From Las Terrenas, Lunch Included

Las Terrenas: Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island) Day Trip

★ 5.0 from 3 reviews

1 day, hotel pickup listed, lunch on the island included.

from $125 per person

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Duration: 1 day
Meeting point: Las Terrenas (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Whale Punta Cana

Overview

This day trip collects you in Las Terrenas at 8:00 AM and spends the whole day on Cayo Levantado, the island in Samaná Bay also known as Bacardí Island. A vehicle transfer takes you to the port in Samaná, where a local guide meets the group before a short boat crossing to the island. The rest of the day is unstructured: swimming in calm water, walking the palm-lined shore, sunbathing, or buying a drink. A Dominican-style lunch is served on the island, then the boat and transfer bring you back to Las Terrenas in the late afternoon.

The tour suits travellers who want a beach day without organising transport and a boat themselves. Round-trip transport from Las Terrenas, the boat trip, a professional guide and lunch are all in the price, which keeps the planning simple. Drinks are not included and can be bought on the island, and tips are optional.

Reviews of this exact excursion describe it as smooth and on time from beginning to end, with staff repeatedly called attentive and nice. Travellers also praised the beach and the water. The tone of the day is relaxed rather than packed with activities, so it fits people who prefer swimming and lounging to sightseeing.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip transportation from Las Terrenas
Boat trip to Cayo Levantado
Professional guide
Lunch on the island

Not Included

Drinks (available for purchase)
Tips (optional)

Itinerary

Pickup in Las TerrenasPickup starts at 8:00 AM from your hotel in Las Terrenas or a nearby meeting point.
Transfer to Samaná portA comfortable road transfer takes the group from Las Terrenas to the port in Samaná.
Meet the guideAt the port, the local guide welcomes the group before boarding.
Boat across Samaná BayA short boat ride crosses the bay, an area the listing describes as famous for turquoise water and coastal views.
Free time on Cayo LevantadoSwim, relax on the white sand, walk the palm-lined shoreline, or buy local drinks. Time on the island is yours to spend as you wish.
Dominican lunch on the islandA Dominican-style lunch is served on Cayo Levantado as part of the tour.
Return to Las TerrenasThe group boats back to Samaná and transfers by road, arriving in Las Terrenas in the late afternoon.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what the listing and recent travellers say the day actually involves, from packing to pace.

What to bring. The listing recommends a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera, sunscreen and water. Hiking shoes also appear on the operator's list, though the day itself centres on the beach.
Pace of the day. After the morning transfer and boat ride, the schedule is open. The listing frames the island time as pure relaxation, with swimming, sunbathing and shoreline walks as the main options.
Staff and guidance. A professional guide travels with the group. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as attentive and nice, and one called the whole activity smooth and on time.
Food and drink. Lunch on the island is included, and one reviewer described the meal as delicious. Drinks are not included; they can be purchased on the island. Tips are optional.
Early start. The return lands you back in Las Terrenas in the late afternoon, making it a full day out.

Common issues. Drinks are excluded and must be bought on the island, and tips are not covered. Cancellation is free only up to 24 hours in advance.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included From Las Terrenas?

Yes. The tour includes round-trip transportation, with pickup from your hotel in Las Terrenas or a nearby meeting point starting at 8:00 AM.

Is Lunch Included On This Tour?

Yes, a Dominican-style lunch is served on Cayo Levantado and is part of the price.

Are Drinks Extra?

Drinks are not included but are available for purchase on the island. Tips are optional and not included.

How Long Is The Tour?

It is a full-day trip. Pickup is at 8:00 AM in Las Terrenas and the return arrives in the late afternoon, after the boat back to Samaná and the road transfer.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not promise a refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera, sunscreen, water and hiking shoes. Most of the day is spent on the beach.