Los Haitises with Montaña Redonda Adventure

Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province

Los Haitises with Montaña Redonda Adventure

Ages 3+ • 11 Hours • Up to 50 People

Boat Tour

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Date

Fri, Oct 17

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

About

Enjoy a great Ecological Adventure in the Dominican Republic through the Coastal Plain of the East-Northeast region. Departing from your hotels in modern and comfortable buses, along the Coral Highway, crossing through Miches, Sabana de La Mar until you reach Caño Hondo.
Los Haitises, is one of the 4 most important Karst Parks in the World, with a Rich Fauna and exuberant Flora, with endemic species of the Zone.
We start the tour by boat, through Caño Hondo, a stream that crosses the largest Mangrove in the Caribbean. Several species of Mangroves, an abundant variety of Crustaceans and Birds can be seen. We then arrive at Laguna San Lorenzo, which is surrounded by exuberant Mangrove forest and is a very important Reserve for the reproduction of fish, crustaceans and birds.
We continue until we reach the rocky part, where we visit two (2) Caverns thats are inhabited by bats and other species of nocturnal birds. We will also visit several Mogotes or Atolls scattered throughout the coast that surrounds the Park, which are inhabited by dozens of species of birds.
After this Ecological tour, we do not go to the Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo, to have lunch and enjoy a refreshing swim in its pools with pure and crystalline water from a River that rises in the heart of the Park.
After lunch and enjoy the environment of nature, we take the bus and go to Montaña Redonda, which we will climb to its top in Safari Truck, with a spectacular view, appreciating both the Bay of Samana, as well as the Peninsula, a large part of the Eastern Cordillera, as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
Last stop will at a typical Dominican house where you will learn about coffee, chocolate and other local products

Places to Visit

Two (2) Caverns, Mangrove and Humid Forest, Cayo de Los Pajaros, Montaña Redonda
Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo and its Swimming Pools, Typical House.

Includes

Land and Sea Transportation
Lunch, drinks
Official Tourist Guide.

What to bring:

Sunscreen, Hat, Beachwear, Towel, Camera, Tennis or Sandals.

Restrictions:

No Pregnant Women, regardless of the time of gestation

Adventure Tips

Bring insect repellent

Mosquitoes are common around mangroves and forested areas, so insect repellent is essential to stay comfortable.

Wear sturdy shoes

Expect some uneven terrain and slippery surfaces when hiking Montaña Redonda; solid footwear will keep you stable.

Pack water and snacks

Though the tour is guided and long, bringing your own hydration and energy snacks is wise for sustained energy.

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Protect your skin without harming aquatic ecosystems when on boat portions of the trip.

Local Insights

Wildlife

West Indian manatee
Ridgway’s hawk

History

Taino petroglyphs in Los Haitises represent one of the most important indigenous cultural records in the Caribbean.

Conservation

The area is protected to preserve its unique biodiversity and cultural heritage, with guided tours minimizing human impact.

Exploring Los Haitises and Montaña Redonda: A Nature and Culture Expedition in the Dominican Republic

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