24 May 2019
Visited the DR end of April to early May as a couple (early 20s). Tauro Tour's ATV excursion seemed to be the cheapest in the Samana area so we decided to book with them. No online payment was necessary and we were told to pay the day of the excursion.
A van picks you up at ~8:45am on the day of the excursion. The driver brings you to the ATVs and guests are introduced to Melvin. Melvin is the guide during the ATV excursion and he is very friendly. We opted for the 2 driver/1 ATV option. The tour brings you through the Samana roads where you can see the ocean and the local towns. You do a quick pit stop at a local Dominican store where you can buy local products. The ATV excursion brings you through towns, dirt roads, sandy beaches, and jungles. You get the full all-terrain vehicle experience. Melvin even gave us a new bandana for covering your face during the dirt trails. Melvin offers to take pictures of guests with their own phones. You eventually arrive at the gorgeous white sand Playa Rincon. Melvin gives you about 45 minutes to swimming and do whatever you want. After your time at the beach, you are brought to a freshwater stream for another swim. You are given less time than before but it is still refreshing. The tour took a little less than half a day (4-5 hours IIRC)
I usually give 5 stars for experiences that exceeded my expectations or went above and beyond. This is not to say Tauro Tour and Melvin's tour wasn't excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion and Melvin's guide.