Los Haitises tour from Punta Cana
Full-day trip from Punta Cana: catamaran through the mangroves, Taíno caves, lunch and a river swim
US$ 139 per person
Children aged 3 to 10: US$ 69.50
The Los Haitises excursion from Punta Cana is a true journey to the heart of the Dominican Republic. “Haitises” means “highlands” or “mountains” in the language of the Taíno, the island's indigenous people, and the national park covers 1,600 square kilometers of pristine mangroves, Taíno petroglyphs, hidden beaches, old pirate hideouts and a rich variety of endemic flora and fauna. From the coastal town of Sabana de la Mar you board a catamaran and sail through the narrow mangrove channels, home to hundreds of species of birds, fish, reptiles and crustaceans, out to San Lorenzo Bay, with views of the park and the mountains of Samaná; if you're lucky you'll see dolphins, which are common in the bay. You explore two caves the Taíno used for over a thousand years: Cueva de la Arena, on a hidden beach with sea-facing caverns and rock carvings, and Cueva de la Línea, in the forest, full of Taíno drawings that show how they lived before Christopher Columbus arrived. Then you enjoy a typical Dominican lunch at Yanigua, a small ranch with lush vegetation and a hidden waterfall, swim in the river or apply the healing mud from its bed, and finish with hot chocolate or coffee made on site.
We pick up all our guests in the Bávaro / Punta Cana hotel zone.
What's included
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel
- Catamaran through the mangrove channels and San Lorenzo Bay
- Visit to Cueva de la Arena, with Taíno carvings facing the sea
- Visit to Cueva de la Línea, with Taíno drawings
- Typical Dominican lunch at Yanigua ranch: chicken, rice, beans, vegetables, salads, fruit and local minuta fish
- River swim and healing mud
- Hot chocolate or coffee made on site
- Guide all day
Duration: Full day, with round-trip transport from your hotel included.
Excursion time: 8:00 a.m.
Pick-up: Your pick-up time will be confirmed depending on the area of your hotel.
What to bring: Swimsuit, towel, comfortable clothes, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, insect repellent, cap and some cash.
Restrictions: Pregnant women, people with heart conditions and people with disabilities are not accepted.
With pick-up from: Bávaro and Punta Cana · Uvero Alto
Los Haitises from Punta Cana: what people ask
- How much does Los Haitises from Punta Cana cost?
- US$ 139 per person with JR Travel DMC.
- How much do children pay for Los Haitises from Punta Cana?
- Children aged 3 to 10 pay 50%: US$ 69.50.
- What does Los Haitises from Punta Cana include?
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel. Catamaran through the mangrove channels and San Lorenzo Bay. Visit to Cueva de la Arena, with Taíno carvings facing the sea. Visit to Cueva de la Línea, with Taíno drawings. Typical Dominican lunch at Yanigua ranch: chicken, rice, beans, vegetables, salads, fruit and local minuta fish. River swim and healing mud. Hot chocolate or coffee made on site. Guide all day.
- How long is Los Haitises from Punta Cana?
- Full day, with round-trip transport from your hotel included.
- What should I bring to Los Haitises from Punta Cana?
- Swimsuit, towel, comfortable clothes, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, insect repellent, cap and some cash.
- Who cannot do Los Haitises from Punta Cana?
- Pregnant women, people with heart conditions and people with disabilities are not accepted.
- Where is Los Haitises?
- In Samaná Bay, in the northeast of the Dominican Republic. It is one of the most protected natural areas in the country.
- What does Los Haitises mean?
- “Haitises” means “highlands” or “mountains” in the language of the Taíno, the island's indigenous people.
- Which caves do you visit in Los Haitises?
- Two caves used by the Taíno for over a thousand years: Cueva de la Arena, on a hidden beach with rock carvings, and Cueva de la Línea, in the forest, full of Taíno drawings.
- Can you see dolphins in Los Haitises?
- They are often seen in the deep waters of San Lorenzo Bay, but it depends on luck that day.
- Where is lunch on the Los Haitises tour?
- At Yanigua, a small ranch with lush vegetation and a hidden waterfall. Chicken, rice, beans, vegetables, salads, fruit and minuta fish are served; afterwards you can swim in the river.
- How do I book Los Haitises from Punta Cana?
- Book online on this page or on WhatsApp at +1 829 662 3200. JR Travel DMC confirms availability on WhatsApp.
- How do I pay?
- In cash on the day of service. Nothing is charged online.
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