Day Trip to See Whales

ChristieE · 2018-12-19T04:40:52+01:00

Explore the feasibility of a day trip from Sosua to Samana for whale watching in mid-January, avoiding night driving. Perfect for leisure travelers!

ChristieE Serial expat

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ChristieESerial expat19 December 2018 02:40:52

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If we started really early in the day, is it possible to drive from Sosua to Samana, catch some whale action, and drive back to Sosua all in one day? Without driving in the dark? Mid January timeframe.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member19 December 2018 08:21:52

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Yes you can do it but mid January the whales will not have arrived yet except for a few "early birds"

Bob K

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert19 December 2018 09:48:18

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I agree with Bob. You are likely to be disappointed.聽聽

And it will be tight to get back before dark.

WillieWeb ViP

Member since 13 December 2018

WillieWebViP19 December 2018 10:05:59

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About a 2 1/2 hr drive聽 to Samana from Sosua... could be 3 depending

with an early start you might make it.

Guest2022 Guest

Guest2022Guest19 December 2018 14:32:11

WW you drive quick!

Starting a 6.00 am you would be in time for many of the boats leaving the dock in Samana at about 9.00/9.30. You need to be there early for the best boats.

Avoid the stop off at Cayo Levantado (tourist trap) and you are back at the port before 1.00 and so can take a leisurely drive back to Sosua with maybe a stop off en route for lunch.

Very doable in a day imo.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert19 December 2018 14:56:58

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Well if you dont want to drive in the dark, honey its still dark at聽 6am right now!.

Yikes.

WillieWeb ViP

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WillieWebViP19 December 2018 15:30:22

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haha
not so fast there Cowboy/Girl

I figure this....
I know 1.5 hrs from Cabrera to Samana is plenty...90 minutes
POP airport is 80-85 minutes from Cabrera... past Sosua

Sooo., 170-180 minutes --- say I -- maximum 3 hrs and likely less