Los Haitises:The Three Hidden Treasures, Cave, River, Lagoon

+10

Los Haitises:The Three Hidden Treasures, Cave, River, Lagoon

Tours Activities Walking tours Reseller exclusions Nature & adventure Family-friendly activities Outdoor sports

During this experience we are taking around some of the most important spots of this amazing park. Get your ticket to explore Ojo de Cielo Cave, Laguna Cristal, Barracote River, and Samana Bay.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Dominican Republic:

If youʻre booking your trip to Dominican Republic last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

Highlights

Swmming at Laguna Cristal
Crossing Samana Bay
Hiking to Ojo de Cielo Cave

Description

Los Haitises National Park is a natural treasure of the Dominican Republic where 25% of the freshwater is found in Hispaniola, during this experience we are taking around some of the most important spots of this amazing park. Get your ticket to explore Ojo de Cielo Cave, Laguna Cristal, Barracote River, and Samana Bay. From the hydrographic point of view, Los Haitises and its areas of influence comprise two regions: the lower basin of the Yuna River and the area of Miches and Sabana de la Mar. The Yuna drains through two mouths: that of the Yuna itself and that of the Barracote. Additionally, in the area there are the Payabo, Los Cocos and Naranjo rivers, and the Cabirma, Estero, Prieto and other channels. About Los Haitises Landscape, in addition to the caves, are Caño Hondo, Punta Arena, Caño Salado, Bahía de San Lorenzo and Cayo de los Pájaros, which are very impressive landscape elements. The latter, located between Boca del Infierno and El Naranjo Arriba, is easily recognized by the almost permanent presence of earwigs and pelicans. About Sanchez City, It was previously a small town called Las Cañitas, but in 1888 it was elevated to the status of a municipality named after one of the founders of the Dominican Republic, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. It grew in importance and population after the establishment of the railroad in 1865. This line extended to the central region of Cibao, turning this small Caribbean community into the most important port in the country from the end of the 19th century until the beginning of the next century. . About Laguna Cristal, Laguna Cristal is a beautiful source of fresh water at the gates of the Los Haitises National Park, north of the province of Monte Plata, which has a unique beauty due to its natural attractions and the peace it gives us. The lagoon is fed by groundwater that comes from the neighboring park. A small navigable river emerges from the lagoon for a few hundred meters that feeds the Barracote River, which then flows into the Bay of San Lorenzo. It would be about 200 meters deep and 70 meters in diameter. About Ojo de Cielo Cave, this place hidden in rainforest from Los Haitises National Park, to get to the cave you’ll have to hike through the river where your local expert will show you some of the local plants. To access the main part of this cave you must get your feet wet. Once you get in the center of it there will be a pile of sand where you can stand and be able to see the sky from it. Schedule Sanchez Samana, Swimming at Laguna Cristal and Hiking to Ojo de Cielo Cave Hotel pick up: 7:00 am (Depending where you are located). This is going to be an early morning to pick you up from your hotel and drive you to our meeting point in Sanchez Samana, where you will meet your local tour guide before going over the itinerary for the rest of the day. When you get ready we are boarding our speed boat to head to Ojo de Cielo Cave to start our first adventure which is a 35 minutes hike thought the rainforest from Los Haitises National Park where there are over 700 different species of plants, To access the main part of this cave you must get your feet wet. Once you get in the center of it there will be a pile of sand where you can stand and be able to see the sky from it. Your second boat ride will be through the Barracote River to get to Laguna Cristal. We will have to navigate one of the largest rivers in the northeast of the country. At Cristal Area we will have a break for lunch before jumping in the water. After trying some local lunch we are going to have a siesta by Laguna Cristal and then go swimming, before heading back to Sanchez Samana. Hotel Drop off: 4:00 pm Itinerary days and activities are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances or events. See full terms and conditions for more information.

Includes

All taxes, fees and handling charges Local taxes Officials Ecologist tour guides English/Spanish Local Transportation (Hotel Pick up) Speed Boat Local Lunch Laguna Cristal Ojo de Cielo Cave