Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Day Trip from Puerto Plata




Duration
daily
Max Group Size
200
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Age Requirement
3 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Explore the limestone mogotes, mangroves and caves of Los Haitises, then enjoy lunch and beach time on Cayo Levantado. This shared full-day excursion crosses Samana Bay and reveals the landscapes of one of the Dominican Republic’s distinctive national parks.
The approximately twelve-hour program includes a guide, road transfers, breakfast, a speedboat connection via Cayo Levantado, the catamaran excursion to Los Haitises, cave visits, lunch, soft drinks and water. Alcoholic drinks are included for adults on the return bus journey. Pickup generally begins around 5:00 AM on confirmed operating dates; the exact time depends on your hotel.
Practical information
Bring swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, secure footwear and sun protection. Follow the crew or activity staff’s instructions and tell them before entering the water if you cannot swim. Water activities depend on local conditions.
Hotel pickup and booking
Shared excursion, available on request. Please provide your hotel name when booking. Pickup and return are included for hotels between Sosua and Maimon, including Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. Meet the transfer in your hotel’s main lobby at the time confirmed before departure; return is to the same hotel. Minimum reservation: two participants.
Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour start for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are non-refundable.
Route
- 1Puerto PlataNorth AmericaDominican RepublicStart
- 2SamanáNorth AmericaDominican Republic
- 3Cayo LevantadoNorth AmericaDominican Republic
- 4Parque Nacional Los HaitisesNorth AmericaDominican Republic
- 5Cayo LevantadoNorth AmericaDominican Republic
- 6Puerto PlataNorth AmericaDominican RepublicEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Approximate total duration: 12 hours. Shared hotel pickup and return are included from Sosua to Maimon, including Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. The pickup time is confirmed for your hotel before departure.
1. Early hotel pickup
Meet the shared transfer in your hotel’s main lobby or at the confirmed entrance between Sosua and Maimon. Pickup generally begins around 5:00 AM on confirmed operating dates; reconfirm the exact time for your hotel and be ready five minutes early.
2. North coast journey and breakfast
Travel toward Samana with a breakfast stop in Rio San Juan. Continue to the bay to meet the boat team.
3. Samana Bay boat connection
Take the speedboat connection from Samana to Cayo Levantado, then board the catamaran for Los Haitises. This first island call is for changing boats. After visiting the park, return to Cayo Levantado for lunch and beach time. Boat operations depend on sea conditions.
4. Los Haitises National Park
Cruise among the limestone formations, mangroves and caves of Los Haitises. Follow the guide’s instructions at each permitted stop.
5. Cayo Levantado lunch and beach time
Return to Cayo Levantado for lunch and free time at the beach. Soft drinks and water are included.
6. Return to your hotel
Return by boat and shared road transfer to the same hotel. Allow approximately twelve hours, with the final return time depending on weather, traffic and your hotel.
Trip includes
Included
Guide during the excursion.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Breakfast and lunch.
Shared round-trip hotel transfers from Sosua to Maimon, including Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada. Pickup and drop-off at the same hotel; exact time confirmed before departure.
Speedboat to Cayo Levantado
Catamaran excursion to Los Haitises
Cave visits and mogotes sightseeing
Soft drinks, soda and water
Alcoholic drinks for adults on the return bus journey
Excluded
Personal purchases and services not listed as included.
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