Whale Watching In Punta Cana From Samana

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The Samana Bay, home of the Humpback whales, the impressive and magnificent El Limon Waterfall, the gorgeous tropical island of Cayo Levantado are just a few of the gems you can find and visit in this area. And guess what? With this tour, you’re gonna see them all!

After an early pick up from your hotel in Punta Cana (from 6:00 till 7:00 am depending on the hotel) and a convenient stop in a meeting point to organize the transportation, we’ll move on a brand-new bus to the small village of Las Canitas, close to Sabana de la Mar. The ride takes around 1.5 hours and on the way, you’ll have the chance the enjoy great views of the Dominican countryside and the East Coast while the guide will give information about the life and local customs of the Dominicans.

After reaching Las Canitas, you will be welcomed by the local people. (In case you had no chance or time to eat at your hotel where you can enjoy a complimentary snack, usually a sandwich with fresh fruit and juice).

Let’s the adventure begin! Once our breakfast has finished and we feel relaxed it’s time to get on board our boat to ride through the whale sanctuary in the middle of Samana bay. We will have around 45 minutes to look for the whales and have the chance to see them close distance and take pictures of them. After the watching activity, we then move directly to the dock of the village of Santa Barbara de Samana.

From the dock, we’ll get on a truck and we’ll make our way to the most magnificent waterfall in the country, El Salto de Limon (Limon Waterfall)! We’ll reach a ranch located in the mountain and be taken into the tropical forest, for a short horseback riding tour along with the River Arroyo Chico. The dense vegetation will captivate your senses and leave you with a real taste of adventure. Ultimately, the trail leads to the picturesque Limon Waterfall: an impressive 170-foot drop of freshwater, right in the middle of the jungle. Splash yourself in the refreshing waters of the lagoons at the base of the waterfall. And don’t forget to take the perfect picture of your family and yourself in this memorable place!

At this time of the day, you’ll probably start getting hungry. Don’t worry! It’s already lunchtime! We’ll get back to the village and fill our bellies with a delicious traditional Dominican lunch complete with rice, beans, meat, salad, fresh fruit, and coffee to finish with. Drinks are included too! Take advantage of the open bar with rum, soft drinks, and water.

While the morning has been dedicated to the adventure, the afternoon will be focused on relaxing. After lunch, we'll go back to the dock again to take a short boat trip to the gorgeous Cayo Levantado, also known as “Bacardi Island”. You will be impressed by the beautiful landscapes of the peninsula. Once on the island, prepare to experience the white sandy beaches and the warm turquoise water of this unique and relaxing place. There, you can explore the island, swim, snorkel, or simply relax and enjoy a good cocktail on the beach of this lost paradise.

After around 1.5 hours spent at the island, from here we’ll start to make our way back to Punta Cana, where you’ll have plenty of time to recall this wonderful experience.