Catamaran, Free Cancellation

Samana: Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado

★ 4.0 from 10 reviews

1 - 7 hours, lunch at Cayo Levantado included, free cancellation.

from $59 per person

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Duration: 1 - 7 hours
Meeting point: Samaná Port and Malecón (boat pier)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Whale Punta Cana

Overview

The boat leaves from the port of Samaná and crosses the bay toward Los Haitises National Park, where the day slows down among limestone formations, mangroves and caves that still carry Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs. A professional tour guide accompanies the visit to the caves and mangroves, and park entrance is included.

From there the route continues to Cayo Levantado, a small island known for its turquoise water and white sand. Lunch is a Dominican buffet served on the island, and the rest of the stop is free: swim, sit under the palms, take photos. Boat transport, the guide, park entrance, the caves and mangroves, lunch and beach time are all included; drinks, personal spending and gratuities are not.

The tour runs between one and seven hours depending on the option chosen, with English, Spanish and French spoken. Reviewers generally praise the organization and the scenery, and one traveller singled out the caves at Los Haitises as the part worth the trip. It suits travellers who want nature, history and beach time combined in one outing rather than a full day purely on the sand.

What's Included

Included

Boat transportation
Professional tour guide
Entrance to Los Haitises National Park
Visit to caves & mangroves
Lunch at Cayo Levantado
Beach time

Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks (optional)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Samaná portThere are two meeting points depending on the option selected, with transfer options and non-transfer options offered. Meet at the port of Samaná to board the boat.
Cross Samaná BayCruise across the bay toward the national park.
Los Haitises mangroves and cavesPass the limestone islands and mangroves of Los Haitises, then visit caves with Taíno pictographs. Park entrance and the cave and mangrove visit are included.
Cayo Levantado islandContinue to Cayo Levantado for a Dominican buffet lunch, included in the tour.
Beach time and returnSwim in the calm water, relax under palm trees and take photos before the return crossing.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to pack to how the schedule can feel.

What to bring. The listing is specific: sunglasses, hat, swimwear, towel, camera and sunscreen. You will be on open water and then on a beach, so sun protection matters twice over.
Pace of the day. Several stops are packed into one outing, and one reviewer felt the Samaná portion was rushed for lack of time. Keep that in mind if a slower schedule matters to your group.
Guides and language. Guides are described as experienced and knowledgeable, though one reviewer noted a Spanish-only guide on part of the day. If language matters to your group, check which option you select.
Food and drink. Lunch is a Dominican buffet on Cayo Levantado and reviewers called the food good, with one highlighting a memorable piña colada. Drinks are listed as optional and not included, so budget for them separately.
Beach vendors. One reviewer warned that jewelry vendors on Cayo Levantado are pushy and suggested negotiating hard. Be ready to decline politely or bargain if you do want something.
Meeting point choice. Pickup is not included in this product, and the listing notes there are two meeting points depending on the option selected. Confirm yours on the booking page before you go.

Common issues. The Samaná portion can feel rushed, as one reviewer reported, and part of the guiding may be in Spanish only. Trash left by other visitors on the beach bothered at least one traveller. Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses are excluded, and pickup is not included in this option.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Boat transportation, a professional tour guide, entrance to Los Haitises National Park, the caves and mangroves visit, lunch at Cayo Levantado and beach time. Drinks, personal expenses and gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, pickup is not included in this product. The listing offers options with and without transfers, and there are two meeting points depending on the option you select, so check the booking page before you travel.

How Long Is The Tour?

The duration ranges from one to seven hours depending on the option chosen. The booking page shows the exact timing for each option before you confirm.

What Language Is The Tour In?

The listing offers English, Spanish and French. One reviewer encountered a Spanish-only guide on part of the day, so confirm language support for your option if it matters to your group.

Can I Cancel?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking page shows the full cancellation terms for the option you select.

What Should I Bring?

Sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen, as the listing advises. Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses are not included, so plan for those separately.