Overview
Journey into the Caribbean wilderness and experience the rainforest of the Dominican Republic, trekking or riding on horseback to the majestic Salto de La Jalda waterfall. The hike passes cacao and coffee plantations and offers a deep connection with local culture and nature.

Highlights
• Traverse lush tropical rainforest with orchids and towering trees.
• Visit cacao and coffee plantations under coconut-palm canopies.
• Arrive at Salto de La Jalda — a waterfall over 120 meters high — and enjoy a refreshing swim in its crystal-clear pool.
• Interact with local families from the community of Magua, Sabana de la Mar, and taste traditional homemade fruit wine with chocolate and cookies.
• Choose between a trek or a horse-ride option for varied adventure levels.

Full Description
Embark on an extraordinary excursion starting from Sabana de la Mar. You’ll journey into the Dominican rainforest, passing planting fields of cacao and coffee beneath coconut palms. After approximately a two-hour hike (or horse-ride, if selected), you’ll reach Salto de La Jalda — one of the highest waterfalls in the Caribbean, with a sheer drop of over 120 m. You’ll have time to swim in its natural pool and absorb the powerful scenery. A picnic break by the falls gives you a moment to rest, then you’ll return via the forest trail to the community of La Loma. Here you’ll enjoy local hospitality: fruit wine, snacks, and a chance to learn about everyday life in the region’s small villages. The tour supports local families in Magua, so your participation helps the community directly.

What’s Included
• Expert trail guide (English & Spanish)
• Hiking route to the waterfall (or optional horse-riding)
• Visit to cacao & coffee forest plantations
• Access to Salto de La Jalda waterfall pool
• Interaction with local community + light local refreshments (fruit wine, chocolate, cookies)
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off optional (for certain bookings)

What to Bring
• Comfortable hiking shoes (or for horse-ride: suitable riding shoes)
• Swimwear and towel for the waterfall pool
• Insect repellent and sunscreen (jungle environment)
• A packed picnic lunch (or check if lunch is included for your specific booking)
• Water and light snacks
• Camera / smartphone for capturing the waterfall and forest
• Change of clothes (optional, for after the swim)

Duration
Approximately 7–10 hours for the hiking or horse-riding option.

Price
From USD ~$54 per person (hiking option) and from ~$75 for horse-riding option.

Meeting Point
The exact meeting point is communicated the day before the tour. Hotel pick-up may be arranged.

Why Travelers Love It

✨ The combination of adventure and nature makes this tour stand out: from rainforest trails to swimming beneath a towering waterfall.
Guides are described as friendly and very helpful, making the experience smooth even for less-experienced adventurers.
The tour supports local communities, so your participation helps families in Magua, Sabana de la Mar.
Choice of hiking or horse-riding gives flexibility depending on your comfort level.
The dramatic scenery — forest, cacao/coffee plantations, huge waterfall — makes for memorable photos.