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The 15 Best Cayo Levantado Tours in Samaná

36 tours  ·  from $28 a head

These are the 15 cayo levantado tours most visitors book, each with its price, its length and the pickup that comes with it. The first one sits at the top for good reason, so start there.

Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island - Mangroves, rocks, and the route between them
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Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island

1.Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 214 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $60Our pick

From Samaná port, travel by catamaran or boat through Los Haitises National Park to mangroves, limestone islands and caves with Taíno art. Then head to Cayo Levantado for a Dominican buffet and beach time. The tour lasts 6 to 8 hours; guide Alejandro has led the route, though your guide may vary.

“The trip was good, the program met expectations, and the food during the excursion was very good. What should be improved is the consistency of information shared in all the languages used during the tour. Currently, Spanish-speaking participants receive the most information.”

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Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour - What to expect from the whale search
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Samana: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour

2.Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend seven hours on the water with Moto Marina Tours, looking for humpback whales in Samaná Bay before heading to Cayo Levantado for a buffet lunch and beach time. Guides such as Ileana explain whale behavior, while the crew provides water, soft drinks, and coconut slices. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, and the island can be crowded.

“The experience itself was very nice and enjoyable. Everything according to the description. The buffet was also okay. One star less only because of the waiting time. We’ve been told to be there 8:45 but then we actually boarded more than an hour later. Something that could be improved. Nonetheless great experience for the right money.”

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El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included - By safari truck to the farm trail
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El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included

3.El Limon Waterfall and Bacardi Island Tour from Punta Cana with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 119 reviews · from $149

From Punta Cana, travel by bus and boat to the Samaná Peninsula for a guided horseback ride through farms to El Limón Waterfall, a buffet lunch, and beach time on Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island. Guides such as Rafael and Miguel lead the day. Expect an early start, several transport changes, and a steep walk near the falls.

“Had an amazing experience. So much packed into one excursion—boat ride, open air truck ride up the mountain, horse riding, beautiful waterfall we swam under, and a relaxing beach. Be prepared for a long day—especially coming from Punta Cana, but so worth it!”

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Punta Cana: Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour - Santa Bárbara’s colorful streets and tropical setting
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Punta Cana: Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour

4.Samaná Cayo Levantado & El Limón Waterfall Tour

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

Leave Punta Cana early for Samaná, where you’ll see Santa Bárbara’s colorful homes, visit El Limón Waterfall on foot or horseback, eat a buffet lunch, and sail by catamaran to Cayo Levantado. Guides have included Thomas and Luis, though guide assignments can vary. Expect a long day, with hotel pickup around 6:00 to 6:30 AM.

“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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Punta Cana: Whale Watching, Cayo Levantado & Limon Waterfall - A horse ride into El Limón’s jungle
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Punta Cana: Whale Watching, Cayo Levantado & Limon Waterfall

5.Whale Watching, Cayo Levantado & Limon Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 71 reviews · 1 day · from $160

From Punta Cana, travel through Miches and cross by boat to Samaná. A safari truck and horse ride lead to El Limón waterfall, followed by a Dominican lunch and a catamaran trip to Cayo Levantado. Whale watching is advertised, but sightings are seasonal, with January to March given as the viewing period.

“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!!”

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Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat - Six hours to make the island your own
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Samana: Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat

6.Cayo Levantado Day Trip by Boat

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

From Moto Marina’s private dock in Samaná, travel by boat to Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island, for several hours of beach time. Swim, stroll, shop or eat at a beachfront bar or restaurant. A live guide speaks English and Spanish. The advertised catamaran ride may not be guaranteed, so check what boat is running.

“The perfect experience. We were on a catemeran boat that was going for a longer whale watching trip and were dropped off at Cayo Levantado, and it was just perfect because we were literally the first few tourists on that island at around 10. We walked around and then managed to get the best spot for ourselves! The catemeran was brand new, very clean and a smooth ride. The guide was very clear with the instructions on what time to meet back and where. Perfect if youret looking to just spend the day by yourself at the island and catemeran ride picks and drops you off.”

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From Punta Cana: Samana and Bacardi Island Cruise and Tour - The waterfall option: beautiful, but not effortless
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From Punta Cana: Samana and Bacardi Island Cruise and Tour

7.Samana and Bacardi Island Cruise and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 28 reviews · 9 hours · from $121

From Bávaro, travel by road and boat to the Samaná Peninsula for an optional horseback ride to El Limón Waterfall, a Dominican lunch and a catamaran trip to Cayo Levantado. Whale watching is seasonal, from January to March. Guides speak English or Spanish; no individual guide names are provided.

