What to Expect

Every year, thousands of Humpback Whales start their journey from the cold waters in the North Atlantic to the Caribbean. More than 1,500 of them visit the Bay of Samana which gives us a presence of about 300 Humpback Whales at any time during the Whale Season (January 20 to March 20).

 The World Wildlife Fund considers the Bay of Samana as one of the best places in the world to watch the Whales.

Leaving from the Punta Cana hotels we'll enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Oriental Mountain Range as we drive north of Punta Cana before arriving in the small fishing village of Miches at the southern shores of Samana Bay. There you will enjoy a quick breakfast prior to boarding the boat to Samana. Upon arrival at Samana, we will load onto a truck, and head into the countryside to our country ranch where we will enjoy a typical Dominican lunch in this beautiful mountain setting. 

We'll get on horseback and journey to the renowned, Limon Waterfall. Nestled deep in the forests of Samana, El Limon is an unforgettable site with waters crashing down 170 feet from a mountain river above.

 Back at the ranch, we will load onto the trucks once again we descend to Samana Bay to board our whale watching vessel. 

We'll cruise deep into the bay to whale watch. We will first reach Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island because of it close resemblance to the beaches Bacardi Rum once used for their famous commercials. Cayo Levantado is nothing short of a tropical oasis - a small island in the middle of the ocean with turquoise waters and white sands. 

From Cayo Levantado, the excursion continues, by boat, deeper into the Samana Bay to observe humpback whales. Sightings are incredibly common and the whales are frisky! Enjoy the jumps and playfulness of these incredible creatures, making for unforgettable photographs.

*Uvero Alto Resorts will be an extra fee for transportation. please contact us to complete purchase if your resort is not in Bavaro Punta Cana area. $10 minimum per person for resorts in Uvero Alto.