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The 15 Best Samaná Tours & Boat Trips

69 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Samaná is the wet, green, mountainous end of the country and it runs on boats. The 15 below cover Los Haitises, the El Limón waterfall by horse or on foot, Cayo Levantado, and the humpback season, with prices and the departure times that decide the day.

Zipline Adventure in El Limón - Ten cables through the El Limón forest
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Zipline Adventure in El Limón

1.Zipline Adventure in El Limón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,016 reviews · from $75Our pick

Zip through El Limón’s rainforest on 10 cables between 20 platforms, with hotel pickup, guides, gear, drinks, and views toward Samaná Bay.

“Excellent, sécurité aux normes européennes, moments magiques.Bonne organisation. Des sourires et de la bonne humeur”

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Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island - Limestone islands and mangrove channels
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Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island

Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour - The Ride Out to the Marine Sanctuary
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Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour

Punta Cana: Samaná Bay, Bacardí Island ^ El Limón Waterfall - Crossing Samaná Bay by boat
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Punta Cana: Samaná Bay, Bacardí Island ^ El Limón Waterfall

Punta Cana: Samaná Whale Watching, Bacardi & Limon Falls - La Cañita and the boat to Samaná Bay
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Punta Cana: Samaná Whale Watching, Bacardi & Limon Falls

5.Samaná Whale Watching, Bacardi & Limon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 131 reviews · 10 hours - 750 minutes · from $107

Spend a full day from Punta Cana watching humpback whales, swimming at Limón Waterfall, eating Dominican food, and relaxing at Cayo Levantado.

“Rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo, posto paradisiaco e personale cordiale e preparato. Ci ritornerei volentieri.”

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Samana: Bay of Samana Whale Watching Experience - The 30-minute boat ride across the bay
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Samana: Bay of Samana Whale Watching Experience

6.Bay of Samana Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Watch humpback whales in Samaná Bay on a guided boat trip with snacks, turquoise water, and access to the Marine Mammal Sanctuary.

“The whale watching itself was great, we saw quite a few. But this excursion was advertised as 3.25 hours. We didn’t leave the marina until 10:00 am and were back by 12:30 pm. We could have spent more time watching the whales instead of rushing to drop guests off at Bacardi Island.”

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Punta Cana: Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour - Leaving Punta Cana before breakfast
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Punta Cana: Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour

7.Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 86 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná for El Limón Waterfall, a buffet lunch, and Cayo Levantado on a full-day island escape.

“Nagyon szuper volt a szervezés. A bálnales nem volt a leírásban, így nagyon meglepődtünk, hogy ennek is részesei lehettük. Az idegenvezetőnk Thomas profi volt és kedves. Szívből ajánlom másnak is ezt a programot.”

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El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch - Arriving at 50-meter El Limón Falls
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El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch

8.El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 83 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $49

Ride through Samaná’s tropical forest to 50-meter El Limón Falls, swim in its freshwater pool, and enjoy a local lunch for $49.

“Quite an adventure. Lots of fun! The horses are the rock stars here. Beautiful landscapes along the way. Lunch was yummy. Be sure to take cash for tips!”

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Las Terrenas: Private Coffee Trail ATV Tour in Samana - Getting comfortable on the ATV
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Las Terrenas: Private Coffee Trail ATV Tour in Samana

9.Private Coffee Trail ATV Tour in Samana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride an ATV from Las Terrenas through coffee and cacao farms, mountain roads, mangroves, and a beach on a guided four-hour tour.

“Vincent was an excellent guide. He spoke English which was a plus. He went above and beyond for us. A must when you are here in Las Terrenas!”

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From Punta Cana: Samana Full Day Trip by Bus and Boat - Crossing by boat to Santa Bárbara de Samaná
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From Punta Cana: Samana Full Day Trip by Bus and Boat

10.Samana Full Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 63 reviews · 12 hours · from $135

Ride to El Limón Waterfall, eat a Dominican buffet, and swim at Cayo Levantado on a full-day trip from Punta Cana.

“The trip was overrated in my personal point of view. We shared our hotel address 5 times via email and there was no answer reg the pickup hour and point. Or better, they answered the day after the tour took place. The guide did not explain anything during the journey. There were multiple tours, meeting on the same place with zero organisation. Due to this, the place was overcrowded and it was really difficult to follow our group and enjoy the activity. Additionally, there was no barra libre and lunch was done in 20 min. Places are beautiful but the tour was not so good, hence I do not recommend…”

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Samana: Fronton & Madame Beach tour Las Galeras - Playa Madama and the importance of speaking up
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Samana: Fronton & Madame Beach tour Las Galeras

11.Fronton & Madame Beach tour Las Galeras

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 47 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $73

Review of the $73 Las Galeras boat tour to Playa Frontón and Playa Madama, with snorkeling, lunch at Playita, timing, and practical tips.

“Bellissima escursione, spiagge da sogno , e i ragazzi che ci hanno accompagnato sempre premurosi e disponibili. Oltre alle spiagge fronton madama e playta ci hanno portati a vedere anche la playa rincon Pranzo tipico domenicano buono e bevande sempre a disposizione Ve la consiglio”

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Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Moto Marina in Samaná
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Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat

12.Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours on Cayo Levantado from Samaná, with a boat ride, white sand, turquoise water, beach bars, and flexible booking.

“Dans la description, il est mentionné un tour en catamaran afin d’atteindre l’île. Nous ne sommes jamais montés sur le catamaran donc il s’agit simplement d’un transfert jusqu’à l’île. Nous avons aimé le lieu mais pas du tout l’organisation.”

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From Punta Cana: Samana and Bacardi Island Cruise and Tour - Choosing the El Limón Waterfall option
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From Punta Cana: Samana and Bacardi Island Cruise and Tour

Samaná Experience Whale – The Lemon Waterfall & Bacardi Island - Safari truck country and the ride to El Limón
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Samaná Experience Whale – The Lemon Waterfall & Bacardi Island

14.Samaná Experience Whale – The Lemon Waterfall & Bacardi Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · from $140

Review of Samaná’s El Limón waterfall and Bacardi Island tour from Punta Cana, with boat rides, horseback travel, lunch, whale views, and practical tips.

“Pros - packed itinerary - beautiful sights - cheapest price - food included Cons - Had to chase operator for a pick up time, operator could have been more organised in that sense General info and tips - Prepare to get a little dirty on the treRead more”

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Samana: Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado Island - Getting to Santorino restaurant and starting early
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Samana: Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado Island

15.Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $5

Explore Los Haitises caves and mangroves, cruise Samaná Bay, and unwind on Cayo Levantado with lunch and hotel transfer.

“activité intéressante avec présentation du guide en anglais, français et espagnol, visite des grottes un peu rapide mais suffisante et on a le droit a 1h30 de temps libre sur l'île bacardi après le déjeuner, très bonne expérience dans l'ensemble je recommande.”

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