The 10 Best Tours in Santa Barbara de Samana, Samana Province

December 4, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic including Samana Zip Line with Waterfalls & Culture Tasting, Samaná day trip by bus, boat and horses (Whale season), Samaná Whale Watching + Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island)., Full-Day Samana Tour from Punta Cana with Boat Ride, Samana Experience Day Trip, Four Beaches VIP Tour with Lobster Lunch & Snorkeling, Samaná Whale Watching + Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) From Samana Port., Cayo Levantado Whales Fun Day Experience from Punta Cana, From Punta Cana: Famous Whale Samana and Cayo Levantado Beach with Whale Biologist, Whale Watching 2020 in Punta Cana to Samana Bay + Bacardi Island from Hotels..
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1. Samana Zip Line with Waterfalls & Culture Tasting

Samaná Province, Dominican Republic Tour Samana with Terry
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Fly 350 feet above the Lulu Waterfalls (wear your swimsuit under your clothes to swim in the falls afterwards) as you WALK THE PLANK off of the Pirate Ship at the top of the mountain.  The first run is over 1000 feet long.  The first of 12 total lines. Don't be fooled!  Our competition only has 10 total zips. Waterfalls for swimming at the end if you wish. Cultural Taste Testing included! Try locally produced natural CHOCOLATE and local MOONSHINE! as well as local natural fruits!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Beverages, Food tasting, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By kremenat2014

The beaches are beautiful! The service provide also very good meeting all our desires. The tide can be a little bit rough, but the boat captain was great and kept us safe!

2. Samaná day trip by bus, boat and horses (Whale season)

Bávaro, 23000, Dominican Republic Punta Cana Paradise Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

punta cana paradise tour, makes your day different offers you the best service to the samana island all inclusive we have our best staff for your attention book with us

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel, Safari type transport, horse ride, waterfall the lemon, Cayo Levantado Beach, City Tour Samana, Lunch

Exclusions: Photos (available to purchase), Hotels in Cap Cana, Uvero Alto and Cabeza de Toro will charge $20 for Transportation

Reviewed By Z9191GDrichardt

Good overall but not amazing. Positives boat crew very friendly, big boat so a bit more space but the oldest boat there, Bbq was ok but plenty of food. Negatives we spent an eternity collecting people, we where picked up at 6.45 but arrived at la romana at 10.00 after joining 3 buses, its a 1hr journey without stops from punta cana. Boat and snorkeling equipment very old. Drinks where in small plastic cups. Open bar is rum, coke, lemonade and water.

3. Samaná Whale Watching + Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island).

Tour Whales Samana, Samana 32000, Dominican Republic Whale Samana
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Get your tickets for a day Whale Watching tour in Samana bay and a wonderful lunch and beach time. The whale watching trips are organized by “Booking Adventures” starts at the meeting point set with the Tour Guide. Lunch at the beach and you can stay as long as you want swimming around. If you are Vegan we also can set some food for you. Timetable: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Inclusions: lunch on the beach, Tour Guide, Catamaran or Boat Trip, fees, Local taxes, Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transfer Car, Alcoholic Drinks

Reviewed By bluedabadedabado

Absolutely phenomenal. It's over a decade since I was last here and top of my to do list this time was to re-do a whale watching trip. Our children were thrilled! We saw LOTS of humpback whales. The trip sets off very early, 5am from the hotel so expect tired kids as by the time you've done the bus trip to the boat, then it's a good hour and a half out to see, then approx 30 mins actually with the whales, then about half hour to the (stunning) island of Samana, then some bites to eat and amazing cocktails straight from fresh coconuts through straws... Then all the way back again it's more a 3/4 if the day trip. Definitely do it though, you don't regret it! The photo taken was one my better half took. That's how close they get - they were leaping about in the water, splashing their tails, the lot ????????

4. Full-Day Samana Tour from Punta Cana with Boat Ride

Tour Bavaro
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That excursion is full day. And we leave from the hotels of Bávaro punta cana We visit the waterfall, Lemon Leap, We will arrive to Miches and embark by little cane and pass on a boat. It is the most complete in Punta Cana, since it includes several activities in a single day; First boat ride on the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic, and the great bay of Samana, where every year in winter hundreds of whales visit their beautiful water to mate. You will visit the beautiful and paradisiacal Bacardi Island with a blue and crystalline water, where there are thousands of palm trees and coconut trees, and a beautiful wet forest, as well as make a beautiful safari through the community of Samana and its mountains Here you can relax and take pictures of the Beautiful landscapes, rivers, streams, valleys and mountains.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation, professional guide, Drinks, snacks, all activities, Commentary offered by a guide who will travel on board

Exclusions: Extra transportation fee of 30 USD for Hotels from Cap Cana Area, Extra tranpostation fee of 20 USD for hotels from Uvero Alto

5. Samana Experience Day Trip

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Live the experience of crossing the bays of MICHES and SAMANA, to reach a tourist destination full of splendor, unsurpassed nature and unique tourist attractions in the region, SAMANÁ

Inclusions: Local taxes, Light breakfast snack, Buffet lunch, Alcoholic Drinks (National brands), Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Annelisesparents

Fun but more travel than snorkeling - spent a long time on bus, transfers/pickups & boat than time snorkeling. Crew made it fun with dancing but if you have teens/kids there was down-time. Food was good, music was a bit loud. Overall had a good time.