“nabitý výlet ,kdo jede do dominikány pouze na týden doporučuju! skvělá organizace”

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Samana: Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado Island - Taíno marks in La Cueva de la Arena and La Cueva de la Línea
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Samana: Visit Samana, Los Haitises Park, and Cayo Levantado Island

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 7 - 12 hours Top rated

This 7 to 12-hour outing pairs a boat trip through Los Haitises’ mangroves and caves with free time on Cayo Levantado, plus lunch and a Santa Bárbara de Samaná city tour. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Hotel or Airbnb pickup is optional; confirm your start time, since pickup is listed at 6:00 am and the meeting point at 9:00 am.

“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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Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado (Lunch included, from Samana in Catamaran or Boat) - A beach break on Cayo Levantado
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Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado (Lunch included, from Samana in Catamaran or Boat)

9.Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado (Lunch included, from Samana in Catamaran or Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $68

From Samaná, travel by catamaran or boat across the bay to Los Haitises National Park for mangroves, rock islands and two caves with guided commentary in English and Spanish. Then head to Cayo Levantado for a Dominican buffet and beach time. The six-to-eight-hour trip includes lunch and fees, but not alcoholic drinks.

“Beach in cayo levantado, caves was amazing. Rain forest love it. Only didn't like waited to long to leave.it could be better organized.”

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From Samaná: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Boat Tour - Lunch and free time on Cayo Levantado
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From Samaná: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Boat Tour

10.Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 21 reviews · 1 - 10 hours

Meet in Samaná at 8:30 AM for a boat outing to look for whales in their natural habitat, followed by a typical Dominican lunch and beach time on Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island. The day is scheduled to return around 4:30 PM. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French; Pablo Pima Colada and Captain Mario have been praised by name.

“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.”

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From Samaná: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Island Tour - Lunch, timing and the real cost
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From Samaná: Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Island Tour

11.Whale Watching and Cayo Levantado Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 1 - 7 hours

Meet in Samaná for a guided boat trip into the bay to look for whales in their natural habitat, then spend free time on Cayo Levantado, also called Bacardi Island. The outing is scheduled from 9:30 AM to about 4:30 PM, though the listed duration varies. Whale watching is from the boat, with no swimming or touching.

“La experiencia es muy linda, el guìa excelente! pero si hace falta música durante el trayecto... y más tiempo en la isla, ya que se pierde una parte al comer.”

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Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado Island Day Trip from Samana - Cayo Levantado: lunch, swimming and sand
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Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado Island Day Trip from Samana

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours visiting Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado on a guided eco-tour from Samaná. You’ll travel by boat, see caves with pictographs, mangrove forests and bird habitats, then enjoy a buffet lunch and beach time. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park fees and beverages are 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”

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Samana + Cayo Levantado + Horseback Riding from Punta Cana with Lunch - Crossing to Samaná by catamaran
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Samana + Cayo Levantado + Horseback Riding from Punta Cana with Lunch

13.Samana + Cayo Levantado + Horseback Riding from Punta Cana with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $115

Leave the Bávaro Punta Cana area at 7:00 am for a full-day trip to Samaná. Cross by catamaran, ride a safari truck up a mountain, then travel by horseback past coffee and cocoa plantations to El Limón Waterfall. Lunch is served at the falls, followed by free time to swim or relax at Cayo Levantado.

“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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Excursion Los Haitises + Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island) from Santo Domingo - The Santo Domingo to Samaná day
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Excursion Los Haitises + Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island) from Santo Domingo

14.Excursion Los Haitises + Cayo Levantado (Bacardí Island) from Santo Domingo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $179

Travel from Santo Domingo to Samaná for a boat outing among Los Haitises’ caves, Taíno art, natural pool, beaches, and sea views, then spend three hours on Cayo Levantado with lunch and time to swim. The tour lasts about 14 hours, includes pickup, and is described as private. Guides named Alex, Abraham, and Breidy have been praised for attentive service.

“Alex from Sunset Caribbean was amazing. He took care of us with everything that we needed. He is so knowledgeable and very passionate of Dominican Republic. I would greatly recommend Alex and I would definitely inquire his services in the future.”

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Punta Cana: Whale Watching and Bacardi Island Day Trip - Bacardí Island: a brief beach break with lunch
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Punta Cana: Whale Watching and Bacardi Island Day Trip

15.Whale Watching and Bacardi Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 15 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $150

Travel from Punta Cana to Samaná Bay for a 2.5-hour whale-watching trip, then spend time on Bacardí Island with a Dominican buffet lunch. Depending on your chosen option, continue to Salto El Limón by horseback or Playa Rincón by safari truck. Guides speak five languages, and guide Christelle has been praised for her clear multilingual explanations.

“The guide Christelle was very professional! I have never seen someone be able to navigate through languages so seamlessly! She knew her information very well and was great at handling things and keeping us all in check and order. She explained things correctly and multiple times to ensure all participants understood. Very impressed by her. The pick up from the hotel was done very well and punctual as well. The boat however was very rocky (the weather conditions weren’t ideal) and so be warned and prepared before going on! It gets wet too so plan accordingly. We were able to see a couple of whales and it was wonderful. The…”

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