Activities in Samaná

From adrenaline-pumping adventures to relaxing nature experiences.

beach

Take a short boat ride across Samaná Bay to the calm water and public beach of Cayo Levantado, often called Bacardi Island

⏱ 4-7 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

nature

Hike or ride a horse through the hills to a tall jungle waterfall and swimming hole near the village of El Limón

⏱ 2-4 hours (half day with transport) $$$$ 💪 Moderate

boat tour

Hop between the remote beaches around Las Galeras by small boat from Playa Grande

⏱ 3-5 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

nature

Cross Samaná Bay by boat to explore mangroves, karst islets, bird colonies and caves with Taíno rock art

⏱ 6-8 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

wildlife

Watch North Atlantic humpbacks breach, sing and nurse calves in Samaná Bay from mid-January to the end of March

⏱ Half day on the water (3-4 hours typical; full day with transfers) $$$$ 💪 Easy