6. Four Beaches VIP Tour with Lobster Lunch & Snorkeling

Samana Province, Samana Province, Dominican Republic Tour Samana with Terry
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We pick you up at your hotel and take the beautiful drive out Highway #5 to the sleepy little fishing town of Las Galeras.  The boat leaves from the beach there and heads to Playa Fronton for snorkeling (according to conditions).  Then the boat heads to Playa Madama for more snorkeling and visit the cave if you like.  Then head to the World Famous Playa Rincon.  Later you're in for a lobster lunch, drinks and relaxing beach time on your included beach lounger while sipping beer and rum!

Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Driver/guide, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of Snorkelling equipment

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Reviewed By Frosef709

Due to the situation with the Coronavirus, our cruise was suddenly cancelled. I contacted Terry and in less than 48 hours we had a full refund. He was friendly, and very understanding. Even though we did not get to experience a tour with him, based on the business dealings alone, I would attempt to go Samana and take a tour.

7. Samaná Whale Watching + Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) From Samana Port.

Avenida La Marina 4, Samaná 32000, Dominican Republic Whale Tours Samana
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Excursion for Whale watching in Samana bay starting from Samana port. Full day trip for whale watching in Samana bay and visiting the historical Island of Cayo Levantado plus Lunch on the beach. First, we meet in Our Office. Then the Excursion starts at 9:00 Am and Finishes at 5:00 Pm. After aborting our Catamaran or Boat to visit the Whales in their own habitat. From 9:00 Am until 12:00-noon Whale watching in the Sanctuary observatory and After this Whale trip we will visit Bacardi Island / Cayo Levantado. In Bacardi Island, Lunch Buffet from a typical Dominican Style will be provided. When lunch is finished you are allowed to swim until 4:30 pm. The excursion will be finished at 5:00 pm at the same port from where it will start.

Inclusions: Lunch at Barcardi Island, All fees and needs for Good Whale Watching

Exclusions: Alcoholic Drinks

Reviewed By timothysI2973IS

Benjamin, our tour guide was very kind and had much knowledge. He made our entire tour a very pleasurable experience.

8. Cayo Levantado Whales Fun Day Experience from Punta Cana

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This tour is one of the most visited in the winter months in Punta Cana and throughout the Dominican Republic. We offer you the experience of visiting ISLA BACARDI or CAYO LEVANTADO Island, stay for about 2h30 hours, and see WHALES in its sanctuary, all in a single day!! Can you imagine yourself on board to the motor boat with special design to see whales from where you can live this adventure? We wait for you with Open Bar and Piña Colada included in Bacardi Island plus a delicious lunch with touches of SAMANA...

Inclusions: Private transportation, Light Morning snack, Grilled buffet lunch at Cayo Levantado, Bottled water, Open Bar at Cayo Levantado Beach (National brands only), Soda/Pop, Exotic Tropical Drink (Piña colada or Coco Loco)

Exclusions: Photos/videos available to purchase, Souvenirs

Reviewed By 201trishah

This was an incredible overview of Samana! Our tour guide Samual was incredible, he made us feel welcome and had a bright personality! This trip has it all in one! The city, mountains, islands, and best of all horses!

9. From Punta Cana: Famous Whale Samana and Cayo Levantado Beach with Whale Biologist

La Altagracia Province, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic Tour Samana with Terry
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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 Beach (sometimes called Bacardi Island).

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beverages, Snacks, All activities, Live commentary on board, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees Whale Sanctuary Fees $5 per person cash

Reviewed By kremenat2014

The beaches are beautiful! The service provide also very good meeting all our desires. The tide can be a little bit rough, but the boat captain was great and kept us safe!

10. Whale Watching 2020 in Punta Cana to Samana Bay + Bacardi Island from Hotels.

Whale Tours Samana
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From the Punta Cana hotels, we’ll enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Oriental Mountain Range as we drive north of Punta Cana before arriving in the small fishing village of Miches at the southern shores of Samana Bay. There you will enjoy a quick breakfast prior to boarding the boat to Samana. We’ll cruise deep into the bay to whale watch. We will first reach Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island because of its close resemblance to the beaches Bacardi Rum once used for its famous commercials. Cayo Levantado is nothing short of a tropical oasis – a small island in the middle of the ocean with turquoise waters and white sands.

Inclusions: Whale Watching trip Entrance fees to Observatory, Buffet Lunch on the beach, Boat Tour Guide

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Reviewed By timothysI2973IS

Benjamin, our tour guide was very kind and had much knowledge. He made our entire tour a very pleasurable experience.

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