Punta Cana visitors can now go whale watching by private plane or bus on the new miches high tours which take them to the Samana Bay to watch this amazing sight.

(TRAVPR.COM) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - January 27th, 2016 -

Between January 20th and March 29th, one of the largest Humpback Whale migrations in the Atlantic Ocean will take place in the Dominican Republic. During these winter months, thousands of Humpback Whales make the migratory journey from the polar regions of the North Atlantic to the safety of the warm Dominican waters to mate and birth their calves.

Humpback Whales are endangered animals, and were almost hunted into extinction. Today around 30% of their original population continue to exist in the wild, thanks to havens like the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic in the Samana Bay.

The Samana Bay Sanctuary is world renowned, and is one of the largest humpback breeding sanctuaries in the world. It is estimated that during mating season thousands of whales visit the bay and around 300 whales are present at any time. The high concentration of whales is what makes the Dominican Republic one of the principal places for Humpback whale watching.  Due to the strict regulations protecting the whales, the only way to get a glimpse of these magnificent creatures is through an organized whale watching tour.

Punta Cana visitors now have two choices when it comes to whale watching tours. Guests can take a whale watching tours by bus, which takes visitors to the Samana Bay. The newly constructed highway makes the ride to the bay, which was previously only accessible through small rugged mountain roads, quick and comfortable.

For those guest really looking to really explore Samana on their Punta Cana vacation can take the private plane tour takes guest from Punta Cana airport  to Arroyo Barril Airport in Samana. This tour includes a horseback ride visit to the amazing Limon Waterfall.

Both tours visit the small island of Cayo Levantado, also known as Bacardi Island from its use in the famous commercials. After a tradional style lunch, visitors depart from the island to cruise deeper into the Samana Bay to observe the whales.

Humpback whales are some of the most exciting whales to watch, because they are known to display a number of above water acrobatic displays for whale watchers.

About Caribbean Dream

Caribbean Dream is a tour operator based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, providing individuals and groups with a wide range of options for excursions and transportation. For more information visit the Caribbean Dream website.

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