Los Haitises National Park for Families, Lunch & Montaña Redonda

4.7 (40 reviews) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Duration11h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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!

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch at Paraiso Cano Hondo
  • Cave Expedition
  • Round trip transportation
  • Riverboat tour of Los Haitises
  • Montana Redonda entry fee
  • Photos
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Punta Cana
    Pass by
    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
    25m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Sabana de la Mar
    Pass by
    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
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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”.
  5. 3h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  6. Punta Cana
    Pass by
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- 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.
- For reservations of only 1 person outside the Bavaro area, pick up could be NOT available.
- For hotels in Miches the stop at Montaña Redonda is not included in the itinerary.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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 only a light breakfast is provided before lunch. Bring snacks for the day
  • Order of the different activities/experiences may change

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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