Highlights
- Explore Los Haitises National Park on a day trip from Punta Cana
- Cruise through mangrove channels and spot native birds
- Discover ancient caves adorned with indigenous pictographs
- Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch in a natural setting
- Choose to kayak through mangroves or relax at Playa Esmeralda
Description
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Punta Cana from 6:30 am onwards and set off for Los Haitises National Park, a unique karst landscape bathed by the waters of Samaná Bay.
Upon arrival, we'll board a boat and sail along the Caño Hondo River towards San Lorenzo Bay, while looking out for tangles of red mangroves on the shore. In open water, we'll be able to spot rocky mogotes teeming with pelicans and fork-tailed flycatchers.
The expedition continues to the Arena and Linea caves, which were once used by the Taíno indigenous people. Inside, we'll see these caves decorated with indigenous pictograms and petroglyphs.
Our next stop will be the Caño Hondo Paradise Hotel, where we'll hop off the boat and see beautiful natural pools inside the hotel's grounds. You'll be able to have a refreshing dip in the Jivales River before having a traditional Dominican lunch, which we'll eat in this idyllic spot.
With our energy back, we'll get into a jeep and head to the summit of Redonda mountain, which is nestled between two lagoons: Limón and Redonda. From the top, the views of the jungle will look like something out of a fairy tale.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by van
Boat cruise through mangroves
Visit to caves with indigenous pictographs
Traditional Dominican lunch
Multilingual guide
Excludes
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Wear comfortable shoes
Swimwear is recommended for Playa Esmeralda
Camera recommended for photography enthusiasts
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
