Nature lovers this is definitely the tour for you! Located in the remote northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, Los Haitises National Park was established in 1976 and contains a number of different habitats and consequently has a great diversity of mammals and birds, including some rare species.
Combine three different tours in one: you’ll visit the most beautiful National Park of the Dominican Republic, Los Haitises; you’ll have lunch at one of the best ecological destinations in the world: Caño Hondo; to finish you will climb the new popular photo spot Montaña Redonda and enjoy its amazing views.
If you’re looking for spectacular views and unbelievable pictures this excursion cannot be missed!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Lunch at Paraiso Cano Hondo
✔ Cave Expedition
✔ Montana Redonda entry fee
✔ Round trip transportation
✔ Riverboat tour of Los Haitises
✖ Photos
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar
2. Bahia Principe Grand Turquesa
3. Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa
4. Hotel Tropical Punta Cana Rd
5. Punta Cana Sun and Beach
6. Hostal Palmas De Punta Cana
7. Hard Rock Hotel
8. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
9. Sunset Boutique Hotel All Suites
10. TOT Punta Cana Apartments
11. Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar - Adults Only All Inclusive
12. Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
13. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
14. Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
15. Caribbean Galaxy
16. Grand Palladium Bavaro Suites, All Inclusive Resort & Spa
17. Barcelo Bavaro Palace All Inclusive Resort
18. The Level at Melia Caribe Tropical
19. Hotel Cataleya Bavaro
20. Royalton Bavaro, An Autograph Collection All-inclusive Resort & Casino
Additional Info: Pick up provided from any hotel in the Punta Cana and Bayahibe area. For customers not staying in a hotel (condos, apartments, villas) we will arrange a pick up point close to their location. Pick ups go from 6 to 7:30 am and each hotel has a different one, so this will be provided after receiving the reservation.
Itinerary
1
Punta Cana
After picking up the customers from the different hotels in Punta Cana, we’re gonna make our way to the small village of Sabana de la Mar. Thanks to the new Miches highway, the driving time will be around 1.5 hours and on the way you will have the chance to enjoy beautiful views of the Dominican countryside. Rice, coffee, cocoa and tropical fruit plantations will catch your attention while your guide will provide a lot of interesting information regarding the Dominican culture and traditions.
2
Montana Redonda
On the way to Sabana de la Mar we will stop in the area of Miches to reach the beautiful Montana Redonda. An isolated 1,000 ft mountain nestled on the shoreline in the northeastern Dominican Republic, Montaña Redonda provides spectacular panoramic views for miles and miles around. It is located in Miches, in the Municipality of the province of El Seibo, and has a beautiful natural landscape and a wonderful 360 degree view.
Duration: 25 minutes
3
Sabana de la Mar
Left Montana Redonda, after an intermediate stop of 15-20 minutes in the village of Las Canitas to use the toilets, smoke or just relax, we will continue our trip towards north, direction Los Haitises National Park. We’ll pass through the town of Sabana de la Mar facing the Samana Bay.
4
Los Haitises National Park
After around 1 hour we’ll finally reach the remote National Park of Los Haitises (bear in mind after passing the town of Sabana de la Mar we’ll continue on a dirt road to reach the park). We'll reach the dock of “Cano Hondo”, hop aboard a riverboat and ride through the winding canals of the park’s majestic mangrove forests, an ideal home for hundreds of species of birds, fish, reptiles and crustaceans. Leaving the mangrove forests, the scenery opens up into the San Lorenzo Bay with photo-inspiring views of the park’s lush outcroppings and the mountains of Samana in the distance.
After around 45 minutes we’ll get back to the land. It’s now cave exploration time! You’ll visit a cave called “Cueva de la Linea”, located deeper in the forest and filled with Taino pictographs and petroglyphs that will give you a better sense of how these indigenous people lived before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. After it you will return on our boat to make your way back to the starting point of “Cano Hondo”.
Duration: 2 hours
5
At this time you must be hungry! Tuck into a delicious Dominican lunch served at the gorgeous location of Paraiso Caño Hondo. Located at the outskirts of Los Haitises National Park, Paraíso Caño Hondo is an unique Eco-lodge, ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the 10 BEST ECOLOGICAL DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD! The complex features a number of pools built into and around natural stones that naturally form with water from the park. Lunch is served in an open buffet with a great variety of typical Dominican food and cocktails. After lunch you can take a refreshing dip in the natural pools and relax for a while before getting back to the bus to start our return trip.
Duration: 3 hours
6
Punta Cana
For a genuine contact with the Dominican Republic’s history, culture and natural beauty, join us on this unique adventure to Los Haitises National Park. This eco-tour is the most exciting encounter that the Dominican Republic’s nature and indigenous culture has to offer. Bring your sightseeing spirit and get ready to enjoy this unforgettable journey.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This tour develops for a small part of the day through a dirt road, dusty and bumpy, so you have to be in good physical conditions.
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (preferibly tennis shoes)
• Bring bathing suit, hat, sunglasses, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, cash for tips and shopping
• In this tour a light breakfast is provided and lunch is usually served late (around 2:00pm). Bring snacks for the day
• Order of the different activities/experiences may change
