Puerto Plata to Samana

Gaia · #1 07-04-2009, 01:53 PM

My cousin and I are planning to travel from Imbert to Samana for about 10 days this summer. We were thinkng of stopping at some places along the way and then try and find a faster bus (if possible) back. We are both female, 30 and like non-resort types of places. We prefer down-to-earth places and are on a pretty tight budget.

Does anyone have any suggestions of places we should check out? Advice on a fast bus back to Imbert or Puerto Plata would be much appreciated too.

Thanks.

Black Dog · #2 07-04-2009, 02:04 PM

Fish lunch at Playa Grande YUMMY! I would think either the Metro or Caribe Tours coach service would be the fastest way back with fewest stops!

Massielg · #3 07-04-2009, 09:28 PM

Lunch at Playa Grande is a great idea, but if they have a tight budget is better lunch at Caleton Beach. Same food, better price, the beach is smaller but also nice.

Expat-in-Cabarete · #4 07-05-2009, 10:54 AM

Neither Metro or Caribe Tours go to Samana from Puerto Plata. The only bus service I'm aware of is Papagayo, which I believe leaves Samana at 2pm.

drloca · #5 07-05-2009, 05:15 PM

The last time I used this service from Samana to Puerto Plata (Nov 2007), I recall it leaving Samana around 10h30am/11h00am....not sure if the "schedule" has been revised.

Also, be aware that this is not an express service so expect multiple stops en route. Definately a good choice if you are budget-minded, we paid RD$150 each way.