Description
Enjoy a great Ecological Adventure in the Dominican Republic through the Coastal Plain of the East-Northeast region. Departing from their hotels in modern and comfortable buses, along the Coral Highway, crossing Miches, Sabana de La Mar until reaching Caño Hondo.
Los Haitises is one of the 4 most important karst parks in the world, with rich fauna and exuberant flora, with endemic species of the area.
We start the tour by boat, through Caño Hondo, a stream that crosses the largest mangrove swamp in the Caribbean. Several species of Mangroves can be observed, as well as an abundant variety of Crustaceans and Birds. On this tour we arrive at the San Lorenzo Lagoon, which is surrounded by the 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, which have Petroglyphs and Carvings on the walls, which are the traces left by the Taínos who lived there. These Caverns are inhabited by bats and other species of nocturnal birds. We will also visit several Mogotes or Atolls scattered along the coast that surrounds the Park, which is inhabited by dozens of species of birds.
After this ecological tour, we return to arrive at the Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo, for lunch. This is an Ecological Hotel, located at the foot of the Mountain, it has the privilege of watering its pools with pure and crystalline water from a river that is born in the heart of the park, and where we also enjoy a refreshing swim.
After eating and enjoying the surroundings of nature, we take the bus and head to Montaña Redonda, which we will climb to its summit by Safari Truck; It has a special location, being in the middle of two large lagoons (Laguna Limón and Laguna Redonda), with a spectacular view, appreciating both the Bay of Samaná, the Peninsula, a large part of the Cordillera Oriental, as well as the ocean. Atlantic.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Two (2) Caverns, Mangrove and Humid Forest, Cayo Los Pájaros, Montaña Redonda
Hotel Paraíso Caño Hondo and its Swimming Pools, Typical House.
INCLUDES: Land and Sea Transportation, Lunch, Official Tourist Guide.
MENU: Rice, Beans, Fish (Minute), Beef or Chicken, Pasta, Vegetables, Bread, Salads, Coffee, Fruits, Water and Cola.
WHAT TO BRING: Sunscreen, Hat, Beachwear, Towel, Camera, Tennis Shoes or Sandals.
RESTRICTIONS: No pregnant women, regardless of gestation time
HIGHLIGHTS
- This Caribbean oasis is home to untouched mangrove forests a grand diversity of endemic flora and fauna.
- Taino cave drawings, secluded beaches and pirate hideouts are some of the treasures that await for you on this excursion.
- Ecotourism at its best!
- Enjoy a boat ride through the pristine mangrove.
- Enjoy a Delicious
- Relax on a secluded beach.
ITINERARY:
08:00 am – Departure from Bávaro – Punta Cana (from Bayahibe at 06:00 am)
09:20 am – Arrival in Miches
10:10 am – Arrival in Sabana de La Mar. Boarding and departure to Los Haitises.
11:35 am – Arrival in Los Haitises. Route.
12:45 am – Departure to Caño Hondo Paradise Restaurant.
13:30 – Arrival at Paraíso Caño Hondo Lunch, Pools.
14:30 – Departure to Montaña Redonda.
15:30 – Arrival at Montaña Redonda
16:30 – Departure from the Mountain and return to the hotels.
