Samaná Whale Watching, Cayo Levantado and Playa Rincón Tour

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Combine seasonal humpback whale watching in Samaná Bay with visits to Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island, and Playa Rincón on a full-day excursion from Punta Cana. Search for whales in their natural sanctuary, then enjoy Caribbean beach scenery and time to relax.

This shared tour includes round-trip ground and boat transportation, admission, a light breakfast, Dominican lunch, listed drinks and a certified guide. Pickup details are confirmed for your hotel. Whale watching operates during the January–March season; sightings and animal behaviors depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Light breakfast and Traditional Dominican Lunch
  • Drinks (water, soda, rum)
  • Round-trip ground transportation and boat transportation
  • Certified tour guide
  • • Sunscreen • Hat or cap • Sunglasses • Beachwear • Towel • Extra money for souvenirs

What to expect

  1. Samana Bay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Hotel pickup and transfer to Las Cañitas Port and
    Cross the beautiful Bay of Samaná by boat and witness one of nature’s most spectacular events: the humpback whales in their natural sanctuary
  2. Samana Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at the Humpback Whale Sanctuary.
    You will observe them swimming, breaching, and sometimes even with their calves, in their natural sanctuary. 2 hours and 30 minute aprox.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    After whale watching, relax at Cayo Levantado, where you will enjoy a Dominican buffet lunch and time on its crystal-clear beaches.
  4. Playa Rincon
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The day continues with a visit to Playa Rincón, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, surrounded by mountains and coconut palms.
  5. Samana Bay
    2h
    After finish our time in the Rincon beach, we preparing to comeback to your hotel.
    7:30 – 8:00 PM The approximate arrival at the hotels.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up times and locations vary depending on the hotel you are staying at. We will contact you shortly with the exact time and place of collection.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not Suitable for Infants under 5 years
  • Wheelchair users • People using crutches

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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