Overview
? Set off from the vibrant Samaná region to explore the extraordinary Los Haitises National Park by boat and on foot, then unwind with a buffet lunch on the stunning island of Cayo Levantado. You’ll glide through mangrove-lined islets, step into ancient caves adorned with indigenous pictographs and petroglyphs, and finish your adventure relaxing on crystalline beach sands.

Highlights
• Walk through natural caves featuring indigenous pictographs & petroglyphs.
• Cruise through winding mangroves and explore the park’s many islets.
• Spot wildlife such as pelicans, herons and the endemic Ridgway’s hawk.
• Enjoy a delicious Dominican buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado’s idyllic shoreline.
• Benefit from a live multilingual guide (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian) and full-day excursion from Samaná.

Full Description
Begin your full-day experience by boarding a comfortable boat from Samaná’s port and heading into the magnificent Los Haitises National Park. As you cruise, marvel at vast mangrove channels, lush karst formations, and scattered islets. You’ll disembark to walk through the park’s caves—spaces that hold some of the highest concentration of indigenous art in the country. After the cave walk, continue by boat to Cayo Levantado (also known as “Bacardi Island”), where you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch of typical Dominican dishes, swim or relax on the beach, and soak up the tropical ambiance. Finally, you’ll return by boat to the dock, completing an unforgettable nature-and-culture immersion.

What’s Included
• Boat tour to Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado.
• Return trip to the dock (round-trip boat).
• Live tour guide in multiple languages.
• National Park entrance fees.
• Buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado with typical Dominican cuisine.
• Walking tour of caves in Los Haitises.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option booked).
• (In some options) drinks such as water, soda, and tropical fruit may be included.

What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes (for cave and mangrove terrain).
• Swimwear and towel (for beach time on Cayo Levantado).
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses (tropical sun).
• Insect repellent (mangrove/marine terrain).
• A change of clothes if you plan to swim.
• Camera or smartphone for stunning scenery and wildlife.
• Optional: light jacket or wrap for boat breeze.

Duration & Price
• Duration: approx. 7 hours (some listings show 7 – 10 hours)
• From: approx. US$65 per person (based on available product pricing)

Meeting Point
Port of Samaná – exact meeting point will be specified by your operator upon booking. If hotel pickup is included, your hotel lobby may be the start point.

Why Travelers Love It
Travelers appreciate the unique combination of pristine nature, indigenous cave art, and a beach-lunch on a beautiful island. The boat ride through mangrove channels, the opportunity to explore cave systems filled with ancient art, and the relaxing beach stop make this a memorable full-day tour. Many highlight that the guide’s commentary and the scenic surroundings elevate the experience.