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Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

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Short Description

Explore Los Haitises National Park on a guided boat and walking tour from Samaná. Discover mangroves, caves, wildlife, and Taino history while enjoying a traditional Dominican lunch. A full-day eco-adventure in the Dominican Republic.

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Overview ?
Embark on a full-day adventure into the wild beauty of Los Haitises National Park. Cruise through emerald mangroves, drift past dramatic limestone mogotes, and walk inside ancient caves decorated by indigenous petroglyphs. Enjoy a delicious Dominican buffet lunch on the lovely island of Cayo Levantado before returning refreshed.

Highlights

  • Glide by boat through twisting mangrove channels and around towering karst formations.

  • Visit historic caves with Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs.

  • Spot native wildlife: pelicans, herons, and other birds hidden in this lush ecosystem.

  • Enjoy a beachfront buffet lunch on Cayo Levantado, soaking up sea views and tropical ambiance.

Full Description
Your day begins in Samaná. Board a comfortable boat and head into Los Haitises, passing through a maze of mangrove forests and islets. The guide highlights the geology of the mogotes and the ecology of the wetlands. Then, disembark and walk into one of the caves used by the island’s original Taíno inhabitants — marvel at their rock art and learn about their history. After exploring the cave and the surrounding nature, you’ll set off again by boat to Cayo Levantado. Here, enjoy a typical Dominican buffet lunch — with fresh, local flavours and beautiful beachside setting. After lunch, relax on the beach or take a short stroll before the return boat ride. The tour wraps up as you head back, filled with memories of nature, culture and tranquillity.

What’s Included

  • Boat trip into Los Haitises and to/from Cayo Levantado.

  • Guided walk inside the cave with Taíno pictographs.

  • Lunch buffet on Cayo Levantado.

  • National park entrance fees and guide.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes for the cave and park paths

  • Swimwear and beachwear for the beach segment

  • Sunscreen and a hat – the Dominican sun is strong

  • A camera or smartphone – this tour is very photo-friendly

  • A light jacket or cover-up (some cave areas may feel cooler)

  • Dry bag or waterproof pouch for any valuables on the boat

Duration:
About 7 hours expedia

Price:
From approximately US $65 per adult.


Why Travelers Love It ?

  • The combination of boat ride, cave walk and beach lunch makes it a rich all-in-one nature-and-relaxation experience.

  • The dramatic scenery of mangroves + mogotes + hidden caves is unique and photogenic.

  • Local guide adds cultural context about the Taíno art and the ecology of the park, making it more than just sightseeing.

  • Lunch on Cayo Levantado provides a pleasurable, laid-back contrast to the earlier exploration.

  • Suitable for a wide range of travelers (though note cave terrain and boat ride).

Important Note

After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.

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We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨

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Victor X.
5.0

A memorable tour! The guide was both fun and informative, I could recommend this any day.

Theodore N.
5.0

Great job for all 5 days of our great tours thanks you every one made it great. What a trip worth the money just the best all round team cheers.

Matilda M.
5.0

The best bit was the beautiful scenery, fantastic experience. The whole team are excellent at what they do and gave us a good day.

Henry
5.0

I had an amazing time on this tour! The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. Worth every penny.

Gavin R.
5.0

This tour was an adventure for the senses! We didn't just see the sights; we smelled the fragrant spices in the local markets, tasted the authentic flavors of regional cuisine, and listened to the melodic sounds of traditional music. Our guide was a walking en…

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