Haitises And Island From Samana

Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado Island Day Trip from Samana

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8 hours, hotel pickup listed, lunch included.

from $100 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Samaná Port and Malecón (boat pier)
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Tour Samana With Terry

Overview

This full day from Samana combines two very different stops in one trip: a visit to Los Haitises National Park, followed by a beach stay on Cayo Levantado. The tour runs about 8 hours in total, with national park fees, buffet lunch, beverages, a driver-guide and hotel pickup and drop-off all rolled into the price. You start and finish at Av. La Marina 4 in Samana, and the operator, Tour Samana With Terry, caps the group at 40 travellers.

The shape of the day is simple. First comes a 30-minute stretch on Samana Bay, then two hours inside Los Haitises National Park, where admission is covered. After that the tour continues to Cayo Levantado for another two hours, again with admission included, before the return to the meeting point. Gratuities are not included, and souvenir photos can be bought if requested in advance.

It suits travellers who want the park and the beach in a single outing without arranging tickets themselves. Families can join, but children must be with an adult.

What's Included

Included

National Park fees
Beverages
Lunch (Buffet lunch)
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not Included

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase upon advance request)

Itinerary

Meet in SamanaThe day starts and ends at Av. La Marina 4, Samana 32000. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Samana BayA 30-minute stop on the bay, with free admission.
Los Haitises National ParkTwo hours in the park, with the admission ticket included in the tour price.
Cayo LevantadoTwo hours on the island, with admission included. One reviewer found the beach crowded and would have preferred more time in the park's mangroves, so set expectations accordingly.
Return to SamanaThe tour ends back at the original meeting point, roughly 8 hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this day fits you.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and warns against the tour for travellers with back problems, heart conditions or pregnancies. It is not wheelchair accessible. Expect an active day spread across the bay, the park and the island.
Group size. The tour allows a maximum of 40 travellers. The group can therefore be large, which shapes the feel of both the park visit and the island stop.
Food and drink. Beverages and a buffet lunch are included, along with national park fees and the driver-guide. Gratuities are separate, and souvenir photos cost extra if you want them, available on advance request.
Time split. The two-hour island stop balances the two hours in the park. One French-speaking reviewer felt the mangrove time was too short and the beach stay too long, so if the park is your priority, keep that balance in mind before booking.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.
With children. Children may join but must be accompanied by an adult, per the listing. The buffet lunch and included drinks make the family logistics easier across a long day.

Common issues. The main trade-off reviewers raise is the time split: one reviewer wanted longer in the mangroves and found Cayo Levantado crowded, with no escape from mass tourism on the beach. The group can be large, up to 40 travellers, and the tour needs a minimum number to run; if that minimum is not met, you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Weather cancellations work the same way. Accessibility is limited, as the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for certain medical conditions.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

National park fees, beverages, a buffet lunch, the driver-guide and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included. Admission tickets for both Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado are covered. Gratuities and souvenir photos are extra.

Is Food Extra On This Tour?

No. A buffet lunch and beverages are included in the tour price. Souvenir photos are the food-adjacent extra to know about: they can be purchased, but only upon advance request.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The listed meeting point is Av. La Marina 4, Samana 32000, Dominican Republic, and the tour ends back at that same point.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full day runs about 8 hours. That covers 30 minutes on Samana Bay, two hours in Los Haitises National Park and two hours on Cayo Levantado, plus transfers and the return to the meeting point.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids Or Limited Mobility?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, requires a moderate fitness level, and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions, or those who are pregnant.

What Happens If The Tour Is Cancelled?

The experience depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.