What to Expect:
NATIONAL PARK:
The Los Haitises National Park Preserve is a very beautiful, untouched, lush Rain-Forest area full of islands full of tropical birds, mangroves and large caves.
Then off across the Samana Bay. Enjoy the scenery of the Samana peninsula from a new vantage point that you don’t get anywhere else.
Afternoon:
After leaving the National Park we will head to Cayo Levantado Island Beach for a delicious healthy lunch on the sandy beach.
Note:
This tour will use a Catamaran speedboat to cross the Samana Bay to the park and then to Cayo Levantado. Similar to photo below. It’s a 30 min ride and waters may be rough or waves large sometimes. We are not responsible for sea conditions that can change at any moment.
You may get splashed, so dress appropriately and bring a towel. Ride may be rough at times and we recommend you take sea sickness medication if you are susceptible.
Los Haitises National Park:
Once arriving at the park the tour includes a number of small islands that make up the bird sanctuary part of the Park. Many species of birds use this protected area to raise their young, safe from humans and other predators. Then check out the Sharks Mouth Cave by driving the boat right into the mouth! Then we’ll guide the boat into another cave that is home to a small white bird called a golandron, maybe we’ll catch a quick glimpse of the mysterious little bird. Next we dock at the mouth of a larger cave with some spectacular photo ops. Walk from one end of the cave out the other side where the boat will be waiting at another dock to pick us up. Once safely back in the boat we are on our way to the pictograph caves where we’ll pass through the mangroves swamp en route. These caves are where you find the drawings on the walls from some of the original Taino Indians that were wiped out by the Spanish. The caves on this tour alone are worth seeing because they are very large and carry a very unique history.
We do recommend sun screen, sun glasses and a hat as you will be in the sun much of the time. Sea sickness medication may also be recommended.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair guests, those with mobility concerns, recent back or neck injuries, people with heart problems or pregnant women. Flat shoes with a non-slip sole and closed toes are recommended or a hiking sandal – no flip flops. Light, comfortable clothing, cap, sunglasses and sun screen are recommended.
Note: The price does not include tips.
Itinerary:
Tour Start Instructions:
Pickup times for the tour:
7:30 am Pick up in Viva Wyndham & Sublime Samana
7:50 am Pick up in Las Terrenas town area
8:00 am Pick up in El Portillo
8:00 to 8:15 am Pick up in Las Galeras Area & Grand Paradise Resort
8:20 to 8:40 am Pick up in Vista Mare & Bannister Hotel
8:20 to 8:40 am GBP Samana Don Pablo Grand Samana Collection & Cayacoa
