Have you ever seen a 17-meter whale up close? We're talking about actual life, not videos!
Humpback whales are stunning and wonderful. Mature specimens can grow to a length of 17 meters; their fins, which are approximately a third of that size and used as a rudder, for hunting, and even to control body temperature, are less than that.
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The Humpback Whale, or Megaptera novaeangliae, migrates in vast numbers from Canadian waters to those of the Dominican Republic every year between mid-January and mid-March.
While permitting access in Samaná Bay, the Ministry of the Environment has designated some sections as marine protected zones.
We travel in small boats in quest of these amazing creatures because their majestic movements let us approach them. Mothers are frequently spotted with their children or adult companions.
An outstanding experience is the whale excursion.
Posted By : Darwin_C
Everything was good but the so called “Breakfast “ I peace of bread with a half shaved slice of cheese and a half shaved peace of ham and aged watermelon. To top it off the lady serving it looks like someone stepped on her toes. Plus and army of flies around her. The waterfall was breathtaking. Please be generous to the people guiding the horses for you they do work hard.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 09:57:15 
Posted By : Jack M
This was AMAZING! Firstly, the itinerary as written is a little confusing. Here's how it actually went:
We were picked up from our resort in Punta Cana, picked up a few other people, and driven in a minibus to Sabana de la Mar. There we had a small sandwich and coffee, then we got on a boat, heading north east in the direction of Cayo Velantado (Bacardi Island). About halfway across we were scanning the water for signs of whales. For the first 30 minutes we only saw distant blows from the blowholes and a couple closer sightings of tail fins. We were really delighted but we thought maybe that was all we'd get. But then shortly after we saw about 5 full breaches from the water in succession from possibly a family. They were very close and basically everyone on the boat was able to take stunning footage (witness the attached photo - the videos are just as incredible). It was truly exhilarating! A pair then came and passed by the surface right in front of the boat - I'm talking less than 6 feet from the hull at the closest point!
We then continued on to Cayo Velantado where we disembarked and headed to the beautiful beach there, where we had a free drink token (I had a rum and Sprite). After an hour there, we returned to the dock and left for Samana itself. Upon arrival at a small Samana dock, we were given a freshly cooked meal in a buffet style - rice, beans, bread, salad, chicken, pork, etc. Then we left by safari truck to El Limon waterfall. About 2 or 3km out, we stopped to get equipped for our horseback ride to the falls. We were given boots and formed a convoy of horses to the falls, going through beautiful jungle and next to a small river. We stopped at the top of a long set of steps which we traversed on foot down to the foot of El Limon waterfall. It was beautiful and we got some great pictures and had fun swimming in the cool waters. We dried very quickly after getting out. We returned the same way we came - up the steps, back on horses for 2-3km and then on a safari truck back to the dock at Samana. We boarded the same boat back to Sabana de la Mar and were fortunate to get a couple more sightings, not quite as dramatic, but a pair relaxing near the surface for nearly a full minute before diving again. We were given rum and coke for the remainder of the journey to shore and then disembarked to be picked up by minivan and returned to our resort, about 12 hours after we left in the morning. Breathtaking experience, it was actually quite emotional. We must strive to protect these magisterial animals - don't forget to recycle!
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 14:57:22 
Posted By : O9105WAandreab
The excursion was expertly guided, with knowledgeable locals sharing insights into the area's history, flora, and fauna. The warm hospitality of the Samana locals added an extra layer of charm to the experience, making me feel like a welcomed guest in their paradise.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 15:26:26
Posted By : jesushC6483KR
The excursion to Samaná was an unforgettable adventure. From the incredible natural landscape to the rich local culture, every moment was a unique experience. The tour of El Salto del Limón and the visit to Cayo Levantado left us breathless. The knowledgeable guide and hospitality of the local people made this tour truly special. I highly recommend exploring Samaná for an authentic and enriching experience!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 20:25:26
Posted By : Rachel_W
We did the full day excursion to Samana. I was so excited to do this and see the Beautiful
El Limon Waterfall. However, after 4 hours in a bus, a hour on a boat, 40 minutes in a safari truck, a hour of horse riding through rough, rocky and muddy terrain and then 280 stairs down to the waterfall to experience it for 20 minutes then 280 stairs back up, It definitely wasn’t worth the time and a bit disappointing. But the waterfall sure was Beautiful 😍
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 17:32:27
Posted By : Hani_J
Awesome time and the tour guides were very good and made sure instructions were translated in English. The trip was planned very nicely and the driver was on time to pick us up. The horses did not smell and were well trained. My mom and I were given great instructors that knew we were nervous but the instructors made sure to take care of us. Highly recommend for the price and the tour itself.
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Posted On : 2019-11-29 18:57:45
Posted By : aincreible0654
excellent excursion immediate attention since we made the reservation in the tours a unique excursion 100Recommended percent
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Posted On : 2019-11-28 16:24:01
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