Samana Bay Tours and Tickets

Samana Bay plays host to 1,500 humpback whales during whale season (January to March) and this full-day combo tour from Punta Cana makes sure you get a chance to see some. The experience includes a drive to Miches, where breakfast is served and you board a boat to Samana. Then, take a truck to a country ranch for a classic Dominican lunch before horseback riding to Limon Waterfall. Afterward, re-board the boat to cruise Cayo Levantado and Barcardi Island in search of whales.

Fly to Samaná from Punta Cana to observe the migration of humpback whales off the coast during this 12-hour eco-adventure. After touching down at the airport in Samanà, meet your local guide and transfer to a boat bound for Cayo Levantado. Arrive at the island oasis, a perfect speck of white sand fringed by palm trees, to enjoy the sun and sand. Dig in to a buffet-style lunch beachside. Board the whale-watching boats and spend the afternoon viewing as many as 1,500 of these spectacular marine mammals in their native habitat, many with newborn calves.

Experience the incredible offerings of the Samaná Peninsula on a day trip from Puerto Plata. Set out for the white sands of Cayo Levantado and spend some time in its crystal-clear waters before a Caribbean buffet lunch. Once back on the mainland tour the bustling port city of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, then take a horseback ride through the jungles of El Limón National Park and cool off beneath the cascades of El Limón waterfall. Afterward, sample locally made cacao, coffee and honey at a local agricultural ranch.

You're safely attached with climbing gear to the cables by our professional and friendly guides who explain all you need to know to have the time of your life on our 10 zip lines, the longest one being 450 meters long!- An adventure that will have you flying over the copious mountains in Juana Vicente. Experience a maelstrom of emotions as you glide over breathtaking landscapes in the small island of Cayo Levantado.- Descend throughout 20 platforms and 10 zip lines. Scour fun and challenging distances, reaching between 85 and 450 meters.

Get up close with the Dominican Republic's gentle giants of the sea during this 12-hour Humpback whale-watching excursion on Sámana Bay. Spend an unforgettable day observing the thousands of whales that flock to the island each year to mate, feed and play in its warm tropical waters. As you observe these beautiful creatures you'll enjoy unique insights from your expert whale-watching guide. Finish the day with an included lunch and beach time on beautiful Cayo Levantado Island. Round-trip hotel transport is also included.

Cover more ground in less time with a Samana full-day trip that combines three excursions in one: a safari by open-air truck, horseback riding (bring cash for tips), and a catamaran cruise. An authentic Dominican lunch of fish, chicken, rice, beans, salad, fresh fruit, and desert will be served on board the boat. As a bonus, you'll also visit Limon Waterfall, a secluded mountain waterfall that's one of the Dominican Republic's most sought-after waterfalls.

Experience the incredible beauty of some 1,500 humpback whales navigating the waters of the Bay of Samana on this incredible wildlife tour. Between January and March, travelers have the chance to enjoy close encounters with upwards of 300 of these gentle giants in one of the World Wildlife Fund's top destinations for whale watching.

Go whale watching in Samaná Bay and visit Cayo Levantado during this full-day excursion from Punta Cana. Travel to Samaná aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, then transfer to a boat at La Ceyba Park. Cruise out into the open waters to look for the pods of humpback whales who visit to breed and have their calves in the area. Learn about the behavior and biology of these marine mammals from your expert naturalist guide. Continue to Cayo Levantado, or Bacardi Island, for lunch on the beach and a dip in the azure waters before returning to Punta Cana.

Explore the Samana Bay and search for humpback whales with a marine biologist on this half-day boat tour. Learn about the biology and behavior of the humpback whales, who arrive in Samana Bay every winter to birth their calves. Enjoy the scenery of the surrounding mountains and Cayo Levantado along the way. Snacks, beverages, and round-trip transportation from Samana hotels included.

This 6-hour tour allows you to go horseback riding and get to know Playa Limon's rugged landscape. Departing from Punta Cana and including round-trip hotel transportation, you'll also get to visit tiny villages and sample some local delicacies.

Experience the natural beauty and lush landscapes of the Samana Peninsula on this day trip from Punta Cana that includes a visit to El Limon Waterfall and Cayo Levantado. Travel the countryside in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and explore Samana by catamaran. This trip includes horseback riding in the Sierra de Samana mountains, a savory local lunch at El Malecon and a stop at the white sandy beach of Cayo Levantado.

We leave the hotel to reach Rincon Bay, voted among the 10 most beautiful in the world. We visited the higuanario to see the higuanas and to know its way of life, reproduction and surroundings.We stop at a typical house, demonstrating plantations, drinking coffee, chocolate and tasting tropical fruits. Then visit the school to explain briefly about the educational system of our country.We continue the journey towards the Beach, to relax and enjoy until noon, where we will have a tasty lunch of lobster, fish or chicken. After the rich lunch, take advantage of the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and relax on the virgin beach of Rincon.A visit to the brackish cold crystal clear water river across the Bay and conclude this beautiful day in paradise.

Kim Beddall is the foremost Whale Biologist in the Dom Rep. Each winter the humpback whales make the journey from the North Atlantic to the Samana Bay to give birth to their calves and no one is better at explaining it all than Kim Beddall.  The Canadian pioneer of whale tours in Samana!  Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains that surround the Samana Bay.  Spend part of the day on the famous crystal blue waters of Cayo Levantado island (sometimes called Bacardi Island).

Experience a morning of adventure and an afternoon of relaxation in Samana on a full-day guided bus trip from Punta Cana. A multilingual guide accompanies you throughout the tour to one of the most beautiful places in the Dominican Republic. Highlights include Samana Bay, home of humpback whales (seasonally); secluded Limon Waterfall; the tropical island of Cayo Levantado; horseback riding; and a traditional Dominican lunch (rice, beans, meat, salad, fresh fruit, and coffee).

Fly to Samaná from Punta Cana to observe the migration of humpback whales off the coast during this 12-hour eco-adventure. After touching down at the airport in Samanà, meet your local guide and transfer to a country ranch to horseback ride through the lush landscape. Visit El Limón waterfall, nestled deep in the forest, then return to the ranch for a typical Dominican lunch. Board the whale-watching boats and spend the afternoon viewing as many as 1,500 of these spectacular marine mammals in their native habitat, many with newborn calves.