Adventure

Samaná Whale Watching & El Limón Waterfall

  • Samaná
  • 9 hours
  • Up to 16 guests
Hikers approaching a jungle waterfall falling into a turquoise pool

Overview

Samaná Bay is one of the most reliable humpback breeding grounds on earth, and our boats follow the marine mammal observation code — engine off, distance kept. In the afternoon you ride and hike in to El Limón and swim under 52 meters of falling water.

Itinerary

  1. 7:00 AM

    Departure

    Pickup from Las Terrenas or Samaná town.

  2. 9:00 AM

    Whale watching

    Two to three hours in the bay with a licensed observation boat.

  3. 1:00 PM

    Dominican lunch

    Sancocho, rice, and plantain at a family-run comedor.

  4. 2:30 PM

    El Limón

    Horseback and hiking route in, swim time at the base.

What's included

  • Transport
  • Whale watching permit and boat
  • Horse and local guide
  • Lunch
  • Water

Not included

  • Gratuities for the guides
  • Waterproof phone case
  • Whale sightings outside Jan–Mar

Meeting point

Frequently asked questions

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