Dominican Republic · BACARDI ISLAND AND CAYO LEVANTADO TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 bacardi island and cayo levantado tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Travel by catamaran or boat from Samaná to Los Haitises National Park for mangroves, limestone islands, and Taíno cave art. Visit Cueva de la Arena, toast at the cave, then enjoy a Dominican buffet and beach time at Cayo Levantado. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French.
“Excellent activity and treatment. A 100% recommend to all who are interested!”
Join Moto Marina Tours for a 7-hour catamaran and speedboat outing from Samaná. Scan the marine sanctuary for humpback whales with English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Ileana, then enjoy buffet lunch and 2.5 hours on Cayo Levantado, with drinks, coconut, and snacks included.
“Was an amazing experience, we want to particularly thank Alfonso, captain (Nobel), robertico and the whole team that made this possible. Don’t miss this opportunity and join the adventure!!”
Leave Punta Cana early for Samaná’s seasonal whale watching, Limón Waterfall, a Dominican lunch, and 90 minutes at Cayo Levantado. You may walk or ride a horse to the falls. Guides speak English and Spanish, with multilingual guides such as Andrii sometimes available.
“Rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo, posto paradisiaco e personale cordiale e preparato. Ci ritornerei volentieri.”
Travel from Punta Cana to El Limón Waterfall and Cayo Levantado on a long, active day with guides such as Rafael, Miguel, and Sexy Papi. Ride horseback through coffee and cocoa farms, swim beneath a 120-foot waterfall, eat a buffet lunch, and relax on the beach. Expect early pickup and plenty of travel.
“If you are looking for a full day (12 hr) excusion with history, culture, fun & incredible sights, this is the trip for you. We loved our tour guide (shout out to Sexi Papi) who gave us lots of great info about life in DR along the tour. Yes, it is a lot of travel (air conditioned van to boat, to covered truck, to horseback ride, and then all this in reverse back to your resort). But we felt it was fun & interesting the entire way. The highlight for us was jumping off and swimming behind a gorgeous waterfall. Most people we spoke to did not even know about…”
Leave Punta Cana early for Samaná, where you’ll tour Santa Bárbara, reach El Limón Waterfall by foot or horseback, eat a Dominican buffet, and sail to Cayo Levantado. Guides may include Luis or Thomas, and the day runs 10 to 12 hours.
“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.”
Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná by bus and boat, ride through jungle to El Limón Waterfall, eat a Dominican lunch, and cruise to Cayo Levantado. Whale watching is seasonal, mainly January through March. Guides speak English, French, and Spanish.
“El anuncio dice que veras ballenas, pero el guia nos indico que solo es de Enero a Marzo. Aún asi, la excursión es increible, mismo si fuimos con publicidad engañosa. La recomiendo en cualquier epoca del año, mejor que punta cana o isla Saona. Verdaderamente increible!!”
Join Moto Marina Tours at 9:30 AM for a boat ride from Samaná to Cayo Levantado, known as Bacardi Island. You get about six and a half hours on the beach for swimming, photos, walking, shopping, and lunch before returning at 4:30 PM. Guides speak English and Spanish.
“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.”
Travel from Bávaro to La Cañita, cross Samaná Bay by boat, visit El Limón Waterfall by safari truck and horseback ride if selected, eat a Dominican lunch, and relax at Cayo Levantado. Whale watching is seasonal from January to March.
“nabitý výlet ,kdo jede do dominikány pouze na týden doporučuju! skvělá organizace”
Travel from Samaná to Los Haitises by boat, visit caves marked with Taíno art, then enjoy lunch and free time on Cayo Levantado. An English or Spanish guide leads the day, with French also reported on some departures. Hotel pickup may begin at 6:00 am.
“Visitar el Parque Nacional Los Haitises fue una experiencia mágica, navegando entre formaciones naturales y aprendiendo sobre su riqueza ecológica. Finalizar el día en Cayo Levantado, con su playa tranquila y paisaje caribeño, hizo del tour una vivencia completa y memorable.”
Cruise from Samaná across the bay to Los Haitises National Park for caves, mangroves, rock islands, and Taíno paintings, then continue to Cayo Levantado for a Dominican buffet and beach time. English and Spanish commentary, park fees, and lunch are included.
“The departure time was listed at 08:30AM from the Samaná Marina, so we went there a little earlier to find a parking space (which was no problem). We were ready at about 08:15AM just to find out that the actual departure time was at 0Read more”
Meet at Samaná’s Malecón at 9:30 AM for a guided boat trip into Samaná Bay, where you watch whales in their natural habitat. Then spend free time on Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island, with beach access, lunch, volleyball, and a return to Samaná around 4:30 PM.
“Really kind guides. We saw two whales and it was unforgettable experience. After watching the whales, we went on Cayo Levantado, where we had good lunch (at extra cost 10$). Then we had free time to spend on the island and beach. After that we came back at 15:30. Really good tour on whole day!”
Meet at Samaná’s Malecón at 8:30 AM for a boat trip with whale watching, coastal views, and a typical Dominican lunch on Cayo Levantado. Guides may include Pablo Pima Colada and Captain Mario. Expect a full day, shared-boat conditions, and no swimming with the whales.
“The whale watching tour was well-organized and the boat was fine but I found two parts to be disappointing. The first is that the date scheduled was before most of the whales arrive. There can be up to 300 whales in the bay but at this point there were only three. Does it make sense to schedule a tour when there are so few whales? Second, the majority of the time is spent on Cayo Levantado, which has a nice enough beach but is much less interesting than seeing whales. Perhaps my expectations were unrealistic. Regardless, the guides were professional, friendly, and helpful.”
Join Tour Samaná With Terry for an eight-hour eco-tour from Samaná Bay to Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado. Expect cave pictographs, mangrove scenery, bird watching, a buffet lunch, boat views, and free time on a white-sand beach. Hotel pickup is included.
“très belle découverte de Los Haitises, le temps passé dans la mangrove était cependant trop court et celui à Cayo Levantado trop long. Nous aurions préféré rentrer davantage dans la mangrove et passer moins de temps sur la plage suRead more”
Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná for seasonal humpback whale watching, a catamaran ride, Cayo Levantado Beach, a safari truck, horseback travel to El Limón Waterfall, lunch, and a Samaná city stop. Pickup, breakfast, lunch, and return transport are included.
“We took this trip during January (to be able to see the whales). To begin we were picked up about 40 minutes late on a van and taken to a gas station to meet other the other travelers on a larger bus. We drove for about an hour and half to gRead more”
Leave your Bavaro Punta Cana hotel at 7:00 am for a catamaran crossing to Samaná, then ride a safari truck and horseback along coffee and cocoa plantations to El Limón Waterfall. Lunch, drinks, toilets, and time to swim at Cayo Levantado are included.
“I really enjoyed the waterfall and the authentic Dominican food provided. The only thing I didn’t expect was a lot of stairs lol I got my exercise this day.”
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