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Punta Cana: Los Haitises Hike & Kayaking Mangroves

About this experience

This Hiking Trail + Kayaking Tour start from Punta cana with a Transfer from Hotels. After this we arrive to the park where we will hike around 2 hours along the Humid Forest in the Los Haitises National Park. You will learn about the medicinal plants of this area, see the broadleaf forest primary and secondary Los Haitises National Park mountains.

Then we take the equipment required for your safety (Lifejackets, etc), kayaks and going through mangrove swamps. You will see some bird-filled mangroves, rolling hills of lush vegetation. Through the mangroves and Land at the open San Lorenzo Bay, from where you can photograph the rugged forest landscape.

Lunch with locals to drive back to your hotel in Punta cana.

We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

At a glance

  • Duration: 13 hr

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Private tour for families
van
Pickup included
Los Haitises N. Park, Yanigua Waterfall & Montaña Redonda Tour
Pickup included
Los Haitises Hike & Kayaks
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Caves visit
  • Kayaking mangroves 4 Hours
  • Rain Forest hike
  • Entry tickets
  • Locals Lunch cuisine

Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • alcohol

Itinerary and highlights

You will explore Los Haitises National Park with its unique rocks up to 98 feet high that jutting out of the water. You will tour its tropical forests which were filming locations for the movie Jurassic Park. You will sail by boat through its lush mangroves and you will easily spot the endangered Ridgway's Hawk, the Hispaniolan Piculet, the Hispaniolan Woodpecker, the Hispaniolan Emerald, as well as pelicans, frigate birds, herons, and many more majestic birds in flight over the park's extensive landscape. You will explore the caves where the Tainos lived more than 500 years ago and you will see the more than 950 pictographic paintings that still remain overthere, handmade by them. *1 hour transportation time from Montaña Redonda is Included on the duration.

Enjoy the majestic panoramic views from the top of Montaña Redonda with its imposing 1,000 feet of height, contemplating a paradisiacal landscape of the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic island. *50 minutes transportation from Punta Cana are Inluded on the durtion where you will have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of the Dominican countryside. The different plantations of rice, coffee, cocoa and tropical fruits will catch your attention while your guide will provide you with a lot of interesting information about Dominican culture and traditions.

The city of Sabana de la Mar belongs to the province of Hato Mayor del Rey and is located in the northwest of the Dominican Republic. It has an approximate population of 17,500 inhabitants. Sabana de la Mar has a natural environment of beautiful rivers, beaches and mountains. The main occupation of the population is fishing, agriculture and small commerce.

More than 30 miles of beaches, plains, beautiful mountains and rivers, besides a rich culture and exquisite gastronomy. These attributes make the municipality of Miches a complete and unmissable local experience in the Dominican Republic. Its unmissable coasts of more than 30 miles that include places such as Playa Esmeralda, El Limón, Media Luna, Coco Loco and El Guaco. Miches is a place where land, sea, wind and waves are part of the active tourism by air in paragliding and parasailing; by sea in fishing, diving, sailing and kitesurfing and by land in buggies and four wheels. Miches is a destination that attracts adventurers looking for an enticing experience to break out of the routine, visiting waterfalls that touch the hearts of those who pass through Salto la Jalda, El Cocuyo, Salto Grande, Los Marrones, El Jobo, Los Prietos and El Yabón.

Live the unique experience of Yanigua Spa, where you will visit more than 15 different types of plantations. Learn how Cocoa is transformed into Nutella and taste it. Explore Tarzan's Treehouse, a 125-foot-tall treehouse with mesmerizing views of the valley. Getting to know the blue amber mine. Enjoy an exquisite all-you-can-eat buffet and non-alcoholic open bar (beers available) enyoing a relaxing bath under a private and virgin waterfall while letting the all-natural clay take care of your skin. *45 minutes to arrive Rancho Salto Yanigua from Los Haitises National Park and 2:00 hours to return to Punta Cana are included on the duration.

Meeting and pickup information

  • A DAY BEFORE WE WILL SENT YOU PHOTO OF THE BUS AND DRIVER NAME DETAILS. whatsapp or email.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • The Whales Las Ballenas

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 13 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
A DAY BEFORE WE WILL SENT YOU PHOTO OF THE BUS AND DRIVER NAME DETAILS. whatsapp or email.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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