31 Jul 2024
This was a great excursion that was very reasonably priced for the activities we did! Our driver Nicole was very nice and drove us all around the island, stopping for pictures and souvenirs whenever we asked. Captain Alex was awesome during the Mangrove Cruise. The horseback ride was rather short, but the horses are very well trained (and they knew the route) so it was very beginner-friendly. The staff there were also quite helpful at controlling the horses, helping you get on them, etc. The snorkeling was also great and the guides were very friendly!
The only downsides were that finding the pickup point was a little difficult, as we had to leave the cruise terminal and venture down the street, asking several locals for help because there weren’t any signs. Also, the drive takes forever because the roads are so bad (though this is clearly not the tour operator’s fault). It took about an hour and a half to drive from the pickup point to the mangrove cruise, which was a little painful because we were only going about 20mph the whole time.
Overall, though, we are very glad we booked this excursion and we had fun with all three activities. The tour operators were all very nice and professional, and you definitely get your money’s worth. One recommendation, though, is to bring a substantial amount of cash in low denominations. Cash tips are expected (they are certainly earned) at all three activities and the souvenir/food vendors rarely take credit cards, so you will need plenty of cash in low denominations to tip people and buy things.