut palms, Calolima Beach lies off the beaten track and invites a stroll. In the Los Haitises National Park (Parque Nacional Los Haitises) you travel by boat through mangroves and caves.
At the Salto El Limón a waterfall drops into a pool, reached on foot or on horseback. Between January and March humpback whales pass through the bay, which some excursions take into account. The catalogue lists the TODOBLANCO Hotel in Las Galeras, a small address for peace and quiet. The travel period from November to April brings dry weather.
Punta Cana lies in the east and is considerably larger, the journey takes longer, and the distances are long. Samaná suits couples and families who prefer nature to resorts. How you travel there and how long you stay is something Private Islands settles with you in a video call, so that the stages do not eat up too much time.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Samaná lists many places, and on a video call you decide how remote your island should be.
Playa Punta Popy, Experience
“Calolima” (Carlos Lima) Beach, Experience
Salto El Limón, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Playa Punta Popy |
| “Calolima” (Carlos Lima) Beach |
| Salto El Limón |
Getting there
From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Samaná by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Which places are part of the programme in Samaná?
For Samaná, Salto El Limón, Parque Nacional Los Haitises and Samaná Boardwalk are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.
Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which accommodations are listed for Samaná in the catalogue?
The catalogue lists houses such as TODOBLANCO Hotel , Las Galeras, Samaná, República Dominicana, Casa El Paraíso, Las Galeras, Samana and Cayo Levantado Resort for Samaná, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.
Which destinations in Dominikanische Republik can be combined with Samaná?
A second island like Puerto Plata, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo combines with Samaná if the crossing stays short.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Samaná cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Accommodation in the catalogue
TODOBLANCO Hotel , Las Galeras, Samaná, República Dominicana, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| TODOBLANCO Hotel , Las Galeras, Samaná, República Dominicana | 4.8 |
Nearby destinations
These are possible further islands and destinations in Dominikanische Republik.
Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo
Puerto Plata, Destination
Punta Cana, Destination
Santo Domingo, Destination
More destinations for Private Islands
destinations in the catalogue of Private Islands: Sansibar, Sliema, Speightstown.
Gallery
- Salto El Limón, Experience
Parque Nacional Los Haitises, Experience
Samaná Boardwalk, Experience- Playa Punta Popy, Experience
Salto El Limon Samana Tours - El Limon Waterfalls, Experience
Experience Samana Adventures, Experience
Samaná Zipline, El Valle, Experience- “Calolima” (Carlos Lima) Beach, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.