Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch
Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic
Visit Los Haitises National Park by boat with a guide on a full-day trip from Samaná. Explore caves on foot and enjoy a typical Dominican buffet lunch on the picturesque island of Cayo Levantado.
Los Haitises National Park Day Trip from Samaná
This full-day tour from Samaná explores Los Haitises National Park, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Description
Travel by boat through the park's numerous islets, navigating pathways lined with mangroves while spotting pelicans, herons, and the Ridgway's hawk. Explore historic caves adorned with one of the highest concentrations of indigenous petroglyphs and pictographs in the Dominican Republic. Afterward, visit Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island) to enjoy its warm beaches and a buffet lunch featuring traditional Dominican cuisine.
Highlights
- Navigate mangrove pathways throughout the park
- Observe diverse bird species like pelicans, herons, and Ridgway's hawk
- Explore caves with indigenous pictographs and petroglyphs
- Encounter the park’s diverse wildlife
- Learn about the park's ecosystem from an expert guide
Includes
- Boat transport to Los Haitises and Cayo Levantado
- Return trip to the dock
- Live guided tour
- Coconut, pineapple, rum, soda, and water
- National Park entrance fees
- Flashlight for cave visits
- Lunch at Cayo Levantado
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Booking Tips
Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is during the dry season for calm waters and clearer skies. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes a boat ride through Los Haitises National Park, a guided walk to caves with indigenous petroglyphs, and a buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado beach.
The full-day tour departs from Samaná, located in the Dominican Republic.
The tour typically lasts a full day, although exact duration may vary; check the website for current details.
Yes, the tour offers opportunities to spot pelicans, herons, Ridgway's hawks, and other wildlife in their natural mangrove habitats.
The tour is generally family-friendly, but children should be able to participate in boat rides and walks; check with the operator for age recommendations.
A buffet lunch featuring traditional Dominican cuisine is served on Cayo Levantado island.
Yes, the tour includes walking through caves to view petroglyphs and pictographs in Los Haitises National Park.
The tour operates year-round, but checking the website for seasonal weather and availability is recommended.
Yes, after exploring the park, the tour includes time to enjoy the warm beaches of Cayo Levantado.
The park is accessible via a boat trip from Samaná on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic.
