Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Pirate Island Tour

Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic



Discover Los Haitises National Park and Pirate Island on a full-day tour from Samaná. Explore caves, mangroves, and tropical islands, and learn about the history of Caribbean pirates.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Los Haitises National Park
  • Discover ancient Taíno art and hear stories about pirates and corsairs
  • Explore giant limestone islands, mangrove channels, and rainforests
  • Visit a tropical paradise surrounded by turquoise waters and white sand
  • Enjoy a delicious Dominican lunch near the beach area

Description

Begin your adventure at the port of Samaná aboard a comfortable catamaran or boat. Cross the spectacular Samaná Bay as your local guide shares stories about the history, biodiversity, and pirate legends that made this region famous centuries ago. Arrive at the breathtaking Los Haitises National Park, one of the Dominican Republic’s most important protected areas. Explore giant limestone islands (mogotes), natural mangrove channels, tropical rainforest coastline, bird sanctuaries with endemic species, and ancient caves with Taíno pictographs. Visit famous caves including Cueva de la Línea and Cueva de la Arena. Inside the caves, discover ancient Taíno art and hear stories about pirates and corsairs who once used the hidden caves and mangrove channels as natural shelters while navigating the Caribbean Sea. After visiting Los Haitises, continue sailing through the bay toward the legendary “Pirate Island,” a tropical paradise surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters and white-sand beaches. According to local legends, pirates and corsairs once passed through these waters while traveling across the Caribbean. Stories of hidden treasure, secret caves, and pirate ships remain part of the island’s mysterious history. Enjoy free time to swim in crystal-clear waters, relax under coconut palms, walk along white-sand beaches, take photos of the tropical scenery, and enjoy the peaceful Caribbean atmosphere. A delicious Dominican lunch is included near the beach area before returning to Samaná.

Includes

Boat or catamaran transportation Professional local guide Los Haitises National Park entrance Cave visits Pirate history interpretation Beach stop at Pirate Island Dominican lunch Free time for swimming

Important Information

  • The tour starts and ends at Samaná Port The tour duration is approximately 7 hours Departure is at 9:30 AM and return is at 4:30 PM

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again